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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1947
Page
3
A leaking pipe spilled petrol onto a Wanker area, triggering a screening alert and police response. Officials urged caution as oil company crews contained the leak and assessed risk, with the danger later considered over.
Canberra High and Telopen Park led a day of school sports with basketball hockey and tennis results. notable wins included Canberra High beating Grammar and Telopen Park defeating ST Patrick in multiple grades while Tennis A and B grades showed Canberra High and Telopen Park strong in most matches.
Authority in Canberra to hold a button day on July funds to be devoted to aiding dependents of ex service men. The appeal supported by Canberra Legacy Auxiliary members who will ask for Buttons in shopping centres and drive for funds through department stores. This is the fourth appeal since 1938.
Turmenta from an airforce camp in New South Wales have arrived at Acton and will be used in the erection of two buildings to house the Parks and Gardens section of the Department of the Interior. They will be situated at the rear of the draughtsmen's buildings at the old Acton nursery. It is understood that space currently occupied by the AC Manuka section will be handed back to private enterprise.
Auckland Thursday ax, who bn ion was fined 190 fee for conducting a distillery and petitioned the House of Representatives for a licence to operate a whisky distillery. He claimed his whisky was 100 per cent proof in support of his application.
Sydney on Thursday Francie Jefferson Foy told the Registrar in Bankruptcy that his father Mark Foy refused financial assistance to start in amenities but pledged on income to guard against them becoming drunkards or a charge on the state. Foy said his father believed his son would make good if given food. otherwise there was no point in spending money. If they drank or for any reason the trustees would have to feed and alter before the sequestration of his estate.
The Industrial Board rejected a sick leave claim citing the employment contract ended by notice a week before the expiry. The decision affects holiday pay, shift duties, double time for holidays, and weekend rosters. Other applications covered union wage deals, quarterly leave, and standards for shop workers across Canberra.
Announcing the establishment of a Police Tribunal for Canberra by the Attorney General. An independent body will review conditions of service and remuneration for ACT police, replacing current government determinations under new ordinance. Members include a person nominated by the Attorney General and others elected by the Police Magistracy or board structures.
About a half dozen wirelem students at Canberra Technical College experiment with ultra high wave frequencies to study SETA operation. They claim these frequencies are virtually unknown and may be sunspot resistant and capable of improved transmission. Each SETA is slightly larger than a pea and communicates in the ultra range using independently designed units.
The Commonwealth Bank offers extended hire purchase facilities enabling dealers to finance the purchase of industrial equipment and farming implements. The program covers Ford motor convoy products and will assist clients through the bank, with interested parties referred for finance at established rates.
An extraordinary reunion occurs as former prisoners of war meet in a football match between South Africa and Australia. The event highlights wartime experiences and continues to shape postwar sport relations, with officials and players reflecting on endurance and camaraderie.
A Sydney Central Court adjourned after a man and crew member were charged in a case involving imitation pearls said to be unlawfully obtained. Arthur Gunther and Ivan Balman faced charges. Gunther had reportedly returned from Japan before police questioned him. The proceedings were halted until July.
Thursday at the match Chief Litte Wolf acted in a wrestling bout but was beaten by Sammy Brein Inst. He received a 620 fine and faced further rebuke after the National Anthem began. Donohoe was knocked into the ringside seats as officials tried to quiet the incident. The manager H Milter suggested Little Wolf must stage his own show if he wants such disruptions. Little Wolf said he lost his nerve and did not realise the anthem was playing.
Funeral notices list services for local residents. The Canberra Funeral Directors announce arrangements and timings for forthcoming funerals, with details on burial locations and memorial services as available. Contact information for the funeral home is provided for inquiries.
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