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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1947
Page
2
Caney dairyman age 24 is linked to a reported contract with Anthea Tamworth in a Sunday note. The article fragment hints at illness or syndromic exposure tied to an animal alleged to source the infection, with mentions of years and mock for some years.
Record prices for New Zealand wool are noted with strong demand and top quality fleece reaching high figures. Buyers in Australia and Britain show keen interest as wool clips from major NZ producers are evaluated for premium sale.
A fragmentary report from New York claims France will receive 37 00 000 worth of gold as part of war-time reparations. The message notes a distribution rate of 230 000 000 and references powers shaping Europe and German claims tied to the war era.
A partial report states Ade dari Joseph Grant and Saige were involved in a collision that damaged a police car and led to injuries. Authorities investigate the crash scene and timeline.
Emergency measures threaten newair service as pilots from American Overseas Airlines join a walkout. The Mediation Board reports ongoing talks after pilots have been idle since September 30. Death notices honor Fauntsson Bairbane, a faculty member educated at Gordon University.
Canberra forecast notes cooler conditions with lighter winds and rain possible. Moderate to strong northwesterly winds develop, followed by warmer but wetter weather with occasional showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Weather data from Canberra shows scattered notes on wind directions and speeds, with unclear timestamps and several garbled terms. The readable segments mention wind from the west north west at 18 mph and several reference points to times such as 9 am and 3 pm, but many figures are corrupted.
The discussion warns against Parliament approving legislation that would enable the Commonwealth Bank to fund a large share purchase without specific appropriation. Estimated at £100 million, the move could bypass Parliamentary scrutiny, inflate the money supply, raise prices, and undermine economic controls. It argues any such expenditure needs explicit authority to avoid fiscal risk.
A farewell gathering was held Saturday afternoon at the Ganette Bowling Club for Mr A P Forbes who is leaving Melbourne after many years in the accounting department of the Attorney General. His service and tenure are noted as he departs for Casberta tomorrow.
Canberra audience enjoyed a large display of calisthenics by YMCA and school groups at Albert Hall on Saturday night. The program featured The Hwagman’s Dream and folk dancing with demonstrations by junior teams, gymnastic acts, ladder pyramids, and balloon toys, highlighting broad physical activity skills.
Melbourne report notes Port Pirie rider Arne Rawanda from Airie won the 165 mile Melbourne Warrnambool road race amid crashes and heavy terrain. Seven riders faced crashes or injuries with several admitted to hospital after the event.
Wellington Saturday reports Donald G Grant of Mangetoro sold Lalontha old Abe bull to L G Michotan of Melbourne for 3/200 guineas. The bull was well regarded and fetched a high bid in this New Zealand sale.
The All item index of retail prices for Sydney and Canberra shows an 11.5 percent rise from the previous quarter with some declines in Canberra. The September 30 figure for Sydney was 1948. Net value figures for Canberra are not fully clear due to damaged text.
In a collision incident near Sydney two months ago, workers at a Macquarie firm face halted operations as the company defers duties amid a dispute over willful violations. The Industrial Civil Administration Act prompts temporary measures, with a commission ordered to oversee the case.
The estimates indicate rural production in Australia will rise about 1 percent this year from last year and more than double the pre war figure. Total estimated value around 4647 million with agriculture contributing 192 million and farmyard industries 81 million. Wool, meat, dairy and poultry values show mixed changes with wool rising slightly and meat and milk output declining or rising in limited measures.
Wool selling figures released show a continued rise in wool values over the last three months ending September 30. The National Council reports a total realized value of 20,407 for year wool, with scoured wool averaging 47.754 pounds per hundredweight and a broader three month reclamation totaling 377.103 pounds.
Postwar posters for the United Kingdom and Ireland promote tourism. Canberra based Tourist Bureau plans aid and sets a program with photographers including Mr Dunbar to publicize Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The Minister for Works and Housing Ste Lemmon announced that in the late months ending December 90, Victorian courts heard 48 landlord and tenant regulation cases. Dues of 800 were imposed in one case, with a total period tally showing authority referring matters to the Crown Prosecutor. Breaches included charging and return access of fixed fair rent, demanding a bonus for occupancy, and requiring goods to be sought before tenancy.
A Queensland railway disaster leaves six dead and fifteen injured when a Townsville line service crashes into a stationary Rockhampton train near Tamarer, four miles north of Gympie. Victims include C. A. driver John Mvninger Geeman Miche Cullen and Mrs P. A. Goldatyin. The night officer on duty at Tamarer is suspended as investigations begin.
In Canberra talks over a five day week for bakers caused a row as unions warn the move may threaten bread supply. The Industrial Board ruling on an hour week and a five day schedule is set to affect deliveries in Sydney and Canberra with housing pressures cited as a factor. bakers see the change as necessary to avert a breakdown in supply while workers fear job losses and longer hours.
Ministry of Transport releases figures showing fewer road deaths and injuries in the latest quarter compared with prewar levels. More than 1,500 killed and about 9,000 injured in raids, with 1,174 fatalities and 45,000 injuries in a similar period cited as war-era comparisons. The report outlines measures including pedestrian committees, eye tests, mandatory indicators, vehicle testing in public fleets, and greater patrols to curb road dangers.
A fragmented report notes France seeks Australian grain and farm equipment to sustain heavy industry during wartime. It mentions Britain and allies discussing stabilization measures and a projected food import need of about £1.439 billion for Europe next year.
A garbled notice reports coal imports from the United States to Victoria and describes a theft from a post office safe. It mentions anthracite coal quality, a household item stolen from a furnace, and a claimed value around ten pounds with phosphoric notes and local authorities involved.
The article reports on government plans to convert former war factories into civilian industries across New South Wales and Victoria. It notes sites at Ridderts and Rocklea being repurposed for housing, tooling, and farm machinery. Government and private firms coordinate to produce electric stoves, washing machines, and agricultural components, with ongoing decentralization of industry under postwar policy.
Britain races to expand agricultural manufacturing as Tom Williams pledges doubled area allocations for farm machinery and maxed production to meet both domestic needs and export goals. The government lauds the move amid a steel shortage and calls in extra firms to boost output and worker numbers.
A break in at the palatial Letra residence of surveyor William Iranthers over the weekend led to the theft of jewellery valued at about £409. Police report panes were damaged and valuables including a wallet containing cash were taken. The incident occurred near the Stanley Fort area along Wentworth Path.
A garbled OCR passage rants about Christianity, Western nations, and alleged plots against faith. It references Arm and the sacred, critiques of “Australiana” style governance, and warns of danger to free countries. The text is incoherent, with many misspellings and unclear origins.
A cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car near Mi Park. Johnston, 18, of Vetelved is charged as the driver of the second vehicle in the crash that caused the bicycle to ignite. the cyclist was taken to South Sydney Hospital for treatment after the scene.
The Minixier and Benator Courtice discuss discontinuance of hay and cheese as price control plans threaten supply. Reports suggest price controls are debated as necessary for survivial of the industry, with hesitation about reducing costs and potential impact on markets and services.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Rani Sydnat and Prakrette Forty, with references to a night fight and danger. Specific names, places, or outcomes are unclear due to text damage, but the piece centers on a nocturnal confrontation and associated threats or tactics.
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