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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1948

Page

2

Leura Wins Country Foursomes Championship Title

Leura secures victory in the country foursomes event at Lakes, with a team led by Miss Norme Gauige and Miss George, defeating rivals in a tense round. Teammates include Miss Chapman and Miss Benwice, as spectators note strong play from Washington and others.

Ayonee Norme Gauige Byiiney-Jaoee Laue Tenday George Plage Younorrow Wicho Mim P Benwice Chapman Mra Washington

Hybrid maize yields reported in coastal districts and beyond

The Kaepartment monthly trap report shows coastal hybrid maize yielding up to 35 percent above standard. Overall increases average 25 percent across regions, with some fields reaching 190 pounds per acre in Mingleton and 104 bushels per acre in Wingharg. Limited data on Fitzroy area are noted.

Bydney Hugh Mingleton Wingharg

Pender Bros Donate £2000 To Weesbury College Prizes

Sydney reports Mr George T Pander of Pender Bros Pty Ltd of West Maitland donated £2000 for two prizes and scholarships at Weesbury College. The Pender Memorial Prize and a 18 year Pender Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for agriculture graduates. The biennial prize will be open for competition in January.

Sydney George T. Pander Pender Bros., Pty Lad West Maitland Hia Graham

Hospital Board Defends Curley Appointment Controversy

Hospital Board members defend Sister Curley’s appointment after a heated vetting. They cite full-board consideration, medical opinions, and war service as factors, while denying discrimination claims. The discussion touches on union involvement, temperament requirements, and the hospital’s duty to patient care.

M. Lawes Ing Melbourne Peara J. Bro Tey Monpital Femplayeca’ Federation PJ. Sheehan Tull Vince Ate Cleoata Garren Brophy Rudd A.D. Fraser Bheehan Bister Curley le W. Nott Curley Moya Blackall Verner Curley A.B. Lanes Anton Blater Curley A A Holt B. Monahan Jean Bennett Autre Community Hospital Curtey Bhoohin Bernett Perpata Iy Te Hopital Board Esatol Carenr Bigter Carley Hunter” Carley Bona ‘Ty Gannett Fraser Lucan Bieter Darley Siser Curley Hiad Binter Curley Sheehan Aaa Slater Rudd Hed Sonition

Rail accident inquiry delays departmental report

An official at the Transport Department discussed a recent rail accident inquiry. The preliminary report notes that the automatic signaling system may have failed as the train crew handled a distant control, while 7 people were injured and the railway saw 4000 million passenger journeys over 31 years without a fatal incident.

Aydrey Dubie Aie Ormativen Poraona

Table Top Estate for Settlements Grazing Area

The Minister of Lands announced allotted blocks near Table Top, about 19 miles north of Albury. Farms range from 80 acres to 1271 acres with annual rents from £339 to £174. Applicants must apply by June 21 through the Crown Land Agent at Albury or the Department of Lands Sydney.

Bydney Bbeanon Table Top Nallen Albury Alsa Peres Jeanen Crown Department of Landa

Teachers Urged Not to Leave Profession

In Ryedney on Thursday and reported by Simetzeney measures, speakers warn of teachers resigning this year. The federation calls for minimum salary scale alignment as urgent reform. Public Service Board faces critical concerns while urging teachers to resist recruitment away from the classroom. Publicity officer M Sennett notes about 50 resignations or retirements in the first four months.

Rydney Simetzeney Gavin P. Lawin Temeners Federation Lewis Prem Public Service Board M. Sennett

Father acquitted of four JLT for defending daughter

Darlinghurst jury clears Vincent Cluney storeman of assault after he admitted knocking down a man alleged to interfere with his daughter. Cluney testified he dragged the man downstairs, kicked him, leaving him dazed with a broken leg.

Soyney Thurwlay Darlinghurat Vincent Cluney Storeman Vinney Uxteaner Hordern Btreet New‘teaner Hordern Newtown Amr Lynnas Clancy

Ex boxer champion on assault charge

An ex middleweight champion Alan Westbury, 24, was remanded until June 22 at Central Court on a charge of assaulting Clarence Hubbard Smith causing bodily harm at Annandale on April 45. It was stated Smith broke his nose and jaw. Westbury was granted bail.

Sydney Power Alan Westbury Central Court Today Clarence Huburt Smith Annandile Ssmith Steatbury Allan Bail

Wharfers at Mr Menzies Melbourne Clash Over Ship Loading

A rowdy waterfront scene at Port Melbourne as laborers confront Mr Menzies over a ship bound for England. Mr Menzies remains calm while critics inside accuse him of scheduling or qualification concerns. A written signed statement from a superior officer defends or questions Sister Rudd’s suitability for a key appointment amid the dispute.

Binter Curley Pomnena Rudd Ser Hwald

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