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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
5
Worcester publicized a racing event where Engush Carcast of London secured a 152 point ride. Brat males from Seianr contributed to the score as Worcester posted strong performance.
A Melbourne report notes the Federal Council tonight decided not to include constitutional changes in a broader general election. The decision aims to keep referendums separate from party campaigns and other election timing.
London reports indicate Britain faces no further cuts for now as talks resume over Germany’s dire food situation. Dispatches warn German daily calories could fall to around 1000, with broad effects on civilians and travel expected to rise.
A fragmented wartime note mentions George Harrie and ex quarterback Y Tittle amid a peculiar scene. A soldier laments manpower while another jokes about awaiting a visa and a long wait for an American return.
Mixed early 20th century employment notices and public notices offer positions including tour guide assistant typist part time work, domestic help, fencing tenders, prizegiving reminder, and business ads. Listings mention Hotel Civic, Canberra Dairy Society, Capital Motors, Kingston roles, and local suppliers with contact directions and dates.
Turaday Auckland reports Te New Zealand welterweight chutpplm Bot Murphy received another offer to travel to Sydney for a possible fight with Vic Patrick. The bid came from a wealthy private syndicate willing to back Murphy with a spring cart and harness as part of the deal. A separate notice seeks to buy stamps and various items, with buyers offering high prices for rare stamps.
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