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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

2

Fragmentary Warmar Chronicle: Dawn Pharmacy Notice

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Dawn pharmacy in Kinga Wr napstetment and a throne figure with the number 148. Readable items are scarce, with no clear event or date to anchor a full summary.

Undefined 1908 Era Brief Aids Ban on Language

A fractured OCR item notes an official fined for language use linked to a by law against lettering tied to a Communist Party. Mentions individuals including Stanley Morus and a waterworks group, with scattered references to bands, middleweight boxing, and international ties in a perplexing, partially legible 3008 news brief.

FOH Temenhey Banu Stoney Stanley Morus Waterclian Cort Idas Uva Dauweln Wan Uulettering Ugat Nerat Unita Beaita

Wealth Director General of Health Marital Note

Personal marriage notice mentions Miniaes alt choy eerk de Metcaite at Common. The Wealth Director General of Health is cited in the notice context.

Miniaes Alt. Choyeerk de Metcaite

Country Week Cricket Carnival Opens December Clash

Twelve Yeama including Boutdarn Districts will compete in the Country Week carnival from December 3 in New South Wales. The event pits Western and New South Wales teams across venues at Sydney and surrounds, with fixtures set to showcase regional cricket talent.

Sydney Monsey Wea Wales Bydicy

Country Week Golf Qualifiers At Sydney Championship

Country Week golf qualifiers began in Sydney with players from Wollongong Muswellbrook Canberra and Grafton listed among leading marks. Notable names include T A Bruce Wingham and H Mardy Canberra with scores noted alongside. Leaders in regional mining polo and other districts also appear among the qualified shots for the opening tournament.

Sydney Betain Manly Bennett J. Bercint K T. A. Bruce Wollongong Muswellbrook Thy. Rowe Cootamuniira W. Sirettatu Suri Gerd Aw. Jay Sous Aps Finny Ih E Dodavelt Grafton W. H. Casey Amerriy H. Mardy Wingham Grimine iCanberrat Burgene Sunshine Formar OeMmine Lauder Hambwaye Fee Hehatter iChefong Periwa Ye Ghumiths Brice Ant Owen

Parliament Members Planned Trip in Unclear Constellation

Fragmentary OCR describes MPs and an aircraft event with dates and times but text is garbled. It mentions a tour in a constellation setting and an air car affair, with phrases about a return to a location and specific times. The overall meaning remains unclear due to corrupted words and missing context.

Canberra Forecast Missing Data

Forecast for Canberra region shows scattered clouds and showers on the western tablelands. Winds from the west remain fresh, with no significant changes expected to Monday.

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Canberra Weather Note From Fragments

A fragmented weather entry for Canberra records a rough temperature around the mid sixties, a low near 5 degrees, and light rainfall. Wind direction shifts from NW to SW with speeds reported in miles per hour, and rainfall totals near eight tenths of an inch through the morning.

Canberra administration struggles in building a modern capital

An Ottawa style critique notes Canberra’s population growth and high rodent levels, while urging federal action to expand the Public Service Board and Department of the Interior. It warns that without competent staff and realistic plans, Canberra’s civic administration faces breakdown and stagnation as growth accelerates.

Tale Rae Australia Canberra Department of the Interior Public Service Board Iteafteire Whataver de Tault Public Service Bard Urleas Nesta Roullam Civic Caneberre Tie Poatwar Tschiteene Java Ita Cariterre

Appeal to Coal Miners to Speed Up Production

Mindy Rydney notes meetings for NSW coalfield workers to press for faster output. The combined Mine Union Council plans joint sessions to urge production continuity amid strain from possible strikes and waning patience.

Rydney Mindy New South Wales Monibern Erie

Boxing Bouts at Manuka Oval ignite title hopes

A boxing program at Manuka Oval showcases fighters led by Mervyn Bennett from a fighting family as challengers set to contest titles. The bout event features boxers from Garimbeyien and allies, with promoters aiming to fill 106 rowdy seats and showcase the local boxing scene.

Funds for R C College at Tarago

The article notes Morrision receiving motion funds to support a new agricultural college at Tarago, with further plans to travel to Tumut and adjacent districts to secure more than £30000 as barters toward the foundation of the college.

