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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1947

Page

2

Canberra Pennant Bowls Outcome From Tricky Indoor Match

Canberra teams contested a pennant bowls event with matches against Tamworth and others. Notable players include Gould, Helden, Marshal, O'Keefe, Robertson, Patter, and Cotta. final scores ranged widely as teams faced tough opposition.

Orace Gebiattnwrs Canberra Feckunes Witkinens Gould Helden Marshal T. Heyes Bale Maney Poicevin Ayre Kae Peste Wreite Andaan Gray Granger Lodkey Munro Bain Johnston Lake O'Keefe Cannon Robertson Pitapaistet Patter Cot ‘Conta Deeta Younny Fox Mitchell Pawortt Weiner Newzan Sore Rivers Eam Chalten Tone Rem Couper Simpaon Somes Cindeau Dedateview Grosma Mowe H. M. Autti Rowtange Mancwey Bram Gree Beach ‘Clarkes Tekner Law Ilamit- Yom Bushanan Murtley Robertus

The Race for Survival in Australia’s Population

An examination of Australia’s slow population growth and migration under global pressures. It discusses birth rates, economic factors, and education as potential solutions, warning that continued decline risks future national ownership of the land and economic vitality.

Australia Eowential Qattlets Astor Croat

Public open day at Canberra Govern ment House garden

The grounds of Government House in Canberra were opened to the public yesterday afternoon by General and Mrs Wed McKell to raise funds for the Junior Red Cross in Canberra.

Wed McKell Government House Canberra Red Crowe

Weather data from Fairbairn and nearby district readings

The excerpt reports barometric pressures around Fairbairn and nearby areas for Sunday including morning and afternoon values. Temperatures range from 54.5 to 64 degrees with highs near 72 and wind indicated from several directions at light to moderate speeds.

Fairbairn Antuirday

Auckland Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday

An Auckland resident Mrs Nielsen celebrates her 100th birthday with a cake donated by an anonymous visitor. The donor, from South Australia, said he had read of her milestone and offered a cake if she reached 103.

Auckland Mielsen Stwood South Australia Mie Nielsen Cel

Machinery Fatality Claims Local Boy

A boy was fatally injured in a machinery accident at a Tunurl e Ang raak near Camino. Rescue attempts failed as the device pulled him into the gears, and his father, summoned to the scene, found him fatally entangled in the machine.

Hilton Johnston Tunurle- Ang Raak Camino

Flying boat forced back after radioed return

A damaged fragment notes a flying boat being forced back to base after an emergency radioed return to Auckland. The report mentions the Might will be reemergent tomorrow morning.

Flying Boat Byaney Auckland

All Federal Congress Here to-Morrow

A fragile OCR read outlines the All Federal Congress gathering with delegates from Gowrie Berviess Club and regions like Macutea AL and New Guinea. The program includes election of officers and discussion on headquarters location, with Mr. E Milhouwe and Mr. OW Mottand noted among retiring leaders. Delegates will meet Thursday night for information and immigration briefings by Mr. Calwell on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.

Gowrie Berviess Club Macutea New Guinea Ogee Peter Snimone E. Milhouwe OW. Mottand New South Wales Federal Jcp Canberre Tha Delagates Bellave Wade Pate Pena Sb Interlagaten J ‘Mney Aureday Wrwaich Theater For Information and Immigration Calwell Corn Seiday

Commonwealth approves limited period for Port Kemala motor plant

Australia’s government agrees in principle to a limited period arrangement with the Lyascourt Company for Port Kemala near Sydney to operate a plant ordered in England. The project, costing about £400,000, will start upon delivery of equipment and enable production of about 46,000 motor bodies per year.

Sydney Equator Commonwealth Ike Tor & Limited Ji Lyaaght Company Auatralia Aigland Port Kem Wauionit England

Constable Killed in Road Collision at Bendalong Pacific Highway

Police Constable Lawrence McNeil aged 23 stationed at Grafton died instantly on patrol when his motor cycle collided with a car near Bendalong on the Pacific Highway. The car driver Richard O Donoghue and occupants Wright from Orara were admitted to Grafton Hospital with head and neck wounds.

Grafton Lawrence Rent ‘McNeil Bend Pacific Ever Milea Richard ‘O'Donoghue Mane Wright Orara Grafton Hospital Wutfering Carwan Tunhart

Ferry Breakdown Delays Service At Bradiey’s Head

The Manly ferry Curt broke down near Bradiey’s Head to Chrewar Quay around noon today as the Weavery loaded. The Dee Why ferry assisted passengers and a tug towed the Curt to the company depot for repairs.

Sydney Manly Bradiey Chrewar Quay Dee Why Curt Curt

Three Killed in Broken Hill Smash

Three youths died and nine were injured when a motor lorry collided with a tram between Broken Hill and Wilarton. The lorry occupants were members of the North Broken Hill Amateur Club en route to Denrome Park for a local athletics event. The driver escaped with minor injuries.

Broken Hill Broken Tree Youtha Thome Warn Lance Boltreit Harold “Bibiey Talph

Desperate Battle With Ax Severs Leads to Charge

Two mothers fought a man armed with an axe in Leichhardt as he forced entry seeking to attack them and their children. The assailant was overpowered after a brief struggle, hospitalized, and later charged with assault. The suspect reportedly returned later wielding an axe and battered a door before police intervened.

