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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1948

Page

2

Causeway Lessees Organize For Industrial Blocks Reform

The Causeway Lessees plan a meeting to form a united group within the Campbell Chamber of Commerce Temporary AMO to press for lease tenure security drainage and road works. Kingston factory workers back the move to present a single voice for grievances and improved premises.

Campyerayere Canberra Chamber of Commerce Tiempcroiary AMO Woodger Kingston Wmera Nocton Waleh

Rydney Notes On Cancer Treatment Claim Investigation

A fragment reports Mr J Braund of Beverly Hills challenging cancer treatment claims. A state government committee investigated the claim and its chairman indicated the inquiry into possible cancer cure assertions.

Rydney J. Braund Beverly Hills Braund

Sydney man found with contraband at airport

Sydney Friday Max Btu anatatant managing die of Caitt's restaurant was dned 62 in the Federal Brdbral Court today and ordered to forfeit £296. He faced charges of possessing prohibited import goods worth £224 in English Bank notes and four bracelets. Customs officers in Goiaia said they found the contraband when inspecting his luggage after returning from Switzerland last October.

Sydney Max Btu Anatatant

Hamburg Communist Party to discuss name change

The Hamburg Communist Party faced a debate over whether to change its name. Governor announced government openness to the change if the party agrees, amid a broader wartime political climate.

Rewera Hamburg Frid Saga Hamburg Communist Party

ISYDNEY BEER STRIKERS TO RETURN TO WORK ON WEDNESDAY

Sydney beer strikers end 68 day walkout as maintenance workers vote to resume work next Wednesday. Conference reviews conditions for return and pay, with disputes over extra annual leave and sick leave. Federal council calls for public inquiry into monopoly and tied house system.

Isydney Beer Strikers Sydney Mrz. Watson G. Buckland Twestey Aay Watson Ware O'Nell Tewan Awever Federal Council of the Fool and Baal Workers’ Union Labour Party Victorian Queensland AGTU

Freighter Nearing Completion at Whyalla

In Adelaide Priday reports the 12,500 ton freighter Tron Yampi, built at Whyalla, is near completion and expected to enter trials within eight fortnights. Three other vessels are nearing completion at Whyalla.

Adelaide Priday Australia Whyalla

Investigation into Kealy Waters air crash report

Officials from the Department of DWV Aviation arrived to probe a de Havilland Dragon Rapide crash at Kealy Waters. The aircraft carrying four passengers and the pilot suffered injuries after a takeoff incident that damaged the plane and ignited a fire.

Sydney Omcers Department of Dwv Aviation Kealy Waters Burns

TREE PHONES URGED FOR THE BLIND IN ADELAIDE

The Federal conference of organizations of the blind met in Adelaide yesterday and urged the Commonwealth Government to initiate telephone service for the blind free of rental. Delegates argued most blind people are aged and a telephone link would aid communication and overcome disability.

Adelaide Federal Conference of Organizations of the Blind Terday Auatealte

Canberra Rugby League Sees Strong Local Lineups

The Ainslie and South Canberra squads headline a busy match card with Canberra set to meet Queanbeyan and North Canberra teams. Notables include Dick Herion for Yana and Gordon Kelly in the wing, while Canberra field their strongest postwar side with several changes and reserves ready.

Ainslie Ee W. Harris C. Hincksman L. O'Brien C. Shepherd C. Hamlites M. Skelly A. O'Brien W. West J. Purtell E. Shell K. Eee Canberra al Manuka War- Son Noonan Flanagan Hokan Barrington McCarthy Archer Owen Feitchiv Williams Webbe Clark South Univeraly Oval McApplen Wikk Murphy Den Movie Fitzgibbons Chalker Frame Paxton Goodlad McGrath Collins Pauline Bedgeman Amalic Uyner West Queabheyan Fim Sun Sayik T. Graham J.” Southwell K. Browning O'Connor No Murphy Elvana M. Greery Re Wobaing Te Been A Martin P. Rankin

Turner drainage works prompt action after flood

The Department of Works at Turner pledges immediate action after Monday’s flooding following a protest by residents. A Works Director visit preceded plans for concrete footpaths, temporary drains into Haig channel, road access for trade in wet weather, and the start of road drainage for Turner and O’star when 480 displaced persons arrive in Canberra in July. Scraping Sullivan’s Creek will occur in affected sections and water from Black Mountain will flow to Bile Hwan’s Creek. Some residents report ongoing damp housing and mortgage concerns until living conditions improve.

Department of Works Turner Renidenta Nix Momeha Limberg Haig ‘Channel Turner and O'Star Canberon Black Mountain Bile Hwan'a Neered Nas Holsing

University Hockey Teams Clash in Waratah Kingston Meet

In a crowded pool of players from Waratah Kingston and Canberra University, teams fielded key forwards and defense lines. Notable selections included Adams Starkey Currie Garret Dunn Whitelaw Relk Newman bead Cratton Holgate with reserves listed. Canberrans and Waratah squads mix in a tense university hockey clash.

Amann Adamnon Yeond Bennett Malden Hardin Xewutrong Tareh Alien Radcllite Adams Starkey Currie Garret Dunn Whitelaw Relk Newman Bead Cratton Holgate Kays Kildes Pittard BPM Hunt Hates J. Potwell J. Goodwin Thurmond Joyce B. Colwell Laird Kruger Horne Gsbore Brack Crayford Burney Chapman Hill Dean Mitehell Percival Dunatan Lawrey Harvie Bhannon Wurr Lind Knigne White Denton Ramadees Jaruel Kenerw Marti

Rationing of Electricity Declared Successful in District

The first week of electricity rationing ends with reduced usage praised by Minister for Local Government Me Pani. City faced power shortages as Blackout affected citizens and factories like Utegatia and Burrenjurk Dam reported limited supply from southern grid.

Bydney Me Pani Auburbn Utegatia Burrenjurk

Canberra Nursing Scheme Proposed by National Council of Women

Proposals for a district nursing scheme for Canberra have been forwarded to the Department of Health by the National Council of Women. President Min Batley states the plan would need funding to become self sustaining as care shifts to the community after Allawah Hospital closes, amid new accommodation challenges. The group also weighs a “Fat for Britain” appeal.

Canberra Department of Health National Coune of Women Min Batley Allawah Hospital Britain

Youth charged with attempted murder in Dingwall Station case

A Brisbane youth, Alan Bede Ryan, aged about 17, was committed for trial on a charge of attempting to murder Mrs Frances Ellen Duguid at Dingwall Station near Charne ville on April 10. Bail was set at £200 with two sureties of £100 each.

Brisbane Frances Ellen Duguid Dingwall Station Charneville Alan Bede Ryan

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