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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary text suggests an officer connected to a cot the tgutarog ot on i battery, with a distributor Dead Werm manager and a date Gods indicated. It mentions Dewi Meek for oes year and three momtha, but meaning is obscured and details are not recoverable.
A Kingston kerbstone brawl erupted on Wednesday night near Kennedy Birest, drawing two combatants into a violent clash. One man sustained serious injuries as bystanders reported a chaotic scene and police were alerted to the disturbance.
Wellington reports that petrol supply will be reduced by ten percent during February and March while the Petrol Controller announces a fifteen percent cut for April. The move aims to control distribution through the Dominion and resellers will adjust accordingly.
Sydney labor election results show Mr Charles Anderson re elected president of the Metal Workers Union by 148 votes to 70. Secretary Mr J King and assistant secretary Mr Jort were re elected unopposed.
A utility announces plans to install a new compressor at the city milk depot next month. The change aims to improve processing capacity and reduce downtime across operations. Local officials expect minimal disruption and a smoother supply chain.
More than 36000 tons of sugar in Queensland and New South Wales could be lost unless canegrowers recruit migrant workers. The Commonwealth Emigration Advisory Council urged action to secure seasonal labor for the harvest.
Goulburn sales report shows brisk bidding with C Moward of Begn securing 110d and others meeting or topping 100d. The market sees intense competition across buyers from multiple regions and prices up to 144d in some lots. Newcastle and Truro influence noted with strong demand and higher than recent sales levels.
The notice lists prices and shippers for wool from various districts including Mate, central west, and western dia iniets. It names growers and merchants such as McLennan Armidale Copeland Hataten Pty and Tamworth, with bids ranging around 78 to 88 pence per pound for Merino wools and other grades.
A report from Adelaide notes Mr Hanlon and officials discussing cotton yields and agricultural schemes in Northern Queensland, including water conservation, dam projects, aboriginal compensation, and the development of cultured pearls. The piece mentions government involvement, prospects for by products, and a proposed experiment with pearl production. Umpires for the fifth Test in Melbourne are named G. Cooper and A. Barlow.
Fragmented report details Kinpsien Norintowe and teams from Manuka Kingston and Kington in district play with mentions of players Kilgour Ghirardallo Mullie Saree and coaches. Several names and teams appear in a scattered pairing style across sub districts and grades including A Grade B Grade camogie and mixed references to local officials and venues.
The Central Executive council urged the Southern States to force Queensland to send surplus coal. It proposed surveying papers to ship 6 000 tons of coal to Shanghai and condemned the coal mergem as deplorable.
Belgian envoy Paul Bernard Vers cweten will present his credentials to Governor General Mr McKelly today in a ceremony at Government House military division.
Prime Minister said he did not renew a MacArthur visit, noting the general would return to America soon. Mr Chifley indicated he had extended an invitation to General MacArthur to visit Australia, which stood.
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