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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
3
Police arrested a man in Melbourne after a robbery incident tied to a claim by detectives seeking a suspect in an earlier theft. The case involves a claimant and overtime work refusals, with implications on a potential production shortage and market impact.
Melbourne Wednesday trial recounts a May 22 shooting in which George Money Newman is charged with shooting Gilligan with intent to commit beheading or harm. Newman claims threats from men to leave the state prompted him to fire first, insisting he acted in self defense as the court prepares to hear the case tomorrow.
Sufficient labour will enable Monier Tile Co to establish a factory at the Causeway to produce concrete tiles. The firm expects 6000 tiles or three roofs daily with mechanisation. ten unskilled workers needed to operate tile machines. Instalation to take about a month with initial hand-made tiles. Tiles to be red yellow green and mottled. cheaper terre cotta style expected.
In Brisbane on Wednesday a 9 year old boy testified that he saved his younger sister from a brutal assault by kicking the assailant in the neck. Kevin Greenaway, 3, from New South Wales, faced committal to gaol after the episode. The boy later helped locate the attacker, who was later arrested at Maryborough.
Soviet obstructions to the peace conference over Germany and Austria may reecho in the Japanese peace talks. The San Francisco Chronicle notes American leverage from sole occupation, urging careful listening to broader powers in the Pacific region. It warns that continued Soviet obstruction could jeopardize postwar gains and raise questions about who won the Pacific war.
Eastern Suburbs No 1 hosts Royal Military College No 1 at Manuka Oval in a key first grade bout with a 1 5 pm kickoff refereed by V A Rift. Other grade matches include Northern Suburbs versus FMC A, and under 20 and under 17 fixtures at Grammar Ground.
Sydney observers report a British naval squadron with aircraft carriers two destroyers and 2 700 men entering Sydney Harbour tomorrow for a brief leave period and entertainment program before weaving again on August 6. A naval clash was seen at sea with British and Australian forces. the Australian unit Waremung was attacked and the cruiser Australia aided. In Australia a push for a one hour work week is urged with a September congress proposal for direct action.
The City of Sydney Eisteddfod offers 362 sections across choral vocal solo instrumental speech drama and dance for all ages and nationalities. Major prizes include a £500 record donation and cups trophies from Dame Nellie Melba Dame Clara Butt and Lord Lurgan, with events September 22 to October 4 at Macquarie Auditorium. Entries must be sent to 148 Philip Street Sydney immediately.
Sixteen Lincoln bombers launch from London on a goodwill flight to the United States and Canada. Aircraft depart at ten minute intervals in clear weather, bound for Washington to participate in Air Force Day. The squadron will then fly to Detroit, Seattle, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Fort Worth before a return trip and a final exhibition in Toronto.
In Sydney on a Wednesday trawler owners protested increased handling charges. They warned that higher costs would cut into their returns as the 40 hour week limited work. The new charges raise costs by one sixth per box, pushing total handling fees to one third of sales.
The wool sale dates for the next season are blurred in the fragment. It references wool trade, events in Sydney, and anticipated activity in December with expected dates and stakeholders. Names and precise details are unreadable due to damaged OCR.
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