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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
2
Report from Manuka notes S A Bogs arriving for trials. Walsh and Mr Walsh plan to work three dogs after arrival. Howdy Quiet may not compete due to nerves while a daughter’s dog named Bnow White is mentioned among the litter.
Pier Tours, owners of the Hotel Wellington, plan a 90 000 pound extension and modernization to attract more tourists to Canberra. The project includes refurnishing all rooms with en suite facilities and extending liquor bar services. Work awaits Department of the Interior permit and material and labor availability.
In the Coroner's Court yesterday four findings of death by natural causes were returned concerning Alfred Robert Bickerdike, 48, a plumber. He died at Canberra Community Hospital after an illness noted by witnesses. medical evidence cited suffocation as the cause, but ruled natural.
A Sydney A grade team travels to face Canberra selections on Saturday at 2 20 pm and Monday at Wogan. The schedule lists Saturday first and second squads with players including Murray Pressey Kennedy Duncen and Brinkman. Monday features both first and second teams led by Murray Pressey Kennedy and Dudley with several reserves.
Efforts are underway to form a polocrosse team in Canberra with Miss Campbell, captain of the Parakeets in Sydney, presenting a demonstration at the Hall show. The Canberra Riding Club shows interest and riders may contact the secretary at Gorman House today. A formation meeting is likely in the coming weeks.
A fragmented note from Sydney indicates a committee will convene today to assess production costs and gathered data. Agriculture Minister Pollard is expected to announce a forthcoming report detailing monetary figures and tonnage collected for review.
Scientists report rainmaking experiments are ongoing but not yet proven. Tests aimed at inducing rain faced difficulties to produce rain on demand and the exact method remains unclear while continued experimentation is planned.
The report notes electricity installation and new facilities at Cotter Reserve. It states the caretaker has served over 1,200 meals since taking charge on August 9, with plans for gardens and extra rustic furniture enhancements.
The AJC committee disqualified Huamight affecting pre post bettors. Trautwein condemned the charge of coaxing Podmore while supporters called the ruling an advertisement for open inquiry. Drummer Boy and Concoctar, leased by J. W. Cook from Herman Singer, were barred from running in the spring meeting.
A colonial report states that a uniform film censorship will be enforced across Australia and involved states. The House of Assembly debated and passed measures granting censorship authority and extending supervision over children's matiness.
Announcement last night by Far Worth Public Works chief Mr N M Coleman outlines a drive to stimulate interest in a Far Worth Children Health Scheme. A public meeting drew only two Canberra residents among attendees.
Police report Hodder was found dead at his home by his wife who heard a noise in the bedroom. He lay in a pool of blood with a knife on the dressing table. The incident occurred in Werris Creek where authorities are investigating.
Sydney report says two meetings of the Bywmey officers to resume work on the basin of M4 hours. The decision reached on voll of 100 to 12. feetctday. The officers went on strike for a Labour Week. A conference with the Labour and Industry official Mr Knight said the request for a shorter working week will be referred to the Conciliation Commissioner.
An art society of Canberra appoints an exhibition committee to select works for its annual show at Mazonte Histon on October 3. The event aims to fund a new studio, with a ball scheduled at the Gloucester on October 17 and the current Reid garage studio lease expired. Officers include President A Percival and Secretary B Ziewel among others.
Medium sized bags of small fish were recorded by Canberra Anglers Association members on opening day. Rivers were high and some sections slightly dirty. Secretary I. C. Ratford said there were plenty of fish from 11 to 19 inches long, most still partly marked.
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