Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1948

Page

2

Camp Guidelines and Costs For Influxed Group Advance

Officials outline an upcoming camp project detailing applicant requirements. Prospective leaders must provide location plans including quarters canteen parking and cabin amenities. The setup covers power water sewerage and user installations with a 125 nat entry band and outside labor. Camp stay capped at four weeks without special permission. Authorities express optimism about funding and orderly development.

Uy Patadlaline Blick Milita Cinborn

Six killed as Adelaide cafe gutted by fire

Fire tore through a busy Adelaide cafe in the evening trapping patrons and staff. Six people died, with two men and two women found on stairs, one waitress leaping from a window, and others injured. Fire brigades from six districts fought the blaze for over an hour amid crowds on William Street. Ambulances ferried victims to hospital as flames threatened nearby buildings.

Adelaide Cavant Garten Dom i Ting William Street Minle

New Potato Prices Hike Announced in Sydney

In Sydney on Wednesday the Minister for Labour tr. Pinnany declared higher prices for new potatoes set at 3d. Retail pricing across country areas will follow based on cost to retailers. A deputation from the New Mourewiven Algoriatton faced police at Parliament House as they protested, but authorities refused to move them. Prices were raised due to the withdrawal of Commonwealth subsidies.

Sydney Tr. Pinnany Algoriatton Parliament

Austrian Government Message to Berlin on DE 6183

Austrian authorities respond to the German request regarding prisoner exchange as reports indicate Austrian war captives remain held in Russian custody. The Vienna government signals ongoing efforts and frames the issue as a diplomatic matter between Austria Germany and Russia with no immediate resolution announced.

Austrian Vienna Brblin

Canberra tennis teams set to tour Goulburn Sunday

Canberra players named for senior and junior squads head to Goulburn with forty seniors and twenty juniors. selections include W Morphett, J Watt, A Boag, Mahaney, O'Sullivan, and Miss Nielsen among others. Matches aim to bolster Canberra's standing, with a deep roster across MEN WOMEN and BOYS sections.

Canberra Goulburn Ganhuin Wit W. Morphett K. "Taylor Pryor P. Roberts C. Roberta A. Dunning Te Bennett Hyene B. Boag A. Crawley J. Lly Panagen Uadies Mia O'Sullivan Sta! Read Mian Doyor Mim Mahaney Mya Ars Powell Mrs Lily Mina A. ‘Oamond I. McCarty G. Townes J. Watt J. Meitay P. Burden F Currin Uyrne W. Keane Nish I. ‘Robertson Osmond D. Biurray Gires Mise A. Potts Mia D. Piggin Mian B. Fix Mia J. Kotthott Mins L. Nish Misa Abraham iMine P Hunter Goan Donaldson A. Thoona B. O'Neil Lahey M. Jolie Harman A. Beatwor Ie Murnstt E. McPherson C Whytt Br Doyle A. Rumble Lawrence N. Robertson Powell D Harriott J. Bong H. Nicols C. Turner H. A Bell Ob H. Mebonai Bleedy Mia. Nielson Mr. Hurley Mrs. Brett Mrz Deu Mise Push Etra. Deviin Mrs Yandell

British firms pre fab Homes British firms pre fab homes

Two British firms showcased prefabricated homes at a Canberra conference. Spooner Hull and A W Franklesley Lad produced weatherboard and plasterboard weatherproof houses with fittings. Haw houses use aluminium panels with heavy insulation. Mawkesley home suited for northern Australia.

Austral Deea Blake Canberra Spoonera Hull A. W. Franklesley Spooner Mawkesley Avatralla Aydney Wedntaday

Court Rules Blood Tests Beyond Power in Paternity Case

In a Kyneton District Court hearing the claim arose that a wrong child was confined in 1945. Mrs Morrison alleges Beare, Jenkins and others refused to submit to a blood test. Mr Hudson argued the court has authority to direct such testing to determine paternity. the judge reserved judgment, with adjournment till tomorrow.

A. Hudson K.C Kyneton Alberta Covent Morrison Ane Joule Jenkins Jenkins Chile Hudson Barry

Bride Marion Reece Weds Vincent Peoples at St Stephen’s

In Sydney at St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church Marion Rachel Reece eldest daughter of Bald Sore Be Reece of King atomy Horer marrige wish Vincent Peoples of Grat tno chose a Swiss embroidered bodice gown with a kirted gown and long veil. Rev Alan P. Tory performed the ceremony. Bridesmaids Mina Freda Reece and Luwy Peoples wore white lace. The reception was at Ptkwitk Club and the honeymoon was spent on the North Coast.

