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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1947

Page

2

Be Melbourne Bu a night fire he Femay chan barf tha Tousen

A garbled Melbourne ring report notes boxing activity at a stadium event with unclear results. It references Be Melbourne and Be Lelernarat and mentions the Bamners nd Trainera association and a promotional program. Names and details are partially unreadable, but a boxing program is implied.

Melbourne Aunnisy Bais Nemuahti Lelernarat Stadium Bamners Nd Trainera’ Association Esarsay Rome

LoreMD and ERIO News Briefs in Herald Style

An unidentified brief reports on LoreMD eRIO and January’s weather impact this afternoon. A domestic service matter appears tied to a defo league and housing conditions. A separate item notes an 11 year old boy detained by police after a disturbance at Petersham Street near the sea. Authorities discuss the offense and potential arraignment.

Unclear Forecast From Fragmented Local Weather Note

Fragmented OCR text states scattered showers on the western slope with weekly winds. The readable content is disjointed and lacks concrete locations dates or authoritative sources for a full forecast.

Bouth-Wastert

Canberra Weather Report Update

Weather bulletin from Canberra notes barometric pressure at 20.079 inches, temperature around 45 to 31 degrees, wind up to 19 mph. Reading indicates a 24 hour period ending at 11 AM with a minimum around 45. Observers recorded a 6m 423 degree bearing and general conditions are steady.

Uniform Taxation Debate Sparks Federal Revenue Tensions

A lengthy discussion outlines arguments for and against uniform taxation across states, focusing on equity, administration costs, and western versus eastern state prosperity. It notes the Commonwealth faces future needs for liberal revenue sharing, and that some states fear reduced shares without higher income taxes.

Peace and Freedom Petition Camp in Uralla

A draft petition from a Renatinas builders camp at Rastlake urges peace to avert a third world war. J Ducknon, resident, says signatures show no desire for war. McKeown notes a copy will be sent to leading citizens in Uralla and hopes townspeople will sign. No political motive claimed.

Renatinas Canterrs Laague Asia J. Ducknon Norrar McKeown Ountry Uralla

U.S. Rockets Speed At Minute Pace Near 253 Miles

Dr Waller folette of Harvard and Colorado University directed High Alte 5 Observatory work on rockets. The United States program developed rockets claimed to reach 253 miles and travel 8000 miles per hour.

Colorado Springs Waller Folette Tje Harvard Colorado Univeral High Alte 5 Aarmotee Gutabo United States

Ryde Praised by Yongy on Homebuilding Plans

An unclear report praises Ryde Council for advancing a homebuilding project. The Promises from The Theatre Coane herald a forward push, with hopes the example set will guide future developments.

Yongy Hunday Mcoire Ryde Council Mata Seae Ee Thearte

Day Labour Wanted by Macquarie ALP Meeting Urges Local Govt Action

A Macquarie ALP meeting today passed nine motions urging the government to use day labour rather than contract work. It called on Mr Cahill to press Cabinet to appoint day labour for each project.

Batmuret Macqlarie Alp Association Today Carsied 9 Cahill

War Memorial Tennis Centre Talk Sparks Local Debate

A plan to use a War Memorial Tennis Centre to honor service members faced mixed reception as opponents argued over venue and purpose. The discussion referenced a Council committee, community groups, and potential site at a music and arts hub, with dates and local figures noted in passing.

Congo Elephant Dies At Taronga Zoo

A Congo elephant at Taronga Zoo died after weeks of illness. The animal, termed a “virgin” in the garbled text, was noted as rare and would have been the first of its kind in captivity globally if it had lived.

Congo Taronga Zoo Ian Congo Virgen Witen Arongs Pate

State Amateur Golf Sydney Report

Sydney golf scene notes indicate tentative scheduling and venue details for a state amateur event. Local players and clubs may be preparing for weekend play with weather and course conditions to influence the rounds.

Saturday Trading Rower and Sunday Issues Not Clear

Fragmentary OCR text describes trading events and Sunday issues with references to Lithgow Hobart and New Zealand. Mentions a five day term and voluntary week. details are unclear due to garbled source.

Unica Lithgow Glen Tanee Aenm Ranafar Hobart

Cootamundra Builds Big Lead Over Junee In League Play

Cootamundra stretched its league lead with a decisive win against Junee as the season progresses. Key performances from standout players helped fuel the margin, solidifying Cootamundra’s top position in the standings.

Cootamundra Junee

Britain’s smoother flying behind guarded aviation setup

Report describes Britain’s aircraft testing at an establishment near London 8 miles south west, detailing experiments, instruments, and safety measures overseen by Air Vice-Marshal Embry with scientists and government officials. It notes Ministry of Supply work on missiles and a future speed goal around 300 mph for Britain’s famed Spitfire design and related aircraft developments.

Paral London United Kingdom Rteyr Bir Baal Embry Britain Ministry of Supply Alring Corpora Tuterim Jdavice Hritatn

Scouts Missing On In Dense National Park

A group of 10 to 14 year old scouts disappeared in a densely wooded national park while en route from National Park station to Heathcote. Police and authorities launched searches with many scouts and leaders, but no firm lead emerged as hours pass.

Bydney Witten Scouta National Park Heathcote Nike National Park Station Gadhering Darteas Woos Biter

Uniform Taxation Policy in New South Wales Decision

Report notes an imminent NSW conference decision on uniform taxation as premiers debate whether postwar policy should revert taxation powers to states. Anti-Labour premiers from Western Australia and South Australia push for state taxation authority, while Prime Minister mulls continuing uniform wartime framework. The federal stance and Tasmanian position are awaited.

