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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 07, 1947

Page

2

National Day of Prayer Service Draws World Leaders

The text notes a national day of prayer with a large gathering and special services at St Andrew's and other churches. It mentions attendance by Their Majesties, the Prime Minister, other ministers, the Lord Mayor, and sheriffs, plus regional services in towns and villages as part of the wartime observance.

Servicios Landon Prici Ate Attien Ole Lord Mayor Sher- Mim Peale Cathe

0 Hour Week Federal Awards

Fragmented report on labor actions and discussions over a 40 hour week with references to industrial peace, the Employers' Federation, and union pressure. Mentions Mr Kenny and Mr Molloway, with seating for a Saturday meeting to decide future steps and potential court references. Industry commission actions and store closures hinted.

Ayorey Kenny Employers’ Federation Claren

Royal Canberra Club Bolateroua conte golf summary

In windy conditions at the Monthly cumipat Bim event at Royal Canbersh, A. Bull posted 72 to lead, while Max Willard topped the scoring with a 74. Competition produced tight scores and notable performances as players contended the tricky links, with several qualifiers listed for the Dominion line event.

Royal Canberra Club Bolateroua Conte Eit” Searen Royal Canbersh Bull Srey Iaw Marker Max Willard Anova Wiens Charlee Aix Ieee ‘Beorest W. Wilmaburet Mo Willers G. Munter Te ‘Grom J. Marker D. Dwyer Z. Oo J. Toe F. Tregilies A. Woolston Dominion Ine Doddrell le Cole R. Jorten Gallowey G. Shepherd Poter Poo Griffiths M. Lucas

Third Round of U S Gseit Pros in New York

Misread text records a third round in a U S golf professional event held in New York with players Grier, Oliver, and O Shanter noted. Scoring details are garbled but include leaders and round totals for Ferriey and Locks.

U.S Tork Nunca Oliver Prodivision

Squadros to Run 38 Crews in BRAAP Event

BRAAP announces 38 crews will compete in the upcoming event as part of its schedule. Details remain to be released, with organizers emphasizing broad participation and regional representation.

Canberra housing crisis stirs black market labour debate

Canberra housing efforts face delays as black market labour and cost plus contracts inflate costs and slow progress. Officials warn that time and money saved are not achieved, urging removal of incentives and tighter controls to finish homes and protect tenants.

Laboor Caneerre Industrial Board Canberra Pumlee Hauma Rimaing Department of Works and Housing Une Abe Ayding Canbérie

Century’s Worst U.S. Flood Damages Reported

The Missouri flood toll tops 180 million dollars with 16 dead and thousands displaced. Engineers rush to reinforce levees along the St. Louis region as waters threaten new areas. Officials warn floods may extend into July as relief efforts continue.

Louis Missouri Afimouri Stimienyp

Speedway Test to England in London on Sunday

Ryland west Aurteais iy punts to 43 in the speedway ford. Alec Statham of Bredford and BL Ritehing of Wembley and the Australian Vic Dugean scored 18 points.

London Ryland West Aurteais Iy Speedway Ford Alec Statham Bredford BL Ritehing Wembley Vic Dugean Sored

American-owned freighter incident at sea port

An American owned freighter returned to land after an incident near Byaney Hipade last night. A 25 year old man from Neweantio named Lindaay was injured while working on the rangway and was taken to the city hospital. Police said he was struck from behind and suffered cuts to the chin and head. The captain reportedly burned back as two ambulance workers aided him on board. One person was later charged with a crime.

Red Dacket Byaney Ancaes Lindaay Neweantio Lindaay Rydney Woaital Ube Benphal

Weather Brief for Southeastern District

A mix of showers on tablelands and slopes with some snow over the Alps. Temperatures remain mild with general rainfall in the southeast. Winds light to moderate, easing toward the evening.

Britain pays price as war ends in victory

The broadcast of the Queen of Honour remarks notes Britain’s WWII effort. Montgomery praises resolve and unity. The account recalls 1940 to 1945 hardships, factory conversions, and Dominion support in achieving victory. War costs and postwar burdens are acknowledged.