R.C. College Tarago Twig Fo Nance Agrealuurel College Teregu Eucoras Fether Morrison Haw He Michelago Pariah Tumut Adelong Ana Rattow Leesng Mor Ue Foundation He Jeter

Dunedin Wool Sale Yields Few Buyers for Perine Crosabted Wool

A Dunedin sale last week failed to attract buyers for two male lines of perine crossbred wool as Continental shippers dominated the bidding. The Australian timing and local market response appeared weak, with Wool I Zealand figures struggling to gain interest.

Dunedin Bonday

Census Population Review This Week

The article notes a forthcoming census population review by Commonwealth Statiaicide Dr. Roland Wilson to determine redistribution of Federal electorates. It reports expected reductions and creation of seats, with potential constitutional adjustments discussed by parliamentary leaders and regulatory plans to be set next year.

Commonwealth Statiaicide Roland Wilson Sa Yeatera Conaldern Regilatve Pilmo Latour

Scientists Sail With The Royal Navy

Reported naval research shows scientists joining Britain’s war effort with new equipment and shore‑based trials guiding future ship and navigational techniques. Joint British Commonwealth teams, including women workers, conduct rapid tests on naval applications, aiming to accelerate napecia and equipment integration for wartime shipping needs.

Britain Acientinia Senditiona Actu Britt Ln Hays! Navy New Fathers Sow Rowaicn Nundreda Audrsional

Australia to Attend Talks on Empire Defence

Australia will be represented at forthcoming talks in London on empire defence. The Australian delegation includes senior officials from the Defence Department and the University of Melbourne, with experts invited to participate.

Australia Australis Britian Commonwealth Defence Cooperation Mazrelat Unive Ye Dire Astiory Cotratae United Kingdoms Rae Alec Netendana Aucealian

Conciliation Commissioners Appointed After Resignations

Three new conciliation commissioners were appointed to replace resignations. The appointees include N.B.W president and leaders from labor unions, with announcement by the Minister. The cabinet composition was extended to 19 ministers, with possible inclusion of Labour and National Service portfolios.

Cebiatt Ware N.8 Ralaye Union Way Austin Union of Locomotivenginemen Gavin ‘Tae Sydney Hamilton Knight Siuwtaner Swereka Cann Mamilton Kigne Mausie Ian Labour National Service

Geneva Reports Do Not Accord With Facts

The Prime Minister outlined alleged misstatements from Britain Canada and Howl Atrew while a New York Times dispatch noted British and colonial tensions over territorial preference under the Ottawa Agreement. Australian delegates will attend Geneva talks with officials reviewing progress as US delays negotiations. Defence Minister Dedman plans November travel to Havana for ITU talks with Dr Coombs.

Chifley Britain Cand Accu Cupartn Geoeve New Yor Times Beilain Lawin Africa Cana Ottawa Geneve Dr. Scombe United States Dedman Australia International Trade Organisation St Havane Dr. Coombs

Second Round Cricket Matches Set for Act Grounds

Second round cricket in ACT features Kingston versus Alma, Norte bourne hosts Hoyal Military Callers, Manuka clashes with Queanbeyan SL, Northbourne meets Mus nia, B Grade Mall faces Alualle, RM.Cill plays Kingston, and University battles Northbourne at Acton No 1.

Aes Sricker Kingston Almas Nortebourne Hoyal Military Callers Tace Mamuies Quewsbeyan ILMLC Northbourne Mussia Mall Alualle Rm.cill Manuka Stat Duntroon University Acton

Father Morrison to Study in Rome

The Rev Father Vivien Morriaus, recently ordained at St Chriophers Church Manuka, traveled to Rome to continue his studies. He faced a circuitous journey with delays, sought assistance from authorities, and spent time in Kin e before returning home to Tuy.

Vivien Morriaus St .Chriophers Church Manuka Rome Morrison Josepe Almtralis Engiasa Ore Demen eGer Kine Tanoe Tuy

Unclear text on meeting and boycott impacts

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a boycott affecting a meeting and potential expectations of participants missing the event. Details on parties, locations, and outcomes are garbled, leaving key names and dates unreadable.

