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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1947
Page
3
Reports from Warren and other provincial towns show hotelkeepers largely complying with the meals provision law yet failing to offer first class accommodations. Many inns are condemned or only marginally usable. a government inquiry probes owners and the fate of several butcher shops.
A tenement fire killed women and children after trapping dozens inside. Authorities, including the Fire Commissioner, say the blaze appeared deliberate and linked to a price officer denial. Police investigation followed the fatal event and injuries to others.
A brief UK influenced item notes a challenge involving Randolph Churchill in Wellington with remarks on his value in writing and lecturing. No clear events or dates are provided.
The Agent General’s office reports Sydney talks with Mr Tully who arrived from London to meet the Premier and Cabinet. He seeks cooperation with four British businessmen aiming to invest over £900000 in state industries including engineering textiles and preserved meats.
Four hundred pairs of refrigerator boots and 446 freezer pults were bought by the Overseas Shipping Organization to prevent a Brisbane waterfront strike that had loomed for three months. Watersiders demanded boots for workers handling refrigerator cargo. chairman Mr J Code said the boots cost about £2000.
IKALGOORLIM Friday The Leonora sub-branch of the RSL intends urging the Government to import Italian labour. The sub-branch believes that without workers the outback gold mine will be forced to close.
Melbourne report quotes Deputy Controller Mr Dog Shaw noting rents and other expenses remain high. He argues the housing problem worsens with widespread black market activity and inflated rents continuing unabated.
In the Dunlop Master golf championship Lees Jed shot 71 on the first round while von Nida carded 76 for the same course. The fragment also contains stray ad copy for Canberra real estate and services.
Fragmented OCR hints at congressional warnings over newsprint supply and river issues to affect earnings. Mentions fears of losses and officials commenting on the situation.
The newspaper sector protests a ban affecting wedding gown coverage. Editors refuse to publish details of facilities involved and demand expanded access to gowns and related facilities for reporting.
In Brisbane a jury found riot guilty against Patrick Kerry Copley 45 serrister and Mr for Kurlips and Arthur Jonaon Bievens on a fraud charge. The jury retired 27 minutes before delivering the verdict amid cheers from gallery on June 17.
London reports the Rugby League council extends the ban on transferring players amid a New Zealand tour dispute. The council aims to maintain the existing agreement pattern between clubs while awaiting a new deal.
New Zealand Finance Minister Mr Maat will head the NZ delegation to the United Nations conference on trade and employment in Wellington. The talks focus on global trade development and job creation amid international efforts.
Sydney briefs report unclear text about local events. The readable items mention a possible basketball or sports note and inserted phrases about May and nine, with no clear names or places. The fragmentary text limits precise summary of events.
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