Smaller Sydney to be ringed by satellite towns
Sydney planning officials anticipate ringed satellite towns to defend against atomic warfare. A Cumberland County Council spokesman says completion could reduce Sydney’s population to around one million. The plan also foresees dispersal of the central metropolitan industrial area cutting employment from 180 000 to 120 000 and major development in the Nepean Valley with small farms supplying produce to new industrial centres.
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Sydney
Cumberlana
Nepeah
Three Months Gaol For 70 Year Old
Willian Owen Jones, 70, a labourer, was sentenced to three months imprisonment in Canberra Court by Mr. F C P Keane EM for being an idle and disorderly person. He pleaded not guilty. His record shows prior vagrancy, theft, and minor offences. Constable Benjamin John Franklin reported complaints about Jones's habit of begging or "borrowing" others' beer.
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Willian Owen Jones
F.C. P. Keane
Canberra
Benjamin John Franklin
Jones
Canberra Picnic Race Club Seeks Track For March Meeting
The sixth annual race meeting of the Canberra Picnic Race Club is set for Friday March 12. Uncertainty over Ac ton track availability shadows plans after extensive repairs but delays in other construction work hinder completion. Officials present a full programme with eight races led by the Canberra Plant Club Cup worth 50 guineas. On March 43 the ACT Jockey Club will stage a meeting offering £200 in prize money.
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Canberra
Jockey Club
Flood warnings on South Coast as heavy rain hits Sydney
Sydney and the Central and South Coasts see heavy rain with flood danger warnings issued. Weather Bureau notes worst is over but showers persist. Canberra expected to remain dry while cold air and sporadic showers continue. January rainfall and record highs/lows cited across regions.
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Sydney
Weather Bureau
Griffith
Vege
Fairbairn
Canberra
Tewaa
Tasuupia
Lhr
Cyclone Feared Off Townsville Weather Center Reports
Weather Bureau notes a cyclonic development near Townsville with center pressure around 19.5 inches and heavy totals at Anniatail, Milla Milla, and Tally. Reported rainfall included Mount Surprine 74 and Sedlehin 117 while most of the land remained fine apart from light falls on the Darhige Downs.
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Weather Bureau
Anniatail
Milla Milla
Sourd
Carpentaria
Mount Surprine
Sedlehin
Darhige Downs
Costly Power Failures Hit Sydney Districts
Widespread blackouts across Sydney caused heavy disruptions in industrial zones and residential suburbs. Power loss disrupted production, damaged materials, and left thousands without electricity during cold weather. The outage affected streets, transport, and essential services, with expectations of continued shortages as temperatures remained low.
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Sydney
Warty
Gatrbeidiary
Weather cycle may continue into August say experts
A weather expert named Mr Inigo Jones says a prenan weather cycle could persist until August and produce record rainfall. He attributes the cycle to Uranus and Jupiter aligned on opposite sides of the sun, a rare event occurring only once every BA years.
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Brisbane
Inigo Jones
Jupiter
Canberra disposal sale to be held at Works and Housing stores
The second disposal sale in Canberra in 12 months will occur at the rear of the Department of Works and Housing Stores on January 29 and 30, conducted by Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd under the Commonwealth Disposals Commission. View auction articles January 27-28, 9 am to 4 pm, including tyres furniture machinery tools ovens and more. lots sized to suit local buyers with assistance from Works and Housing on demolition approvals.
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Canberra
Department of Works and Housing
Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd
Commonwealth Disposals Commission
Pupuc
Fas
Queanbeyan Shops Open Late Saturdays Amid Rush
Queanbeyan shopkeepers report Saturday stores open until 12 30 pm with heavy crowds. The Canberra aspirants deny ads to draw Canberra trade, noting many shoppers travel from Bungendore and Captains Flat. Canberra store manager says Saturday morning trade remains strong despite the rush.
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Queanbeyan
Hhippera
Queanbeyn
Les Rem Euies
Queanbeyan Chiiiker
Gaminner
All
M. Monre
Canberra
Queante Ue
Fiat Atu Bungendore
Dairy Entries Rise for 1948 Royal Show
Dairy product entries for the 1948 Royal Australian Show rise with about 270 entries anticipated, up from 169 in 1947. Butter grading classes see strong participation with most classes over 30 entries and 10 factories backing cheese classes, up from four in 1947. entries close Feb 8 for continuing grading classes.
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Queensland
the Downs
Lready
Country Week Tennis Play Postponed
Schedule notes show Country Week tennis events delayed with unclear details. Readable fragments mention the postponement and possible venue or participant names, but exact timing and participants remain uncertain. The item reflects a local sports disruption with incomplete data.
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