Sydney ALC Inoportay Viscount Montgomery Britain Ertoria Tolne Meir Wadrical

London Bus Strike Sees Pay Spark Dispute

London workers report eight in ten Landon’s Dims not punting due to strike actions. Bus crews work Sundays at time and a half, replacing time and a quarter wages. The unrest affects service levels amid ongoing wage talks.

London Landon Porwllas Ben

Ff. & C. Commodore Dead

Commodore death reported in the latest naval notice, with unclear details and partial names due to transcription errors. The fragment indicates a maritime official notice and potential loss of senior rank recognition.

Export Wheat Surplus Prompts End Season Stock Cuts

Government board signals rising export wheat surplus and plans to reduce end of season stock. Estimates show up to 100,000 tons may be moved to meet demand and depots may dispose of excess grain. Officials note potential India sales and aim for stable market impact amid ongoing grain interventions. Rain ends in Sydney bringing clearer conditions after four days of downpour.

ENG Sydney Mt. Kosetastes

British jet fighters win three million pound order

The report states a three million pound order for Vampire jet fighters for the Indian Air Force. It notes the Vampire’s suitability for mountainous terrain and its rapid climb, landing ability, and maneuverability. The piece highlights Britain’s progression in aviation tech and the aircraft’s operational potential.

Switeerland Tseminet Astab Mde Sree Tna Iidian Air Joan Mather Holt Wigan Great Sritain Hed Yanding Entzontal lam'Charr

Aral weekly paper theft leads to injuries and escape

In Jerusalem a five armed gang attacked the Aral weekly newspaper Call of the Land tearing away the intact copy of Imus. One man was strethed and escaped. another was injured in the commotion as the thieves fled.

Jerusalem Call of the Land

Potato Shipments to Sydney Reported Briefly

A terse item notes potato shipments to Sydney with unclear details in the obsolete text. It references an individual named T. Bunday and mentions starch goods movement, but specifics are unreadable. The entry suggests trade activity involving potatoes and international export, with minimal context.

Arrau Private Recital at Chilean Legation in Canberra

Claudio Arrau, renowned pianist, hosts a private recital at the Chilean Legation in Canberra attended by Senor Hubner and other diplomats, highlighting Australia Chile cultural ties. The event precedes his public Albert Hall recital in London and signals Arrau's expanding ambassadorial role in cultural relations between Australia and Chile.

Claudio Arrau Chilean Legation Chilemy Paulat Claudia Arrau Albert Mall Chileu Senor Hubner Law Pation Men- Selmenihn Dr. Bratt Diplomatic Corps AMLC Rugane Gonaiina Tea Senor Mubner Benor Arrau Utie Pervate Australis Chile Conarteite Walker la Abcond Honemer Hubner Benoe Arra Aualralla ABC Benie Arrau New York Canberr Albert Hall Claudio Arvau Constane Piaina Memart Ag Mini Bohnmann Alberta Bartok Claudio Arnau Australia Ieee Kinbetlk Gen Wal Mckhell

WREAD STRIKE ALONG MURRAY RIVER

A strike along the Murray River area, including Alaury and adjoining towns, stalls bread deliveries as carters demand wage settlement. Negotiations continue to break the deadlock with workers threatening no work until their terms are met.

WREAD Murray River Alaury Aude Uniean Andure Thi Sont Syre

Thieves Steal Truck To Remove Safe In Sydney

Police report a group stole a truck and a safe from a factory. They planned to move the safe using the vehicle and were spotted near a street where the vehicle was recovered. no further details given.

Sydney Tool & Ltutty Parker Ip Producta Pty Stee Aay

Newborn Triplets Rushed to Sydney After Accident

Report from a Dillaugh mothercraft training centre indicates a mother and triplets were transported by car to Sydney on Friday after a crash near Rupday Tea. The injured infants, weighing components and incubator care noted, with a specter treat at the centre.

Sydney Worbés Specter Tresittan Mothercraft Dillaugnoy

Dying man found in gutter in Melbourne case

Melbourne police report a dying man found in a gutter, Thomea O'Brian, 2 Footacray, injured and rushed to hospital where he died. Detectives say assailants assaulted him last night, an argument led to alleged wine poisoning, a window was broken during the incident, and the death was confirmed in hospital later that afternoon.