Intrastate Airway Services Planned Across Australia

Government talks of amending legislation to permit intrastate air services. Canberra and state premiers discuss Commonwealth authority versus state powers, aiming to develop intrastate routes with potential Commonwealth funding. Queensland and New South Wales cited as early examples under consideration.

Commonwealth Australian Mational Airlines Act Pecenty Ue Aluirallan Tate National Airlines Coleshaa Flute Tedan. Ie Rervicus Tewan Queenslaind Queene Iad Ventres Gammon Wealth Queensland

King Prorogues Parliament in Britain

The king prorogues Parliament amid a ceremonial scene as government plans progress on independence for Burma and Anglo American issues. Ministers note Germany remains a concern while regional governance and the German issue are debated. The British Commonwealth conference in Canberra prompts exchange on the Japanese peace treaty. Parliament is prorogued after the king’s speech in the Lords and Commons.

Ayerty Tae Bexia Sanaion Burma Governaint Mae Berahas Plas Ivan Paca Germany Ite Puwene Canberra Cheetine House of Lords

State Cabinet to Review Airways Plan and Operators

The cabinet will investigate intra state airways, assess how many airlines operate, and where they may operate. It will report to the Premier and make recommendations on aviation policy, including transport of timber and related infrastructure. The review sets out timelines and expected outcomes for regulatory changes.

Notree Medicr Mediesal Commonwealth

Delegation to Tobruk War Memorial

The delegation to the Tobruk War Memorial will be titled with representation from the Cote monarch government and allied committees. Sir Leakie Morsfread led the national forces. cabinet decisions set members, aiming to visit Gallipoli and other war memorials after Tobruk.

Tobruk War Memorial Tobruk Cote Monweaith Aisa Araling Tattiefolde Mensural RSS Atla Chiflay Caere Leakie Morsfread Tuhrub Chitty -Asid Gallipatli Alney Delege Eprosontetve Rata de Australian Battindelas Memorial

More Cars but Fewer Types in Britain Export Drive

Britain cuts new car models from 136 to 20 million units and boosts exports. The move, backed by Minister of Supply, aims to streamline production for overseas markets as major firms like Austin expand export efforts in the United States and beyond.

Duryi United Britain Barkety Seem Loogemy Car Manufacturing Ems Austin Company New York Arca Austin Alice Bpeim Benniwr

Sen Collings Urges Pride in Australia Speech

Senator Collings urged local pride in Australia during a Canberra speech recounting experiences from Paris to Melbourne. He praised Australian character, lamented wartime loss, and called for continued support of Britain while highlighting ties to the Empire and the war effort.

Sen. Collings Australia Atland Montreal Lena Speer Mayer Deneld Paris Canberra CRAL Pullin Thaapenkot Alton West America Rigland Renato Profegor J. F. Haydon Wes

Builders Labourers Seek Local Autonomy in Canberra

Canberra rep of the Builders Labourers Federation and NSW executive discuss autonomy for the LA group. A large union meeting planned at Rivernide Moniel may proceed with conciliation counselor approval to present grievances to employers and seek resolution by Monday.

Canberra Te Builder Labourers’ Federation H. Johnston Penterduy Nsw Builders’ Labourers Fedsration Gahodteil Canbarra Taboureen Canbeern Nk Ling NAW Toewt Canberea Hy Deelalon Hue Hun Amy Ay Sawer Hkivermie Ube OL Rivernide Moniel PNAC Donovan Nema Tysataliy

Government debate on country cheque exchange rates

Fragmented text discusses legislation affecting private banking and interstate cheque exchanges. References to NEC unity, Atwan and Chifley, and the Royal Commission on Banking 1938 imply discussion of exchange rate controls and government action, with unclear specifics due to damaged wording.

Sean

Textile shares on sale ay discount

In Wellington on Sunday amid trading activity buyers learned of a sale of industrial textile shares. Tom Irvin of Melbourne announced a parcel to be offered at 10 am. Prices were shown as 40 to 410. Ordinary shares traded around 24 to 8, with premiums noted for certain conditions. Westward deals referenced in the note.

Reuters Whllangton Sundey Ondinatien Preme Nor

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