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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1946

Page

5

Police Declare Threatening Letters Are Hoax

Norma Gin’s mother Mrs Norris travels under police escort after threats target her family. Detectives fear the hoax letters mask a killer, with canvasses expanding across Newtown and nearby districts as investigators pursue anonymous tips and possible leads.

Aire Klanbeth Norris Gorn Norma Gin Newtown Melbourne iPolice Aye Norma Reitane Pullos Svokineman Pollerman

Impersonation Fine Tied to Detective Case Confusion

A messy report describes a detective named Shelag Tiley and a suspect tied to a “Wee Killer” case. The prosecutor notes details found online influenced the suspect’s actions while a BF detective searched.

Shelatig Tiley A.muds Wee Killer Hite Syd Ager Birman Lesley Achannon Twai Spur Walt Behubert Uhsmaniere Schubert

Rehabilitation service in Canberra expands support

The Rehabilitation service in Canberra reports rising usage as returned soldiers access increasing rehabilitation options. Requisitions handled by Mr Cromford include a variety of forms for trade tools and employment support. More than 100 applications have been processed to aid veterans in their reintegration.

Cromford Toole

Repair Gangs Push Through Snow to Isolated Towns

Heavy snow blocks telegraphic links across a wide arc from the Victorian border through Brown Mountain to Jerangle Michelago Kiandra and back to the Vidie border including Cooma Nimmitabel and Bam. Crews from Queanbeyan Bega Cooma and Cooma Works are working to restore lines with shifts up to 12 hours as poles and lines have been damaged by four foot drifts. One party snowed in at Jerangle managed to return to Michelago. other crews are rushing to test and repair the worst hits with engineers traveling by sleds and engines to remote points. Reports say the heaviest rains in 14 years may help clear snow as Cooma hoped to break through yesterday but faced drifts preventing Bombala access for 86 hours.

Victorian Brown Mountain Jarangle Michelago Kiendra Vidiee Cooma Nimmitabel Bam New South Wales Ohta Jerangie Beck Michelagy Vnne Creche Queanbeyan Bega Yavarde Cooma Coan Tieena Byes Mountain Pastontangas Rome Omamune Mationk Tham Bombala Prom Nimpiltabel Rorciuero

Judge Alarmed by Building Costs Amid War Time Strains

In Sydney on Thursday Acting Chief Judge Prakis Gukiin voiced concern over the high cost of building homes and the impact on housing supply. He called for explanations as to why costs soared despite machinery use and wage debates. Government and industry witnesses urged a broad inquiry into construction economics and policy effects on urban housing.

Muglourne PraketsiGukiin Comte G. Frank Mumral Mian Holt Construction Sydney Countey Pennie Mngt Vinsieve Tatiwd Tiediag Ly Min Po Micron Phaleman Countey Conn Marty Armitra

Kempeey Hospital Sister Escorted From Institution

A hospital edict forced Sister Patel from Kempeey Hospital after a dispute over orders. Security and staff assisted the nurse to the door as remaining aides refused to leave. Police and hospital officials monitored the scene while civilian volunteers continued hospital duties.

Kempeey Hospital Thureday Abe Ime Taeday Sint Patel Sunzas Ae. Morrison Aurvas Juris L. Blanchard Tienes Eerie Eh Shana Pau Ringers Akers Drew Eter Ariomsone Doura Winowe

Melbourne Crash Leaves Two Injured After Night Dance

A Melbourne incident reports two people injured when a truck swerved and struck a crowd returning from a dance at Karwnbure. Patricia Caromen, 49, and Peter Boys, 22, of East Powwong, suffered injuries. Kenneth Latia Borer, of Mountain View, was involved in the event.

Melbourne Patricia Mapy Caromen Peter Boys East Powwong Davon Kenneth Leatia Borer

Queensland strike proposals hinder Brisbane waterways

Brisbane morning meetings saw waterside workers denounce delays as unions push for wharf and railway action. State Industrial Court halted a railway strike while ships idle and imports diverted. government urged arbitration as tensions rise in Queensland labor dispute.

