Post-War Vintage Comedy by Canberra Repertory Endorsed
Canberra Repertory presented Somerset Maugham's Home and Beauty a postwar vintage comedy. The cast included Naria Carmichael Douglas Billington and Stephen Parsons with strong supporting work by Heather Holliday Winifred Dix on-Lenetts and Joan Lyman. Louis Dexter directed a smooth production with striking decor by John Yaira and Tom Longstaff.
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Canberra Repertory Society
Somerset Maugham
Victoria
Naria Carmichael
Heroea
Wif Douglas Billington
Ste.ven Parsons
Heather Holliday
Winifred Dixon-Lenetts
Laghton Hurbridge
Joan Lymavn
Maugham Ward
Jeffrey Soper
Betty Desmond
Enid Thompson
Louis Dexter
John Yaira
Tom Longstaff
Picasso
Canberra Weather Summary and Rainfall Report
Weather note from Canberra shows temperatures around 42 to 50 Fahrenheit with mild southeast winds. Rainfall totals across Southern Tablelands towns Crookwell Goulburn Bombala Delegate Jindabyne and Adaminaby recorded light to moderate amounts. Forecast calls for more rain on the coast and tablelands with strong southeast to south winds and cold temperatures.
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Crookwell
Goulburn
Bombala
Delegate
Jandra
Adaminaby
Jindabyne
Unwanted Canberra Advisory Council Faces Election
Canberra residents face another election for the Advisory Council despite broad opposition. The Australian Labour Party has named candidates, while government inaction delays a move toward a new local government body, leaving electors to endure continued council elections.
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Canberra
Advisory Council
Australian Labour Party
Commonwealth
Haa
Counel
Australian Capital Territory
Air Vice Admiral Willock Appointed Aviation Adviser
Air Vice Marshal R P Willock arrived in Canberra as the newly named civil aviation adviser to the U K High Commissioner before reporting to Melbourne. He has previously served as Air Attache to British missions in China Iraq Persia and Washington.
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R. P. Willock
U.K
Canberra
Melbourne
Willock Fen
China
Iraq
Persia
Washington
Minister denies speeding up electoral rolls printing
The Minister for the Interior Mr Johnson denied reports that the Commonwealth electoral office had been instructed to speed up printing of electoral rolls for an early election. He said he had heard of no plans for an early election and only normal checking of the rolls had taken place.
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Mr. Johnson
Commonwealth Electoral Office
Johnson
Redfern By-Election Deferred by Government
Sydney notes the Redfern by election postponed until after the coal strike is settled following the death of G W H Noble. The government delays the date, citing an opportune moment to align with public opinion. Redfern remains a three Labour stronghold.
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Sydney
Redfern
G. W. H. Noble
McKell
Redtem
Labour
Egypt claims red plot smashed at RAF station
Egyptian police say they broke a plan to spread Communist ideas among Egyptian workers at Ismailia RAF station. They identified the alleged ringleader as Nicola Lagona, a Greek with a Turkish passport, who worked in the British Army telegraph office.
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CATRO
RAF
Suez Canal
Nicola Lagona Greek
Dutch Woman Withdraws From English Channel Attempt
London report says Miss Crova van Wissel did not begin her Channel swim from Cape Gris Nez due to unfavourable weather. In Rome Aldo Fioravanti swam 7h miles in 30 hours in the muddy Tiber, setting records and planning to accompany Giambini Gamb i for the next Channel attempt.
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London
Crova van Wissel
English
Cape Griz Nez
Rome
Aldo Fioravanti
Tiber
Fioravanto
Gavani Gambi
Ipswich Miners Demonstrate in Queensland Strike Clash
An angry Ipswich miners meeting backed a no compromise motion to continue the strike by a narrow margin. Vocal protests erupted with taunts and chants as 600 plus gathered at a packed picture theatre where no division was recorded. The resumption of work began at Blair Athol open-cut mine in Northern Queensland.
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Brisbane
Ipswich
Ned Kelly
Ciesure
Picture Theatre
Federation
H. Woods
Comerford
Blair Athol
Qirensland
Bus Crash Inquest Reveals Speed Likely Fatal
In Sydney an inquest into four women killed when a double decker plunged 26 feet off an embankment near The Spit Bridge heard witnesses. Conductor Rupert Lewis said 50 passengers rode the bus and McMurtayne believed speed was excessive. The inquiry resumes tomorrow.
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Sydney
Boney
Spit
Hridge
John Henry McMurtayne
Raschke
Rupert George Lewis
Ernest Alfred Gates
Balgowlah
Walter Murray Reynolds
Narrabeen
Dockers End 25 Day Strike on the Harbour
More than 15 000 dockers stevedores and lightermen resume normal work this morning ending a 25 day wild strike on the docks with renewed activity expected at forecourts and piers across the wharves.
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London
Cabinet to Review Open-Cut Mines
Federal Cabinet will discuss launching large scale open cut coal mining if miners do not return to work by August. All ministers summoned to Canberra will review the crisis and the limited peat coal supply expected for some months. Prime Minister Chifley will travel to Sydney for further talks with Premier McGirr after the cabinet meeting.
