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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
5
A fragmented document outlines plans for Twelve Parks For Britain aimed at wildlife protection. It mentions disfigurement removal and new measures blended with central policy, with an estimated 4 year cost of ATEG 000 and a capital expenditure of 49,300,000 at.
A Melbourne wire reports Britain’s aid allocations for colonies as outlined in a fiscal document. The plan details multi‑million pounds for colonial administration, higher education, meteorology, and development in Africa, the West Indies, and Asia, with notable funds for Cyprus, Ceylon, and Australia’s dependencies.
Canberra collapsed in the All Australian Football Carnival in Hobart as New South Wales overwhelmed them with height and aggression. Canberra’s forward line struggled while New South Wales’ players, including Parke, Daren, and Batry, delivered decisive goals and behinds as the match swung late.
An 19th century advice piece argues health shapes beauty and urges use of Morse's Indian Root Pills to improve complexion and facial tone. It links clear skin to vitality and marriage prospects, targeting women with pimples and dull expressions.
Canberra unions press for a five day week across trades with a 7:30 start and 4:45 finish as starting times. The proposal, backed by the Building, Plasterers and Electrical unions, calls for two clear days off per week and a 40 hour work period to replace longer hours. An industrial board hearing was requested, with consensus supporting a five day week and Saturday closure.
Tuesday court proceedings accuse Land by Member of Parliament and two lawyers of fraud linked to payments totaling £80. Arthur Stivers and Patrick Copley deny claims. detective sergeant notes Copley presented a cheque for £50 said to cover an advance to pay hats Joan from Wood. Stevens corroborates the alleged deception.
An OCR fragment advertises a wide range of household items for sale or delivery including bedroom suites chairs screens mats and underlay, plus bedding, mattresses and Belgian covers. It lists retailers Southwell Monaro Queanbeyan and Nelds Motors with contact details and mentions free delivery along with trade‑in offers for a Cadillac coupe and other products.
The fragmentary OCR shows a monthly meeting at a home, various job ads for a kitchen maid and pantry help, a hotel contact, a reward note for gloves, and a garbled railway or travel offer. Names and places are unclear. several phone numbers and locations appear but are illegible.
Sydney report notes milk deliveries to halt tonight across parts including King's Cross Potts Point and Glebe from 3 0 a m to borrow. Hospitals and schools exempt. Action follows NH NSW Food and Ice Co dispute over a dismissal in a labor dispute.
Sydney reports at the snouat meeting of the Chamber of Commerce President J Conkhaw urged harmony in industrial relations to secure employee support in problems facing the sector. He called for fear to be replaced by employment security and said capital and labor should not clash, urging a change of heart to improve industrial relations.
A final lecture and charity event in Auckland featured the renowned chess figure Monty Montgomery receiving a rousing reception from fans and officials. He thanked supporters and reflected on a celebrated tour, noting the warmth shown by New Zealand audiences and promising ongoing ties with the country.
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