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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references an event on June 14 involving an annual contest of A and P, with unclear participants and concrete items. Mentions Culliven and road transport notes, but details are unreadable and names are uncertain.
In a frenzied match on 7, Grammar beat High 117 to 3 with standout performances from A Rerere and Humphries. Causeway toppled OCT 10/8 as Wilisms and Keeley led the winners. Morade II and Tetopes II posted wins over Grammar and Grammer respectively, with Sloanach and Murray among the top scorers.
A period report outlines soil and water conservation works by the Soil Conservation Service for ACT and regional partners. Demonstrations in Block 24A Woden and nearby areas show contour planting, drains, spillways, and stabilisation to reduce erosion, with ongoing planting of pines and eucalypts and plans for pasture improvement and land reclamation.
The Canberra Times reports on Liberal Leader in the Legislative Assembly and the issue of conduct standards after a member faced income tax charges. Debate centers on whether the member should resign and how party leaders should respond, with references to past parliamentary actions and potential precedents.
Heavy rainfall caused a fall of earth that struck a Newcastle to Sydney train between Hawkesbury and Coway stations. Passengers were uninjured. Railway workers walked for about 200 minutes to clear the line.
A daily coach service between Ay aay and Albury by Murray Valley Cowher Pty. Ltd. began yesterday. Eight coaches depart Civic, with new routes to Sydney and Albury, and day return trips to Goulburn. The service boosts increased schedules amid heavy cash trade, with passengers accommodated in Queanbeyan and Canberra.
A garbled note reports talks between the governor-general and the Prime Minister. It mentions a government sing and a Saturday morning meeting in London, with unclear details on participants or outcomes.
Officials from the County Council and the Federated Engineers and Firemen's Association seek to avert a threatened stoppage at the Bunnerong power station. The union warned it would withdraw all members within seven days if demands are not met, in hopes of swift settlement.
Thieves last night robbed the Erskineville post office in full view of passersby. Locks were tampered with and a disturbance reported as an alarmed crowd watched. Local authorities were informed but details remain unclear. The incident unfolded near the town center with mailed items and valuables reportedly touched. No injuries reported and police are investigating the break in.
Sydney report of Labour Party meeting condemning Communist calls for a black ban on a military project. Rhetoric centers on defending Australia and national security amid alleged intimidation and political pressure.
An apparent historical note discusses urban planning and the role of architects and town planners in rebuilding the capital. It references the renewal of a square and the broader reconstruction effort, emphasizing integrated design as essential to the city's future.
A fragmentary score style report from Royal Canberra Golf Club details several players with tee and approach distances from various holes. Mentions include Atalay, Grady, Giger, Shephard, Le Crap, Cole, Crede, Mainy, McDonough, McCarthy, and Johnston. Scores and exact positions are inconsistently recorded but indicate ongoing play and notable accuracy.
An armed man was arrested after a police chase through city streets ending near Central Police Station. The suspect, alleged to have carried an automatic weapon, was detained following a pursuit involving multiple officers and a nearby taxi. He was charged at Central Police Station.
Fragmented text shows a torn line about power capacity and leaving telecommunication context. Names and specifics are unreadable. no clear event or entities emerge.
Free travel fare entitlements are described for discharged service members eligible for military transportation. The notice outlines conditions for warrants and eligibility dates, including January 1, 1946, and deadlines for applications with statutory declarations. The Secretary may issue warrants for the travel entitlements for those on charge leave after January 1, with careful compliance required by June 6 and completion by December 31.
Canberra faces brick shortages as expansion plans aim to boost annual production to 13 million. Present output exceeds 5 million weekly, with demand stressing reserves. Authorities seek to increase capacity by adding large line operations and new brick makers to meet local need.
Northern Suburbs and Old Canberrans battled to a 3 3 draw as Grooms Faulkes and Barton led scoring for Northern Suburbs while Deaton Barton and Deighton added for Old Canberrans. The match featured persistent offence, solo efforts from Teulkes and Grooms, and a tense second half with multiple goalee opportunities.
Ousia Pickworth, favourite for the title, showed form but a weak final round. Nayat ie Want of Queensland set a course record with 88 in one afternoon round, finishing with 144 total. D. Cullen of Rouenville placed third, while Pickworth led the main event amid windy conditions at Mount Franklin.
The retiring chairman of Empire Airways returns to Britain after a two day tour. The official details describe a brief trip to Delhi and Calcutta and plans for future engagements.
A C T U outlines requirement for reports to accompany LL C conferences. Delegates and committees discussed methods to share information with unions. The motion urged timely availability of documents to support coordination and planning.
The text reports a critique by the state branch of the RSL regarding a presentation to a princess. It mentions a significant drop in membership from 148,000 in December to the current month and cites Dalogatre discussing the position, noting misstatements in the figure.
A taxi cab was badly damaged in a crash today near Derungharat involving a three ton lorry. The taxi driver D. Hosking of Potts Point and his passenger, a Mr. fate now from Kensington, sustained minor injuries. The truck driver Alfred Mackie of Bondi escaped injury.
A committee member reports the Food for Britain Fund has shown strong indications of reaching 3000 before the end of June. The drive includes events such as football, mayons, and other activities to boost donations.
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