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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
2
Divorce cases in Canberra show a sharp rise from 1904 pre war levels to 1947 figures with cases more than doubling. Report notes many undefended divorces and shifts in domicile and petitions, reflecting wartime social changes.
Paris reports a dramatic assembly night as Edouard Herriot wins re election amid protests. Marcel Cachin, oldest member, presided, refusing to seat Communist leader Duclos and delaying proceedings. Tension rose as deputies argued and journalists were ordered to leave.
Local swimming and water polo night features Realand tremiyle coach Maya eld Jy guiding Canberran swimmers against SEantret and Goulburn in a city show. Ex-international Peter Bruce to umpire water polo. Canberra lineup includes Adamson Brophy Johnson Hil Dean Harvie and Modirath.
A resident of Ainslie received a 7/6 refund for 20 pints of milk delivered last month after he complained the mink delivered was unfit for human consumption. The action followed remarks by the Acting Director General of Health Dr Downea at an Advisory Council meeting noting some milk had been delivered as unfit for use.
Inquiries by the Department of the Interior reveal an open season for wild ducks along ACT streams. Officials state ducks are protected year round, with authorities ready to act if violations occur.
The secretary K Carmall reports billets for a girl and two teams and names players to boost Canberra junior tennis. A proposal to introduce singles in 8 and C grades for men’s competitions was approved by the Grading Committee Council.
Union ban shakes hotel sector as some owners agree in principle to keep hotels open and sell full quotas while others resist. A committee inspection of records is contested and few aides foresee a settlement. Some licensees have signed, but many hold out citing harsh terms.
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