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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1948

Page

3

Expert Committee To Investigate Cancer Cures in Sydney

In Sydney Friday an expert committee is formed amid claims by Braund Kimnett and Md Hallatrenn that Braund offers £30,000 to prove a cancer cure. The Rev Father Dunlea offers Boys Town hospital for a clinic. Reports from New York hint doctors near a breakthrough in drug-surgery cancer treatments, though no proven method exists.

Sydney Saul McGhee Anme Threadie Braund Kimnett Hallatrenn Dunlea Apital Bryand Hallstrom Newt ‘York Coley Braunda United States

Surfer Killed and Wife Injured in Crash

A Surfer and his wife were injured when their car overturned twice and struck an electric light pole while returning home. The man identified as Thor Long, 9, and his wife Joyaly were involved in the Singapore incident.

Snibbane Thor Long Queenalands

French franc devaluation debates in Parliament

Paris reports recount a divisive session as a Communist move aims to block the franc devaluation bill with the National Assembly voting 320 to 284. 5,000 franc notes face withdrawal while safeguards and income checks are debated. Premier Schuman backs the government program amid Socialist support for enabling measures.

Paris National Assembly Schuman Governme Consigeret Paria Daily Telegraph Nein Malte Reuters Maya Observerm Frheroupem

Polar route flights to Britain debated by nations

Washington reports Britain may consider a polar air route to Britain via the South Polar region. Australia and South Africa discuss routes while Middle East conflict risk lingers. The Daily News notes Heard Island occupation by Australia and Prince Edward and Marion Islands occupied by South Africa, reflecting regional tensions.

Washington Man Australia South Africa Britain South Polar Middle East Se Daily Aus Heard Prince Edward Marion

Tasman Yachts Run Into Gale In Tasman Yacht Race

The Victorian ketch Kurrewe TH reports heavy seas and a 00 hour gale 300 miles east of Sydney during the Tasman yacht race. Kurrewa III loses contact with Wayfarer and Peer Gynt, while the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club radio says the vessel ran before a southeast gale. Wayfarer is about 70 miles east of Kurrewa III with Peer Gynt in the area, as high waves batter the decks and force reduced canvas.

Sydney Wayfarer al Peer Gynt Bel Aare Tard Howe Feland Buryal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Wirfion

Lifting Controls Aimed At Rebuilding Distribution

Melbourne report on a conference of Commonwealth and State authorities called by the Department of Post-War Reconstruction. It recommends lifting control over production and distribution of essential items. Transport problems hinder residential building materials and food distribution, despite improved raw material and production supplies overseas. The shipping bottleneck from ports to the states may delay equitable distribution for months.

Melbourne Commonwealth Department of Post-War Reconstruction Trwan Staten

Acute Meat Shortage Drives Talk of Rationing in U S

President Truman warned a Prem conference the United States faces an acute meat shortage and urged price controls as essential before any rationing. He asked Congress to extend temporary powers and sought drastic wheat conservation measures to meet export goals.

Washington Truman Congress

Scholarship for Apprentices Travel Grant Details

The Ministry announces a 17 month industry tour in Britain and overseas for a top craft apprentice at Royal Ordinance factories and research establishments. A £200 award plus £250 and all travel costs will be paid. The winner will be supervised by universities and study factory methods, production and organisation across multiple sites.

Supply Britain Royal Ordinance United

Gold Brick Sold to Jeweller in Sydney Robbery

Detectives report a Jewish refugee victim was robbed of nearly £1000 by a confidence man who promised Australian gold. The jeweller and foreman paid the money to the man who vanished. a search for the suspect follows as police investigate the staged gold deal.

Sydney Atrat Mok Teghn m Ven

Sweden Short of Dollar Reserve

Stockholm dispatch reports Sweden faces a dollar shortage as the Finance Minister notes unexpected demand on foreign exchange. He says reliance on a foreign reserve is preferable to a commodity stock or production expansion, and a rising import surplus worsens the situation.

Sweden Btockholm Wrulay Villar Reaever

State Hospital Fund Subscription Delayed to February Meeting

The State Hospital Fund has deferred the question of raising subscriptions until the next meeting on February 27. Director R A Miller stated that hospital fans have increased in recent years but there has been no corresponding rise in subscriptions.

Sydney State Hospital Fund R.A. Miller

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