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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1946
Page
2
In the Melbourne Cup of 1887 Dunlop won driving gamely to a record time. He passed Silvermaine a tenth ahead of Australian Peer as the field started from the Johnston barrier used for the first time that year. The article notes Dunlop Rubber’s role in barrier and related machinery and promotes Dunlop technical services.
New York dispatch reports a cautious Australian strategy at the UN negotiations. Only one of fourteen fundamental propositions remained intact after revisions, signaling a chastened delegation aiming to align principles with what is politically feasible. Australia plans closer coordination with other delegations and less of a lone wolf role. Dr Evatt's approach drew concern over premature disclosure of ideas and fears of others stealing them, while major powers resisted Australia’s uncompromising concepts.
Brisbane report shows greasy wool fetching firm values with a land record price of 40 72 for seven bales from the Jandowne District. A total of 13 734 bales were offered and overall values remained steady across the market on Tuesday in Brisbane.
Additional telephone facilities will reach Canberra southern suburbs once ground cables are laid. Main development will center around Manuka where one cable line will be installed initially but the combined length should meet south coast demand for at least ten years. The final board at the Canberra telephone exchange has already received 60 applications.
Innisfail fishermen, tired of reporting mines adrift or on inland areas, accuse the navy of inaction. Warnings from local seafarers say mines have been found along the Barrier Reef and surrounding waters with little response from authorities.
Port Pirie reports a storied cricket day where Hutton and Compton built a dominant stand after early wickets. Hutton reached a century in 173 minutes, with Gibb dismissed for a duck and Compton contributing strongly as the pair added 300 in about 150 minutes. Final score details include Hutton 100, Compton 100, Yardley and others contributing, with Varied bowling figures and fielding noted for Paterson, Giffen, Veal, and McLean among others.
In Athens on Tuesday high British defence leaders visit Greece as rebel forces clash with government troops. Air Marshal Sir Charles Medhurst, Admiral Sir Algernon Willis, General Gimpson, and General Miles Dempsey are among officials in Athens. A U.S. military attache denies an American mission visiting Greece though several American officers may study the situation.
Tuesday reports say all ministers submitted resignations to Premise Tuasdaria to allow negotiations with Opposition leaders for a broader cabinet. The move signals a major political shakeup as Greece seeks to widen government representation.
National and international tennis items report speculation that the American Davis Cup team may include doubles champions Gattens, Ver t and Mulloy. A New York message notes exposure to Fesch on November 18 and the national titles set for January 16 to 26 in Australia.
An elderly caretaker identified as Mr. Walah reported a robbery at a local school in Sydney. The caretaker described being approached by two men near the entrance and handed over a glass bottle containing an unknown substance before the assailants fled. Father Cantwell advised the caretaker to seek safety and contact authorities.
Racing scraps list Moonee Valley and Canterbury events with riders and horses including Sun King William Tell Peter Blank and Royal Gem. A Sydney court fined Leonardo Croft 20 pounds for bringing marihuana and drag into the country and simulating indecent acts. paid 100 dollars in bills.
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