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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
3
Reported blasts tore through a petrol storage area in Brisbane causing fires and roof damage. Emergency crews controlled the blaze after two hours as flames reached drum piles and nearby homes were evacuated. A 9000 ton tanker named NewCambia lay adrift on the river. no serious toll reported though injuries occurred. The city health committee plans to review fuel tank locations next week.
Sentral outlines voluntary price reductions as a plan toward economic stabilization. Mr Phelan warns of factory and supply hurdles and political instability hindering progress toward a consumer standard. He notes wartime and regional consumption shifts in Europe and Asia may forecast future demand, with varied recovery expectations.
The Industrial Board heard the request from the Returned and Services League to inscribe War medals with an intent and a name. Arguments centered on margins and regulations, with unions seeking higher margins for workers and the board urged to hold talks to reach a fair rate. The session adjourned for an afternoon conference with a decision expected at 10 am today.
Fragmented text describes SAP Textiles converting Goops and other materials for Australian buyers. Mentions August 1 start date, government approval, and potential Japan interactions. Notes cabinet or interdepartmental committee to decide tax recommendations and possible Australian demand increase above 7,800 units.
Ribey Lelbrangt, a former South African heavyweight, began a ninth day of hunger strike in Pretoria prison during his sentence for a crime. He was arrested after landing on the west coast from a U boat, and his protest led to transfer attention to a new prison for first offenders.
In Sydney a Waterside Workers Federation receiver reports no word from the Dutch government on ships expected to arrive. A Transport Workers' Union meeting votes to resume work, ending a regulation strike that sidelined about 1900 workers. The union cites safety concerns over loads deemed unsafe, as monthly limits range from 3,800 to 4,000 tons.
Canon Hammond testified in the Equity Court that the Red Book used by the Bathurst Bishop contained forms of worship risking doctrinal conflict with the Church of England. He argued it appeared to endorse transubstantiation and certain Catholic rituals, while also noting language that could mislead lay readers. The case involves Wylde’s rights and church practices with the matter adjourned.
Dutch authorities grounded an Australian Avro for four days at Bankal after landing in Ibilian territory and fired on the aircraft when it departed without permission. The Pilot Board reported to Australian and American authorities at Bingaport that the Dutch confirm the grounding and acknowledge the firing incident.
Fragmentary OCR notes show confusion over bids and prices at a Brisbane wool sale. Mentions for wool types and quantities are garbled with unclear figures. No clear entities or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable text.
Two trucks loaded with valuable goods were stolen in Busnes Street within half an hour. One vehicle carried plywood and disinfectants, while the other contained an unspecified load. Police investigated as residents described the scene amid scattered evidence and confusion.
The Branvan Sydney, a modern tanker added to Britain's registry by the Standard Vacuum Marine Department, visited Sydney Harbour. J D Rogers presented Captain A Holden with framed photographs on the occasion. Built during the war, the ship is 04 feet long and can carry 1 200 000 gallons of fuel with electric drive and a speed of 36 knots.
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