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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1947
Page
2
The Canberra branch of the Ex-Servicemen group is seeking two Can sergeants named Alorlington across the Waatexs Dumert during the Libyan operation. Secretary Mr. Brown has received an inquiry letter from Mr. A. E. Morington asking if these men could be contacted. Ex-servicemen with knowledge of the case may contact Mr Brown at BO14.
Canberra branch will provide bursaries to any child and offer comforts for ex service men and women in hospital. A pre- Treas appeal runs October 17 to November 1 with a 1d pity donation per person suggested.
Members of the Etocera peeneh AIT Force bid farewell to Mr Des Sheen who will leave Canberra for a new post. He served in the RAAF from 1923 to 1930, shot down the first enemy aircraft in the 1998 45 war, and rose to wing commander with DFC and bar for his distinguished service.
A proposed large scale air transport scheme to move immigrants to Australia is being developed for ministerial review. The plan, based on an American model, involves about 10 000 arrivals this year and is directed by the General Manager of ANASOMY, with Mr Calwell inviting Matson Airline Company to submit a formal plan for evaluation.
A list names pupils selected for a coaching session includes A Villa P Burden M Curtis Keane K Bush F Avent V Avent Mimes Ms honey M Crabtree N Bruce D Pipe and Moan. Nine cadets travel from Queanbeyan for corrective instruction, with plans for a Sydney visit next year.
Melbourne reports show little public enthusiasm for the Governor General's arrival at Arawendon airfield and his official Melbourne visit. Governor Bir Winston Dugan hosts, with Mr McKellen from Canberra and Mr McMell making guest appearances. the Dakota aircraft carried the general and his entourage, including two daughters, Pat and Betty Maker.
A fire broke out among salvage at Mahia and was extinguished before spreading. The incident damaged goods and raised concerns about soaked produce contaminated with sodium, prompting salvage efforts by workers from painters and dockers unions.
A hurricane offshore near Charleston hit the South Atlantic coast with winds around 9 mph on Tuesday. The storm moved inland bringing light rain and high tides that caused localized flooding with limited damage and no casualties.
Empire welter champion Ernic Roderick signals willingness to travel to Australia for title defenses in Sydney next year. Bladiums Ltd begins welterweight elimination series, winner to face Australian champion Tommy Burns. First bout next Monday pairs Set Hamilton of Victoria against Laurie Peterson.
Two men received two years hard labour for stealing safes and money. Eric met Suite allegedly faced the sentence, Melville tect Bluekey aged 25 denied the offense. The case involved 1450 and American dollars and a police denial of a pension claim.
Canberra Technical College will start a part time millinery course lasting 12 months after a demand from local Canberra women. Equipment is being ordered and the Principal Mr Durbar notes the course will include models made by local residents provided workmanship is high.
It was decided the YMCA Hostel at Acton could not be used as a boarding establishment full time. Secretary Mg J. Carrodus said housing section officers found it impracticable. Housing proprietors refused to take the project. A Department of Information official noted a chief would take over the premises for film processing if no accommodation was deprived. No word had been received from the Interior Department on its availability.
A Norwegian 19 year old writes to University College Canberra seeking correspondence with a student. He notes curiosity about letters from Australian youths and asks for a female pen friend to begin exchange. He mentions interests in journals, reading, and world youth experiences. Three letters from youths in Australia accompany the appeal.
Douglas James Ficlands aged 30 a kitchenman faced a charge of damaging hostel windows and crockery. The Canberra Court dismissed the case after Ficlands allegedly confessed to protect a youth aged 19 Ian Patrick McKinnon another kitchen hand faced a similar charge and pleaded guilty. he was fined nine days.
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