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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1947
Page
4
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An OCR fragment reports a race card and prize details. It mentions a lottery draw scheduled for Wednesday and names participants and venues such as Syndicate, Mire head, Ferncoirt Avenue, Ghats wood, and Ford Street. The text is partial but records a drawing event with a prize list and addresses.
Two Canberra children will depart for Ayden Kamien in the Far West region for care. Specialists have recommended treatment by Canberra doctors. The admission to Shemar West Home in Rydmey was approved by the provisions committee led by Mr. A. Jokmann during a recent visit by organizers to Canberra. The decision supports the reestablishment of Far West Children’s Health appeal branches.
Mixed and open events list players such as Barton Braddon Flinders Worrest Kingston Ainslie and Forrest across multiple divisions. Numerous sets and games recorded with totals including 38 to 48 games and many players achieving four or five sets in singles and mixed divisions.
In a fast, evenly matched football day, University and Broadbent led with strong defense while attackers for both sides created chances. Key players included Henney Mappley Scarborough Chalfe and Daly for University, against Grammar and YWCA where goal scorers listed included Bl Christopher Ames Richardson Aroahy Best players highlighted by Cox and Keridge. The day also saw Queanbeyan defeat St Christopher’s 1–0 with Woods Well spring and Cumck among top performers.
Officers of the public service were unable to take recreation leave before retirement age. The text notes they may be paid for unused leave or have it allocated prior to retirement. The details are unclear due to OCR errors but imply a plan or policy evaluation affecting paid leave on retirement.
Artur Davia Langworthy a migrant builder was sentenced to six months hard labor in breach in a Canberra court. Judge Hardwick BM stated release could be considered after a period if Langworthy complied with conditions from the authorities.
Melbourne notes that Sidwell is under review for possible Davis Cup selection. The Lawn Tennis Association considers including Billy Bidwell as a player to face Amarice ttt in the American prelude. Fares for Mrs. Nancye Bolton are covered to enable her participation in the event.
A NSW shopping week proposal emerges from a mass meeting of the Shop Assistants Union in July. The federal conference will back a campaign to abolish Saturday work with support from New South Wales and Victoria. Queensland Branch backs earlier pay day to widen trade opportunities. Bathurst shop assistants vote 96 percent for no Saturday work, including non members.
Melbourne notes a tractor shortage caused by delayed overseas deliveries. Minister Pollard says many operating tractors are obsolete and that every possible action is being taken to secure more quantities.
The Trades and Labour Council disciplinary panel orders Airvetar te men to return to work at the Wying-bost base under aircraft award conditions. The strike began Thursday over employment conditions, with the Conciliation Commissioner Me D Morrison guiding the decision.
A report details a test flight carrying Canadian cherries to Sydney without elaborate refrigeration. Packed in a normal case, the fruit endured twelve hours on the ground in heat during the journey. Ronald Jacken of Australian East-West Airlines led the experiment to gauge creating a fresh fruit market for Canada and America despite high tariff barriers blocking U S imports at that time.
Stadiums Limited announces Chicago boxer Johnny Bratton will travel to Australia to fight Vic, with Bratton ranked around number five in the world lightweights. Expected undercard includes Walter Wright and Ray Browne as opponents for Tommy.
An appeal for lodging for British naval personnel arriving in Sydney was made by Canberra Tourist Bureau director Mr Dunbar after a letter from the British Centre asking Canberrans to billet fleet members visiting the National Capital. NSW railways arranged free transport for fleet members and those willing to billet were asked to contact Mr Dunbar.
Police disclosed that several men pleaded guilty to arson in a case linked to a Whehaupai air station incident. Details remain sparse as authorities outline the actions and charges.
Canberra Racing Club convenes a meeting at Rotel Canberra on July 22 to revive racing in southern districts. Members and invited clubs will discuss a post war circuit, standards, administration, and the likely start of racing in Canberra in 1948.
A record attendance at the Canberra Rifle Club 400 yards event saw numerous competitors using aperture sights. Scores included Webb 38 and others such as Reynolds, Waite, Hudson, McCarty, Burton, Trepp, Javes, F Webb, McLeod, Boreham, McNally, and Noakes among many, with diverse totals reported.
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