Marion Rachel Reece Sore Be Reece Atomy Horer Marrige Mina Freda Reece Luwy Peoplea Donavilson Fie Neivenatie Tin Ptkwitk Club Peoples Mien Vorsy Mergatie Canberra Comat

Chairman of Wheat Board Appointment Sparks House Debate

In parliament the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture stated that no decision had yet been made on appointing the chairman of the Russian Wheat Board. Cullen, a Wheat Board member, pressed for confirmation while Deputy Leader McEwen quipped that Cullen should be chosen. Pollard indicated a decision would be announced soon after consultation with Pat Myriad and party colleagues.

Commonwealth Russian Wheat Board Commerce and Agricultaire Pollard House of Representatives Auboll New Ing- Wad Cullen Ah Uh Wheat Board Laader The Country Party McEwen Pat

Tender delays stall Canberra storage expansion plan

Tenderers offered wing extensions to Canberra call way goods storage space but congestion delayed unloading as space was unavailable. Tenders were issued months ago but the contractor withdrew after significant departmental delays.

Canberra Skyanslon

Building costs rise in Canberra as salaries push up prices

In the June year to 90 the costs climbed about 15 percent, Sydney’s figure up around 10 percent. Director of Works Mr W Potta says brick homes run over £1000 per square to erect, with larger homes a touch lower. Private architects say an average standard house now costs £240 a square, due to extra fringe, methods and labour. Canberra building costs cited as highest in the Commonwealth due to transport, county allowances and labour conditions.

Baitang Sydney Director of Works Mr. W. Potta Mail Ringe Iim Canberra Commonwealth

Snake killed at hospital in Canberra ward

A brown six foot eight inch snake was killed on the verandah of the laptation ward at Canberra Hospital on Tuesday. It was attempting to enter through a doorway when challenged by a nearby patient. Mr K Richerdon attacked the reptile and killed it before it entered the building. Brakes have frequently been gushed from verandahs facing the river bank, but this is the first reporting of such an incident.

Laptation Canberra

Prengh Waiter Fined For Hoard Of U S Dollars

Jacques Alberti 24, a waiter from Paddington once a seaman who deserted from the Fille de Strasbourg is fined 50 pounds for failed sale of 10 000 dollars in Sydney. The dollars were ordered forfeited to the Crown. Alberti pleaded guilty claiming he bought the dollars with French francs and kept them.

Sydney Jacques Dura ‘Albert Telato Commonwealth Bank Sales Alberti Dillon Street Pad-dington Fille de Strasbourg Bytney Novinea Tye

Golfers Pennants Set For Royal Canberra Sunday

Representatives from Yale, Goulburn, Wollongong and Yaa will be guests of Royal Canberra on Sunday to diaction pennant matches and participate in octal match. Matches will be arranged on mutual courses to proteamnr transport M Mowidlon, and x pri posal for a B Grade pennant competition may be discussed.

Yale Goulburn Wollongong Yaa Royal Canberra

Pess on Pistols Renewed and Ammunition Fees

An item notes renewed Pees on pistols and pea rifles under ACT regulations. It states charges on pistols and rifles, with ammunition controls described as part of a wartime era policy. The text mentions a November 1 date and a one year period, reflecting enforcement during earlier conflicts.

Ant A.C.T. Foe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lucille Manuka Arcade Furs Tate Johnson & Johnton Goull Mentmore Sansemcod Abe Weerwhars Ab Si 'Sre and Acter John Crosaley Seth Niet John Wastin, Winton Ahurday Randi Reid Northbourne King Shel Barton Braden Amaileingatan Worthbourns Braddon Ah Ton Stpamie Y. Rt Raul Porrat Vo Fastinke Homtel Aimalte V. St Trama vi Nceren H. Bennett Bowake Te Wiener Tim Hardy Hughes Masters Werfie Trevilian Sohmaton Byrne Mds Beyold A. Ata Law Tenettine Mecefium Mra. Hardy Mew Meyers Irs Kaye Milas Hardy Jance Kent, A Went, M. Brophy Mina Feebrey Mrs. Higgins Parisi Mite Rinoo Mim Laan A. Grade Boag A. Nish H. Michella Mra. Powell D. Harriot G. Powell Gridith Mra Ayrton Williams Conyvan Mina Humphreys Misa Nat Zac “Balleon W. Walker Mim Sally Misa Bellcham'rs Mise Atrahems Misa White Mrs. Kruger Mine Canavan Mise Clementa Mise Reid Jury PRE Pasples Reece Snake J. B. Young Pty. Ltd Prengh U.S Polae Golfers
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication