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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
2
Heat radiation from a stove nearly set the home of Str E Arnold at 7 Chaffey Crescent, Alvalic, aflame early yesterday morning. A window pane glowed red before Mr Arnold spotted the outbreak and doused the blaze with a basin of water, halting the fire until the brigade arrived.
Sydney obituary reports Sep Carter, famed Yorkshire wicket keeper, dies today at age 70 after a stroke left him crippled in recent years. He played for Australia in Tests from 1905 to 1923. Funeral set for Thursday afternoon in London with arrangements by Columby.
Professor Griffin Taylor an Australian professor of geography at Toronto University arrives in Canberra on a wet day to promote geography studies. He will speak to the Heonone Society and the Institute of International Affairs and the UK Royal Society for Australia. He led early geological surveys in the US and later worked with D J Mahoney.
A report states the Empire conference of all Prime Ministers could not be held due to commitments by some leaders. It notes uncertainty over whether meetings with United Kingdom leaders will occur. Authorities suggest Australia and New Zealand are likeliest to send their prime ministers, with Pacific defence as the key concern.
Dignitaries from across the church attend the enthronement of Archbishop McGuire at St Christopher's with Cardinal Gilroy among attendees. The Canberra service begins at 3 15 pm with papal documents read, followed by hierarchy rites and benediction. A high tea at Albert Hall caps the day.
Keith Johnson, manager of the Australian cricket team, protests to the Daily Express editor over misstatements about Australians missing a sportsmen's dinner. He says the article is misleading and incorrect and asks for a published correction, noting strong ties to Beighton and war-time connections. Secretary A C Griffith and Beighton Mayor Janes defend the invitation and timing, saying Australians were not expected at the dinner.
YWCA notes report section meetings this week including mens harmony hostel and executive committees. The library and receipts committees plan meetings. Bridge Club trophy day is scheduled. Miss Bridgman recounts wartime service in Batavia. plans mention leadership roles for Canada and Japan related to the BWC A and services with BC OF.
A Sydney girl aged ten, returning from Australia on the Movin Phoenix, was deported from the United States. She was engaged to a serviceman and refused to speak, leaving Australia in a red coat. Immigration officials in San Francisco awaited clearance for landing as her case drew headlines.
Melbourne court hears arbitration over Raymond John Graham of Northcote seeking reinstatement by Olympic Cables Ltd. amid alleged Communist activities. Whithorn says Graham made disloyal statements during the Royal wedding hearing. Horton denies company opposition to staff unity.
Melbourne court reverses reserved judgment as state full court reconsiders author appeal amid unclear phrases and damaged text. Judges Clowes and Thom referenced. sentence fragments hint at fines but lack full details.
Officials view a demonstration of a modern garbage collection unit named Santvan by Tutt-Bryank By. The vehicle uses a separate sealed bin with a capacity of several cubic yards, mounted on an adapted chassis and powered by a motor. It features a loading system that compacts waste and a method to prevent leakage, with containers tested for durability and safety. Orders have been received from Sydney and Wellington councils. the Canberra unit costs seventy.
An Australian court martial found Lieut Commander David Thomann Gude not guilty of aiding someone accused of wrongdoing. The Baroone was driven ashore at Glenelg Beach amid a hurricane. Meteorological services said the department could not forecast the voyage arrival. Shipping was warming up as the incident occurred with no evidence of an imminent storm.
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