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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
3
Fragmentary notes mention individuals including A. Perrot Dickingss RoGe tier and Mar A Drayton with unclear roles or contexts in a dated local calendar item.
In a fragmentary report the Prime Minister Mr Coit and service board chairman Mr WB Bunt discuss public service pay and term details. The garvite and garvite in tie garvite are unclear but note a council or game mention.
Joseph Murphy and Arthur Ore of Riveraée Hostal were seriously injured when a motorcycle they rode collided with a car. Murphy suffered a fracture of the thigh and a compound fracture was reported for Ore. The crash occurred near the station area with witnesses noting restraints and motorcycle control as factors.
Melbourne port workers dispute shipping owners claim of wartime loading policy. The Australian Workers Federation reports ships carried twice as much cargo as before the war and credits new loading methods developed during wartime.
A brief notice states that there will be no sugar rebate on exports to other destinations during July. The announcement mentions exports and the sugar policy but provides no further details.
Buyers at Flessington offered 10 087 sheep and cattle with generally higher values. Prime wethers sold to 90s and prime ewes to 82s, grass-fed hoggers to 63s. cattle saw bids 10s to 30s higher, with prime bullocks to 25s 10d and prime cows to 18s 10d, others around 63s for market types.
Government officials report widespread soil erosion on wheat lands around Gham Yarvan near Mirronl between Remora and Grin. The Minister for Conservation Mr Wales notes a plan to restore soil for future pastures and reduce erosion using an established method to control gromion and improve land for agriculture.
Fragmentary note reads like a local item about cattle in Sydney. Mentions purebred cows, improvement efforts, and a brief reference to ram en. No clear date or event details.
The article notes experiments with steam heated trains in Australia. Commissioner Marrigan says success could lead to similar heating on other railcars.
Jackie De Belin wins by decision over Attia Ganda in a 13 round welterweight contest at Leichhardt Stadium in Sydney. De Belin's victory improves his record and lands the win on a crowded boxing card.
The Peterai Government plans town planning for Dt Marys and announces Post War Reconstruction action. The minister stresses the importance of these steps, noting a factory at Rockies Quechat and a local distillery at Cowra to support a power generating station.
Frances Lillian Whittaker, 53, a married woman, appeared at Ove Street Court today after allegedly administering poison to her husband Neville Whittaker. Police traced tensions with other women and family distress as key factors. The hearing will be continued.
Canberra meets Captain's Fiat at Maouke Oval to end the Group match series. The Canberra selection includes Ryland Bweeney Kerr Hearne Bellra Hawke Sty man Rees Stewart En bem Tradd Mot. Reserves team also listed. Other matches include Causeway Rovers vs Went City at Kingston Oval and two more games RAAF v Gouthd Eastinke with Green and Whites in play.
The page records several school football results with scores from multiple teams. Pav defeated Crasmmar 35 to 8, Oracle Pas Cans defeated Orminmar 28 to 3, Goulburn tapers defeated Bt ony 30 to 0, and St Carla IV defeated Telopea Bark IV by 20 to 8.
The Interior Minister Mr Johnson said a decision would be reached at the conference. Vesteys will be able to work their expiry date in 1968. Kirk Johnson will represent the Commonwealth, with London and Australian officials also attending.
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