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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
4
Fragmentary provided text mentions strike terms and a re hearing of conditions. References to miners, Federation, and possible visits to a west location are garbled with nonstandard spellings. No coherent names, dates, or places can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Sydney report on women’s civic awakening shows housewives debating politics and national leadership. Mrs Vaughan says the group is non political and non sectarian while planning to oppose socialist candidates. Stanley Van Rear notes women gain political awareness after patient years.
A woman found unconscious on Coulburn Street last Wednesday has been identified as Georgie Welta, 76, of Sydney. She is in Sydney Hospital with improving condition.
Sydney reports two dead and two possibly dying after a road accident on the Hume Highway. David Russell of Liverpool faced Liverpool Court on manslaughter charges, with multiple driving charges tied to the crash. Hospitalized victims include Edna Croft Amy Casbury and Amy Lashbury among others.
Landon Yarwood, 51, of Culldon Street Marnfield, found dead in gas tiled room after leaving tap on. Neighbour who buys daily paper smelled gas at about 8 am and alerted police. Police reported another incident yesterday where John Adams, 20, of Redfern Street Redfern, was fatally burned and life saved by ambulance officers.
Detective Michael Connors reports Neville, a 12 year old, interfered with several girls at a school and invited one to follow him through a window and down a wall ladder. He was arrested days later after psychiatric assessment and placed under hospital care for treatment deemed necessary.
Kevin Taylor aged 22 months was found two miles from home after a search by police and civilians. He lay under a tree exposed to bitterly cold winds and was in poor food condition but alive.
More than 500 men, all former NCOs, have volunteered since the July 1 recruiting launch. Army Sublierty Chief Major Irwin says recruits may join specialized units at Victoria Barracks or an assault squadron at New Men, with opportunities for those lacking training to enter specialized formations. The 16,000 recruits figure is noted by Major Trewin.
A fragmentary note reports the death of an old age pensioner and vague details about a six week period and police breaking into homes. The readable text is incomplete and provides few concrete facts.
Lottery results list first prize No 34767 to the Bix Five syndicate H A Sato 2250 Branfeld Park Lindiel second prize No 16421 Black ie Mia G Dawnon TA Ocean Street Bond Third prize No 73226 Nap syndicate J Stevenson N Palmer Stevenson Fourth prize No 41800 Our Invent opstiente G Rodhsbe 48 Dudley Street Fydalmere Fifth prize No 175 Frans commons sn Railway Parade Bure Lottery No 1681 to be drawn on Wednesday
Tal burners aid a bakery in boosting plant capacity by 2 percent despite wood and labor shortages. Manager Maunderson supervised installation of new equipment in 1939 and similar plants were added over the past year to improve production amid rising costs and supply constraints.
A Canadian economist Professor Jeebeni praised Australia's economic progress noting better inflation control and employment outcomes than Canada and the United States. Professor Higgins was named to the Ritchie Chair of Economic Research at the Melbourne University.
Sydney report says Fuel Retailers Association secretary Mr. O Kane laments fixed prices for wood coke coal since 1943. Dealers claim inability to stay in business without a reasonable price rise though members oppose price increases. Rising costs over five years tighten margins for Rochas wanes and caerets.
A jumbled report lists table tennis matches and standings across grades and clubs. Events feature Commonwealth Bank Ainslie Mulwala Australia teams, Junior Grade contests, mixed events, and byes, with venues like Eastlake Hotel and Parliament House noted among school, scouts, and hostel fixtures.
A garbled transcription shows Mr. Dedman speaking on shortages and training challenges for returning soldiers. He mentions Melbourne travel to assess the trade position, training of men, and responding to a request from the Returned Soldiers League. The fragment hints at material shortfalls and industry pressures affecting duties.
The Davis Cup selection sparks disagreement among officials and players. Gr Jervon backs Bromwich despite criticism from Mrs Men Hopman Geld and Opal Brodie who favor inviting Bromwich and Bed man for Australia. Chairman Banfield says the team has been picked and should stand.
Quotations wire shows prime wethers to 80 shillings, primes to 64, prime lambs to 60. Demand noted for 2088 cattle lots. General quality quoted as to £25 10s with prime beef at 66 and dairy cow beef at 56 for 100 pounds.
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