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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 30, 1948

Page

3

Canberrie Lea- Jee Junior League Aina Meeting

Representatives from the Canberie Lea- Jee and Junior League Aina attended and discussed a League delegation for football development in Canberra. The provisional committee, including Madigan Lee McKenzie Platt Oultree and Vi Samude, would negotiate use of the Drill Hall and aim to install water around the grounds.

Canberie Lea- Jee Aina Niga Prevent Fests Aeon Rastine Slut Deere Toreatigot Madigan Lee McKenzie Platt B’oultree Vi Samude Club Foama Taterince

Braund's cancer clinic proposal draws government inquiry

Ie J Braund proposes a cancer treatment clinic and training plan. a government inquiry will examine his methods and the feasibility of a west coast clinic. Premier McGirr announces a four member inquiry with medical society nominations to assess claims and potential non profit operation.

J. Braund Apo Cancer Clinic Yay Ayaney Thlaaropa Merw Metron Braund Brean Avery Nave Ntc Ta Braund Melbourne Jy Igbich

Blair Athol coal quality test delays export plans

Australia awaits test results on Blair Athol coal to determine its suitability for export. Industry insiders warn the outcome could affect coal shipments to Nour In ratura and potential reallocation of supplies to New Banland, with broader implications for national coal imports.

Bia Queensland EADY Blair Athol Ajacant Wong Quare Australia Nour Australie Routhern Jef Commonwealth Wall Ae New Banland Brital Tecame Australia Ana Toon

Unclear 34 year race results and relay details from a swimming meet

Fragmented OCR lists multiple age group races at a swimming meet. Names include Stephenson Murray Brophy Denton Courtney and Brophy among others. Times appear inconsistent with several events for junior and senior swimmers across yards and strokes.

Caammonsis Arona Droop Marney Chartton Amin Msc D. Brophy N. Bainbrigge Benlor C. Denton C Marine P. Bro Pay Ms Maurer the Grin Eh Boyn M. Gaughwin J Mahoney Meee Strachan Harney See M. Burns R. Ralily J. Murray Stephenson P. Courtney T.ton Brophy J. Stephenson Denton ML Richarda Ket Seca Me Brophy Adamaon Theee R. Bykes White Wearner

Boxing match outcome noted with fouls and disqualification

A bout ended in a foul driven decision with Donnelly disqualified for low blows after exchanges with Jackie. The referee halted action as punches continued and the crowd reaction highlighted the contentious finish.

Prime Minister Chifley Forewords Opportunity in Australia

Irvine Douglas editor presents a realistic portrait of Australian working conditions across all sectors. The foreword highlights emphasis on secondary industries and the value of hard work rather than glamorous, easy fortunes.

Phe Chifley Australia Irvine Douglas A & Imeana Mirranta

Whaling Industry Talks With Commonwealth Plan

The Commonwealth Government plans to approach inter government units to co operate in developing the whaling industry. Minister Pollard announced after discussing prospects with Captain Melon, recently employed to report on the industry’s organisation in Australian waters. Mel has retired from Norway and will work with the Isharian division and visit major whaling areas with the Commonwealth Director of Isharian.

Commonwealth Inta Pollard Melaom Australian Mel Norway Australia Department of Commerce

Bargains Rush at Young's Sale

One of the heaviest simmer sales at Civic branch of J. B. Young Ltd drew around 200 women yesterday forcing doors to close thrice to prevent overcrowding. Shoppers crowded behind the counters while trying on frocks during lunch. Manager Mr. Ganter said the sale clears summer stock due to warm weather, expected to last about a week, with lunch-hour opening extended.

J. B. Young, Ltd Tian Mr. Ganter

Slow Motion Film Highlights Test Bowlers Rules

Sydney broadcasts show slow motion footage from the fourth Adelaide Test. Ian Johnson is the only Australian complying with no ball rules as Lindwall and others misplace feet. The Board of Control plans to screen the film amid controversy over umpire ability to call no balls under the new rule.

Sydney Newores Adelaide Ian Johnagn Lindwall Miler Toahack McCool Johnson Han Menihere Board of Control HL. Collins

Australian champ to fight New Zealand heavyweights in Petane bout

The Australian heavyweight Dave Banda agreed to meet New Zealand champion Don Mullett in a title bout at Petane at the end of February. Banda will also face New Zealand light-heavy champ Doug Kel, and Victorian Jackie Marr, currently in New Zealand.

PoRautars Wellington Dave Banda Don Mullett New Zealand Tite Petane Hit Valley Boning Association Banda Doug Kel Jackie Marr

Geelong Wool Sales Set Season’s Records in Melbourne

At Geelong sales in Melbourne the wool sale closed with the best central selection yet. Highest prices for the season were established and four Australian records were made. A record 18d per pound for merino fleece, 78d for merino pieces, 45d for merino locks, and 24d for someback broken. Today 13 600 bales were offered and almost total clearances were effected.

Melbourne Geelong

ACT Rugby League eyes earlier Canberra season start

Canberra rugby league clubs report progress with annual meetings and imminent elections. Leaders hope to gain Board of Control access for high level planning and potential cross district player invitations as ACT contemplates independence from New South Wales bodies.

Canberlaa Ainslie Causeway Rovers Peeteatin Saremma Annant ‘Mietwall Mme

1000 Homes to be Built Next Year Reported

A forecast by Minister for Housing Mr Byatt predicts 1000 homes to be built next year. He states 18,000 homes were completed in the current year by state instrumentalities and private enterprise, with about a quarter under the Hotaling Commission.

Sydney Byatt Hotaling Commission

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