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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR mentions used tarpaulins and U S Army items with references to fabric patches sewing and hemming. It describes metal components copper and feather motifs and notes prices or value terms and possible lien or sale context. The readable portion lists locations and people but remains incomplete and unclear.
The City Coroner at an inquest found Mrs Dorothy May Peters died from asphyxia caused by inhaling stomach contents while under anesthesia. The coroner criticized Dr Miriam Letanon for attending Peters at birth and faulted Dr Harold Alexander Ryan for not attending and for alleged negligence. The inquiry noted heart conditions may have affected attendance. The March 34 date and Waverley Memorial Hospital context are recorded in the finding.
The Premier Mr Cain denied knowledge of a possible map election while the Deputy Leader Mr Oldham urged immediate member selection due to the possibility of state elections in spring. Cain said Parliament and the people will decide if the Labour Government is no longer wanted and will cooperate with a successor.
The council noted lack of action by the Prices Commission over liquor marketing and praised police work. A new tourist camp site was proposed on King's Avenue with a long range plan including windbreaks and tree shelter. the Black Mountain site may also be used.
Melbourne report on the RSL state conference notes moves to widen membership, with debates on Percival report and amendments to League rules. Council faces questions over access to discussed materials and the timing of a consultative committee to improve departmental cooperation.
About 100 visitors are expected at the Mt Franklin Chalet weekend. A coach road of tram will operate on Sunday with arrangements to watch the summer activity. The Forestry Department and riment will use the chalet as a watching post and a burrower from the Interior Dept will clear drifts. Motorists are asked to observe police board abstractions at Brindabella turn-off after 3 pm to keep the track clear for an uninterrupted viewing point.
A 16 year old girl was killed and 27 civilians seriously injured at Balferno during a fracas between servicemen and Italian civilians. The violence began when a table was hurled from a Canadian Club window into the street.
Ankearara reports the Peoples Party government won 388 of 483 seats in the national assembly. The Democratic party won 86 seats and Independents 4 while the other party to gain was the Democrats.
The Masonic Lodge proposes to washol w Magmie temple on St Philip's Church grounds at Church Hill. The Cumberland County asked the County Planner to report on the proposal for Avent Crown land cost and feasibility.
Two boys aged 11 and 15 were committed to an institution after pouring kerosene on a dog and setting it on fire. The magistrate in the Cumann Court called the crime one of the cruellest ever heard, noting the dog fled along a creek before it had to be destroyed.
A new and effective treatment avoids operation for enlarged prostate and is promoted with a free illustrated booklet titled Man's Danger Gland. The advertisement invites readers to write for particulars and to request the booklet by post free, noting Stilbestyel and Peniell in.
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