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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1947

Page

2

Ainslie Football Club Hosts Annual Presentation Social

At the club’s social the Ainslie Football crew honored players across sections with trophies for best and most improved. Neville Cleary received top award for fitness and consistency, while Len Trombath and Max Griffiths led the intermediate recognitions.

Lady Gorie Cheetah Haw Mms Lowta Boh Lorie Thane Rot Doh Clary Anil Neville Cleary Toni Mowre Len Trombath Anui Max Griffths Stossia Dee Burt Bhaanteld Cleary Beatury Stokaie Rwse Eustlake Ainslie Varin Punter Steven Bloomfield Whatmad Btujgun Evans Thompson A Conpully McMilan Chewy

Youth shoots self over girl at resort

A Sydney youth attempted suicide with a 22 rifle after a girl refused his advances at a resort. The bullet entered his chest and exited his back, leaving him in a critical yet steady condition as medical staff treated him.

Sydney Wreing

Rugby League Match at University Oval The Wrekin

Rugb y league action sees Sedrey Jameton Uniond bidding to host Rovers at University Oval The Cambway Rovers lineup features A H Harras G Kelly Hawke Southwell Wallets Houlges PF Larrington J Harrington Newnan J Webber E Spreting F Hussmond A Nur grove

Frre Sons Sedrey Tes Jameton Wil

Bradford Mayor Named by Australian City Authority

The city announces Alderman HD Quintin will become the Bradford Mayor, with the minister for Local Government stating the honor confers the distinct title. The decision is noted in the public records as part of the first steps for the new municipal leadership.

Byd Chenter Mevicnsle Tad O-Dluy Cahill Quintin Bratford Pancoaile

Young Verdure Withdraws From Breeders Plate

Sydney rumor states Young Verdure will not run in Randwick s Breeders Plate due to ineligibility. The action follows disqualification of Inge on Hoag Hd Be of Wis connections. W Temulwein says the AC action balanced, noting his mother s name in Young Verdure s registration had no relation to Huanuight.

Sydney Randwick Awic Inge W. Temulwein A.C Young Verdure Hank Huanuight

Mew Powder Claims to Secure False Teeth All Day

An advertisement touts a powder named Pastertid or similar promising all day hold for false teeth. It urges readers to refuse substitutes and to try Pastertid for better security and comfort. The copy is a fragmented ad featuring garbled branding and calls to avoid other products.

London Fares for Nationalised British Air Lines Assessed

A beirut committee on estimates reports it is not yet possible to confirm comparative operating costs for British Commercial Airways under nationalisation. It notes Empire route costs rise by about £1,313,000, with £2,000,000 for African route works and aircraft. Provisions recommended include £5,000,000 for British Overseas Airways and £2,250,000 for British European Airways for the year ending March.

London Nationalizntion Maya & R British Overseas Airways British European ‘Airways British Booth American Airways

More Coupons Likely For Cotton Goods

Sydney reports that further clothing coupons may be issued for cotton goods when December ration cards go out. Director of Rationing Mr. Cumming said decisions depend on whether dollars can be spent. Since July 1, the cotton goods coupon rating was cut, and import licences from dollar countries have been refused. Mr. Cumming denied further footwear rationing.

Sydney Mr. Cumting Cumming

Farran and Ferguason Guarded After Stern Threats

Major Roy Farran and Colonel Ferguason, charged with the murder of 16 year old Alexander Rubowitz of the Stern Gang, are under heavy guard as Stern factions threaten retaliation. An officer linked to the case says only circumstantial evidence ties Farran to the disappearance, and Ferguason had once sent in a Palestine police resignation indicating plans to depart Palestine.

Jerusalem Roy Farran Alexander Rubowitz Stern Gang Ferguason Farran Rutawits Caae Palestine Police Palestine

Australian primary producers urged to boost food for Britain

Me Robertson, president of the Australian What Brewera Federation, told a conference led by the Minister for Agriculture that primary producers must lift production for export to Great Britain. He warned the burden should not fall only on primary industries but also on coalminers and metal workers. The minister said Europe faced a historic shortfall, and droughts and floods increased the need for Australia to help.

Sydney Great Britain Roberton What- Brewera’ Federation Robertson Grabaiagi Europe Australia

Miners Urged to Resume Work After Mass Meeting

Sydney reports a mass meeting of shotfirers and caution at the weekend urging miners to return to work on Monday. The combined mining union recommends resuming to bring the issue before the Industrial Commission on Tuesday. South Coast delegates back the recommendation. if they resume, no gas restrictions will apply.

Sydney Stoma Combined Mining Union Industrial Commission South Coast

Army Criticism Unwarranted Says Wyche In Italy

Major General Wyche publicly defended army leadership in Italy after columnist Ruark suggested officers lived in luxury. Wyche said criticisms were based on rumors and untruths, noting only a few cases of misconduct among officers under Lieut General Lee, with intimidation claims unfounded.

Washington Wyche Army Ruark Italy Lee

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