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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
3
Fragmented report notes resumed talks with Indian leaders, listing Awan Khan and references to British compromise. Mentions All Indian States Organisation Standing Committee and implied security forces, with uncertain quotes and garbled names.
In a Special Federal Court session a settlement was announced regarding Woodland’s non reemployment after discharge. The case involved Richmon tan Brondoantara and Cecil Frederic Velentins, former Woodland manager, with compensation of 200 and related matters settled to the parties’ satisfaction.
The Ghinsse Press says followers of a powerful Lama tried to overthrow Tibet’s government but were crushed. Fighting occurred at Laiaba with skirmishing. a Buddhist priest reportedly died after arrest by Chinese forces. Monks, who govern much of Tibet, rose against Chinese authority with pro British and pro Chinese factions noted.
A hospital board meeting chaired by Mr W J D Murky considered nursing staff pressure and union involvement. Irene and several nurses reported coercive acts, with talk of industrial action and potential federation across Australasia. The chair disputed the board’s role, while protest was deemed unrelated to board policy and the secretary of the local federation was to be informed.
The principal of Canberra technical college approached the deputy director with a plan to add wood machinery instruction. The college will run 10 month courses, installed equipment valued at £3050, and graduates will join the expansion efforts of Works and Housing. Four trainees completed the program and now work part time as they qualify, with attendance by regional training committee members.
Police say Neilson faced the Toeitgen Court on Friday charged with a criminal assault on a medical doctor during a recess. He is reported to be suffering from war neurasin according to police statements.
Partial report on New South Wales rugby selections and fixtures for 1940s era. Mentions players Briary Bydngy Mul Bemreen Oval Mey Northani McLaughlin and others, with team assignments for Western Suburbs and RAMC selections. References matches against NZ Queensland Victoria and a NZ tour, plus Anzac Day context and roster changes for under 20s and under 17s. Includes lineups for Northern Suburbs Duntroon Oval and Queanbeyan games, plus coaching notes and schedule details.
Report from London describes discount plans for a migrant ship to Austentia. A liner carrier could be built, with five trips yearly and capacity for many passengers, though comfort would be limited on the second voyage.
Fragmentary text reports a looming end to the Adelaide coal crisis with promises of electricity and car supplies resuming. Notes mention unloading of the collier Domay, upcoming work at Sunnyter, and a Seawork offer at Oxworn KUNsieR, but the source remains heavily garbled.
A vintage advertisement lists insurance and shipping agencies including Allan Anguirinsi Ch Mutual Life and Williams Insurance Co, Interstate Shipping Lines, Woodgers and Canthorpe Auctioneers, plus agents CANBERRA Quanta Empire Airways and Lloyds Melbourne reps. It promotes insurance, valueing, rent collection, and private treaty sales with contact details and phone numbers for inquiries.
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