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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1948
Page
2
A newborn baby found in Herne Bay yesterday, readable in humidicrib, is fighting to live as police investigate the mother and circumstances. Attendants report the infant received care but remains in critical condition.
Sydney Monday lottery numbers released the principal prizes with first prize 63304 won by J Williams of Burton Street New Lambton and other winners including C Schmidt Lachlan Street Water, F Ally Terry Street, H Jacobs Hay Street Sydney, and W J Cirroll Little Charen Street Rutty Taikuery New 1088.
Advisory council members and departmental officials meet in Canberra to discuss progress on development plans and the Griffin Plan. A committee report urges abolition of the National Planning and Development Committee and creation of a full‑time controlling authority, while noting potential policy conflicts.
Government discussions address a surge in kerosene demand and rationing implications. A committee questions whether a full-time planning authority is needed, noting current departmental work and the risk of losing independent careers if executive power is granted.
Two of five children admitted to Brisbane General Hospital with meningitis have died. Doctors said no epidemic is believed to have begun as the cases involve different meningitis types. The two deceased children had been brought in in life-threatening condition.
American welterweight Benny Evans, who lent money to Mickey Tollit, weighs options for a trip to England. Evans says he will confer with StadiumLimited tomorrow and proceed by their decision. He hints at a possible rematch with Mickey Tollit or Tommy Burns before heading to Australia.
A damaged wire report notes protests over sanctioning of the Empire lightweight title bout between Billy Thompson and Patrick of Australia. Warranted by British authorities and reported interest from Empire promoters, the dispute centers on eligibility and faith in the international match decision.
Sydney race report notes swabs collected after today's Kembla Grange meeting for Firearm winner of the First Novice Handicap and Gold Cascade who placed third in the Clawarra Handicap. Apprentice W. Fegkana rode a winning double on Firearm and Bir Alex. Heavy Chant Gols Great Propermiment Cure.
The English racehorse Port Transport, given top weight of 8.11 for the Melbourne Cup, was slated for training. His owners, Messrs Guni and Bayer, decided against facing the horse in Australia, citing preparation considerations and form.
At the Haw Henbury Agricultural College the MP C V Janes told over 200 delegates that farming must embrace new technology. He warned that farming is no longer learned on the ground alone and urged continual studying and refresher courses to keep pace with advances.
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