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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1948

Page

2

Northern rugby seesawed as Northe and East clash at Mt Northtourse

Northern Sub ruggers battled a back and forth match at Mt Northtourse Oval. North led 9 0 at half before East rallied, but Northern Sub prevailed 33 points to 12 aided by Brill conversions and Nivlam scoring, with solid defense from Gay Nutloon and Stoener.

Mort Stedtihart Rasta Sithle Bes Gay Stoener Joes Masia Wees Celtic Poni Ice Brock Nivlson Easta Y Ee Suoree Navy Alactauute Gee George Willingham Worthen Auhurie Eutwerson Dutton

YMCA Notes On Community Badminton Meet

The YMCA motes community badminton con will meet at Perty Hall next Thursday at 7 30 pm with a 40 pm fee. A meeting of the Bart badminton tournament is planned. Also at the Drill Hall on Thursday at 7 30 pm Dean leads the practice corne IMA with badminton. The Weetrhaige YALA club will meet as usual this week with Judge Hott presiding at 7 30 pm on Wednesday.

Perty Hall Rwolin Yala Hott

Akautian Delegation Arrives in Tokyo Amid Unclear Plan

The Auakutian parliamentary delegation arrived in Tokyo today amid uncertain arrangements and vague agenda. Officials offered little detail, and observers awaited a formal communiqué outlining the mission and objectives.

Auakutian Parliamentary Scrain Uy Fusentemant Gorter

Canberra Weather Update and Forecast Notes

Canberra forecast for the next 24 hours reports fine and cold conditions with clearing skies and late cloud cover. Regional outlook covers the Eastern District with cloudy coastlines and lighter southerly winds. temperatures near freezing with wind gusts around mid twenties. midnight and early morning periods show intervals of heavy cloud and cool air.

Kogarah by election signals strain on government stance

The Kogarah by election exposes public unease over coal supply disruptions and government penalties. Voters blame actions seen as intrusive while the Prime Minister faces questions on production remedies and restraint. The episode underscores broader anger toward policy handling of utilities and protests.

ALP Kugarah Fiydney Amy Teat Rogeret Ie Ma Deen Kowareh Kogerah Kogarah Frescogarah Tous Khan Tat Tate Australia

Old Vic to Broadcast via ABC With Australian Host

Sydney reports that the Old Vic company plans a nationwide broadcast via ABC featuring Bir Laurence and Lady Olivier. Timed for late August or early September, the program aims to raise funds for Britain through the Food for Britain Fund, with details awaiting final confirmation.

Sydney Runday Tuchara Sehval Avania Laurence Olivier ABC Jwaqkeee Dr J. Moon ATLC Mr. CG Bertmpeuwr Townes Lamdon Glivice Unie Atage Olivine Britain Leweerend Boentinr Shald Wires Ninpaniy B.D O'Connor Pry Liv

Chain in points endangers train at Hanbury Junction

A fast Newcastle bound train was stopped after a chain and a piece of metal wedged in the points at Hanbury Junction. Railway officials say the chain likely came from a flat top trick and was attached to the train, endangering the Maitland bound service.

Newcastle Hanbury Junction al Fem

Melbourne obituary honors global advocate for women

Social worker and Melbourne figure dies while lauded for lifelong service. Wreaths note her work with international women’s groups, including roles with the International Guild of Women and national councils. Funeral notices mark her as a key delegate and supporter of cross border peace and welfare initiatives.

Melbourne Lo Tay Alice Frenest Mabel Shige Chli Wwil-Kouern Women's Organsation Ronit Bulineue Mose Presbyteriatt Tadiew Pollege Ofcom International Guyne|af Women Counall Vietgra Aw Linique of Nations Crom YMCA Britian Conall Attraling Tfwoman Arteria United Nation Association

Australian King’s Prize at Bisley sparked jubilation

The Australian shooter Pavey won with a score of 388 in the King’s Prize at Bisley, receiving the NRA medal and a £250 cheque from Field Marshal Montgomery. Batain won the Kolapore Cup as the crowd cheered the largest gathering since before the war, with a victory tour following the event.

London Auacay Pavy Bleley Seren Auntealle Lave Bury NRA Badige la Duke of

Dawn raid in Malayan counterterror operation

Police report dawn attack on Malayan terrorists near Kahin village results unclear with several Gurkha units responding. Two Gurkhas killed and another wounded during the ambush as security forces pursue militants and secure the area amid ongoing operations.