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Minera
Canberra
Cal Crisia
Aman Yeaterday
Ashley
Chifley
Sydney
McGirr
BMA Challenges Medicine Act in High Court
The High Court writ challenges the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act on behalf of the BMA. Proceedings were filed by Trosa, Cooks and Maddox, with an undertaking from the Commonwealth Crown Solicitior that prosecutions will pause until the court rules. Only about one percent of doctors were using the Government formulary amid missing forms reported by chemists. The BMA Federal Council secretary Dr John Hunter said the act takes effect today and Victoria may join the challenge.
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Sydney
High Court
I.M.A
Commonwealth Crown
Messrs. Trosa
Cooks and Maddox
Legal Ordvinera
B.M.A
John Hunter
B.M.A. Federal Council
Man Presumed Legally Dead Twice in Sydney Court
In Sydney the Supreme Court granted leave to Dr. Gilbert George Bradley to swear his uncle Robert Bradley's death for estate disposal. The 89 year old, last seen July 30 1940, was once presumed dead in 1934, with the estate valued at £4655.
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Sydney
Supreme Court
Robert Bradley
Mullion
Orange District
Bradley
Gilbert George Bradley
Sailors Bay Road
Northbridge
Denia Fahy
Orange
Justice Roper
Bruxner questions honesty of state government
Leader of the State Country Party Colonel M. F. Bruxner accuses the government of using anti Communist rhetoric to hide plans to use the army for open cut coal mining via the Mineral Federation. He says inviting the Australian Workers' Union would show sincerity and help free Australia from coal shortages by leveraging non Communist leadership in open cuts. He warns public trust hinges on practical action against Communist influence.
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Bydney
Australia
Communist Party
Mineral Federation
State Country Party
M. F. Bruxner
Australian Workers’ Union
A.W.U
Arepa
Doctor J H L Cumpston Accepts Health Post in Ceylon
Former Commonwealth Director General of Health Dr J H L Cumpston has been appointed by the Government of Ceylon to advise on health and medical services. After holidaying in Brisbane with his son Bruce, he will return to Canberra and depart for Ceylon at the end of August. He brings vast administration experience from his 1921 1945 Commonwealth tenure and his prior roles in Victoria Queensland and Western Australia.
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J. H. L. Cumpaton
Commonwealth
Ceylon
Dominion
Bruce Cumpaton
Brisbane
Canberra
Bannay
Cumpeton
Compston
Commonwealth Service
Dr. Compston
Wealey College
University of Melbourne
Cumpaton
Melbourne Hospital
England
Weathern Hospital
Pulham
Australia
Health Department of
Western Australia
Victoria
Queensland
Commonwealth Film Censor
Dr. Cumpston
Health
Eee
National Health and Medical Research Council
Cumpston
Start the Explorer
Medical Journal
Mr R Winter Elected President Of Canberra Kennel Club
Mr R Winter was elected president at the Canberra Kennel Club and Trial Dog Association annual meeting held at Hotel Wellington last night The club voted to award AT and challenge certificates on a parity with New South Wales Officials including Patrons H V Johnson E J Williams C Ogilvie Mrs G Merrivale Dr L W Nott secretary J T Stephenson treasurer J H Dando councillors R E B Ring R L Painter G A West C Stephens and auditor L P Kendall were noted as officers and committee members A farewell was offered to Mr L Clark who is leaving Canberra.
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R. Winter
Canberra Kennel Club and
Trial Dog Association
Hotel Wellington
New South Wailea
L. Clark
Canberra
Messra H. V. Johnson
E. J. Williams
C. Ogilvie
G. Merrivale
L. W. Nott
J. T. Stephenson
J. H. Dando
R. EB. Ring
R. L. Painter
G. A. West
Death of Harold Meggitt Governing Director Dies at 68
Harold Meggitt governing director of Harold Meggitt's Ltd died yesterday aged 68. He came to Australia from England with his family in 19xx. His father started a linseed oil mill at Parramatta and in 1910 Harold joined as a salesman. He later introduced profit sharing for mill workers.
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Sydney
Harold Meggitt
Harold Meggitt’s Ltd
Meggitt
Australia
England
Ana
Parramatta
Harold
New Zealand Dismissed For 203 In Third Test
In London on Monday New Zealand were dismissed for 203 in the first innings of the third cricket Test England led by Bailey who took 6 for 54 as the top bowler.
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London
New Zealand
England
Bailey
Hair Loss in Calais Balloon Fire Kills 20
A dirigible balloon explosion in Calais injured twenty people when a discarded cigarette ignited leaking gas. Several victims lost their hair in the blaze as the vessel caught fire and exploded during fueling.
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Calais
Professor Questions Powers Of Dictatorship Under Constitution
The All Australia Constitutional Convention opened with Professor F A Bland warning that strong central authority threatens federation. He cited dangers from fanatical factions and foreign models and urged reaffirming Federation’s written compact and limited powers. Delegates discussed federal versus state administration and the role of the High Court.
