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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
5
Fragmentary Sydney report mentions a research station, cattle importations, and restrictions on movement between New Zealand and Australia. Reads as a garbled item about a shipment consignment and artificial insemination work, with references to cows and imports and dates uncertain.
An official announcement states AML officer Chogen has been appointed to the naval board. Commodore RW and other board members including Admins Mie Louieree and Armstreeg of the Naval Rial are listed among the numbers and roles.
Twenty two records were broken at the Canberra sports meeting. Highlights include multiple relay and sprint marks with Gowrie and Denman figures featuring prominently. Senior and junior races produced new times and several records noted by officials in Melbourne reporting.
A jumble of notices lists the University College gathering on Saturday October 15 and related activities. It mentions the Lady Baden-Powell Guide Chief and a Women’s Basketball Association event, plus dinner, photo tapes, and various community notices.
A fragmented report indicates the government plans to advance a wheat stabilisation conference as soon as possible. The Minister for Agriculture and federal authorities discuss immediate actions with state ministers and leading wheat organizations to prepare a formal announcement.
A meeting is planned to decide whether the strike at the tobacco factory should be extended. Government officials and workers’ representatives will discuss next steps and possible resolutions.
In a world wrestling championship bout at the Sydney Stadium Bandoc Haabo drew with Pred Atking as 16.3 to 17.2. Dutch Hefner defeated Lay weme Baxter 47 1 by two falls to last.
A garbled message references Pa Thamond Torch Bells selling items amid a festival in Viewwils. It mentions an amended Ball Top and a battery sheet with phrases about LEAR PROUP and DIAMONDS, suggesting a chaotic promotional fragment with unclear details.
The Rivals at Albert Hall is presented by the Wrstime in A770 at Covent Garden with Almaelt Geclarest directing. The period attack on manners features sparkling wit and piquant situations, while J C Williamsons Sydney provides drowning cues and Dovain Le Galteine composes music.
The Griffith stall presents a wartime tale The Fighting Laity a film about a Dom bor in the Pact with supporting attractions. The evening is arranged by the Griffith stall and features Catholic barrier context with local participation and related events.
A school fete will be held at the Church of England Girls Grammar on Saturday afternoon. Children can buy small gifts and toys for as little as one penny. Several stalls will offer useful articles and the event is an annual fundraiser aiding the school.
Invitations to a school dance at Le Canbere Grammar School are issued by the Behoal Cuore Elite. The event, described as the opening of a darkroom, is scheduled for November 1st with the president and leadership of the group promising a lively evening.
The report notes strong winds and rain affecting the Sydney area on Wednesday with limited readable details about a Corporal Clarrie Hagen and other names. The fragmentary OCR misses clear events, locations, and outcomes.
The Grimty subdistrict squad travels to Genth on Saturday to meet Barton. Expected starters include Solomon, A McKanon, Le McEwen, Lawnon, Warr, Aldridge, Byrnes, Anderson, Jarman, and J Reynolda (12th).
A Sydney motorcyclist died after a collision with a trunk in Picnic Point. The 2 year old Benjamin Nelson died later at Canterbury Hospital. Police arrested a man on negligence charges in connection with the crash.
Australian Commonwealth vacancy notice invites applications for a manager and assistant of Worksmen's Hostels Canberra. Salary 1437 per annum plus free board and lodging. Details include experience in hostel and theater ing welfare work preferred, references required, and strict submission deadlines.
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