Melbourne Potlie Thomea O'Brian Balter Nave O'Brian Grin Neva Flemikul

Shipping battered in Bass Strait amid strong winds

Shipping along the south coast was lashed by easterly and minor gales as vessels battled conditions in Bass Strait. One steamer from Newcastle to Melbourne arrived three days late, with Melbourne officials reporting delays and a damaged itinerary.

Melbourne Eas and Marie Newcartle Malbourne Tas Strait Schadule

Trapper Found Dead In Vastonga After Four Weeks Missing

Albert Wearst a 61 year old rabbit trapper from Tamarth was found dead after four weeks absent from Wastonga. Official cause listed as natural death. Local authorities report no foul play suspected.

Albert Wearst Ben Annaing Wastonga Tamarth

Americans Dominate Wimbledon Doubles. Australians Edge Close Final

At Wimbledon on Sunday the United States nearly swept the events led by TNT on court as Kramer and Falkenburg triumphed in men’s doubles. Misread results show Hart and Todd winning women’s doubles for the U S with Brough and Balton taking mixed doubles in a tight finish.

London Auatralian John Promenevabip Amari Broard Slowe Uwore Wimbledon United States Mone Bidwell Mottram Apperd Kramer Parkemburg Witil Mottram Widwell Afner Powe Mise Hart Mire Todd Ameren Ae Peters Waltion Rallane Ameri Iz Mind Brimwich Miles Trough Colin’ Long Nancye Baltan

Declares Against Foreign Papers at Loyal Orange meeting

Grandmaster Treble at the Loyal Orange Institute of OW denounced home papers as harmful to Australia. A religious service in Sydney drew 480 attendees with a procession from the Mitchell Library to the Town Hall. Treble urged no discrimination against immigrants on religious grounds and noted the Order of Merit was awarded to Canon T. Marnmona, the Grand Chaplain.

Awetralia Leane Trevble Loyal Orange Institute of OW Rydney Treble Quebec Australia Mitchell Library Mrrable Austealie Australia Marnmona

Radiator Ignites House Fire in Murray Crescent

Firemen forced entry through a locked door at Murray Crescent after a radiator overheated and began a blaze in a room. Clothes in the fire were destroyed, and Abe Dines assisted with a chemical extinguisher alongside brigade members before a secondary incident occurred during work near the guard house.

Breida S. Biiding Murray Crescent Grimeh Stra Wien Reeldevice Camaidy Brigade Abe Dines Ba.ap Palrbairn Mambery

Wena State Award Drought Amid Ironworkers Clash

In a tense national conference, Ironworkers debate demands for armament as militants lash at management. Thousands gather between Newenatie and Port to pressure action. Friction over provocative methods sparks a weeklong standoff ending late Friday with calls for restraint and procedural review.

Asmodalicen Cateriine St Betm Newenatie Thor Thorton Thornton

Britain May Once Again Lead Needle Industry Markets

A damaged OCR article discusses Britain’s needle industry, noting postwar shifts, limited prewar manufacturing, and potential revival through technical innovations. It contrasts Britain Germany and Japan, mentioning obsolete methods and the need to meet future demand with improved production and new markets.

Germany Japan Asec Alma Britain United Halen Hireahin Mike Snes Kiven

Man Shot In Hip In Ultimo Brawl In Sydney

In Ultimo a man was shot in the hip during a brawl near Sydney Harbour. The injured seaman, Ian Dowie Payne, aged about 40, was taken to a nearby hospital, while a woman wounded in the incident reported a pistol explosion and described the scuffle. Police are investigating the shooting and the circumstances surrounding the brawl.

Man Sydney Iain Dowie Payne Seaman Howe Ponaaasson Payne

Move for Trots a Partition Case Resumes

A court move regarding a partition dispute proceeds as parties discuss valuation and property boundaries. The record notes the parties aim to resolve ownership claims and potential settlement terms.

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Jt. Andrew's Eiliceea Industral Commission Ton Te Turton Ateelm Ander Optical R. E. Clark Optometrist Valle England C. Commodore SS Ced Muni Exrry India Nictinon Milan Foomels Ceneenien Emery Food Am Rion Astral Inia Aupilian Maske Imal Punjasi Ray Yosterd Teat the Nad Piven Pia Ar Eview Gay T. Bunday Bass Strait Trentar Worts
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