Probate of Patrick Joseph Will Granted in Capital Territory
The Supreme Court of the Ralian Capital Temes Probate Jurisdiction will hear probate after fourteen days for the will of Patrick Joseph late of Forrent in the Aus trailan Capital Territory formerly of 8 Octavia Street St. Kilda Victoria deceased. Mary Elizabeth is named sole executrix with notices to be served at 7 Murray Crescent Geimth ACT. Dated October 8. F. Horan.
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Supreme Court OF
Ralian Capital
Temes
Patrick Joseph
Austrailan Capital Territory
Octavia Street
St. Kilda
Victoria
Tay
Mary Elizabeth the Pole
Murray Crescent
Geimth
Australian Capital Territory
Norway to Reopen Whaling Venture With 500 Plainsmen
Plans discussed by Australian ministers contemplate resettling Norwegian whalers and families in Tasmania and Western Australia to reenter the Antarctic industry. A joint Commonwealth and state commission would oversee operations, requiring about £3,000,000 capital and sourcing skilled personnel from overseas to support a quota based whale catch.
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Ti la
Australia
Norway
Tasmania
Whaling Commission
Commonwealth
Building trades push to streamline ACT home construction
A Canberra building trades deputation told the Works Department of interdepartmental controls and contractor complaints over delayed materials for private homes. They cited timber and bricks held for government work, altered permits, and promised investigations not fulfilled, warning private enterprise could be crushed in the ACT.
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Act
Cante
Pottson
Building Trades Nt
Council of the
Cannight and
Will Authority
C. S. Daley
Building Trades
Canberra
Auld Bead
Department of Works
Phillips
Commonwealth
A.C.T
Thas
Ricky
New South Wales
Goulburn
Commonwealth Experimental Building Research Organization
Lang triumphs as Reid seat winner amid wartime politics
Tasmanian results show Mr. Lang defeating Mr. Falkinder for Reid while ministerial duties endure until a new cabinet is sworn in. Declared polls report Labor gains in Melbourne ports and Ballarat with Scullin securing a large majority. Preferences and canvassed territories hint at broader party momentum across Riverina and Calare regions.
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Venta
Calare
Riverina
Sydney
Minter
Eater Territories
Har
Ward
Labour
American Aids For Amputee Veterans Ahead Of Australia
New York report says American developments in attachments for armless and legless veterans surpass those available in Australia. Ken Bolton of the NSW branch notes he will seek Australian cooperation to obtain samples for the Repatriation Department. Demonstrations in Washington showcased flexible devices enabling writing, coin handling, and lighting a cigarette.
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Australia
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Te RL
Ken Bolton
Bolton
American Legion
San Francisco
Washington
Norman Makin
Ausralian Repatriation Department
Jon
Sit Down Strike at Bathurst Gaol
About 30 prisoners at Bathurst Gaol staged a sit down strike yesterday. They did not state a reason and ignored Governor Phemister’s pleas to return to their cells. Police threatened force. prisoners returned. Ringleaders likely to be transferred to other gaols. A full report will be sent to the administrator of Justice Mr Downing.
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Rnu
Manly
Phemister
Mkaly
Adnlater of Justice
Downing
Coogan brothers lose jobs after Amateur Teams win
The Coogan brothers from Queens and Queensland players forfeited their jobs after helping Queensland win the Amateur Teams Championship. They held printing trades in Brisbane and had week off for the Open title. Their employer wired approval, but both were sacked before reassurances from a director that they would be rehired. Coogan also holds multiple regional titles and defeated Alan Watterson in the teams match.
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Coogan Brothers
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Queensland
Brisbane
St. Howard
Wilt
Coogan
Cooxana
G Green
WK Metor Armin Brisbane
Queenalana
Wide Bay Fine
Galles
Alan Watterson
Pea
Police intensify search for sadists in Corrimal case
Police believe local men abducted and attacked Mrs. Margaret Allen, 25, of Corrimal, on Monday night. Investigators comb South Coast garages for a large dark sedan linked to the crime as officers from across the region work the case.
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Sydney
Margaret Allen
Corrimal
South Coast
Bob
Irye South
Canberra Weather Thursday Report
Weather data for Canberra includes barometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm, temperatures 67.1 at 9 am and a 3 pm max around 80, minimum 41, grass 31.5. Winds northeast at 9 am and west-northwest at 3 pm, with speeds 3 and 4 mph respectively.
Forecast for South Eastern Districts and Coasts
Forecast covers South Eastern districts with scattered inland and South Coast froam. Cool to moderate day temperatures with moderate to brisk south winds. Sea conditions light to moderate.
Canberra housing policy under review amid material shortages
The Canberra Times reports on housing construction in the Australian Capital Territory, urging thorough survey and policy aid with the arrival of a new Works Director. It criticizes wartime material controls and argues for balanced government private building interests to prevent delays and ensure steady supply of bricks and timber. It warns against obstructing private builders and stresses consistent government action to avoid future shortages.
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Australian Capital Territory
Canberra
Commonwealth
Royal visit includes Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in Canberra
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester returned to Canberra by air after touring Western Australia. Governor General hosted Prime Minister Chifley at Government House as Dr K C Miracheng hosted a reception to mark the Republic of China's National Day.
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Canberra
Western
Austlia
J. B Chifley
Government House
Wafuires Legation
K. c Miracheng
Republic of China
T the Chin- Cheng
Railways Future Threatened by Air and Road
South Australian Comptroller HL Gold week told a hearing that railways risk future earnings as motor competition grows. He cited air and road travel as serious rivals to long distance rail and noted increased Melbourne to Sydney seats during the Christmas season, impacting the Spirit of Progress service.