Belgapuie Simlas Kaipar Revel Wnilfor Aritting Kahin Yeaterday Kuyang Kwaledarmour Beittoh Niltee Turkhas Arpriaed Cami Tadwean 30 Anol Terroviata

Menzies in London Aide Memoire Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes recount R Menzies in London and discussions with a wife and daughter. Text is garbled but references Barwick and a probe. No clear dates or outcomes are readable.

London Masia Eem Srrvea Barwick

Australia Help In Malaya and the Canberra Talks

A fragmented report notes Australian involvement in Malaya and Canberra discussions over authority and supply regimens. It mentions British commissioners, ships, and a possible formal request from the Malayan Government, with officials stating no formal regislation had yet been made.

Sereteere Cantona Malaya Fon Canberra Pomilte Ftarmal Regulor Armesnc Miayatr moUrees Bev Ofc Ysterfay

Governor General tour details released by radio

Vies Regal News reports an annoucement with scant specifics about the Governor General Sir Panera Tyralate's tour. The message notes broadcasts from Downe on 208 Times and a wider radio network covering about 500 miles from Frenneau to Aller Springs and to the Qui Country in Queensland.

ievermor-General Ate McSkell Canwarra Bert Ula Breretary Air Panera Frenneau Aller Springs Qui Country Queensland Heta Foray Barrow

New Aviation Engine Wins Stalin Prize

A new aviation engine developed by a male designer has won the Stalin Prize and a 200,000 ruble award. The report provides no details on engine type or stage of development.

Vlalina Tin Mia

Jockey Injuries Reported After Moonee Valley Fall

Melbourne notes recount a jockey named Barry suffering a fractured skull and other injuries from a fall at Moonee Valley yesterday. The report lists multiple riders and mentions urgent medical attention and ongoing concerns about racing safety.

Melbourne Angwenlice Barry Moonee Valley Midlothian Asr Apngbunk Tandiewan Faye Turlone Ewil Rte EL Hull

Doct ors Attity On Fens Aenecon Condemned

Fragmentary report from Audelaide notes about doctors opposing the federal formulary and urging use of free medicine. AVS members advise doctors to prescribe without hospital formulary constraints amid tensions over medical access and government policy.

Aenecon Am Fie Lange Audelaide AVS

Motor Cyclists Injured In Boston Intersection Crash

Mr Barry Pvt of 71 Tropes Park Nosd Boston was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a Commonwealth bus at the intersection of Iitinalla and River Streets. He was admitted to hospital with head and scalp injuries spinal fracture and a thigh wound. A second accident occurred at Woentiworth Avenue and Dawen Beret when Mrs Perrin of Qudsi Sevan collided with a stationary tar opened by Mr Georgy Sour of Kingston.

Barry Tropes Park Boston Iitinalla River Streets Old Nowpital Wells Woentiworth Avenue Dawen Beret Batuntay Morninr Perrin Qudsi~ Sevan Georgy Sour Kingston Ting Bir. Beolt Dawes Street Mim. Perrin

Fadden Attacks Acting Treasurer Over Tax Claim

In Rockhampton on Sunday Mr Fadden challenged Acting Treasurer Mr Dedman over a statement about 1947 personal income tax. He accused Dedman of diverting attention from rising Commonwealth expenditure and questioned the timing and rationale of tax judgments for wage earners and other taxpayers.

MR. Fadden Rockhampton Dedman Personial Nconieft Labour Country Party Mr. Fugen

Australian junior hockey results and player highlights

Fragmentary report notes Joyel and Seared players aiding New South Water to a draw with Guth Australia in a cordial Inter-Biate contest. Victoria beat Tasmania Ma while KE Levnon of Canberra achieved two wins for New Bunty Walee Ins Ronitei over Tnaniunia in a Melbourne junior car event.

Reg. Joyel New South Water Australia Queens Inna Acordeme Victoria Tasmania KE Levnon Canberra Tnaniunia Alvar Melbourne

Tennis results and standings from a Canterbury event

A fragmented report lists numerous matches and scores from a Canterbury tennis meet. Notable results include men's doubles Cantorre 38, Vaan 14 ks, Latics' doubles Yam 9, Raines defeating Canberea D arta Wa Buimes mixed doubles Cantorre 8, Yann 2, and singles where Lee defeated Jen in straight sets. The text references several championships and many closely contested matches concluding with champion placements and handicap doubles contests.

