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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
3
Sydney reports emphasize importance of synthetic fibres and rayon production to meet rising clothing demand. Mr Penfold argues blending nylon and wool can offer durable, affordable fabrics, noting nylon's lightness, strength, and price stability versus natural wool.
In Melbourne a remarkable surgical operation involved transferring tissue for a life saving procedure. A man, critically injured in an accident, died shortly after transfer, while the girl recipient showed signs of progress and continued treatment.
North Canberra and South Canberra lines shape a decisive Group match lineup at Northbourne Oval and University Oval. Selection features Morrie, Ballchambers, Dun Hes, Tradd, Hearne for Norths with Causeway providing three representatives, while Alale twa and Weete join Souths. Three buses transport Canberra officials and supporters to Braidwood for the Saturday fixtures.
Ainslie and Fastlake lead national football talk as Sunday games at Manuka Oval and Queanbeyan draw record crowds. Queanbeyan seeks victory over Navy to stay in title mix while Acton and Amalie focus on strong finishes. Junior League expands to national competition after August start with entrants listed.
A Sydney strike by the PLEU at Associated Newspapers Ltd halts publication of The Bun and affects all editions after 4 pm. A compulsory conference is set for tomorrow at 10 am by Justice Webb of the Industrial Commission. The union demands equal pay for storemen and now paid under the Storemen and Packers' Award, with full workers' compensation.
Sedney reports bitter freeze and heavy snow across the Southern Alps. Blizzards close roads and hamper travel in Kiandra Jindabyne Cooma Nimmitabel Lithgow Kosciuszko as snow depths reach up to fourteen inches at Kiandra and drifts exceed one foot. Temperatures near eight am drop to twenty six degrees as ploughs struggle to clear routes.
A garbled report describes farmers facing losses amid wintry storms and recent rain. It mentions Peta and Si mone as parties in a suit and notes distress among stock. Officials report deaths and a worsening outlook, with farmers hopeful for improved conditions.
Melbourne reports a large bus, claimed the largest in the world, leaving for Perth. Purchased by the Western Australian Government for use with a special fleet. Bus lines from Frankston describe it as six feet high, capable of carrying many passengers, with two engines, one fore and one aft, synchronized and operable independently.
Mrs K defeated Mia Smitted in the final after morning rounds left Smitted two down. Smitted surged to seven up after the afternoon, dormie at 29, but lost two holes to clinch the match 5 and 4. Nola Dwyer beat S Benson 3 and 2 while M Fryer outplayed L Thompson 7 and 4. Breens and Tregear had notable showings in the event.
Teams for tomorrow’s tennis matches include F Sraddon B Grade with McKinnon Roberts Har man Dixon and B Mixed featuring Hickey Thomas Mra Read and Misa O Sullivan. Also listed are B Mixed THT with Bradman Wartters Mian Veat and Miss Roberts and B Mined V with Cherl Ives Mra Beer Mra J O Sullivan.
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