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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

2

Air Display Planned For Canberra During Air Force Week

An air display will be held at the RAAF near Canberra in connection with Air Force Week. Public viewing runs from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm with training room and aircraft exhibits. Helicopter and Vam QzE will fly over the city in the afternoon. Special buses depart depots at 1.40 pm and 1.80 pm to visit the aerodrome.

RAAF Staten Mairbairn Arate Link Canberra Department of Interior Arrma‘ned

Aborigines sentenced to death at Narabri Supreme Court

At Narabri on Wednesday two Aborigines Loalie Mundy aged 38 and Robert Cobbler aged 32 were found guilty of criminal assault and sentenced to death. The judge noted the Act would be assessed by the Executive Council to determine the final sentence.

Narrabri Supreme Court Loalie Mundy Robert Cobbler Harton Atundy Yokhin Cobbier Merran Eascative Council

Constable Case Details Amid Football Trial

A fragmented report outlines a youth case involving a constable, a cot, and a woman. The application pressed grounds of pregnancy and injury, with unclear statements about a football player’s fitness and prospects, leaving the case unsettled.

Tank Landing Ship Runs Aground in Solomons Action

An American army tank landing ship ran aground near the Solomons with no casualties. Its purpose remains undisclosed by authorities though an army source claimed it carried men to the Boloans while the Public Information Office cited security classification in withholding details.

Honoluu Solomons Public Information Office

Australians not all angels in Japan report

Sydney reports that Australian troops in Japan are not all angels yet not many are misbehaving. Reverend Allen Smoke, Chaplain General of the Australian forces at the Millions Club Incheon today, is on a committee investigating charges of immorality and misconduct among BCOF troops. He says he has never seen troops better behaved or better dressed, and General MacArthur confirmed this.

Sydney Japan Allen Smoke Incheon Arunken Brooke MacArthur

State Lottery Sydney Draw Nabs Several Winners

Sydney lottery results list prizes awarded to holders of numbers 64459 to E. Joseph of Bondi 38 Denham Street and 42822 to J. H. Williams of Haberfield. A fourth prize goes to Bill and J. Selby of Camperdown 30 Lui ona Street with number 56209. A fifth prize belongs to Mrs. J. Ian Syndicate of Hooker Bay 46 Webb Road. Lottery No. 1650 to be drawn Thursday.

State Lottery Sydney E. Joseph Denham St. Bondi J. H. Williams Wolseley St Haberfield Bill Aurdicate J. Selby Camperdown Ok” Syndicate J. Ian Webb Road Hooker Bay

Increased meat prices for Britain announced by commerce minister

The government said long term purchase terms will raise prices paid by the United Kingdom for Commonwealth meat. A one percent raise applies to certain beef and pork deliveries after April 1, 1948. Negotiations continue on other meat classes, with details pending a British Food Mission report.

Sydney United Kingdom Commonwealth Ais Arailan Ltella British Food Mission Henry Tuenery Lon

Scout Week Activities Planned at Albert Hall and Scout Hall

Scout Week opens Sunday with the Scouts Own Service at Albert Hall at 4 p.m. and a camp fire at Scout Hall Forrest on Saturday at 7:30. Cubs attend the Scouts Own Service meeting at West Block at 3:30 and march to Albert Hall with the Canberra Band likely taking part. A Kilary College speaker will give the address, followed by a program of scout songs and short sketches by local scouts.

Albert Hall Buay Forrest Sakemble West Block Tt Ia Canberra Royalty “College Kilary College Wiiba

Canberra Pack and rivals clash in Sunday rugby match at Turner Oval

In Canberra Pack led by Blomfield and Tully, a 10 am clash with Canberra Pack main lineup featuring Greaves, Barnard and Edmounds faces rivals as court case over alleged threats looms. umpire Mr Campbell presides at Turner Oval amid a camp recall and injury concerns.

Canberra Blomfield A. Ind Vies Rows Greaves Barnard B. Carpenter K. Edmunds Lucas J. ‘Bird A Kyted A. Wix J. Walker Tully Hoherizon G. Rumpt J. Rogers Smith A’ McDonald P. Smith K. Scarlett J. Weyland G. Bambury G. Cameron D. Piper Halligen W. Richards W. Lamond Dowling B. Coomby Mr Campbell

Mudgee Matron Dismissed From Hospital

In Mudgee the hospital matron was dismissed amid dispute with the Nurses' Association secretary Mr. L Hart saying action would be sought through the Industrial Commission for reinstatement. A compulsory conference followed resignations and appeals with the board yet to decide on the outcome.

Athe Gsyrney Wednonday Nurses’ Association L. Hart Marten Mudgee Hospital Mastan Jett Harkaid Industrial Commission Mc Hart Rut Matson Greer Titson Homekeeper Abe Theatre Alster

Opposes Appeals Against Decisions of Commissioners

Melbourne report states the President of the ACTU Mr Chuey declares amendments to the Arbitration Act would permit appeals against commissioners decisions. He argues such amendments would undermine the Act and increase congestion in the Full Court.

Melbourne ACTU Chuey Conethnion Com Hallaiuners

Unclear Story Fragment About Wines and Events

Incoherent OCR fragment references wines and a venue or event at MAG alum and Hiroe MIL CASTLE WINES with scattered names and partial terms. No clear persons, dates, places, or concrete actions.

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