Rydney Robert George Eliott George Hmiott Ann Howe Wilbes

Sméw Fall Delays Forest Areas

Fragmented OCR text indicates weather and testing delays affecting forest areas. Several named locations and groups are unclear. the snippet suggests impacts on tests and operations, with no clear events or outcomes to confirm.

Migrants Counted in December Amid War Talks

The report notes 2,690 migrants arriving in December as Australian officials discuss naval repatriation plans. Mr Calwell mentions naval transport to Fremantle and Melbourne for passengers and POWs, with talks on canal and repatriation arrangements ongoing.

Fit Mir Calwell Wal Menissiman Fremantle Melbourne Framantle Intarneas Europe Snc Uits Ramagins Yarwonla States

Wedding Gown Materials Scanner Sparks Secrecy Rumors

London gossip everywhere as The Evening Standard reports on the secrecy surrounding Princess Elizabeth's wedding gown. Photos purportedly show fabric samples, including satin and silk, with captions like Wedding Gown and Bride’s Breast, prompting debate over publication limits before November 30.

London Evening Standard Princem Elizabeth Des Ume Norman Bartzell Sewapapirn Prem Agencies Llanhoth Materiala Sromnne Biridearnatd Wayne Chathe Eam New York Ofice, Meaddy Haurtnell

Indian Food Mission Discuss Wheat Purchase for India

Sir Raghunath Paranipye and a government delegation arrive in Canberra to meet with the Commonwealth Government. The mission, appointed by the Government of India, aims to arrange the purchase of wheat for shipment to India. Delegates include Neville Wadia Vishnu Bahay and others from the Indian finance and road departments.

Raghunath Paranipye India Auatealia Indian Food Mission Government of India Common Wealth Canberra Neville” Wadia Vishnu Bahay Intry L Baxena Ley

Man Killed Stopping a Moving Train at Tallong

Sydney Sunday report: Manwell Colin Fletcher of Hillview near Moas Vale died yesterday around 6 30 pm while attempting to alight a moving train at Tallong. He was dragged for more than 100 yards and did not survive.

Sydney Manwell Colin Fletcher Hillview Moas Vale Tallong Wee

Death of renowned surgeon mourned in London

Obituary notes the passing of a famed surgeon at Vincent's Hospital and the Coam Hospital. The report honors the life and work of Alfred Mawpilat, a respected figure in Raya Prices.

London le Aninenced Jerurd Atesaadee Raccarmie Raya Prices Alfred Mawpilat” Asoney Ewan Fate Honorar Vincent

Mystery of Empty Cabin Aboard West Africa Liner

Scotland Yard probes a mysterious empty cabin aboard a liner near the West Africa coast. A man and a woman aboard report noises at night and furniture disturbed. Police question a crew member named Boos as part of the inquiry amid rumors of a theatrical tour and possible flight.

Scotland Yard West Africa Mise Girvon Bee Tie Boos Lon Yong Mism ‘Mneon Fey Cinagbe

Stage and concert artists booked for Australia

London reports a group of prominent stage and concert artists set for a tour in Australia with performances planned in May and October. The itinerary includes New Zealand stops and a London based production of Noel Coward's Present Laughter as negotiations continue for further engagements in Australia and New York venues.

Australia London Buncyy, Tre Hianiet Mosinwition Saii Elizabeth New Ameren Avatrails Moniewiveen New Zealand Wil Cour Cleiy Deven Frank Tall 4. Williamnem's New York Talthun Noel Cowart Corny Terning Australie Sn Aoaa Junpany Ttalian Arlista Enariir Archeates

Six Road Deaths Spark Victoria Tragedy Count

Six people died and one person remained critically injured in three separate crashes across Victoria last night. A sports car hit a tree at 30 mph near Ritham after being chased by a taxi. two young motorcyclists died in Fairbold. a third victim, John James Kemner, 30, of Footscray, was killed when his car rolled over near Stawell.

Melbourne Victoria Ritham Lael Murray Horn Mle Eileen Horton Alexander J. Kerrale Souin Scar Fuirbold Donald Bimmons Northcote Kenneth Water Rootaceay Bt. Vincent Hoaplea John James Kemner Footray Denwath Hia

Crowds Visit Historic Government House Gardens Debut

Crowds gathered to view the Government House gardens with many attendees described. The event featured local officials and observers noting public interest in the open spaces and garden displays.

Government House Gardens

Chinese Bowler Triumphs In Doubles at Stenston Invitational

Sydney Bowler and PK Chen upset defending champions in a 21 16 21 9 doubles final. The match featured close exchanges across three mats before the pair secured the title. Officials later announced shifts in scheduling as the Tournament Committee moved open events to Saturday.

Aydney Toe Pisgoen Weera Hamphesiinty Comuitter J Wil

Robbers Strike Bakery In Fortnight Break In

A bakery on Meyer and Cire Street was entered by thieves who forced entry through a back door and pried open a safe. The incident was discovered Saturday morning with the safe contents missing and an investigation underway.

Aran He Meyer and Cire Bavers Afole

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