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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary report states a woman sustained a fractured skull after a fall at Warbridge in Katoomba. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the incident involved an injury requiring medical attention and police were alerted.
The readable fragments reference nations and possible plans involving airlines and ministries in Asia and beyond. Mentions include China Japan America and Europe, with partial mentions of corporations and ministries outlining a mapped out project. Ongoing details are unreadable in the OCR.
Sydney reports a dramatic Tamarama Beach救 rescue involving three 17 to 18 year old girls, Butterworth and Cahill among the responders. They assisted lifeguards in pulling a man from the water, with weathered conditions testing their endurance as onlookers watched the tense shoreline effort.
ACT bush fire council and forestry drivers watch results of experiments at Anglesea Victoria where the Forestry Commission with cooperation of the AAts attempt to extinguish bush fires by bombing. The Fire Control Officer said bombs were expensive and impractical. bombs provided danger-area cover and jeep tracks aided fire control. More remote border areas discussed potential use if practical.
A damaged Canadian artifact tale describes an old working steam engine model removed from Rideau Hall. Officials note no clear origin beyond possibly a governor general’s era import. Engineers identify features like a copper water kettle and a beehive boiler, dating to early 1800s.
Ottawa plans to add weather stations across the Arctic to improve forecasting. Andrew Thomprat, 26, as chief controller, aims to have the network by 1982 covering about 200000 square miles and addressing the Arctic “blind spot” that spawns deadly storms and airliner risks.
In Sydney on Monday casual workers gathered at Randwick to discuss a walkout over pay. Supervisors and a cited agitator alleged misconduct while a wage increase was claimed to have been secured, but tensions persisted and order was sought to restore harmony.
Reported plan describes use of underwater divers labeled frogmen to attach knives to Antarctic whales and collect samples from stricken animals. Test aboard a British ship would study deep sea diving and whale surfacing behavior using harpoons and instruments.
Sydney reports Mundreds at letters and telegrams to keep against the Military Board. Couzens recalls war prisoners emotional strain, noting he and his husband faced torture but regained strength. He mentions many POWs endured long confinement after years of service and captivity.
Readable passages discuss Bade Sage and its agricultural value as a lime rich slag by product. It notes two global types of by products, one containing phosphorus and soluble citrates, and another with trace elements. Experiments in Australia and the U S show varying lime content affects crop yield and soil fertility.
Ottawa reports the 17th annual review of the Dominion Government Loan Board shows Canadian farmers in good risk for loans. It notes security on mortgaged farms across provinces and outlines repayment terms of five to 26 years. The board cites past due amounts, principal arrears, and shifts in loan purpose since 1940.
The government distributes millions from the petrol tax to road repair, but main routes will only improve gradually. Mike Lennon, EMA chief secretary, notes postwar activity and contrasts it with desires for faster progress. The Roads Department reports funding aimed at patching main roads, though efforts face limited capacity and scepticism.
The 1846 net meat output in Canada dropped about 12 percent from a prior level and 39 percent from the 1844 peak. Total supply neared 2.1 billion pounds with most through inspected plants. Declines in exports and varied market shifts followed, while virtually all carcasses went to Britain and cannery products extended to other markets.
Wellington’s welterweight title bout with Murphy ends on a disputed note as the bell rings during the fifth round. Jones claims a late hit was accidental while Murphy remains dimly conscious, with him trailing on points at the stoppage.
Fragmented notice seeks junior workers up to seven years with pre experience optional. Handwritten applications to Beth Gorman Kingston and Beau champ House. Office vacancies for girls and boys in schools and shops. Test opportunities for advancement for ABHY Cilsarks Manu.
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