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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1947

Page

4

Liberal and Country Party Union Discussed in Sydney

A Sydney council meeting deliberated a proposed union between the Liberal and Country parties. Sir John Spooner signaled a potential head coalition and division of portfolios, with conditions regarding party continuity and electoral candidacy. The council adopted committee recommendations to advance fusion talks despite ongoing debate.

Sydney Tusmtay Liberal ‘Goustes Fla Fom Uabevunl Lberal Mir Bpooner Livers Counail Mesbulive Erener Spooner Counci Country Party Iil Fleetion Faitrabion Sither Liberal Party Me C. Rothaen Lyerda

W C A Notes on Meetings and Socials Include Cricket Club and February Dates

Notes describe W C A activities and future events. Finishing tone voyage and 7 7 0 4 1thin evening. Open to new members. Cricket with hill at Rydsay end of month. Frat holidays and reforming groups. Music evening at the T W A on February 4 at 8 pm. February committee meetings listed: Executive, physical education, iris council, youth matters February 10. Library February 18. Finance February 24. Board of directors February 17.

Lawrey Mian Loudies Hun Park Sauap T.W. A Tw.c.a

Sydney gas tragedy and house search in Jewish town

A string of events in Sydney includes a fatal carbon monoxide incident in a Manama area dwelling and a later house search in Gordon Williem Griffin 33 Dal-ot Petach Tikva ton Street Moaman. Witnesses say the Dushmms was decently Sour mynced by returned servicemen. Rescue teams pulled Griffin and Cottert from a shaft while assisting others to safety. both were hospitalized.

Sydney Brudo Ipitt Jerusalem Tedupe Gordon Williem Griffin Dal-ot Petach Tikva Ton Moaman Ludge Windham Gruner Privy Nla Outan Cottert

Racehorse Owner to Retire Amid Ill Health

Ill health forces BJ Wield, owner of Courtship Persian Prince and Justinian, to retire from racing. He leases Persian Prince to H Field, with plans to base horses at Betitta toon under trainer BFRSEY. The drought surrounding the area to disrupt racing and finances, with loans and diminished yields noted in the region.

Sydney BJ. Wield Courtship In Water Lay H. Field Bydmey Blow Legend Epsom Doncaster Golden Boliventr Betitta Toon Aupiey Meese Mpokes Ting Annated Yt Meyer Y Tage Tyecas Uma Cor Es

State Lottery Sydney Draw Reports Syndicate Prizes

Tuesday draw No 1007 lists first prize winner BeMe with syndicate Lucky Hammanhoe N Rusco Bondi Junction. Third prize goes to Matricula tion syndicate Mra R Jeremy Vaucluse Road Vaucluse. Fourth prize awarded to Kids syndicate D Southwell-Kesly Kensington. Widespread details incomplete. prizes and addresses partially legible.

Sydney BeMe Hammanhoe N. Rusco Newsagercy Bondi Junction Mra Jeremy Vaucluse Road Vaucluse Eek Syndicale Li A. Brot ‘Sahan Ingram Street Kensington D. Southwell-Kesly Hllilina Satie

Heenzo Cough Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Heenzo Cough Remedy as a fast acting cough suppressant for ailments including banishing coughs sore throats and croup. It emphasizes concentrated formula and quick relief with dosing to mix with water.

Theft of typewriters from Hill Home Science School

A morning discovery at Hill Home Science School reveals 31 typewriters stolen from the Upc market. Items valued at over 100 pounds are missing, with police alerted and investigations underway targeting the likely intruders who accessed the building.

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Veteran Wally Farquhar Leads Narrow Bowls Victory

In a tense match, veteran Wally Farquhar delivered standout play as his team defeated rivals by a slim margin. Early rounds saw Farquhar dominate with undefeated bowls before a late surge by opponents narrowed the distance, with final scores listing Tewestt 34 to 12 for several pairs and Farquhar contributing a key late performance.

Tim Tan Wally Farquhar Queentevan Wally Tewestt Turner Foe Grooms Oty Hickay Birington Gree Robertson Melly Chapman C ‘Turner

South Seas Conference Attendees in Canberra

Canberra hosts a varied mix of diplomats and officials for the South Seas Conference. Notable figures include Gu​estions of the New Zealand High Commissioner and the Netherlands Minister in Australia. Officials plan social events at Royal Canberra Golf Club and Canberra House while Melbourne and Canberra-based figures attend receptions and dinners.

Sablatey Legation Atonday Bon South Beas Moribera Tom Wuan Lady Gowrie Ber Wiese Air Force Association Monsey Studiei Tat India Grace Johnston Canberra Fine Jennuten Jomcer Goulburn C. Coombes Mra la Blewa New Redland Aaland Amoctation Royal Canberra Golf Club Aamctation Ir. HL Gates Mean St. Osborne Australia Line Department of Information Prem Acters Kj, Williams United Kingdom Visting South Beast Andrew's Sydney University Westie Lane Inanca Miss Lane Bre Agace New Zealand J. G. Barclay

Bromwich and Quist Secure Australian Doubles Title

Bromwich and Quist claimed the doubles championship in Australia defeating Bedgman and Worthington amid swift play. The match featured relentless pressure and rapid exchanges as spectators watched the decisive end unfold.

Btonut Tuladey Bromwich Culat Thay Georington Enna Pat Dina Quist Bedgman Worthington Pean

Canberra Homing Pigeon Club to Hold First Race

The Canberra Homing Pigeon Club plans the first race for the season on Saturday with 40 birds released at Tartwo. Members, inspired by wartime praise for good work, hope this boosts interest and the sport. a break will follow until June for longer races.

Canberra Homing Pigeon Club Mit Tartwo Targat Canberra Canberra Club

Victoria dominates New South Wales in cricket test

Victoria defeated New South Wales by 380 runs after a dominant first innings 889 declared and strong bowling led by Tribe. NSW were skittled for 180 in their second innings with several wickets to Johnson and Ring, while Ludkeran and Lindwall contributed modest scores for NSW in the chase.

Bydney N.bw Victoria New South Wales Carmody Biter Martin Ludkeran Lindwall Baker Tribe Saggers Ty Jonwen Maroney Pettiford Laxton Livingston E Johnston Jonneon Toshack Joremman Miller Loxton Ring Johnson

Primary School Bursaries Awarded by Minister

The Minister for the Interior Mr Johnsson announced bursaries awarded after the October 18 exam conducted by the Bursary Endowment Board, Sydney. Winners include Mary Gerald Daley from St Christopher's Convent, Dorothy Frances Brown and David Aldwin Price from Annille Public School. Bursaries may last five years, contingent on conduct and progress, to enable study at a secondary school approved by the Board.

Mr. Johnsson Wner Bireat Endowment Board Sydney Marytin Gerald Daley Bt. Christopher's Convent Dorothy Frances Brown David Aldwin Price Ainille Burasry’ Endowment Board

Germany to Supply Coal Machinery Under Negotiated Deal

Germany will supply specialised coal mining machinery after talks with the British Control Committee. The equipment will be applied in state dependent regions, with delivery expected soon.

Germany Erie Io Ag Iniog Vie Lem Depen TERW Roreal

Creme Charmesin and the New Age of Charm

A fragmented ad style piece extols Creme Charmesin as a beauty cream promising youth and charm. It touts the product as a remedy for aging, asserting the cream delivers sweet youthfulness and attractive appearance through refined beauty touches, urging readers to try.

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