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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tribute or event involving Father Morvieer and mentions a school named Christopher's achoul. The text references priests from various areas and a ceremonial gathering at Tugy tule more with a firey Mam, but details are garbled and names are uncertain.
Rugby league to hold inquiry into disturbance by New South Wales players at Brisbane hotel early yesterday. Management committee of the league will conduct the inquiry tomorrow morning, attended by touring managers and members of the party.
An Australian article notes Vic Patrick the light weight champion may visit Canberra for exhibition bouts. Training camps in Canberra and Queanbeyan exist, with logistical challenges like a suitable arena. Officials explore summer flood conditions and ground access to possibly stage the event.
A police arbitral inquiry in the ACT progresses with an association’s claim log filed at the Attorney General's Department. Representatives B Rochford and M C Bonniwell, former public service arbitrator, were nominated to represent the ACT Industrial Board, while Mr O’Neill’s status and ongoing hospital stay affect scheduling.
Fragmentary OCR notes compare 1048 exports and domestic demand, citing 1,164,801 centals of wool and drops from prior years, with references to exports to India and canal gear, 175,808 bushels worth 10334,003, and a gap to UR68/84 figures.
The report outlines an eight round bout with a catch and eat or ruled outcome. It notes a planned event under mandated seating and accommodation provisions. The text mentions Mr. Merman and Sly WiLing in context of the match and a remanding figure of 3.000 units.
Nomination of Br H H Wells, former Communist and ex General President of the Miners Federation, accepted tonight by the Hamilton ranch of the ALP. Wells applied to the state executive but was told to apply to Hamilton. The ALP branch declared Wells had acted against party principles.
Melbourne Monday report shows Thompase Ganthner Willan Buco, once issued life sentence, ordered to be reevaluated for release prospects. The case outlines a request to reassess his confinement under current legal standards.
A preschool development event in Canberra yesterday featured visitors from Melbourne. The visit connected with the Canberra Nursery and its affiliate Kemrctston group, signaling discussions about transfer to Canberra quarters and a potential conference next Saturday on child care and play therapy.
The Ladies Auxiliary convenes at 2 30 pm in the Lady Hopetoun Room. The Vikings Club plans a social evening at 7 with practice and games. The Causeway Club meets Thursday at Civic Centre 7 pm until renovations at Causeway Hall are done. The MCA secured winter quarters to support members.TABLE TENNIS McEwan defeats Chapman 21 18 in final, extending unbeaten streak to two years in singles events. handicaps noted.
Hundreds of gallons of water escaped when a main pipe ruptured linking Mt. Bromio and Med Hill. The break sent a surge of water 29 feet, flooding the area until repairs halted the flow. Firefighters controlled the flood with extinguishers as crews worked to restore pressure.
An item notes the Rock origin in Yass used in Canberra during wartime and references prewar figures. Australian legal notices in the Magistrates Court of Canberra ACT involve the estate of Thomas Joseph Kerrigan of Canberra with administration sought for Josephine Mary Kerrigan widow. Markets section lists several fruits and goods for delivery plus local furniture and quilts with addresses in Canberra, Queanbeyan, and Monaro districts.
Paris hosts a doubles match in the international lawn tennis championship. United States players Tom Brown and Atiatranay were upset by Australia’s Mullin Bennin in straight sets. Match scores reported as 04 40, 08 88, with late ceremony unclear due to OCR.
In Stockholm on Monday the women's doubles final of the allied tannin tournament featured Sisdames Folten and Hopman defeating the Swedish pair Gull Smt and In the mined clubioe Anal, Berk Calh Unt Men Bolton beat Ahmed St Bela and Ingeld Ragerth 72 84. Nancye Bolton defeated the Breed lat champion BIS Gullbrandason.
Forty riflemen competed at the Canberra Rifle Club shoot, with good scores and several notable names. Future matches will feature 400 yard stages for the Zenson Cup and Ash ton trophy, including participants McCarty, Richey F. Webb, Burton, Noakes, Lloyd, and others, as scores list entries and standings.
Arthur Timess notes on dental appliances and a local issue involve UCL research or discussion about upper and lower dentures linked to Acton and Causeway, indicating a regional health or educational connection.
An advertisement argues a woman’s appearance hinges on health and skin condition. It claims Dr Mora’s Indian Root Pills directly affect the liver and erase blemishes, promising a brighter, freckle free complexion and improved facial expression for marriage prospects.
London reports that Tom Brower Youlay, 17, swam 25 miles from Domsfagnadec County Down to the Gallow coast in 16 hours starting at 8 p.m. He previously swam the English Channel 16 years ago and had attempted the North Channel 12 months earlier but quit amid strong currents and weather.
Sydney market summary reports mixed cattle and beef prices with a strong turnout. Prices ranged with prime steers and cows quoted among the top rates. demand noted for conditioned beef and forward supplies.
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