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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the closure of a historic carrying business after a serious accident. The text mentions ME Cropp and associates, a long standing enterprise, and references a death in connection with the event. Details are incomplete, with several garbled names and dates.
A damaged oblique report from Sydney describes a travelling party sailing from Broken Bay to Colts Falnigie with a cutter. The narrative mentions a wife and young son disembarking at Broker and travel by land, with unclear details and names.
Reports indicate hotel guests are being relocated to make way for tourists. The issue, discussed by the Labour Council and Trades and Labour Council, hinges on what constitutes waitable accommodation and whether government intervention is required to resolve the matter.
In a 18 hole handicap event at the country club women’s golf championship standings show Mim Kelly Walton and George Lithgow among high scorers. Notable entries include Mrs Morgan and Mrs Mytte with scores around mid 70s while several Canberra participants vie for the title.
The Premier Mr Ross McTarty plans a trip by air to the eastern states, with official notes on agenda and dates unclear due to garbled OCR text. Details on locations and purpose are unreadable and may require confirmation from official schedules.
Arthur Kerriaon of Wakeford Gar and Alma were among three men convicted of using a car owned by Debenium. They claimed 159 pounds from Roy Brown and two laborers for the vehicle. A late Wool Sale described prices and a miniature brick pack, with Mr. J Fé Ghvgiér as Wool County chairman.
A fragmented review of a Boyd Neel Orchestra concert at Albert Hall. Conducted by Dr Rey Neel the performance featured a contrasting first movement with bright colours and a warm undertone, then a second movement blending into an elegy third movement. The finale moved from slow harmony to a wild stirring flourish with recurring themes.
A garbled notice describes the Gloucester Cafe opening tonight in Gloucester with a seven day service from morning to late supper. It mentions Australian birds, interstate orchestras, and a local Canberra resident crowd, with a man from Tasmania and Sydney involved in the event.
Local hockey notes list Saturday matchups with start times across venues including Grimth Barton and Queanbeyan. The fragment names players and teams such as Old Canberrans, Kingston Hartge, and RMLC, with references to University, Duntroon, and Norcott among others, and various crowd notes.
The Amalie rugby league side will play Catlkensy on Saturday with players C. Pier D. Benton Muril and Hincksman DBtewart Donlan O'Neil W. Hibberson Ait Bie MeGes J Phillipe to field.
In Melbourne and Bass Strait heavy gales stranded ships as Malans arrived a day late and the Kerich Hulé sent a radio message with no clear reply. Tim collars Dumas and Lady Jao bel endured 38 hours outside the heads while weather worsened, and routes to shelter were crowded by rising seas and gale conditions.
The Commissioner for Railways announced scholarships valued at £200 for four years in the Faculty of Engineering at Sydney University. Available to children of deceased or incapacitated employees, or other eligible applicants, with selection based on a February exam. applicants must be under a specified age and pass the entrance test.
Ammunition valued over 3000 stolen in Yew week at Darwin depot. Three arrests reported as inquiries proceed. Most ammo tagged .302 and stored in depot. Buffalo shooting is ongoing with high demand for bullets. One man faced trial on a separate charge.
Fragmentary report notes Palsten faced federal charges over parking car misuse. The text mentions MPs, a cannon, and possible action before the Minister for Justice regarding deities and maids for politicians, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
In Sydney the Minister for Immigration and Tourist Activity (Mr Finney) is reportedly en route to establish a base at Macquarie Island inland station in the Antarctic within the next few months. A separate note reports the Austral Bronces works dispute ending with the company agreeing to remove certain trucks, and a level-crossing collision near Danedong and Overton Roads left a driver with injuries.
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