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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
2
The article notes a potential agreement between the State Government and a British company to develop and export Blal Athol coal. Privately, Br Hanlon says a British company had been approached, with initial indications of joint development and export plans shared to-night.
Minister for Supply and Shipping Benatar Ashley said coal cuts may be restored if present production remains high. He noted production had surged recently and miners had performed well, with stocks needing buildup before a planned three week annual holiday.
Work has begun on a major water supply project for the Nursery area. Pipes up to four inches are being connected to the mains, with the Bowler gardens already planted to supply Government offices and other institutions. The scheme, costing about twenty five pounds, employs around twenty five men to improve untidy wartime sites amid labour shortages. An official said the department has many shrub orders and little for private buyers, including 1800 assorted shrubs for Dunroon and large orders for plants for entabluments in other states.
Sydney reports Minister for Conservation Mr. Weir recently toured the forest country between Braidwood and the Victorian border. He praised the timber potential for building needs and invited Crown Timber purchase applications to erect four large sawmills in Nimmitabel Bombala. He suggested the Industry Commission study the possibility of opening two more mills in Captain's Flat for cane production.
North climbs to second, while University pushes Barton to fourth amid a surprise Kingston win over Bratt. Scoring tallies list Northern Buburba 20, Waratah 19, University 14, Barton 13, Kingston 6 among others. upcoming A Grade and B Grade fixtures noted, including Barton versus Old Canberrana and Kingston versus Navy.
London reports cite a looming economic crisis driving fears of reduced military strength. Aimed at stabilizing finances, ministers consider emergency measures while debates circle around Bevin Morrison and Cripps as potential planners of reshaped defense and social service spending.
The emergency committee of the ACTLU decided the Dutch tanker Gerona should be headed by Union labour despite a unions ban on handling Dutch ships. The ship carries zinc concentrates valued as urgently needed cargo for Belgium and Australia and New Zealand.
Police believe A. W. P. Rage, 38, was attacked with a tomahawk outside his Rose Hill home and died from injuries after a struggle at the gate. The battered body was found inside the house where the man lived alone.
Canberra rugby fixtures mix top grade matches at Duntroon Oval and Northbourne with semi final intrigue. RMLC No 1 North Suburbs clash Eastern Suburbs No 2 while Combined Sydney School and ACT sides fill the program. Leading scorers and try-getters feature Britt, Monaghan, Vincent, Stevens, Brill, Jarman, and Moreton in a tight, points rich lineup.
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