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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
4
In early June plans outline semi final rounds with teams including Bree, Masdamee A and Goatburn set to compete. Officials anticipate strong performances as participants travel for the weekend matches.
A House debate on amendments to standing orders to allow a member to question another member speaking in the Chamber is described. Thomson argues the move interferes with privileges and calls for equal treatment of speakers, while Sper dee notes idle time for party power.
Sir Archdale Parkhill dies with a state funeral planned for Saturday. He served in the Commonwealth Parliament representing Wabriogs from 1097 to about and held roles including Poetmaster and Ganwrai from 1882 to 1884. He is survived by Lady Parkhill, a son and a daughter.
Forewarned forecast indicates scattered showers across the day with broken cloud and mild northwest to west winds. Temperatures rise with afternoon thunder possible on the tablelands and Fryar area, as moderate northwest winds shift southward. conditions mostly dry into noon with brisk coastal winds.
Rainfall figures recorded over the Southern Tablelands in the 24 hours ending 8 pm show Crookwell 32 mm Gudurn 3 mm Jam e 23 mm Canberra 29 mm Cooma Nim Sritabel Bombala 7 mm Seridats A Janes 31 mm Adaminabs 1 mm and related wind gusts up to 28 mph.
The Canberra Times notes a national health push in preventive medicine with a survey showing endemic goitre in the ACT. Officials consider iodine tablets for children, iodised salt, or iodine in drinking water as methods, while recognizing regional iodine deficiency across inland Australia. Names of agencies and dates anchor the discussion.
A Melbourne report states Japan's occupation will end following a peace treaty. The dispatch cites a letter from Villammbara of TELCOS and notes comments from the Australian Army and Minister for External Affairs about potential settlement terms with General MacArthur.
Fragmentary OCR states a court appearance related to grievous bodily harm case involving a driver in Dankatown yesterday. Details are unclear and names are illegible.
Rain in Canberra on Wednesday boosted grain crops including wheat and oats, with farmers noting improved pastures and earlier growth. The downpour is expected to aid early sown crops, boost a potential bumper harvest, and support dairy and dairy cattle feeding in coming weeks.
The Speaker forbids a petition display in the library amid an argument over its approval. Mr Bain of the Northern Territory had secured permission, while the Australian Freedom League press a push to exhibit the petition at Parliament House for discussion.
Anthony Richmond told the House of Representatives that New Guinea whites faced ill treatment from the Australian administration. He cited lack of unloading facilities, duties paid on goods, and displacement after Japanese invasion, calling for aid and visits by federal members to show conditions.
Members of the Parliamentary 11 tral Party opposed the Prime Minister Chifley and the nationalisation proposal. Figures show sizable protests with names listed, including Nitona and Howes, as part of a broader opposition count.
Court session requested to determine the interests of a party connected to Bathurst. Justice Roper addresses a complex hearing with unclear details about a church, a capitalisation issue, and a party named Pavone UTtas.
Unclear speech cites Nadentacy Labour stance on emigrant quotas and migration to Australia. The speaker references figures of 12 000 and 32 000 migrants, mentioning Parsons and Bale in a contested plan to send Britons abroad over successive years.
Mr Calwell urged Australia to allow Yugoslavs already in the country to stay, arguing thousands seek to repatriate or return home. He warned large numbers leaving could affect trade and national economy. A parliament member noted Yugoslavs who fought for Australia in the last war faced hostile reception under Tito's regime and difficulties finding work.
Final results show Gooshwin winning with 60 percent and Turner listed as second. Sevier and Hon Bf polls will close at 7 pm with turnout figures and candidate tallies in the Sevier precincts. Gosek and Huey appear among early counts. Garren and Beadman receive notable shares in the late totals.
The report lists vote allocations with numerous exclusions for individuals such as Thompson Dockar and Atchartey and shows progress totals for Garvan Beadman Murley Somes Rowe Jovee Gare ran Romes Wurley Readman Hurley and Bradman. Final names Garvan Garrer elected.
In Canberra yesterday Prime Minister Chifley refused a deferment of the banking nationalisation bill amid protests from Holt and other opposition members. Holt pressed for delay until Victorian measures are settled, while Chifley denied knowledge of Victorian actions and pledged to introduce the draft bill within two weeks.
The Prime Minister Chifley assured that Beattie petitions would not be adopted while opposing party leaders claimed they had opportunities to present their petitions. Witness Duthie noted Tasmanian involvement and general toilet referents appeared in the discussion.
Britain and Australia face an unpredictable dollar deficit as PM Chifley and opposition leaders clash over a formal statement. Discussions in London and with the American and British authorities delay release of expected figures for 1947-48 and the fate of original dollar plans.
Ainslie cricket club announces several practices with a key match planned for October 3 at Haig Perle. No new talent available aside from Lam Lees. A grade team expected to field most players who were undefeated until last year’s final.
Fragmentary text notes a heated Commons debate about nationalisation policy. The passage mentions a fire on a lighter, unclear connections, and a parliamentary discussion indicating resistance to state financial intervention. Names and concrete details are obscured by garbled OCR.
OCR reads show a fire incident and gunshot reference with scattered details about a fire at a location near Mount See and sodium chlorate mention. The legible bits indicate a serious event interrupted by hydrant action and disrupted markets, but many words are garbled and names or dates are unclear.
Mr Lang defends Australia’s White Australia stance while criticizing government refugee policies. He denounces alleged preferential treatment and asserts migrants from Britain and Bast on ships face entry restrictions. The debate centers on immigration safeguards and security concerns amid ministerial responses.
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