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Sydney
F. A. Bland
Basis OF Federation
Bland
Framera of
Federation
Ipeonte
Commonwealth
Binned
Centraliaatian
Canberra
Carrier try to rescue small naval vessel amid heavy seas
Aboard HMAS Sydney off Australia a 35 ton vessel No. 965 bound for Jervis Bay to ferry planes and crew broke down. The carrier attempted to take in tow in a southerly gale as lines were cast but a crewman was knocked overboard. The damaged vessel reached Port Kembla for engine repairs while Sydney continued to Jervis Bay.
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H.m.as
Sydney
Jarvia Bay
HAMAS
No. 965
Jervis Bay
Planea
Air Group
Honda
Wessel
Port Kembla
Jervin Bay
Forced Landing Of T A A Plane At Coffs Harbour
A four engine T A A plane carrying about 40 passengers made a forced landing at Coffs Harbour after its right engine caught fire. The aircraft sought permission to land and touched down on one engine before passengers transferred to two DC-3 aircraft for continuation to Brisbane from Sydney.
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Sydney
Coft's Harbour
Brisbane
Coffs Harbour
Melbourne
Dollars Needed For Security In Europe
Miss Giselle Schneider speaking at Canberra University outlined Europe’s 1948 trade shifts. Germany's US imports rose sharply while exports to Eastern Europe fell. Europe faced a large dollar gap. She urged a steady dollar flow and currency convertibility to restore balance and growth.
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Germany
United States
Europe
Giselle Schneider
Economic Society of
Australia
New Zealand
Australian Institute of International Affairs
Canberra University College
Mias Schneider
Economic Commission For Europe
United Kingdom
France
Mies Schneider
Schneider
Priest Urges Opposition to Use of Atomic Bombs
Father Edward Conway associate editor of America spoke at a foreign policy conference, urging Imitha to oppose atomic strategy against Russia. He cited writers claiming the United States plans for all out atomic warfare if it faces Russia.
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New York
Imitha
Russia
Edward Conway
America
United States
Coppi Wins 1948 Tour de France Amid Era of Brisk Racing
Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi takes the 1948 Tour de France title in a grueling race over more than 3000 miles from Paris to Italy. The event is celebrated as France’s premier sporting competition and a landmark in cycling.
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Paris
Fausto Coppi
ALP Selects Canberra Election Candidates
About 50 members attended a Canberra ALP meeting to choose candidates for the Advisory Council and Hospital Board elections. Five nominees for the Advisory Council were J. R. Fraser O Bourke F Somes P G Kelly and H T Blair. The Hospital Board nominees were A D Fraser MP F Crisp C Donnelly K Doran W Holt H T Blair J F Muir and P G Kelly. The ballot selected Measra J R Fraser A D Fraser L F Cran C Donnell and K Doran with W Holt also noted.
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Measra
A. D. Fraser
M.P
J. R. Fraser
Lata
ALP
Canberra
Menara
A. D. Franer
L. F. Cran
C, Donnell
K. Doran
Land W. Holt
Australian links highlight Santiago foliage and trade ties
Dr John Cumpton of the Imperial Affairs Department told Canberra Rotary about Santiago and Chilean foliage resembling Australia. He noted Santiago’s proximity to Valparaiso, the 1906 coal unloading value of £16 million, and Chilean use of second-hand equipment.
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Santiago
Chile
Lin Hened
John Cimnetan
Department of Nnperial Affairs
Rotary Ch
Canberra
Pr. Cumpaton
Charee d'Affaires
Rantines Rotary Cub
Cluh
Vain
Allfes
Ret
Andea
Renuntain
Yee
Berlin
Santines
Campeton
Australia
Transport Workers Shift Coal From Haligonian Duke
The Transport Workers Union began moving coal from the Haligonian Duke to the Falworks with army personnel withdrawn yesterday to handle the load. Naval crews continue unloading at the wharf despite a black ban by the Seamen's Union, while 500 tons daily are shifted to Brighton and Mordianuc works, with unloading due to finish by Wednesday. An Indian coal shipment is due at Mount Revelatoire Park, with no expected unload troubles.
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Melbourne
Transport Workers’ Union
Falworks
Seamen's Union
Brighton
Mordianuc
Mount Revelatoire Park
Rift Among Watersiders on Strike Issue
Waterside workers in Newcastle and Adelaide ignored a 24 hour stoppage and returned to work. They demanded the return of union funds totaling £6000 to their lawful place. Adelaide workers went back to work at 1 p.m. after meetings. Sydney and Brisbane meetings pressed for release of leaders and protest actions. Melbourne and Hobart schedules set for upcoming discussions.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Adelaide
Newcast
Adelaide Watersiders
Adelaide Wateralders
Wrk
Watersiders
J. Hilly
BE. Roach
Brisbane
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Egypt
R.A.F
Bruxner
J. HL. Cumpston
MR. H. Meggitt
Vico
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Federaliam
New South Wales Constitutional League
Vention
K. McCaw
M.L.A
FR. Wandever
Robert Garran
Wendever
Willagen
T.A.A
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R.C. Priest
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