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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

3

Canberra meetings review past years and youth aims

The Canberra room hosts a long report on the VALC A youth trust, with aims for moral spiritual and intellectual teaching and physical development. Details include a memorial library idea, joint activities for semi-agers, and a Canberra Horticultural Society display with prizes and floral results.

Joeton Prashan Eea Dumimr Fee Aviat Shumsek Dunbar Acteaae Uni Ainallechool iocUuron W. Clements Cantera Grammar School Sunedy Rome Wetjae Vikings Wen Wut Tena Ost Sporting Activ Attal Adie Colt Dewy Ge Doard Vincent J. Merman Curtis Mesure CS Daley W. Marshell A Wterman Purnell W. Rainters W. Dunbar A. C. Bunwell

Fine for false statement when applying for car

Monda duony- Reginalé yi, of Ble acher Ray, was fined the maximum for making a false statement when applying for a new permit. A clerk claimed the Prime Minister's involvement in the application. Doyle's wife testified to a claim about moodstock and radar in the case, with about 20,000 applications already.

Bydney Mondaduony- Reginalé Yi Aote Chiey Nia Weten Atkinson Amwees Doyle Tan Doyle

Doctor rewarded for devotion to duty in Melbourne

Tes Governor-General Mr McVall to-day presented the OBE to Dr Mary Souallwrood, an intern in the camp during the al Smallwrood, according to the Stelisa. The award notes her devotion to duty while intern with the Alsian medical corps and acknowledges her service in challenging conditions.

Melbourne Tes McVall Mary Souallwrood al Smallwrood Stelisa Waa Alsl Yan Medical Corp

Cigarette Butt Found In Sausage At Local Butcher

A sausage from a local shop contained a cigarette butt, reported during a town event. Foot Inspector LE Winn documented the incident at the annual fair, while the public was notified of the odd finding and calls for investigation into meat handling practices.

Bydney Foot LE Winn Abe

Coal storage strike settled in London report

Unclear report notes workers who halted work on October 14 reached settlement. Details mention a Lloyds or Merking coal storage group joining the stoppage affecting numerous docks and ships. Text is garbled but indicates a resumed normal work following an agreement.

London Munday Leroan Marller Lranapat Scharver

Arrest of Railway Officer Shocks Brisbane Crowd

On Monday in Brisbane local authorities arrested a railway officer amid a chaotic on-duty incident aboard a train at Tumatre. The officer, Royden Kenneth, was charged with unlawful killing after a passenger melee led to a fatality. Witnesses report the officer attempted to subdue suspects with force, triggering charges that have shocked the community.

Brisbane Meryn Douglas Ll Tumatre i Tully Royden Kenneth Nit Pusronget

Shanghai price slump hints at wider economic strain

A garbled report shows Shanghai prices tumbling with textiles down about 60 percent and rice and other goods slipping 20 to 25 percent. Government banking Office support and speculation fears loom while penalties for traders are hinted.

Shangiai Monuay Retail

Committee Meets Over Indonesia Dispute

Belgium Australia and the United Nations, appointed by UNO, work out a settlement in Indonesia. Judge Hithy named chair, to be succeeded by other nations after a turn.

Belgium Australia United Nation UNO Indonesia Hithy

ACT Industrial Board Meeting Prompted by Cantera Union

The ACT Industrial Board will convene next Monday with Cantera Union presenting. Chair Findlay, Commonwealth Cane Lation Commissioner, is in Perth and expected to attend via air travel from Mel.

Olwima ACT Industrial Board Cantera Unione Ee Commonwealth Canelation Compussioner Perth Gantheres Bat Mieka Mel

Melbourne man fined for repeated debt defaults

Murfett of Prahran was fined 20 shillings for failing to attend court over a debt claim of 616 pounds 6 shillings. This is the seventh offense, with fines rising in each instance. The case was adjourned to November 24.

Melbourne Murfett Prahran Atta 'Court Ely Murfett Wan Wosiay Stuffett

Cox Plate Melbourne Race Delayed By Entries Mix Up

Unclear race details from Melbourne program. Mentioned W S Cox Plate, delays and changes in start dates and venues at Flemington and Matson Vale, with schedule shifts for upcoming weeks. Specific names and places are garbled, but the note indicates postponements and relocation of events with new tentative dates.

Dismissed at Canberra Court in Rugby Charge Case

At Canberra Court yesterday two chargers against Tarrach 25 Barton Towse alleged theft of a handbag papers valued at 107 and property of Pamela Aston 41 were dismissed at a special rate. Tarrarch claimed the rugby league to-night and said he did not intend to depart the game.

