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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1946
Page
2
The article reports on a premier recounting early life events and memories from youth. It notes reactions, context, and public interest while mentioning locations and dates tied to the recollection. The piece frames the reminiscence as a notable political or cultural moment within the region.
The Federated Engine drivers and Firemens Association members at Commonwealth open cut threaten strike if their award claim is not finalized by Tuesday. Secretary W Fitzgerald of the Portland sub-branch said years of attempts to secure an award included judge inspection and a conference with owners, but no decision yet.
A two year old child died in Sydney hospital yesterday from cerebral meningitis. This marks the second child death from meningitis this year and the year has seen 38 cases reported to date.
The case in the Arbitration Court involving a union member facing penalties over a dispute with the Federated Drivers and Firemen's Asset Station was adjourned. Judge O Mara commented on freedom in a statement amid unresolved issues raised by crane driver Alexander Norman Chiplin and calls for union secretary W Lane to intervene.
Arrive Sydney reports Thursday supply arrivals from country areas as Sydney storms begin to ease and local stock of fags appears well stocked for residents and services.
The article describes H-4 cargo plane concepts by Howard Hughes, predicted 1000 mph air travel within three years, and the NACA wind tunnel lab in Virginia testing speeds up to 4200 mph using freon. It notes jet driven P-80 speed gains, radar navigation toward lunar positioning, and a camera planetarium device for star-based navigation readings.
At Flemington saleyards today buyers penned lambs and cattle in steady to lower trading. Prices slid 1 to 1 shilling 6d on some lines with primes quoted for bullocks to 18, cows to 18, bullock beef to 40 shillings, and cow beef to 41 shillings. Yard quality described as fair with heavy supplies and turnout around 2790 head.
Fragmentary OCR note reports an entity Paral Capt Pome of Aut Ltd based near Dane Bore in a location described as Nilers Dane Bore. Details are incomplete but indicate a corporate or official reference.
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