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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
3
The Can- Noerr Community Hospital debates a plan to appoint male nurses to work in wards. Dr Meat notes potential housing strain but urges careful study while Dr Nott cites staff training as a key hurdle. Local officials weigh whether separate male nurse accommodations could ease ward pressure.
A large building in Parramgita Road Parramami was gutted by fire on Monday afternoon threatening a block. The old Weetaale rollerdrome site was used as a stove by the Key Boar. Firefighters saved nearby structures as two railings were set alight but extinguished. About 90,000 cartons of dried gas powder were lost. Damage estimated at £20,000.
A mother in Brisbane watched her two year old son die after stepping into Queen Street traffic in the afternoon. The child was struck by a car, and Mrs Brennan of Ashgrove, among others, witnessed the tragedy.
In a Parra mates area court a 3 year old girl was assaulted as a man and a son face charges of attempted murder. The wounded man remains hospitalized while the court remands the suspects for further proceedings. Communications described tense statements given to police as investigations continue.
Report from Sydney Cricket Ground states all members of the Australian third team passed medicals ahead of the Saturday match. Winger Pat McMahon reportedly misfired from a shoulder injury but is deemed fit, with another noted player awaiting confirmation.
Due to unusually fine weather, the RAAF will not transfer Aur Armament boosters from East Sale Victoria. Trainees need experience under variable weather. Mr Francis received advice from Air Minister Drakeford. The Air Armament School at Amberley was discussed but rotation cannot fit both the Heavy Bomber Wing at Amberley and the school.
Canberra Alpine Club hosted a test race weekend at MU Franklin with downhill events and beginner handicaps as members train for the season finale. Results listed for men and women include B Hall, LAL McDougall, Renulta, Mia P Barker, Hite te Dongall, and M McCaul among others.
Mr Allan Fraser M P announces that the Commonwealth Government has placed 12000 on the estimates to build a bridge across the Murray River to replace the ford at Point Hut Crossing. Arrangements have been made for surveying and the work will proceed. Residents of the Paddie River district expect great benefit from the bridge and credit the Minister for the Interior Mr Johnson for driving the case.
Monday reports from New Delhi say clashes between Moslems and the military in Ahmadabad from July 1 to 19 left 87 people dead and 388 wounded. Fifty persons were arrested after a fatal stabbing of a patr estrian, while several women were admitted to hospital with stab wounds.
Postmaster General admitted need for extra facilities to serve wartime demand. Allan Fraser MP urged channels between Bateman's Hay Branch ALP area and Smee Bay, with plans to direct changes as soon as wartime works permit. Cameron Fraser referenced, with statements on ongoing post office reforms and coast telephony upgrades.
Police announce extended night patrols by mobile units to counter a rising wave of crime in Sydney's metropolitan area. Investigations point to shop of celestuals and rebel elements as catalysts for the prewar violent outbreak, with plans to detail officers for essential night duties.
Prices for mutton and lamb edge lower with minor reductions across cuts. Hindquarters reach about 17s 1d, chops around 1s 0d to 1s 4d, chump chops near 1s 0d, loins, cutlets, and forequarters listed with small declines. overall market suggests slight drop in fixed retail rates.
In Tokyo on Monday, 20 student climbers from Oxake attempted to ascend the sacred Buddhist Trountain of Ominy in Tapani despite a 1200 year ban on women. They were halted by Buddhist authorities after an argument, and the group retreated down the mountain while priests preserved dignity and tradition.
A special meeting of the Canberra Workers Union branch will be held in the Recreation Room Bus Depot on Wednesday July 17 1946 at 8 pm. Business: Election of officers. Secretary: Colline. Also notes about Canberra Junior Rugby Union competition and a July 1948 New Zealand Australia industry program at University College Civic Centre with speakers Jensen and O Donnell. Loading service advertised.
The Will of GEORGE ARNOLD RETTINGER of Melbourne Victoria seeks probate. Application will be made after fourteen days for grant to sole Executrix MLLENOR RITSIN GER. Notices served at the office of 5. B. PHIPPARD, Protector for the Beerut ron, Northbourne Avenue, Canberra.
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