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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1948
Page
4
A report notes that on Australian roads a large share of motor vehicles are in use beyond twenty years. One car in seven exceeds fifty years of service, highlighting aging fleets and the push for modernization. The study, tied to transport policy, references substantial expenditures and potential reforms.
Canberra riflemen competed Saturday for the Nish trophy and monthly Spoon, with conditions difficult. Lloyd Blewitt, McIntosh and Canham led at 900 yards with 47 each. Noakes won the monthly Spoon and Collis took the Hughes Shield Net for three months. Many scores list distances and shooters across 100 and 600/900 yard stages amid variable winds.
Sydney Monday Air Appeals Board upholds Dr. George Aloysian Mackenman Heyden a 67 member of the Royal Aero Club in an appeal over his private flying licence. His licence was cancelled by the Civil Aviation Department after a crash at Parkex in March 38. Heyden faced allegations of negligence in handling and low mental reaction.
Australian reports say a TAA airliner flying from Brisbane to Sydney developed engine trouble over McDermott airspace. The port engine showed distress with possible engine overheating due to abnormal weather. The crew planned a forced landing at Williamtown but intended Mascot if conditions allowed.
Fire guts the Raye Mall Hotel in Hullaston early Monday. About twenty guests in night attire were awakened by explosions on the roof and evacuated as flames collapsed the structure. Mr Re Phim and Mr Plumb directed guests to safety amid the blaze. several elderly women were rescued.
A new creche and kindergarten service launches next Monday at the Canberra Mothercraft Society center. The operation offers child care on afternoons weekends and ensures supervision by a trained teacher during teaching periods. The aim is to provide a safe place for mothers to leave children while shopping or attending other duties.
In Canberra Court, Paul John Glover and others faced charges after a scuffle in a bar. The incident involved a cigarette handed by police and a later brewing altercation between Houben Kirchner and Laur Blewitt, resulting in Blewitt’s fine for offensive behavior and a separate fine for fighting.
A defect in a Convair radio range caused cancellation of two railways on a routine passenger line from Melbourne. Passengers were ferried by Elsewhere services. The Convair is expected to resume service tomorrow.
A German-born father warmly embraced his son, 20, in Melbourne as the two reconnected after decades apart. The son, Erich Bonoracn, recognized his father. Schursch had left Australia with his mother in 1928 and lived through the war era, describing his time in concentration camps. The mother plans to return to Australia next year.
Fragmentary OCR notes show price talk for potatoes and a mention of the Labour and Industry minister (Mr. iunam) saying there is no season for growers to aid protest meetings. The text is garbled and names and places are uncertain.
Aviana school tops the meet with wins across senior and underage groups. Notable results include Morrow and Baltey in 100 yards championships, Kirklaml and Seiffert sweeping junior distances, and Queanbeyan and Telopes strong in under 11 to under 13 relays and novelty events.
A fragmentary catalogue from Liverpool Plaza and Southern Tablelands records wool offerings. It notes topmaking quality with Merino and Corriedale and Dalgety accounts, listing dozens of grower names and district prices such as AAA Com, AAAB, and 68d to 74d per unit. The piece reflects market declines and price movements amid competition and armour-like terms.
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