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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1947
Page
2
Melbourne reports large scale experiments planned in rain, with Padar to be fed and seven million gallons of liquid dry ice to be used in the test. The program will spray on slow areas and a radar check will occur, as announced last February.
A garbled early report notes Snowy Maryh taking charge as Canberra arranges a shakeup in selection and strategy. It mentions changes from previous lineups, with players named such as Riley and Fletcher and Souths players listed, as teams prepare for a state championship knockout format in New South Wales this season.
The Chilean prodigy Claudia Arrau, famed for early talent, prepares a concert at the AL Hall featuring Mozart and Brahms works. Acknowledgment notes his exceptional youth, with a history of early music education funded by the Chilean government, drawing anticipation from Canberra audiences.
The Rev. Le Mo Murchison departed Canberra for Melbourne to take the role of organist-priest at Christ Church South Yarra after serving at St John the Baptist for over 14 months. Presentations were made by Mr G I Shakespeare on behalf of church officers and Young Anglicans, noting his lifelong prospects, as Archdeacon A Robertson was absent and Mr G F Pyke spoke on future opportunities for his career development.
In Supreme Court at Brisbane on Thursday Arthur Petersen alleges Dr Alfred Langan neglected Petersen during confinement at Galina General Hospital. Petersen seeks 5000 damages claiming Langan refused to examine him and delayed care while funds for his father’s shipment to Britain were discussed. The case highlights alleged medical negligence and accompanying financial disputes amid strained hospital procedures.
The program lists Navy at Duntroon Oval 3.16 pm with officials Mr A L Morrison and Mr N C Charles refereeing. Eastern Suburbs No 1 and RMC No 1 face in early games with other under 17s and junior grades noted, including deferred matches and competition tables.
The Minister for Air announced that the Chief of the Air Staff Air Vice Marshal G Jones would fly to London to attend a technical conference of RAF and Dominion air officers chaired by the Chief of the Imperial Air Service Lord Tedder.
Arbitration Court delay shown as ruling on the 40 hour week pushed back. All evidence heard, judgment likely two months away. Negotiations between Trades and Labour Council and employers continue with limited response.
Fully grown plum trees and high cedars near Narrabundah Cottage are being removed and replaced. A double row of wattles and hedges with red berries will be planted along a 100 foot wide area, using material from Yerrahumla and Canberra.
Market quieted with improved competition and overall gains of 1 to 3 pence. Prime wethers sold to 3 4 7, prime lambs to 81, hoggets to 4 shillings, with heavies in the forward line depressed. Bulls and steers traded to £1 and 1 guinea, prime cows to 1 1, beef to 8s, and prime meat to 47 shillings per hundredweight.
A report notes a 40 hour week dispute moving to arbitration court for approval in New South Wales. The plan would prepay and determine working hours, impacting nearby workers who currently labor different schedules. The case raises questions about standard hours and wage structures in the ACT.
National football leams prepare at Maguire Oval and Manuka for a Carnival period. Queanbeyan, Acton, Navy and Cadets vie for position in NWD league. Manuka and Eastlake lead Division B clashes. Premiership list updates include Ainslie and Eastlake high on the table with goalkickers and team lineups for Saturday matches.
Local board discussed provision of boots in relation to overtime wages. A member claimed extra costs due to rotted boots, while another stated he wanted the boots, not the man. The exchange questioned tax treatment, noting no tax on boots.
The state conference of the ARV moved to postpone the planned strike on July 14 after an appeal by Premier Mr. Medier. He pledged an immediate inquiry into department finances, not reflecting on Transport Minister Mr. O'Sulivan or Railways Commissioner Mr. Hartigan.
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