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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reports a mine shaft event at Broken Hill with details on a large concrete shaft under construction by the Broken Hill Consolidated company. Mentions an inside diameter of 20 inches and two feet of concrete lining, with reference to Paris and related railway work.
John William Larkey, 49, manager of The Western Times Bathurst, collapsed and died after a tonall operation in Bathurst Hospital. Born in London he arrived in Australia in 1928 and led welfare drives with the Far West Health Scheme National Fitness Movement youth clubs and day nurseries. He leaves a widow and three sons.
Admiralty account notes a Luftwaffe and U-boat attack on the liner Rimutaka bearing the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Australia in 1944. A frigate fought the submarine with depth charges, sinking the escort vessel while the convoy regrouped and hunted the survivor U-boat.
Sydney court hears former Royal Navy officer MacKay testify in the case against David Stewart Dawson charged with malicious wounding. Prosecutor claims a blackmail scheme involving Dawson and a woman named Vespoor, seeking up to £20,000. MacKay denies threats or plans to extort and says he did not know of any demand.
Recognition of the RAAF War Neurosis Memorial Appeal as a charity for tax relief was granted by the Commissioner of Taxation. In Canberra, volunteers raised nearly £200 in a drive through shopping centres. A Toby Tavern dance hosted by the Victoria League Youth Contingent boosted support, with plans for a parade and fashion event on October 26 at the Albert Hall under Canberra Women’s Voluntary Services. Proceeds from the Minnequla parade, an American Tennis Tourney in Manuka, and a boxing tournament will aid the appeal.
Nurses at Canberra Community Hospital filed a claim with the Industrial Board for a 44 hour week and increased rates. The federation quoted proposed yearly step increases and reduction in board and lodging. Hospital Board counsel argued Canberra terms align with Victorian standards while 44 hours is already practiced.
A Sydney AX documentary produced for the Railways Department showcases the department's role in distributing coal and electricity. It features Blue Mountains Hawkesbury River and Avenue shots with glimpses of NSW locomotives and notes the railways move about 1,250,000 tons of coal yearly and transport 4,500,000 tons.
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