This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and phrases without clear events or structure. Readable elements include potential names and scattered terms, but no complete sentence or identifiable news item to summarize.
The message notes shipments from Brisbane to Bowen Townsville and Cairns for 18 000 tons of raw auger. The River Burnett plans a maiden voyage to Townsville and Cairns to load sugar and tallow totaling 12 000 tons. A separate tonnage figure references 100 000 tons of raw material pending clearance.
The Full Court ruled club members may drink liquor in their club despite opposing hotel and public-house interests. The decision, supported by most justices, contrasted with earlier hotel owners' argument and upheld the liquor conviction appeal in the Royal Society case.
A health conference report notes weak soap solution used in restaurants failed to wash utensils properly. Dr Wallsee reports seven point eight percent residue and calls for legislation to improve sterilisation standards.
The fog ritat conference will be conducted tomorrow to settle a dispute closed at mines. The Minister for Labour today tries to bring shotfirers deputies and country owners into talks to resolve tensions over supply and safety in the coal region.
The readable content is garbled with stray words and punctuation. It mentions sales figures and quotations but lacks coherent names, places, dates, or events to define a clear news item. No verifiable entities or outcome can be identified from the legible portions.
The article recalls an outburst by Pails during a Davis Cup event. It notes tensions with team manager Geoff Brown and Roy Cowling, and mentions possible pro offers and discontent over internal dissension within the Australian team. The piece reflects controversy from the era and quotes Pails on fairness and merit in matches.
Frank May, 44, of Concord, was awarded £1000 for the loss of two fingers. The report notes he lost his right arm in 1918 while working, and he received compensation for the left hand injuries as well.
A 30 year old assistant at the hop fo Thurin in Little Collin Street chased a man who took diamonds and wrestled him to the ground. Police report the thief fled with the jewelry valued at about £800.
The article notes a two-decade lull in labor stoppages due to improved cooperation between union officials and company representatives. It mentions miners seeking interchange of benefits and ongoing work by workers who wish to remain employed, highlighting a broader calm in industrial relations.
Lady Baden Powell arrives in Sydney on Tuesday for civic duties. The visit includes events at the Town Hall and tours of Darling Harbour and surrounding areas with engagements across the week.
Sydney reports government moves to trim private motoring petrol allowances and cotton goods ration while pushing farmers toward cooperative farm machinery use. Officials warn dollar shortages may persist for years depending on the success ofassis plan to curb imports.
At Kingaford Smith airport customs officials thoroughly searched a private plane owned by Gregory Beard. Beards wife and four crew members were questioned for hours while officers examined every inch of the aircraft and contents. The wife was asked to strip and a policewoman conducted the search before the plane departed without comment.
Lottery No. 1566 drawn today lists prizes with numbers and syndicate names. Entries include Hil!yn dient c o Bhickworks Ltd Cheltenham Road Burwood and Waratah Syndicate with Mrs G Osborne.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.