Canberry Canherre Gunn Vaan Yam Antal Raines Canberea Arta Buimes Laden Chamele Lee Haath Jen'e Bingles Chaeapivasniy Brne B. Doyle Jadin Fleming Mim Masters Mex Leo Metallum Sibod Mandieau- Byrne Mra. Byrne McCallum Mra. Fleming Cadler Me. le Mra Hatker As Pemangwe Master

Chifley Seeks Britain Talks On Dollar Problems

Prime Minister Chifley arrived in Britain and met with ministers and aides to discuss long and short term dollar issues. He stressed Australia and Britain's need to link policies on currency and expand trade, noting shipping limits and migration concerns amid wartime recovery and empire ties.

Annonga Chil Beitain Chiley Britain Pri Mimatey Ie Long Huset Mrr. Chiney Chifey Merlin Berlin Anton Aims BN Aan Barbertan Cewernt Johny General Clay Tor Elvil Chiflrswald Australia Ty Bertin Henry Tard Tait Doryton London Setobe Premaure Furtu Alt Apy Malaya Igh Malcolm MacDonaldy Weticvas Syoughe Kedward Ghent MacTomnald Chifley Bingayore Canberra

Crash of Air Liner Near Basuo Leaves One Survivor

A Cathay Pacific airliner crash occurred about three miles west of Basuo during a Saturday event. One survivor, reported as in critical condition, was transported after the wreck. Authorities say 38 aboard perished in the accident.

Cathay Pacific Air Vos

Sharp Increases In Basic Wage Across Australia June Quarter

The June quarter shows sharp wage rises across Australia with notable jumps in Sydney. Government indexes tracking consumer prices indicate higher living costs as wages advance, with state variations: Victoria 8 per cent, Queensland 7 per cent, Western Australia 6 per cent, and Tasmania 6 per cent. The acting government notes these changes reflect general price pressures in major cities and principal towns.

Sydney Boncourt

Fine for smashing doorway in Canterrr Court case

In Haliday Canterre Court John Hugh Barrett a debucher of Ratinie Moret was fined £8 or six days hard labor after causing a disturbance in Howitt Street Kunestay he kicked and struck a panel of a door shouting abuse at a woman who claimed injuries Barrett denied the accusations and was ordered to pay punishment and costs.

Halleday John Hugh Barrett Debucher Raatinie Moret Mhodes Tee Harrett Howitt Steet Kunestay Tne Barrett Sue

Australians Shine in Olympic Trials at Lavadtun Park

Australians dominated the Olympic trials with standout performances by Bartram who won the 100 yards, and trials leaders in 120 yards hurdles and 140 seconds. Notable figures included Mundus, Girdner, Weinberg, and Malan with strong showings from Australian women in sprint events and a 440 yard win by Cumtta.

Thor Olympic Hathpite Park Lavadtun Yeaterday Girdner Fina Weinberg Australlan Bartram Atlas Chomnina Manly Atlas Chomnina Manly Eet

Sydney Dente and Brents Missing Name Event

Fragmentary local item reports an event involving Sydney Dente and Brent AL Yom with unclear details about a Furman club or weekly guide. Names and context are garbled. no definite actions or outcomes can be established from the readable text.

Sydney Lewin Deer Brent

Rainy Lords Test Delivers Turbulent Downpour

Rain at Lords disrupts play as England’s innings wobble amid lively County and Australian bowlers. Lindwall and tailwaggers pace, with Longton and Tallon weaving breakthroughs, leaving scores unsettled and spectators seeking relief from the weather.

Barnes at the Net in London Tennis Match Report

Fragmentary report from London describes Barnes at the net during a third set rally, with team and ground staff observations noted. The piece mentions a 24 tournament context and impermanent capitalization, leaving key names and outcomes unclear.

London Suns Lorde Nevaral Mlct Barnen

Basketball Siuthe pagent in Sat tine eh

A scrambled sports item mentions a Saturday event with teams and scores. It notes a win for one side and references a conference, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors.

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