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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1948
Page
4
Third week of a poultry farm strike in Melbourne prompts local farmers and the Bioremen and Packers' Union to picket the Bariot Bros property. The dispute centers on reinstatement and housing for a missing employee, with tensions rising as workers protest conditions.
The State court opens appeal hearing on Robert Shaw and Georgian House Pty Limited over their book Love My Sailor. The defence seeks judgment relief as the court adjourns to hear further arguments tomorrow.
Sydney reports jockey A Mulley booked and set to travel next month on a Routh contract to ride in South Africa. The move strengthens the rider’s prospects and signals a promising season ahead with solid expectations.
A heavy wool clip is anticipated this season though much of the wool will be of medium quality. Producers report wrass overgrowth causing discolouration and stomach worm issues. Grazers blame preparation methods and note chemists selling remedies.
Market notes show cattle and sheep trade with 14 739 head yarded. Prices weak to firm with prime ewes at 8s 2d and best meaty lines around 8d to 9d. Heavy cattle quoted lighter with prime bullocks to 24 pounds and prime steer beef around 61 to 63 shillings. Woolb section notes, overall yarding quality good.
In a match described with mixed legibility Nipper O Baen balks Cease 1 Th and clashes with Bernnial and a WB guard. The report notes a rapid sequence of events including a recovery by a spectator and a late shift in momentum. The fragmentary text references Formnay and Aerotintiers with unclear action and timing.
Sydney reports at an Easter conference meeting that Postal Workers Union threatened with expulsion for alleged marginal rates and delays in new communications. Details cite Ms Bg maintenance workers and union links, with J Ward and Victorian ALP figures noted.
Sydney Moulay reports the Country Women's Association enabling seaside housing project with a donation from Mr. G. B. B. Pickiner of Hwiddeo Haddon Rigg Stat Warren. The rat was donated to the CWA and purchased by Gors Jon Heda of Quisley Waigett.
In a busy week at the YMC hall local players faced a string of results across grades. Notable scores include Brhasey House defeating University by 15 to 0 and Commercial Bank beating Eastlake Motel 8 to 2 8. Other matches featured Milne and the Independents in close results and a slate of upcoming fixtures across Tuesday and Thursday with mixed teams and divisions rounding out the schedule.
The Quimntwyan Chamber of Commerce considers a ten year expansion plan for Canberra including a white way and booster projects. Proposals mention tourism promotion, transport upgrades, and recruitment steps as responses to rising applicant inquiries and postal department coordination.
In Supreme Court Alfie Longhurst a master butcher claimed damages from Percy Breasington and others for an assault during a divorce raid. He testified that on March 13 1947 at Breasington’s home he was struck and later insulted when refusing to sign papers. The wife Mrs Breasington denied any offence while Breasington and the son Eric disputed his account. The hearing was adjourned to the following day.
Two men including a 10 oil worker were evicted from Housing Commission hut at Margrave Park after residents refused to vacate. Workmen began repairs as broken windows were tackled at Hargrave Park school amid teacher threats of a strike and parent boycott over poor conditions.
Proposal to repaint bus shelters to erase obscene graffiti gains council support. Labour leaders Rhodes and others urge authorities to remove disgraceful writings and codes, aiming to restore public decorum and protect commuters.
State lottery draw results list numbers and syndicate names with prize allocations. Prizes include first, second, third, and fourth with corresponding syndicates and addresses. Lottery No 1866 will be drawn on Wednesday.
Canberra Rifle Club details a Saturday shoot in the Jenann Cup and Uhr Monthly, noting winners Xk White for the monthly spoon and G Pitt for the Jenson Cup quarter. The report lists scores from shooters such as Scarra White Webb McIntosh and many others, with distance ranges up to 800 yards and a roster of participants and results.
An accident at the Barton area involved a car driven by Mira Routh Gul Wett colliding with a taxi driven by Mr. John Yard at the intersection of Park and New South Wales Crescent. Alertr Gecupenta was unhurt. A separate report notes a Kingston crash near Jardine and Giles Streets with Mr Al Tate admitted to hospital after a serious head injury.
The Department of Agriculture announced a full-scale expert appointment in bee farming across southern northern and western districts. Minister for Agriculture Mr Graham said one district team would be called to assist during the coming spring, with Mr A A Choma and Mr B Higginbotham listed among appointed experts.
In Melbourne the Arbitration Court heard arguments on female wage rates and the basic wage. The session was adjourned for up to a day due to illness of Chief Judge Drake Brockman. Judge Kelly indicated a ruling time tomorrow and the Vehicle Builders’ Union plus other unions support maintaining the female rate amidst wage disputes before the Conciliation Commission.
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