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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1948

Page

2

77 Teams To Contest 1B Pennant Matches

Fragmented report notes 77 TE Naïs teams contesting 1B pennant matches amid chaotic accommodation in Canberra and Queensland. NSW andACT venues discussed, with cancellations and bed shortages affecting Australie weekend travel.

Ténais Canberra Quiantegan Rae Sony Ea W. Dunbar Ererese Ct Omnes Rece Jdation Soaker Wales Mutwale Hostal Bali

ISMN Injured When Pole Falls

Two linemen were injured while working on a pole in Sydney on Thursday. One worker was secured to the pole with a safety belt when it snapped, pinning him against a brick wall. Dry rot affected the pole, causing the accident.

Sydney Thureday Witlam Oe Uatgowwah Wan

Appeal to Gaol Escapee Birman in Six Rains Sentence

An appeal is lodged for Birman, jailed for housebreaking after escaping from Bay Gaol. He was serving six rains and reportedly sealed a 20 ft wall during heavy rain on Wen ston, ALF, while in the Middle East and New Guinea.

Disposals Realise £108 Million, Past Three Years

Sydney reports that the Disposals Commission has sold more than £108 million worth of material during the three years ending October 31, 1847. The announcement notes the scale of sales achieved under official disposal actions.

Sydney Disposals Commission

Canberra Fumeral Directors Dep rats, Rani Wight reas, ris

Canberra officials report a governance shakeup as directors face ratification issues amid rising costs. Rani Wright resigns from a key role, prompting a reassessment of strategy and oversight.

Canberra Dep Rats Rani Wight Reas Ris

Baltic party arrives for 1083 voyage and tour

A garbled afternoon narrative notes a Baltic group arriving for a tour aboard a vessel named Gusher with plans to visit works and interior sites. Mentions Acton Gorman House and Mulwate Motel as possible stops in the schedule.

Acton Gorman House Mulwate Motel

Longer currency for petrol tickets sought

The NAS aA secretary said petrol tickets should be valid for three to four months. The Automobile Club of Australia secretary supported selling tickets for two consecutive months.

NAS Aa Ir. H. J. Johnson Ry . Ucketa Automobile Clit of Australia Mr. Dehnder

Canberra road accident report shows 140 incidents last months

Canberra police released a chart showing 140 accidents in the past months with locations listed as ton, Manuka, Parkes and Braddon averaging 18 each. Civic Centre had nine, field two, Red Hill one, while 160 vehicles plus tourist traffic were noted in the totals.

Canberra Oles L. Powley Filathus

Accused Claims Crown Took Funds in Perth Police Court

Thursday in Perth the Commonwealth was alleged to have seized £11,000 belonging to Larsel Hart Kinaler. Mr TA Hughes, counsel for Rin stler, argued in court that funds were wrongfully taken. The accused was remanded until next Monday for further hearing.

Perth Commonwealth Larsel Hart Kinaler TA. Hughes Rinstler Hines Iheyeen Aigourla Skinner van Rt Aneeday

Lane May Become House Boat

A fragment suggests Coriolanna may be converted to a houseboat for private tender use. The text indicates a high cost around £10,000 and notes the unlikely chance of annual seating or reuse.

Antes Epire Airways Coriolanna Serio Coriolanua

False Claims for Mill Subsidy Allegation

Brinbane on Thursday heard eight complaints accusing Eric Austin a 30 year old dairy farmer of making nine statements claiming national subsidies on Nile returns. He was fined by the Sumimona Court.

Brinbane Nlne Eric Austin Bned Bane Sumimona Court

Ten Day Fortnight For Hospital Staff Implemented

At an ACT board meeting in Australia the question of implementing a ten day fortnight with a 40 hour week was approved for Sanberry Unity Hospital staff starting January 18. Laundry, kitchen, dining room, domestic staff and nurses will adopt the new rosters, with overtime from January 10. Union representative K G F Shellenberger stated the change would not hinder hospital or public operations. Health Ministry's M Lucas raised no objection. A bid to cut physiotherapist hours from 8 to 7 per day was rejected.

K. G. F Shellenberger M. Lucas M. Lucas, Representing the Minister For Health The Union

Market report on sheep and cattle prices in competition section

In the sheep section competition wan keen and rates for sheep. heavy bullocks firmer to 10/- better. other class bullocks to £24. Prime steers to £18/10. Prime cows to £16. Prime bullock beef to 14/-. Prime beer beet to 00/- per.

Prices blitz in food shops report

Deputy Prices Commissioner Mr. Weir said many stock items including meat and staples are seeing price changes in a nationwide blitz at food shops. Officials note consumer costs and store promotions vary by locality amid ongoing monitoring.

Mr. Weir

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