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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1947

Page

2

Motion Industry Fights POR Privacy Ruling in Congress

James Byrnes, former Secretary, is chosen by the Motion Picture Industry to defend screen freedom before the House committee on American Activities. The group plans to present a code of fair trade practices for members of the Association of Motion Picture Producers as hearings in Washington commence this month.

James Byrnes Movon Pictures Indus Byrnes House of Representatives Washington Alan Sasiat

Hockey club hosts dance at the Y and keep fit classes

The Hockey club plans a dance at the Y tomorrow and offers billets for visitors during King's Birthday week. A secretary will welcome offers. There are vacancies in the business girl keep‑fit class on Tuesdays 7.15 to 8.15 p.m. A keep‑fit class on Thursdays 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Cricket Club invites public members to join Wednesdays 5.30 p.m. to learn electric light cricket. A special occasion is set for June 16 with drill halt for Wednesday.

Butterleas Days In Carrs Sydney Notice

Butterlers days in cafes likely at least once a week when ration cuts are imposed this month. The cut will be two sevenths on 18 July and one seventh in August. Meat will be cut by one seventh for June July and August.

Butterleas Carrs Sydney

Three Men Sentenced to Seven Years for Murder

Bribant and authorities report that Roy Joseph Edward and Mark Dean were sentenced to seven years for the murder of Flora Prior in Rocknampton last January. The defendants plan to appeal, with the Court of Criminal Appeal to hear the case, while the jury’s verdict noted leniency in sentencing and the path to appeal.

Bribbant Rai Eph Davidson Roy Joseph Edward Mark Dean Flora Prior Rocknampton

Frith Box Makers Distribute Bonus Under Profit Scheme

Sydney reports that J. Frith Pty. Ltd. distributed a 16,000 bonus to about 400 cardboard box factory employees under a new profit-sharing plan. Male operatives averaged up to £70. profits above a set threshold were shared two-thirds to workers and one-third to the company, boosting output and efficiency.

Sydney J. Frith Pty. Ltd K, Jr Frith Achems

Curvis Beats Rannjee in Nontitle Lightweight Bout

In Swansea Tuesday Clim Curvis the Swansea left hander defeated Rannjee holder of the British lightweight title in a nontitle ten round contest. The towel came in from James corner midway through the seventh round as Curvis dominated and floored the champion at nine in the Court and an almost unchallenged performance was noted by the Daily Telegraph boxing writer.

London Clim Curvis Bwansea Rann Jee Jamas Daily Telegraph R Ange Curvis Taren

Mr Mooney Injured In Collision At Local Intersection

Mr G Mooney, 83, of Were Street Brunswick Beach, sustained a fracture to one bone in his right leg when struck by a car at the Colina and Queen Streets intersection this evening. He received treatment at Rt. Vincent's Hospital and was later discharged to go home.

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Amended Draw Promises Canberra Football Weekend

National football notes an amended Saturday draw for the A Division with Navy promoted to seventh spot. Matches include Ainslie at Eastloke Kingston Oval and Manuka versus Queanbeyan at Reid Park. Standings show Ainslie leading with 20 points, Queanbeyan 10, Manuka 8, Acton 6, Navy 4, plus other listed teams. A NSW v Rest of League trial game is set for Sunday at Manuka Oval with Canberra Juniors to feature as a trial. Selection controversy surrounds the senior Canberra side with several players unavailable or dropped, while a vacancy may be filled by Hurley or Curtin.

Navy Dae Finian AL Divison Ainsliey Eastioke Kingston ‘Oval Mania Northbourns ‘Oval Diialon Manuka v. Kaniake Reid Park Acton Ainslie York Park Fremeranip Ainslia Kastiate Manuka Queanbeyan C. Nil Ponta Atcalie Matage Fio Acton BMC Wey Canberra New South Wales Busney Manuke Oval Canberra Y Reet N.8.w Carane A. Dlayton Ryan Rastlake W. Chirardelio J. Dorman Manila le ‘Thompson T. Woods J. McNamara R. Bainge Q. Inerd Unavanshie 1. Webster J. Hurley A. Curtin

Housing moves for non government employees Canberra

Traders in Canberra are circularised by the Employers' Association to secure information for a case to the Minister for the Interior for allocating houses via Canberra for non-governmental essential staff. The inquiry runs as MK Council probes servicemen’s organisations and covers non-serving personnel. A spokesman said the government policy unfairly harms business growth in Queanbeyan. A meeting of the Employers' Association tonight is expected to discuss the circular and recent applications.

Canberra Employers’ Association Minister For the Interior MK Council Sx Servicemen's Queanbeyan Yeater Annoo

Trainees At Work From Tech College Training Builders

Second team of Urleklayers from Canberra Tech Neal College engages in constructing two dwellings at Turner with carpenters and plasterers assisting. Painters join the training. plastering vacancies begin June 25. Arboriculture and horticulture courses will be offered if applications arrive. Wood machinists’ training starts Friday June 13. A Canberra Technical College principal warns ex servicemen to apply soon as benefits end June 30.

TECH Urleklayers Canbrra Tech Neal College Turner Carpentera Claus Plasbra Canberra Umican Bean

Two Men Injured by Blast at Red The Quarry

Two workers were injured when blasting powder exploded at Red The quarry on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses report a heavy blast that sent debris over a wide area. Responders treated the men at the scene and transported them to hospital for further evaluation. Further details on their condition were not available.

Coff's Red the Jardy George ‘Mployees Darrigo Wendy Wen Anata Seversmur

Tweendo Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

Muddled ad copy claims savings and a one pint remedy for coughs, throat irritation, bronchitis and colds. Mentions mice to treks and a chemist but is largely unreadable with broken phrases and nonsensical wording.

Railway fares may be increased in Sydney area report

Fragmented record notes a potential fare increase under cabinet review with the stated aim of raising battle costs and funding, referencing dates and officials in a troubled, garbled OCR passage.

Spare room furniture and rugs offered in bold tones

An advert lists light oak bed sets with wire mattresses at prices around £3 4s 6d and £6 10s 6d, plus chrome tubular steel beds at £10 10s, and mentions Indian rugs described as high quality and crafted with lasting value available for inspection and purchase.

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