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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

5

Unclear contributions to Sydney Aid Fund discussed

Fragmented report notes disputed contributions to a Sydney aid fund tied to Britain and wartime relief. The text references a Second Communion recipe and a statement by Diair on allowable reimbursements, with mentions of taxation and disbursement concerns amid war relief efforts.

Sydney Adayors Beitain Tromiona Mair Diair Vine Winside Australia Thorttien

Unable to Parse Original Historical Text

Incoherent OCR fragment describes a man promising a cure for cancer and arranging a visit to Bendigo or a location, with claims of a rapid cure within a week. The readable lines indicate a troubling offer by a male subject to a woman, implying coercive or fraudulent intent without verifiable medical basis.

Repl Mulering Bendigo

Complaint Over Conditions At Canberra Camp Works Hostel

The Disputes Committee with Canberra Trades and Labour Council opened an inquiry into conduct at the Manlake Works Hostel. Reports of actions by management, kitchen staff abuses, irregular rosters, adulterated food, and intimidation were discussed. Members said there were about 400 workers at the camp and called for a peace officer to be appointed as conditions prompted calls for intervention.

Canberra LSAR Bickner Department Works and Housing McVee Ember Pat Aatier Rhoitea Ardern Aia Wark Couinett Cardiner Bicknor Bicknell

Unemployment and Sickness Benefit Levels Reported

Government figures show low benefit levels amid wartime retrenchment. About 203 served in reserve or discharged from forces. few reemployed. Unemployment and sickness payments for the 14 month period approximate several thousand pounds with many workers laid off due to power rationing, strikes, and supply chain issues.

Ely Australia

Bus Owners Move for Higher Fares

A meeting of bus owners seeks higher fares across metropolitan routes and country runs. They aim to increase per section charges, with proposals for up to 23 percent on country services after discussions with the Prices Commission in Dublin.

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County cricket score roundup with rain interruptions

Rain disrupted play as Warwickshire defeated Leicestershire by eight wickets, chasing 308 and 296 after Leicestershire 308 and 308, while Northamptonshire drew with Glamorgan after 314 and 21, with Yardley and Amalion noted among scorers.

Wemphin Deak Rass Warwickshire Anc Fhuseen Northamptonshire Ant Glamorganahire Lindonkinn Sureey Wright Keane Gyre Nothnehthahire Ent Yarkrhite Yardley Amalion Derhyanire Rowtn Atrio

Mystery Death of Man on Ship In Brisbane Waters

In Brisbane on a Great Ship thirdworming a man named DM Clarke was found with a fractured skull aboard while travelling from Shanghai to Sydney. Investigators pursue a mystery death as the vessel approached Moreton Bay and the body was found on deck after the voyage entered Australian waters.

Bribbane Peice Clarke Shanghai Bydney Weasel Moreton Bay Inter

40 Hour Week In New South Wales

The Trades and Labour Council will urge employers to adopt a 40 hour week for all workers. Acting Secretary Mr J Jen ny said some firms were willing to confer while others rejected the idea. About 450,000 employees work under Arbitration Court awards.

Sydney Trades and Labour Council J. Jenny

State Lottery Rydeny Draws Suburb Names

The Wednesday Lottery No 1331 was announced with ten day draw details and a list of listed names including Fyankum, Kings, Titond, and Camperdown. Special draws are scheduled for tomorrow with unclear entries and several incomplete or garbled entries present in the record.

Rydney Denam Byndicata Fyankum Kings Titond Camperdown Fond Camperdown Wwe Bheldrick Roy Mireot Behmorrs iv Pete Kel Johnstane Beymour Belmore

Narrabundah housing allocation sparks union inquiry

Mr T. Boames of the Building Workers' Union spoke at a meeting of ACT Trades and Labour Council about Narrabundah housing. He cited reports of overcrowded Narrabundah homes with many adults and potential carpentry shortages as authorities probe housing allocations and contractor practices.

Sagan le Borg Canberra Boames Building Workers’ Union Vw Act Trades and Labour Rage Howane Narrabun Lah Narrabindan Malaya Clerkebi Works Cantmrra Counel Fabundah Hous

Advisory Panel on Third Party Claims Formed

A five member advisory panel to assist the Interior Ministry in establishing a premium for third party insurance is formed. Names include representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and commercial motor underwriters with expenses covered by the interior department. The panel will advise but has no binding power.

Minintr Interior Sar.i, Tohanon Mimia Ena Kayincey Cour Cavendish Laboratorier Aabia) Ltd

Cancelled Auckland Flight Strands Passengers In Fog

Heavy fog blanketed Auckland causing the cancellation of a Tasman Airways flight to Sydney. The disorganized harbour conditions left at least one vessel stranded and several travelers unable to depart.

MONTHLY NOTICES AND MEETINGS ACROSS ORGANIZATIONS

A set of brief notices lists a general monthly meeting at a nursery, a combined choir group practice at Civic Centre, a royal society ordinary meeting on July 22, and an ordinary meeting of a university or association. It notes postponements, times, and locations including the Nursery School, Br. Clementa's postposed address, and other local civic items.

Acton Teight Br. Clementa V.d. Walker Rotary Tnotitiie of Anatomy Pam Ima Mnene Cadepin Renly D. C. Lloyd PO Canteris Supine Horton

Portwar Reconstruction seeks regional planning officer

Commonwealth Public Service invites applications for a permanent Regional Planning Officer role in Canberra with duties directing the Regional Planning Section, liaison with authorities, and producing regional plans. Qualifications require high order professional or academic credentials and experience in planning, research, and analysis. Salary up to 4 .

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