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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1947

Page

5

Bookmakers Brace for Less Money at Race Meetings

Bookmakers report reduced takings as midweek racing nears, with forecasts of thinner books and fewer large punters. Operators warn of strict limits and potential market shrinkage while signaling cautious optimism for steady business despite lower stakes.

Aydney Wanonday Veral Dookmakfern Rome Furth Eivukiakere Courwen Lenmendona Betewrat Senuate Fyeve Inc Big Caah

Builder says bricklayers not up to standard

Unions claim quality of bricklayers improved rapidly, while a contractor argues output remains below required standards for government buildings. He cites 81 percent productivity versus Australian tradesmen and warns of higher costs if skilled labor shortfalls persist. Three men leave camp. authorities warn more may follow.

Rare Catterra Commonwealth Rnklan Shalwank Mestiah Baeklayers Myer Roya Canberra

Rocket Range Head May Be Closer To Port Augusta

The Commonwealth plans move to abandon Mt bs Mouth Australis at the head of the rocket range to improve fire and water access. Labor experts in BreTburee discuss channeling and alignment to reduce road and rail impacts. A review by British experts followed government assessments on costs and feasibility.

Port Augusta Mt. Bs Australis Commonwealth BreTburee Modeni Altel Ld He Angioye Ta Atte Port Aviquate Ralteay Commonwealth Ginima Nook Oelne Nerial Range

Hugh Blast Of Cliff For Rail Metal

Sydney reports blasting operations since 2001 by The Railway Department will resume tomorrow. About 4000 tons of rock expected from the blast near Sydney as a tunnel with chambers is driven. The work involves 100 tonnes of explosive placed and can be detonated electrically under supervision of Mr A Fewtrelli.

Sydney Ttla Chine A. Fewtrelli

Britain records milk output as wartime rationing continues

The Ministry reports Britain's milk production climbing beyond prewar levels, with forecasts of further gains to meet rising demand. Wartime shortages persist as the government plans gradual expansion, despite shortages and conscription pressures.

Emmentey Morthly Teatt Middle East Hill Blood Frumer Britain Schoors Emain

Forster Cup Melbourne Second Heat in Heavy Weather

In rough conditions the Tassie team Too won the second heat of the Forster Cup in Melbourne. Conditions worsened and several crews faced penalties as points rose toward the 20 mark.

Melbourne Wedmonday Ineneny

Warning on ill health and Morse Root Pills

A cautionary fragment promotes Dr Morse's Australian Root Pills as a universal remedy for digestion and ill health. It urges readers to keep the bottle handy and take a dose at signs of trouble, claiming the pills cure many disorders and are best for the community.

Morcestralian Morse

Wives More Eager To Join Husbands In Japan Draft

Australian wives filed more applications to accompany soldiers to Japan than husbands up for transfer. Minister Chambers noted about 240 applications are in hand, with improved conditions and transport arrangements referenced. The BC O F and General Robertson gave remarks on troop support and future prospects.

B.C.O.F Japan Army Chambers Mr. Chambers Australia Muller Themanetvas Shai Landat Robertson Avis Traian Tore BOP

ACT Cricket Round Opens With Mixed Fixtures

The seventh round of the ACT cricket competition kicks off on Saturday with matches at Northbourne Oval and Hall, featuring Northbourne versus Manuka and Manuka versus Barton. Northbourne also faces Fairbairn while University meets Amalie. other venues include Duntroun and York Park as the schedule outlines.

Jon Cippame Queanbeyan Hall An Bitar Manuka Duntroun Northbourne Fairbairn Wil Amalie Acton Fiathin York Park Gramfoay Grammar Lang Hingetey Barton Tat

Patrick Declines Bout Above Weight in World Welter Clash

Patrick declines a welterweight title bout citing weight limits as world welterweight champion Covhane borate the wall ray night was auggested compensation for the fall in pay as British champion Serges prepared for a HyntwegM Wart. Cochrane Australia ranaging 049 WERT bolt era hints at an offer from South Africa, with further clarification awaited.

Rydney Wenlesday Liguweright Vic Pullel Tienay Ran Serges Patrick Einkess Gorn Rane Cochrane Australia Vequitan Africa Elaia

Warragamba Dam Ready in 1952 Sydney

Engineers in Sydney aim to complete the Warragamba Dam before a major drought, with a projected cost around £700,000 and a height near 400 feet. The project depends on material and labor availability and broader cooperation across Sydney to ensure water security. An exchange ad seeks a 2 ton truck trade-in for an older model vehicle.

Sydney

Urgent help wanted and agency notices in brief

Fragmented wartime classified notices request a waiter ward maid and a man for various tasks. Mentions Wellington Manuka Canberra Kingston and numbers or contact codes faded. Includes money lending agency ad with national finance company and commercial chambers in Canberra.

National Finance and Invitatment Company Limited Commercial, Chambers Canberra

Public Notices and Transit Changes in Canberra 1947

Transport workers union notices announce dues and meetings. Public notices describe alteration of bus routes between Camberwell Times Corner and City, with updated travel via Convent, Northbourne Avenue. Trans-Australia Airlines promotes one fare for all, listing fares to Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Hobart and other cities with booking details.

Cam Tym Unday al m Mo Convent Viet Northbourne Avenue Esai

Dodge Will Offer for Cycle and Pony in Base Utility Notice

Utility body notice from Base Ford Dodge seeks Fergus driver Cunningham Kingston BE7 20m cycle for 10 melt buys cycle phone 870 child s pony quiet anal bridle lot 3 ae Bh Braddon.

Mull Dodge Cunninghass Kington Braddon

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