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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1948

Page

4

Travel notices from Canberra and surrounding officials

Reports detail multiple travel arrangements and assignments involving Australian officials and spouses. Notable names include Mrs Greens, Mrs Jenne, Mrs Owen, MBE, and delegates like Mr Cowen and Mr Johnson. The High Commissioner and YWCA secretary prepare for assignments in Cantons and Canberra, with accompanying relatives and international movements toward Canada and China.

Kintaaty Cowen Hale Seife Mrt Greens Meresett “Greene Australia Canada Mra Jenne Tor Palay Konciusko Ne Castberre Mie G. Owen Te YW. CA Areve Moo Muhort Wtay Ron. Wanlle Bient Avon Force Johowson G. Thompson Canberra Bydneyra Chang KC. Chen Chine X Bydiney Sey” Yerat Saga

Thor Exlobon Queensland Chronicle Peculiar Tale

A surreal honorific piece describes strange events in Queensland with quirky phrases and displaced names. It reads like a fragmented lyric of imagined places and figures, hinting at a fictional scene where storms of words and weird banners blur reality.

Greengrocers Plan Co operative Milk Market Scheme

A plan announced by the Frill Shopkeepers' Agency president outlines greengrocers forming a cooperative wing to buy produce directly. The scheme aims to cut out intermediaries in Melbourne where prices are low, with initial activity limited to local members before wider expansion to allied markets.

Canberra News Highlights Local Events and Sports

Canberra readers receive a crowded update detailing a YMCA Indian Exhibition, hospital auxiliary efforts, university exhibitions, and a cricket fixtures preview. Highlights include Johnny Hawke’s farewell in Canberra, a public music afternoon, Alpine Club plans, and a forthcoming Uncle year social card party with multiple society updates.

Death toll rises from Woolloongabba bus tram crash

In Brisbane, four people are dead after a bus and tram collision yesterday. Among the deceased are three women tram passengers, Mire, Mary Broddart, Mina Cullen, and Mrs Fenid ONeill. The driver died as well. Investigations show the bus swerved to avoid a car, tipped over, and trapped occupants. Police praised the discipline of 24 schoolboys on board for remaining orderly after the crash.

Brimbant Woolloongabbs Butler Brisbane Mire Mary Broddart Norman Park Mina Mavia Cullen Nat Briabann Mra Fenid O'Neill SA Kant Brighane Ita Ie Mimant i Amcipline

Shell tests oil bore in Queensland Australia

The Shell Company of Australia plans a major oil search in Queensland with nine bore tests in Brisbane. General Manager J Avery stated cooperation with the State Government is sought and the company may spend up to £1,000,000 if oil is found, promising a potential boon to Australia.

Brisbane Shell Co Australia Renultw Natal Routhorek Queensland J. Avery aMd Kaye Ol Minker

Five Day Week for Bus Drivers Awarded in Sydney

Drivers and conductors on privately owned bus services will work a weekday week from the pay period. The award was announced today by Justice Kineth in the Industrial Commission.

Sydney Justicn

Awarded for raid on solicitor office in 1941

Foetarici details a raid on a solicitor office in 1941 with 4000 damages awarded in the High Court. The claimant seeks 5000 for alleged seizure and conversion of property belonging to a complainant and client. The raid was conducted under then National Security Regulations later repealed.

Solicitor Office Foetarici Hiejaktia

Night Tennis at Ainsue Plans Open Day Lights

Ainsue hosts night tennis with plans to erect lights over two courts for evening play. The Department of Works inspected recent renovations and notes past court damage from spectators. Secretary K Carnal to oversee October opening day arrangements.

Manake Tesue Wu Mure Mme Department of Anterior Hapen Foy Secoummdation Association Courte Ac Manuka K. Carnal Apec Tators Department of Works

Damaged cottage at Narrabundam fire leaves couple homeless

A fire damaged a cottage at Narrabundam destroying the building and leaving Mr Arthur Matthews and his daughter with temporary quarters. Firemen recovered contents from the ashes and the couple sought shelter with the Department of the Interior as authorities investigate the blaze.

Rooney Arthur Matthews Bern

Radio set for Kimberley ranges made in camera

Remarkable results achieved by a wireless set built by Str. Power, Canberra engineer, for a mineral resource group in the Kimberley Western Australia. Unit operates on a 30 metre band with Victoria and Malwee stations maintaining contact. Details on identification and duties at Wyndham and Alice Springs reported.

Kimberley Camierra Str Powler Vuadlo Canberra Tse Tw Mineral Resour Ga Foureau Ube Kitaberay Auatrail Arovt Aitalinr Unice Pepebet Frey Victoria Barwun Malwee Rapeetel Shoult Wyndham Alice Bream Ant Jmberie

YASS TO APPEAL TO CORINTRY LEAGUE

Protest action follows protests on Friday with Yasa appealing within the Corintry League. Leaders announce rescheduled semi finals on August 7 at Northbourne Oval and Maniake Oval, with North City South City Callasway and Amade-Eneitis advancing.

Yass Corintry League Yasa Haa Usan J 'Ain Roy Williams Pera Tor Queanbeyan Anilkely Qusanbeyan Canterra Aue Ua Northbourne Oval North City South City Callasway Amade “Eneitis Pice Maniike Oval

State Wheat Pool Report On Acreage And Prospects

A fragmented report notes acreage sown at 8 to 10 percent higher than last year and that a portion of wheat was beyond recovery. It calls for good spring rain to improve prospects and mentions the need for protection measures.

Feporte Sven H

W.C.A. Whist Party and Nations Aid Meeting Planned

The W.C.A. board will hold a whist party next Wednesday in the Lady’s room to aid United Nations Aid for Children. Members will provide supper. MLA Mrs Owen, son General Secretary, will arrive Saturday for the annual meet on Monday April 10. A recent meeting adjourned at 12:80 p.m. to reframe times. A basketball practice for the F.W.C.A. team is set in the Drill Hall tonight at 6:30 and members should be punctual.

Jonny Hawke Canberra Gaur Rngland Albert Hall Felenda Country Woman's Association Women's Amevistion Holland Robert Garvan Mim Tania Teppems Jerne Nether Vande Reoineb Pamil Daimincon Te Ame Owen Errive de Aturdly Welcomme F.w.ca

Collision at Civic Centre injures none after van crash

A furniture van crashed through a street area near Civic Centre on a morning incident on Wiese Avenue. The vehicle, owned by L. W. Atershell, sustained damage including a broken axle, with no injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the scene.

Wiese Avenue

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