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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1948

Page

2

Trial on Larceny Charge Involving Radio Equipment

An appeal to Mr L Maguire followed a trial for larceny connected to the seizure of radio gear from a bomber named George. Witnesses testified about missing valves and a microphone. Marrigan admitted to receiving part of the gear but denied stealing it, pleading not guilty as Maguire urged caution regarding the defendant's conduct and the bond stigma.

L. Maguire Waa Mast Raginela Arthur Moore Aignsia 7 Oficer Feirbein George Decesber Rochford Saas G. At L Wook JL. Maguire Hiarrigat Mr Maguire

Rewuna samvvca TO NEW ZEALAM

Ale Vice Sara had Williamsen ata, and that at the request of the New Zealand Government tests, the performance of Uo ie thinea had been carried out by the RAAF at Point Cook and the landings had been forwarded. He added unless the Mying boats would be restored to service under restricted conditions of load selection. I doubt, satisfied the authoritipn.

Sara Wiiliasen New Zealand RAAF Point Cook

Canberra State Hockey Team Lineup and Match Notes

The text lists Canberra players and positions for a New South Wales hockey match. It mentions forwards like Leeman, Jarrack, and Hall, midfielders, and captains from Metropolitan, Newcastle, and Central Southern clubs, with several players named and team roles noted.

Reece F. Otten Newark V. Hall Metropolitan Orwards X¢. Leeman A.C.T D. Jarrack Newcastle Z. Bex B. Placi Central Southern Vier Bridge Newcastle G. Bratford Navreastie UL. Barrack

Aboriginal girl to sing as family opts for care in Darwin

In 1948 a Northern Territory case centers on an Aboriginal girl offered a singing position for £30 with a Darwin family. Officials debate leaving the girl in a station or sending her to Melbourne to find a suitable foster family. The Director of Native Affairs must approve any relocation or care plan.

Manon Ging Tally Gommenecalti Darwin Melbourne Bey

Serviceman shot at Mosman near Bayview Avenue

A 26 year old serviceman John Lawrence Stevenson, a GPO sorter, was found dead with a bullet wound in his head at his Mosman home near Bayview Avenue. His wife and sister heard a shot and found him in a pack room before he left for work. A .22 calibre rifle was in his possession. He had married two months earlier and had been receiving treatment for nerves.

Sydney Breskiant NN Bayview Ave Mosman Wan John “Lawrence Stevenson GPO Mall Gwendoline Jevanson Ansel Brevenson Nana Stevenson Marrielon

Wireless receivers aid flying doctors in South Australia

The Department of the Interior has approved 19 portable wireless receivers for flying doctors in South Australia. The government announced this gift at yesterday’s gamette noting the devices will cost 80 pounds total.

Department of the Interior South Australia Gine Wireless Pete

Wool prices and trade shifts impact wool markets

The report outlines rising wool values and supply challenges spanning Merino and top-making grades, with prices up from September opening rates by 49 to 60 percent in parts. It notes blending needs, mill production costs, and stronger demand for Worsted apparel fabrics while US stockpiles and export plans influence prices and availability.

Winchcombe Carson Lad Sydney Bradford Tori Curertion United States Ameria TU Ie Vanonile Conperestion Administration Camameriat ii Corporation Comrae Carpe

Australia Britain dairy prices forecast under contract terms

Brisbane reports Mr. C Sheehy general manager says butter output for the year may reach 36 600 kina but will be less than Britain desires. He notes land and pasture expansion, herd growth, and new land opening but predicts labour and material shortages will limit production in five years. He recommends a treaty with Britain to fix prices to cover production costs.

Brisbane Dritein C Bheshy Australia New Zealand Britain Sheehy

Man Hours Lost by Drunkenness Reported

Central Court records show substantial productivity losses from alcohol related offenses. Social Service report cites North Carolina data indicating about 280000 person hours lost annually to individuals brought to court on drunkenness charges.

Bydney Aunkeneen Central Court Et NC

National Football Ranuke to face Queanbeyan at Moni Oval

Players listed for Manuka and opponents with numerous names including captains Noonan and Sharp. Match set for tomorrow at Moni Oval with teams featuring Dorman, Burdidge, Connery, and many others for Manuka and opponents Eastlake and others.

Ranuke Queanbeyand Moni Oval Manuka Booth N. Cleary Murphy Robertson Ainsie Dunn Moore Dreuat Kroger Moors James C. James Backhouse Rieceor Acton Mareien Maunder Edwards Neibording Iby Hem Patterson H .Austin Saulheld Walton Trowbridge Healoee Evens Phillipn Kruse Bain Hinton Rainsford Eastlake Warrell Williams Hopkingon Ion MacDonald J. Dickinson Quigg R.dle Kinson Noonan Sharp Ladd Traynor Bruart L. Brodie Hutchinson Burrell Lilley Ogilvie Hi. Filington Lamb Condrou

Barley Advance Planned for 1946 47 Pool by Australian Board

Advance expected soon totals £416 000 for the barley pool in 1946-47. The scheme covers two row and all row varieties with quoted bids and prices. Pool intake reached 7 870 000 bushels while the realisation value stood at £3 709 000.

Weather Forecasting Advance Critiqued by Observatory Director

Acting Riverview College Observatory head Father Burke-Gaffney criticizes government funding and policy on meteorology. He notes £2 million spent through various channels while arguing seismic methods could improve early detection of storms and localization of events. The discussion centers on new Commonwealth weather radar and forecasting measures.

Sydney Thuralay Milhione Thia Riverview College Observatory Father Buthecamney Burke - Gaffnay

Wool Offering Promises Large Australian Sale

Sydney reports a major wool sale to be staged before Christies with 1 450 000 units offered across Australia. The National Wool Brokers Association, approved by the Wool Commission, lists 775 000 dates for New South Wales and Queensland, 476 000 bales for Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Sales begin in Melbourne on August 0 and in Adelaide on Tuesday August 31.

Sydney Christies Australia NRW Queensland Victoria South Australia West Australia

Wool price safeguards and reserve price proposal debate

The Minister for Agriculture Mr Pollard announced consideration of a reserve price of fourpence on all wool and a standing reserve price tied to seasonal market trends. He indicated a forthcoming official statement and noted that purchase agreements require wool growers' consent. The Wool and Fund plans a government recommendation to impose a one percent levy on all wool sales for the coming season.

Commenso Ant Agriculture Pollard Youtet Itay Torecaul Seaban Hon Cadminston Ia Nwwr Pollard Tls

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