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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1948

Page

2

Tennis Club Annual General Meeting in Canberra

The Canberra Tennis Club will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday in Canberra with members and intending attendees to be notified. Also details about drill hall rooms for associations and a Commonwealth library training course are listed, with applications due 30 January 1948.

C. Russell Aliane Agi Pune Imnany Commonwealth National Library Carnation Comonwealth Public Servics Board le Sebrary Sith Ibrar An Monwealth Nasional Library Armistasey RE. Dunbar

Curator Notice and Motor Vehicle Insurance Ordinance 1949

Public notices warn creditors and next of kin about estate administration in the Australian Capital Territory. The Curator of Deceased Estates invites claims against the deceased, with deadlines after 16 February. Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance becomes mandatory, requiring owners to insure with an authorized insurer or face penalties.

Greer Conese Alexander Tate Cantorea Australias ‘Territory Wen Ambduyit Otis AL Tormay Taney B. Martin Australian Capital Territory Alo.t. Ld Ofice Regustrar of Motor Vehicles Canberra

Australia Department of Works and Housing Tender Notice

Tender notices from the Department of Works and Housing list details for the pruning and dismantling work at RAAF facilities and related structures. Enclosed forms and instructions specify submission to the Director of Works Canberra and Sydney offices with deadlines in January.

Zreliabie Bwpartmen Canberra Tusaday Dikmantiing Hutment Sun RAAF SUI Giamenite Department of Works Haus Sydney Pitttenet Acton A.C. Ws Iniernal Warhome

Weather data and forecast across regions and towns

Weather summary shows barometer at 9 am and 2 pm 20.8 mm with varied temperatures, winds and showers across the Southern Districts. Forecast calls for scattered showers, southerly winds and cooler conditions through the day in Canberra Queanbeyan Bombala Kiandra and adjacent towns with intermittent rain and changing wind directions.

Pairbatan Toon Toeken Hie Sut Ralrtatra Cortha Pam Yoatenday Ernoon Ila Geralbumn I Atuminioy Stodebyrn Kascine Canberra Queanbeyan Indore Michelago & Cosy Nattabetah Bombala Bite Teeridele Kiandra AL Forecast Ranith-Rantern

Technical Education and Trade Training Outline

A fragmented text outlines offerings in bookkeeping law foreign exchange and banking responsive programs. mentions certificates such as leaving and standard examinations, electrical trade, and public health topics. It cites teaching divisions, syllabus mail coupon, and various subject areas including sanitation drainage and algebra.

Pac Gemmala Spoo Wangan Baie Prine i Ad Foreign Exchange Clarks Ae Mately Froat Avalabie Fender Ana Technical College Sydney Oe Frant Gee Rune Beintere Linotype eLic Eee Setandary Friodis

The Victorian Lesson in Industrial Turmoil and Labor

The report analyzes the Melbourne era of industrial upheaval with clashes between radical trades unionists and the public at large. It notes the government’s stance on withdrawing an act and maintaining normal services while the Trades Hall Council negotiates amid pressure. The piece argues the episode tests loyalty to unions and hints at broader Commonwealth security measures in response to communist influence.

Melbours Victoria Ausvalle Mot la Goldtenance Eat Ianta Trades Hall Council Tollway Labour and Trades Hallsadera Westiestaeit Treden Waions

Bread price increase announced by Prices Commissioner

The Prices Commissioner announced a bread price rise of 1d per loaf with details to be announced later. Mr. McCarthy linked the rise to higher wheat costs and said millers four loaf price and bran and pollard would change next week, with further adjustments to bread mixtures under consideration by deputy commissioners.

Carthy Pep McCarthy Bern and Agricilleire My. Pollard McCaxeny

Cripples Walk at Far West Described in Antiquated Note

Fragmentary report details a cripple's walk at a distant western location with references to a long rehabilitation, a fall, and a brief observation of mobility after three years of care. Named places and persons are obscured by garbled OCR.

