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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1947

Page

2

Amance Available for Ex Soldier Settlers

Sydney discussion notes that former soldiers may obtain land by settlement. It cites rates charged by private agents, the minister Mr Sheahan vowing to cut delays and ensure equal access. He reports satisfaction with allocations to settlers in Willeroo and Bouyeo districts.

Sydney Lotier Wettiern Baljota Witney- Forest Landa Sheahan Air Rheahan Willeroo Wanta Hadigery Bouyeo

Tasmania Not In Bank Test Case

Hobart reports the State Government will not intervene in the case by Melbourne against the wealth government directing local governing bodies to transact through the Commonwealth. The Attorney General Mr Pagan said the State was not directly concerned in the matter.

Hobart Melbourne Sutineas Commonwealth Pagan

Two Men Killed On Tanker Incident

Two men were killed on a tanker and one more person required medical attention. Co agents for Britain indicated the tanker was en route to Albany. The report is fragmentary with few details available.

A C T Tennis selects juniors for visits and practice

A C T tennis announces junior coaching for Sydney leading players from Canberra. Selected juniors K Taylor F Pryor A Crawley R Bennett A Nish B Boag F Sayer C Boag T Byrne W de Balla P Roberta D Gib Bona join senior women C Thompson K Taylor B Bang and H Powell for Sunday practice at Manuka before Sydney trip in August. Senior players will mix rounds then scotch matches in afternoon.

A.C T Manuka Sydney K. Taylor F. Pryor A. Crawley R. Bennett A. Nish B Boag F. Sayer C. Boag T. Byrne W. de Balla P. Roberta D. Gibbona Mesdames C. Thompson K.taylor B. Bang

Legion to Expell Communists Exile Talks NSW Branch

Sydney news notes that at the NSLW branch of the Australian Legion of Servicemen and Women will discuss disqualifying those disloyal to the King from office at the annual meeting on July 10. A special resolution aims to amend the articles to bar any person deemed guilty of disloyalty, sedition, or conduct subversive of political or constitutional institutions.

Sydney NSLW Australian Legion of-Servicemen Pérsn Buate Council

Six Months Gaol For Price Evasion

Melbourne report says Ernest Albert Beer 24 of Ascot Vale Road Ascot Vale was given six months gaol and fined £200 for selling mutton and jam above stated prices. He appeared before the Special Court today.

Melbourne Ernest Albert Beer Ascot Vale Road Ascot Vale

Two Persons Die In Train Falls At Sydney Suburb Stations

Sydney reports two deaths at suburban stations after falls from trains. Rachel Douglas, 8, of Roseville, was killed at Chatswood when struck by a passing car? train. Thomas William Becket, 60, died instantly at Croydon after head strike on signal trip gear while en route to Sydney to play organ for the 26th anniversary of Archbishop Law’s ordination.

Sydney Ira Rachel Douglas Rloseville Chatswood Wea BP Thomas Willam Becket St Croydon Ation Law St Alairew's

Motor bodies to be shipped from Adelaide by July end

Adelaide reports 1,265 motor bodies to be shipped by the end of July. Prime Minister Mr. Chifley stated arrangements are in place for ships to transport the bodies, with stockpiled bodies in Ade laide to be cleared by month’s end.

Adelaide Chifley

Supreme Court Decree Grants Custody And Conjugal Rights

In the Supreme Court Justice W B Simpson grants Mary Bedelia Edwards custody of a child against John Verrall Edwards and issues a six month decree. Nell Christian known as Filan Maud Christiansen receives custody of the child at Capital Hill between November 6 and 1. Orders for restoration of conjugal rights and other petitions appear, with several cases including Frederick Kerr versus Doria Myrtle Kerridge and Nevit Franke Stuart seeking return of Joan Bidney Stuart and Lealle Clyde Bateup against Lorna Isabel Bateup.

Supreme Court W. BL. Simpson Mary Bedelia Edwards John Verrall Einwarda Nell Christian Maud Christiansen Capital Hill Bar Susicg Sigpaon Awajoy Frederick Kerr Raed Roy Fredericidge Doria Myrtle Kerridge Nevit Franke Stuart Joan Bidney Stuart Wale Tan Lealle Clyde Bateup Lorna Isabel Bateup

Postman on Trial for Indecent Assault

Sydney court records Keith Russell, 25, a postman, committed for trial on a charge of indecent assault after pursuing a woman on June 12 following a party at King's Crown. Detective statements quoted reveal the defendant admitted the confrontation and expressed remorse, bail set at 1000 pounds.

Sydney Central Police Keith Russells Tal King’s Crown R. Lindrum Fumella Oram BM

Braddon Pilot Sets Tasmanian and Trans Tasman Flight Record

Waterton, from Braddon, piloted the Trans Australian Airways plane on a record Tasman flight from the Tasman to New Zealand and back. Refueling on New Zealand soil, the aircraft then continued homeward despite a headwind of four hours and twenty minutes. Waterton later joined the Royal Australian Air Force as captain and member of the Pathfinder Tour.

W Jove Gion Nin Daly New Zealand Angers Waterton Ayia Canberra Die Raaf

Rugby Union match of the day at Manuka Oval on Mature day

Saturday's games feature Norther Suburbs and Naval Mil itry College No. 2 aiming to stay in the premiership race. Leam U0 cawter with Fartorn Rubarha No. 1 provide the day’s highlight at Manuka Oval. After a thrilling Saturday, Easty No. 1 and RM.C. No. 1 face easier games. The season tolls on teams across grades with fixtures and refereeing listed.

Norther Busurbs Naval Militery College No Leam U0 +cawter Fartorn Rubarha No Manuka Oval Easty No. 1 Rm.c. No. 1

Painters Talk of Paint Ban and Union Labor at Oval Matches

Northern Buburia v Royal Mult aty College opens at Marika oval with referees listed. AAP coverage notes painter union actions may curb use of black paint and mandate union labor for Queanbeyan and Canberra matches at Manuka oval and Grammar Ground. Officials Mr Grimene Mr Morvan Mr Lewin and Mr Porter named. Competition tables to date 4.

Northern Buburia Royal Multaty College Marika Oval V. A. Grimene RMC Dilty A. J. Morvan Bastarn Buburha Painters’ Union Queanbeyan Troon Oval Wr. N. Firma Charleawarth Ea Uiseetinious Workers” Union Minha Manuka Oval Pam A J. Porter Canberra Grammar School Grammae Grammar Ground R'E. Moore

Domain Speakers Fined In March Domain Disturbance

In the Domain on March 18 Mr Darwin Darby district meeting led to charges against Thomas Nelson of Bankstown and Stanley Moran of Balmain for speaking without ministerial permission. Nelson fined £3 Moran £5. Moran said he organized another meeting in opposition. Nelson defended by saying he acted only as chairman for Moran’s meeting.

Sydney Dardy Milla Hardwick Central Summons Court Thamaa Nelson Bankstown Stanley Moran Balmain Darby Nelson Moran

Fares Increased to Sporting Fixtures

Cabinet approved fare increases for sporting fixtures. The tram and bus fares for travel to other sporting fixtures will rise to 9d from 6d.

Sydney

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