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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
3
A small community fete coincides with a local election campaign as residents discuss policy proposals and meet candidates. The event highlights voter participation amid amid rising community debates.
A report states 23 Australian Army Nursing Association members from the First World War will receive compensation payments totaling £18 0s 4d. The article notes the arrangements and references a war-era injury list and the Darwin event in 1648 as context.
A court decision announces that coal burning steamers will be commissioned after evaluations. The case involved a dispute between Gingutr Aabby and the Sister for Supply, with Senator RYDNEY cited in Privy Council proceedings. In a separate employment case, Minnie Gertrude Milligan’s husband died of heart disease while cycling to work. the Workers Compensation ruling upheld the award of thousand.
In a Rydney Missouri case, defendants pleaded not guilty to delving unde and possessing a loaded rifle. Judge Berry discharged Porteacus, with good behaviour two years. A loaded rifle was found in a car tied to a man who claimed intent to shoot.
Framed by the Wood Growers Council Committee delegates urged a marketing plan for wool. The Federation discussed a referendum as a pathway to formalize the proposal. The conference aimed to influence the Minister of Commerce and sought support from Federation leaders for a joint organization plan.
A government committee appoints Worley to lead an inquiry into market prices for fruits and vegetables. Members include C. J. King, Buena, and Mutchinand. preliminary talks set to meet the Labour and Agriculture ministers to decide the inquiry scope and chair.春
The fragmentary table lists A to C grades with clubs like Parliament House of Queanbeyan Braddon and Pubrich's. Mixed and reserve items show multiple teams such as Commonwealth Bank YMCA and Patents with byes. Several lines are unreadable or corrupted, hindering a clear summary of scores or outcomes.
Market summary shows weak demand and lower values for stock items at Homebush sales in 1963. Prices listed include 82 for prime lambs and 68 for prime ewes, with overall conditions described as generally fair to weaker and uncertain demand.
The Railway Commission announced disciplinary action against two railway workers linked to a crash near Cowa, Gwena. The Secretary of Transport confirmed the incident details and the agency will publish the findings and penalties today.
碎Imkers missing after taking wrong track. Fragmentary report mentions a caravan party from Penrith Teachers Cul employees and a leader named Newonade Fiyor. Gira escapees, a search in the mountains near Penrith, and a return by train to Sydney.
Sydney reports Cres min as Buate champion clinching the Golf Cup for a second consecutive year with a 72 in the best 18 holes, under par, and finishing with a strong 72 despite challenges. Other scores include Eternia 74 and Le Ketri 14.
A Canberra based amalgamated postal workers union reports a planned affiliation on Friday with about 204 members. President J M Penny notes the committee will discuss joint matters and aim to improve working conditions with Bergan elected as secretary.
The Conciliation Commissioner Mr JH Donovan granted increases for shearers not in Queenstown and He. The weekly pay rose by 4/4 to 0/6 for piecework, with average earnings about £2 10s 0d. Trainee shearers receive a basic rise and sick leave benefits, effective July 1 following a two week notice period.
Historical figures show 239000 workers in factories with wage levels around 1940.47 and 1838.38 per sone as recorded by Commonwealth statistics. The text cites 1988 factory counts at about 155108 employed in major plants and 24707 in another region, with June peaks and declines into 1947.
A garbled boxing note describes a bout at Melbourne with tactics shifting to favor Bernie Grant against opponent Nipper. The Sydney Stadium fight featured De Elis as opponent with uncertain scoring and a second round remark.
The Prime Minister announced a cabinet sub-committee study on introducing television in Australia. A director general and committee members outlined progress, with Canada and Britain cited as benchmarks. The plan involves future experiments and potential broadcasting stations in the near term.
government grants temporary road tax relief to vehicles moving goods not served by rail. exemptions cover cement pipes tiles timber farm equipment and wire products while return journeys and certain empty drays receive relief and pre journey permits are required for lorries under the new scheme.
Sydney reports two members of the State Parliament will be elected tomorrow to attend the Empire Parliamentary Association conference in London in September. The parent body suggested the Premier Mr McGirr and the Leader of the Opposition Mr Freatt attend. It is unclear if the Premier will accept the nomination and whether state MPs will attend.
Apparent licensing matter involving Uguor districts and ministerial actions. The report notes a warning to keepers, with references to public eateries and trade regulation. Messages mention investigators tracing connections to churches and local officials. A Miss A Walker of Highcrest Common Street is cited in an unrelated personal notice.
Racing notes show contender Guard for Heroic Sovereign among favourites for the Dearben 110,000 while Colleague and Ballyvieta appear with strong backing. Trainers report veterinary and handling updates as stalls prepare for the event weekend.
A disputed labor matter involving Amways and workers has been resolved after appeals and negotiations. The settlement ends the conflict with terms not disclosed, while both sides emphasize cooperation and compliance going forward.
The article reports increased tobacco prices, with a halfpenny per ounce rise for refined tobacco and higher overall costs for cigarets. Commissioner McCarthy explains the increase stems from higher raw material costs and market factors affecting the tobacco trade.
Fragmentary race report from Flemington highlights performances by Gey Invader and others, with mentions of jockeys Fox Gordon and Gea. Names and places are garbled, but the piece centers on horse racing outcomes and racing figures from the event.
Melbourne reports show continued late-season wool sales with demand for Merino wools remaining steady though prices softened slightly from prior sales. Strong competition among buyers persisted, while overall values were lower than earlier auctions, reflecting cautious market sentiment.
Fragmentary OCR item from Brisbane market coverage mentions wool demand and prices with unclear phrases about supply and leases. It notes a firm market for wall wool and shifting conditions, but the text is garbled. No clear events or dates are identifiable.
Broken OCR text mentions a sale for Peter Robinson with unclear buyers and dates. It references a sale Friday and mentions names such as William and Bona dlondatnce, with illogical phrases about imported items and attendance.
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