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South Australian Comptroller of Railways
Ifr
Gold
Melbourne
Sydney
Spirit of Progress
British Canada meat deal outlined for postwar trade
Ottawa reports a wartime style accord where Canada will sell all exportable beef to Britain from July 1 this year through 1948. The price for 1947 is set two cents above the wartime peak. thereafter Britain will pay the wartime price until end of 1947, with adjustments through 1948.
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Ottawa
Canada
Britain
Quiet unrest in Rome as violence grips city
Government says one killed while Br afla United Press cites 15 deaths after clashes between striking workers, unemployed and police near the Viminale Palace. Troops guard Rome as premier delays mass layoffs and hints at a new underground railway plan. Authorities advise no women workers report to work.
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Viminale Palace
Brafla United Press
British United Press
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de Gaxpert
C E M A Festival Performance Report
A fragmentary report notes a CAN ceremony and later performances at the festival. The text mentions a Canberra area event with an eatery, a performance lead, and a tentative schedule awaiting a certification.
Scheme for Free Training of Disabled Civilians
A Commonwealth social services plan contemplates free training and employment placement for disabled civilians. The scheme would align with the Commonwealth Employment Office, using the Re-employment Act to set employer quotas. Cabinet will review all social services before prioritizing implementation, with only the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme not immediately advanced. The health ministry estimates 10 to 15 years to fully implement national health and medical benefits, including doctor training and practice time.
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Commonwealth
Commonwealth Employment Office
Tia
Ministry of Health
Nem
MAKIN AS HOST TO SEE OVERLANDERS
Washington Thursday Mr Makin welcomed 1200 officials at the Australia film premiere The Overlanders in the Commerce Auditorium He praised the friendship between Australia and the United States and introduced Rhondda Kelly as Mina Aus train The audience warmly received the picture No commercial U S show plans yet
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Makin
America
Department of Commerce
Australia
Malkin
Mina Austrain
Rhondda Kelly
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Tates
Federal Golf Club at Red Hill new links opening hoped
Preparations proceed for the Federal Golf Club at Red Hill. The site has been surveyed and members anticipate an early start on the new links. Membership has surged by nearly 50 percent as inquiries come in weekly from prospective players.
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Federal Golf
Red Hil
Alte
Parliament Wins Table Tennis Semi Final Thriller
Spectators watched Parliament Home defeat rivals in a close semifinal by a narrow margin. The teams battled for control with scores listed in the report, as Parliament advances toward the final.
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MCA
Ina Mh
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RAAT
Department of the Stenor
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Secom Nmin
General Stilwell in good condition after major operation
Sixth Army Headquarters reports General Stilwell is in fine condition after a major operation last week.
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Man Frandison
Sixth Army
Stilwell
Ice Deliveries Slashed to Cut Summer Costs
Ice deliveries three times weekly from Monday October 21 will be reduced to blocks sold at one dollar each. Profits from last season and a larger customer base drive the price cut. Added equipment at the Lee factory promises double daily output, with a new freezing chamber to assure uninterrupted summer supply.
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Ice
Lee
Wave of Stock Decline Hits Major U.S. Markets
New York stocks closed lower following a sharp midday selloff. Union Pacific Chrysler Kennecott Copper and Santa Fe led losses as Ford Motor Co announced plant closures and 100000 layoffs. Total volume rose above 2 million shares with markets near multi year lows, signaling further declines ahead.
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Lewaing
Stock Exchange Yraterday
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Chrysler
Kennecott Copper
Banta Fe Railroad
United Pres
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Chrysler and Briggs Company
Ford
Toronto Stock Exchange
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New York Times
Duke Plane Sets Perth to Canberra Nonstop Record
The Governor-General’s four engine Avro York Endeavour carrying the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester cut five minutes from the Perth to Canberra record. The 1985 statute miles were flown in seven hours fifty minutes, from Perth at 10:45 pm, reaching Canberra at 8:40 am. The voyage capped Their Royal Highnesses farewell tour of Western Australia, covering about 1000 miles of travel. The Endeavour’s new best beats the 7 hours 56 minutes record set Sept. 26, 1945. The flight’s average speed was 250 mph with a top speed of 275 mph.
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Perth
Canberra
Endeavour
Singapore
Royal Highteanes
Western Australia
Eees
Water control urged on Murray in Victoria debate
Melbourne reports the Victorian Minister for Lands Mr Galvin responding to a Murray Valley irrigation deputation. He voices strong concern over unrestricted pumping on the New South Wales side of the Murray River and proposes NSW legislate to allow control by a body like the Victorian State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.
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Melbourne
Murray Valley
Galvin
New South Wales
Murray River
Victorian State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Golf Associates Royal Cent event results noted
The Royal Cent event produced a few winners with scattered scores. Contenders include Mr. Crowle and Mrs. Reet posting strong showings, while Conran Sarrett and Wallace also fielded competitive rounds.
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Royal Cent Cies
Per Ce Siater
Mile
Crowle Mapas Pacoree
Reet
Conran Sarrett
Wallace
Yass Clip Tops Wool Sale at First Goulburn Show
The listing notes top price and bidders at the Yass Clip Tops wool sale at Goulburn. Shown are bids for bales from Yass and nearby vendors with bidders including O. Cx and Blakeney Crt, reflecting strong demand in the Macquarie region.
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Yau
Mr. O
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