Brishane Queensland Allway’ Atelier Brisbane Mr Englart Anguid Limorrow Waterside Wontin Federation Aula Airike State Indusirst Afoon Ace Takin Airike Wellon Anu Atrong Ataid Premlev Reantony Bealde Arbitration Court Wateraine Jaliike UA

Upper House Referendum Rested With State Cabinet

Sydney Thursday report on Premier Moist saying two votes short of his aim for a referendum on abolishing the Legislative Council. Central Country Party figure Rexins notes potential misstep as government argues it can trigger a referendum if the Council withholds cooperation. The delay rests on political choice rather than legal obstacles.

Sydney Moist Legislative Counel Central Coyne Country Party Iar Rexins Mlc

Amazing Escape in Collision at Level Crossing

A tow truck collided with a train near Lismore as it crawled along the line at Bellhem Creek. The front portion and the driver’s cabin were destroyed but the driver escaped unharmed. The truck, owned by L Smith of Bryan Bay, was dragged forward as the train slowed. no serious injuries reported.

Lismome Thurads sBlihem Creek Ngar Lismore Coer Tren L. Smith Byran_ Bay

Rain Halts Play in Bevaral County Fixtures

Rain disrupted a Bevaral County cricket day with only brief periods of play possible. In Earlstonewater, Derbyshire matched Hampshire while Northants faced delays as wet weather halted the schedule.

Landon Bevaral

Rugby League Scores and Team Lineups

Rugby league match listings show Wests against Hall at Untercatty Oval with Souths visiting University Oval at 25 pin. The long roster includes Gowrie, Fiener, Brown, Katy, Mh Williams, Walters, Bursington, T Wrown, Parsing, Ginna, Norgroves, Harrington, Reiily, Waste, Gawing, Meapplen, Wallace, Hawke, Relly, Puls ina, Curran, Mosman, Howe, Meher, Speeging, Hammond, Manley, Bir merville, Northa, Hantingford, Mulligan, Wealllan, Armstrouts, Belle enena, Dion, Hinckaman, Grant, Cross Thompson, Bearwn, Pay, Ashworth.

A Mincinman Maryo Mune Barry Cyr Obrien W. McAppian Ki _Hackett Haarne Pritaier

Southern Milutes to Meet Canberra at May Oval

Rugby union brief notes the Southern Milutes, with players from Western site tralla, South Australia, Tangnonta and Victoria, set to play Canberra at May why Oval on July 2. Canberra players seek selection opportunities for the Australian squad’s New Zealand tour in August.

Milutes Tralla South Australia Tangnonta Victoria Canberra May Why Oval Avalltying New Zealand Metobwa Ares Irmg Yy Baste Manuba Oval Waa McBay MMC Manuks Oval Danny Raab Duntroon Queanbeyan Juniora Tantroun

National Football Ag from dun havers late finals drawn

A chaotic report outlines a forthcoming football cup final and Tuesday draw with multiple teams named including Manuka Northbourne and Acton Oval venues. The text lists players and officials, speculates on match timing, and notes a recent bet between clubs.

Tomington saleyards trade dull after heavy sheep supply

At Tomington saleyards today 46369 sheep and lambs faced buyers. Prices for prime stock remained firm but other grades showed irregular values and dull trading. Strong demand for prime wethers and lambs appeared, while general quality was fair.

Tomington Tfiocke Prima Bert

Canberra Cheas Club Meeting Call and Apple Listings

Announcements invite members and guests to the Canberra Cheas Club meeting at Bert views Fink Manus with speaker Mr. Matin Builnem. Nominations and social details listed for Friday night. Also fruit and produce ads with apple varieties, prices, and private service notes included.

Canberre Bertion Carurs! Men Dacetge Personne Sre Ate Kent Penorn Bert Views

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