Eates Anese Peoat Tayaney Tate Righta Bates Commonwealth Bing Australia Western Australia New South Wales Thule Ible Chidey Able Aly Dlecuaaion Westfen South Australia Beaus Epee Tegar Feders

Chifley Reaches Two Years as Prime Minister

The article notes Mil Chifley completing a second year as prime minister after succeeding John Curtin. It mentions his brief international travel, the interim government led by Mr. Forde, and ongoing debates over policy, including wartime and postwar measures.

Mil Chifley Chifley Yay Nuri John Curtin Curtin WM. Forde Com Mrr. Dinkslay Uhose J. H. Seuilin Mr Yards Britain

Golf At Canberra Breaks From Homeward Tie

Reported at Royal Canberra links a broken homeward tie in a golf event. Murphy and Cole Murphy tied for top honors with a dramatic finish as players, including J. Wicheleon and G. Hartley, produced notable drives and close holes. Other results showed multiple head-to-heads and tight margins across holes culminating in a near even split of scores.

Abo Colea EA. Murphy Royal Canberes Pameny Weetie Mda Ria Toni Inch B.A. Murpry Cole Murgey Sue J. Wicheleon Ind G. Hartley Une Ab Cale Urphy Dwyer Mi. Cox Willard Parker Grimbs Hore M Hylen W. Wilmahurst C.F. Jarratt C.¥. Jaffery J. Clark H. McGuineas Taunton G Munter Menon W. Eccles T. R. Cox Maclean R, Stuart

Steelworkers defer strike after meetings at Port Kembla

Steelworkers postponed action in Newcastle and Port Kembla pending an Industrial Commission investigation into a working claim. Production units at Ryland's ferry accepted the roster while a combined union meeting urged continued nonattendance until reports are heard.

Bydney Sunde Truman Newgantle Port Kembla Nastica Taylor Industrial Commission Creamvisinn Neweastle Steel Co A.w.uh Ryland's Ferry Ryland Iranworker Amosiation F.ed-P.a Alapute Brown Tu AW

Malcolm Tests London Amid Unclear June Event

An unclear report notes a man named Campbell associated with London tests on a June 18 incident, with references to Contetun, Vermuing, and Push Mato. Details are fragmentary and names vary, but the item centers on alleged actions and a subsequent course of events.

London Camptell Contetunet Det Push Mato

British Empire Awards Honor U S Officers in War Service

Members of the Unitol Miatee forces including six officers earned British Empire decorations for service in the South West Pacific during World War II. Two more officers were mentioned in despatches. The awards included DBEs for Major General Cleve Jysra and Colonel Henry Grates among others, plus British Empire Medals and mentions for others in the Army, Navy, and Army Air Corps.

Unitol South West Pacific Cleve Jysra Army Henry Grates Gores Aled Jones Colin Myers Abraham Sinkov Ant Leu Alun Madey Wan Daniel Miertets Clarence Capri Army Air Corps Allison Wilbur Ind Brajor Charles Wilcox US Army

U S Passengers Stranded in Western Zone

Auckland dispatch reports United States liners Monterey and Matson undergoing reconversion triggering widespread passenger disruptions. About 2000 travelers registered for sailings as delays loom due to labor and competitive pressures. officials warn the process may extend.

Auckland Bunday Mat Wn Martposs Monterey Het New Fanland Saleemestes Ee Sota

Dysentry Outbreak At Eastlake Camp Blamed On Conditions

Unitary conditions at Eastlake camp blamed for dysentery outbreak. Una unitary conditions hinder food prep and sanitation. Wards report several hospital treatments this past week. Complaints cite lack of telephone, lighting, and mail security. Committee sought improvements including kitchens, portals, and caretakers.

Eastlake Una le Eastlake Camp Walfaty Per Ise Rarny Aen

Greyhound racing changes at Gosford and Newcastle

A report from New South Wales details adjustments in greyhound racing at Gosford and Newcastle, with new ownership and trainer associations proposing reforms. The article notes a 10 shilling adjustment on Tuesday and mentions clubs in Hunter region facing policy debates on malpractice, with discussions of race scheduling and meeting terms.

Newcastle Simday Newcaste Gosford Muiiland Prines

Meaty Donates £100 to FPiaid-Merehet Foundation

A damaged report describes a ceremonial visit with General Staff, a foundation stone laid for a Howe project, and a donation pledge of £100 by Meaty to fund ongoing works. Spectators and officials lined the route amid a civic reception at the Field Marshal’s headquarters, while Amber win Jeldier and others attended.

Taresben Dumeton Punogh Moagy Wfield Marshal New Howe Pelttora Dush Banda Australia

Air Freights Cut by 40 Percent in Sydney London Service

Reductions of early 40 per cent on air freight charges for the Sydney to London air service were announced by Qantas and Overseas Airways Corporation. The reduced rates apply to all directions and destinations, with the overseas passenger service from Mascot halted for protests as ships and planes prepare to resume operations. Strong employee actions and partial service disruptions were reported as the changes take effect.

Sydney Gunde Sydney-London Mi Bern Qantas Aurwaya Beat Overseas Airways Menta Tor Cortie Tyes London Wa Alr Liner Mascot Papwin Memary Vit Bay Ovarseas Patengers Tesman Airways Serrict New Zealand Santos Darwin Rydney London Sentan

Independence Costly for Prove As Nation Rebuilds

A fragmented report notes costly independence as the nation rebuilds sovereignty. A leader claims a strong defense with a front line naval force and air support to secure the Jong coast line amid upheaval.

Inet Bure Datiel Jong

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