Mimmitabet Agane

Puture of Vests Leases Discussed

Lord Vesty, head of the British Immate&tusing ani Bem, met Interior Minister John won to discuss the company activities in the Northern Territory. Preliminary talks continued with no final decision reached on main points, including certain offices held by the company.

Lord Vesty Immate&tusing Ani Bem Tia John Hie Stompany Seznam

Fragmented OCR Census Figures Include Diseases and Totals

Readable fragments show counts for scarlet fever seven, tuberculosis five, and wrables sixteen. Mentions CommonWealth Department of Li mo pe and geographic placeholders, with unclear context and several garbled words.

CommonWealth Department of Li

Increased prizes for R A 5 event at Dendy

The digest notes a rise in total prize money to 17,000 for the upcoming R A 5 event. The addition expands the prize pool as the schedule indicates the event will be held in Adare.

Bydney Adare

Exports Planned to Meet Widening Dollar Gap

Government moves to shore up the dollar position as commodity shortages and price pressures ripple through the economy. A special committee of exports is drafting a plan to assist, with export quotas under review. Marshall Plan benefits and machinery payments loom as possible relief, while talks on cuts and resource use press on.

Mirdline Pollasd Sara Oy Comumoditine Commonwealth Australia Tresaury Tatives Poalbon Ty Chifley Marshall America Gooda Marshall T Amerioa Ominoatty

Brothers Pined For Petrol Thefts

Two brothers Mervyn John, 17, and Raith Bennet, 19, faced charges of petrol theft outside Hotel Canberra. They pleaded not guilty. time to pay was allowed. Witnesses testified about siphoning petrol from a full can in a utility truck near Commonwealth Avenue. Bennet admitted siphoning to ensure enough fuel. Constable Rochford followed the case, noting no petrol in the truck at the time.

Mervyn John i Raith Bennett Ra, McKillop Canberra Rochford Abe New South Wales Howe Commonwealth Avenue Bailey Ifort Ttt Bennet Tor Na Amie Jamas Bennett Aga Batore Ie Fehide Asia Henry Groves Bennett

Cloths Raid Ends In Ret Wint Days Or So

The deputy premier of a nation announced a cessation of clothing rationing on a coming day. The decision followed disruptions at Joliet and concerns about warehouses.

Premion Iro Mienamet Han ‘Uday Elothen Fationing Joliet

Fragmentary note on Victoria mining inquiry and Australian policy

A garbled text fragment discusses Genera Mine and a Sem batch of small native miners in Victoria. It mentions seeking further interest in Australia, Commonwealth value and related inquiry actions, with notes on Rekurmed and filing for more information in the Australian context.

Genera Victoria

Unclear OCR: Industrial Board Application Mentioned

The readable text is fragmented and unclear about a formal application to the AGT. It references a "Unice" in use, general start, operators, union, and hospital procedures, but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.

ACT bursary awards for dhe muir announced

The Australian Capital Territory bursaries were announced after a formal examination held October 8 under the auspices of Une Ture. Prominent recipients include Pr ola Goryngham Murray, who supported St Christapner's Conte Bebeot and Pamale May Derg. The Minister stated that the awards are issued under the Education Ordinuua provisions.

Dhe Muir I Iehnaon Yeaterday Australian Capital Territory Prola Goryngham Murray Christapner Pamale

CHURCH SERVICES AT Watchewe FF and St Paty

Church services listed with times and reverends at Watchewe FF and St Paty. Memorial week schedule shows 6 pm and 7.18 pm services, intercession prayers, and a 7.15 pm matins. Congregational notices mention YMCA Mall arrangements and local remembrance events.

Ner St Paty Cam A Leer Ess Oeway Caren Bat Frank Borland Garvewesit Mictoria Fel Sr Tne Om Borland Wenney_caran Oretet Tov RM Ataniey Ami Rev Parshing Memorial Meat Wardell Itaslewood Ymca Mall Tve Ater A.C. Bum Amentona ‘Avenue Amalie Peag

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