Rite Tarrach Barton Touse Linley Tyler Pamela Aston Canberra Yerteniay Maliny Avien R. Jonnaton Day Fk Asi Mincondust Sda

Victorian Boxer Counted Out In Australia Fight

A Victorian welterweight champion was knocked to the canvas by Queestand welterweight Laurie Peterson. He rose at the count of 30 and referee Joe Wallis crowned him in the second round, surprising many spectators.

Rydney Miminy Aydney Bradlimm Lola Joe Wallis Faiamilton Aflar Fe Queestand Laurie Peterson Wallis

Evasions Spark Tramway Losses in Sydney Report

A Tasmanian transport official reports that fare evasion by passengers and fraud by employees threaten tram and trolleybus revenue in Sydney and Newcastle. The Melbourne Tramways Board shows a large deficit while Sydney Bowral operations post a smaller loss, highlighting inconsistent management.

Sydney Newcastle Jane Fort Pranaport Wilsonsaut Trem Bowrd Witlenerdaan Victoria New South Wales aMelbourne Bydney Bowral Pohnweil

Wheat Sacks Secured For New South Wales Harvest

The Minister of Agriculture in Sydney reports securing another 6,000 bales of corn from the New South Wales harvest, following an earlier allocation of 6,000 bales last week. This increases supplies from the Australian Wheat Board as part of the period’s harvest efforts.

Sydney Grehuit

Canberra Rifle Club Forty-Two Fire At 400 Yards For Jenson Cup

Forty-two riflemen competed at 400 yards for the Jenson Cup at Canberra as AL McLeod topped the month’s shield. Hudson and J Lloyd produced high scores, with top marks among A grade and B grade shooters noted. Goulburn beat Canberra by two points in a Sunday field event at 500 yards with twenty men.

Hughes AL McLeod Hudson J Lloyd J. Mcintosh Metro Hudenr McLeod Eiligan Hud Sch Lioya Ridley Pourro E. Webb Webb Mcintoan White Dimmick Aga McCarty Hay Bengtaean W. Webb Murtan Canham L. Blowitt McNally Iguilin Moriarty Tindal Mower Milligan Blowitt Mdlearda Lawes Wrigley Thorpe W. Priestley L. Noakes W. Hayman B. Blewart Ds R. Wawards Colt Goulburn Clu Cw Bere Fred Renull Canberra Wats

Music Examinations AME 8 Xa Loup Pupils Listed

At AME 8 Xa Loup examination, a list of pupils from Almac shows grades across levels. Beverley Graham credit 68 marks, Berbars Kinane pane 60 marks, Valerie Johnatem credit UT namie. Christine Macrdicol credit 77 marks, May Woodyatt pass 88 marks, June His credit 75 marks, Janie Orr credit 75 marks, Gruge Vi, Laurayne Chmford credit 82 marks. Pamela Pratt credit 82 marks, Janne McPhail honour 86 marks, Gilbert Bell pass 82 marks, Tony Bell pass 64 marks, Dawn Domaldaon pass 60 marks, Gwen Harris pass 80 marks, James Kincane pass 54 marks, Lauren Mediland pass 67 marks, Kathleen Wall pass 62 marks.

Gruge Laurayne Chmford Lauren Gyde Pamela Pratt Maria Janne McPhail Honouer Gilbert Bell Tony Bell Dawn Domaldaon Gwen Harris Paas Mara

Rains Reach Wheat Belt Amid Mixed Outlook

Rain fell in parts of the wheat belt today but not enough to alarm farmers. Agricultural experts note delays in the harvest in the north while the south-west and Riverina report steady wheat progress as the season advances.

Man Fined for Stealing Petrol Coupons in Local Court

Thomas Francis Bose and Willen teste Aymonde, both 49, appeared today on charges of theft related to petrol coupons. Bose was fined £30 for stealing petrol coupons and Symonds and others faced related counts including receiving stolen coupons.

Dutch Gift and Public Warning Clash in 1947 Notices

A messy OCR fragment reports a Dutch government wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth at The Hague, followed by a wide ranging public notice about artillery live-ammunition practice near Queanbeyan and Majura in October 1947. It lists danger areas, timing, and reporting instructions alongside classified ads for jobs, housing, and services, including a Canberra mail center box and veterinary and pharmacy notices.

Dibal

Widower seeks board and quiet living with young electrician

An urgent notice appeals for a quiet affordable accommodation arrangement. A widower seeks a boarder to share a Civic Centre area residence, with various odd conditions and dates. The ad lists contact details and references to local shops and meeting times, but the message is fragmented and unclear.

Monroy Jasging

Meeting Notes From Various Community Groups

A compilation of notices for a range of local meetings and events. Details are fragmented but include a geology themed gathering at a science institute, a monthly mining discussion, a swimming club annual meeting at a local pavilion, and preliminary notices for guarded park events with November dates.

Candia Swimming Club Tueedat Manuka

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