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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
6
The Sydney post office announces limits on air freight parcels to Britain, detailing that items over a specified weight require special handling. Deputy Director notes general parcels exclude heavy items except small cakes up to a set weight.
The club gale saw J. Wishern win the men's open event and F. Rte clinch the handicap singles. Association roves on Sunday featured L. Thomay’s challenge to Thomas, F. Ricker, A Browning, Mrs Melleen, and Mrs Glyph.
A canteyenne will take place to sanverre on Lune 24 between Com RonWOWLs and Victorian and New South Wales Minielore. The Premier stated that the writer was of great importance to New South Wales and the Commonwealth.
A man identified as Arthur Leslie Underwood was found hanging from a rafter in his home in Ganeril Holmes Stee l Brighton on Monday. Police investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the death and any potential foul play.
A Western district selection names the team to face England at Orange on Sunday. Key players include Full Paol, 0. Keensrson, TE Parkes, C Turvey, J Huguet, Waflynn, Hallam, Bellath gow, Havtax, Renerven, and J Munéimot.
Braidwood retained the Avoca Cup by defeating Queanbeyan 21 points in a tight contest. Souths beat Quianbeyan 77 8 while Norths earned a win, with listed players including Manulee Over and several others stepping up for Braidwood and Queanbeyan in a chaotic, fragmentary report.
Canberra squads Enstinke Avion and Alnilie prepare for a track meet at Chiltern on Monday June 10 with eighteen athletes competing in the Wanen event. Leading participants include captain Eyretcaptain and teammates Balinntei, Hakivaot, Cogiull, Hilsf, Mayaha, Biwery, Rabble, Majone, Drayton, Noonan, Smith, McEwan, Wavy, Drayton, Trevillan, Edington, Gowing, Cannell, Dugan among others.
ACT Rugby Union announces two key fixtures in Sydney on Friday with its No.1 side facing Nesmatle New England and No.2 squad meeting Gordon at Northbourne Oval. Roster lists Negina Brill McCue MacDiar F Dunehen Maloney Engel and others for No.1. Gardiner Goldaery Fonviangs and more for No.2. Training is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 4 30.
The Siemington saleyards saw a price list with buyers showing interest in prime bullocks and cows, while other classes were weaker. Quotations ranged with prime hollocks to 48, prime beasts to 32, and various figures cited for sheep and rams amid a generally unsettled market.
The report notes unexpected choices in the English squads with players like Compton Wing Wright Washbrook Pollard Bailes and Fy Smatles gaining roles. Enthusiasts debate the trial selections while Kent and other stars display strong form shaping the final lineup.
Canberra junior rugby aims for notable progress since the 1987 revival. NSW Rugby Union officials back safety and development with leaders including J B L Franklin and A Ramay, while Canberra juniors eye matches against Newcastle and Manly in coming weeks.
Sydney police plan regular shooting practice at Bourke Street depot range to equip officers with automatics. An official said war years paused training and the force will train all policemen to combat armed criminals despite past reductions.
A newborn named Betry Slid a Riel Hertisband was welcomed in New York with mother GAny Born to Actress Gany Born. The notice cites Robert Kaltiel as a New York publisher.
St Remmars Hospital in London reveals plans to expand into a tropical medicine hub with two new buildings by the River. The 800 year old institution aims to house up to 1,000 inpatients and serve outpatients at a million visits annually, featuring movable partitions and central treatment rooms. A federated system will coordinate tropical disease teaching with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and post graduate courses for Commonwealth doctors.
Brisbane report says Bernborough was announced to start in the Doomben Cup on Saturday. Harry Plant noted opposition after a recent victory and owner Mr Romana questioned public support if Bernborough risked removal.
British magnate Arthur Rank planned a potential visit to Australia as discussions between Prime Minister Chifley and Norman Rudge touched on the possible establishment of a home grown film industry in the country. No concrete proposals were confirmed and the date was not fixed.
Bomb explosion at the Bathurst camp killed three Auaianlas and two Hallan prisoners of war. Sapper Arthur Murray and others died later from injuries as hospital staff fought to save a wounded Italian prisoner of war and two Allied men. Police investigate the blast at 1030 hours as workmen cleared an abandoned ammunition dump.
The state parliament was prorogued on Monday and will resume on June 21. Officials indicate a further prorogation may occur, suggesting additional sessions could follow.
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