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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1947
Page
2
Reading shows proposed parking improvements at Civic Centre with new trees and updated access. The National Planning Committee will discuss replacing Liat centres on Alinga Street and related traffic changes including bus stop adjustments and curb treatments.
Keith Carnall of the Canberra photography group earned recognition in a national contest run by a camera supplier. His piece Sunlight and Shadow was displayed in Canberra shop windows and became one of 24 prize winners from 856 entries. Two works are featured in Contemporary Photography.
An Interior Department official warns heavy aphid infestation in orchards and promotes heat spray using a solution of lev Line autphate in sea water. The memo outlines aphids piercing fruit skin and spreading plant diseases including curly feet. Measures include fumigation with corrugeted straw boards, precautions for placement and timing, with inspections for larvae and pupae by October and January.
The Civil Aviation Department warned Gregory Baard that he may not fly any more passengers from Singapore to Australia. He received no reason for the ban and was told at a meeting in Sydney that no further services to Singapore would be permitted. The department cited unspecified safety or regulatory concerns behind the action.
Reported details of discussions on forming an International Trade Organisation and setting up aid and an organisation. The Australian delegation includes H. C. Ghombel J. U. aralde and J. G. Phillips among others from the Treasury Bank of London and various government departments.
The Minister for Trade and Courtice announced the resumption of private trade between Australia and Germany. Limited numbers of Australian business men may enter Germany for up to 14 days with exemptions possible. Bargains focus on purchasing woods, under small quota allocations.
The Commonwealth Statistian Dr Wilson reported New South Wales census as of June 20 shows 1,402,827 males and 1,402,? females, totaling 2,?. municipal numbers list Albury Goulburn Queanbeyan Wagge and Yass with varied male female counts. male excess of 180 across the state.
A boxing card features Tom Renfu Menon versus Benn Bat and Rickman against Anna Archer with a keen crowd ready for a decisive clash. Lack of training showed late, but the Harman troupe lends experience for the main events as special seating and electric lights are prepared for a clear view.
Noel Newton Botteril, 38, Tahouren, pleaded guilty to stealing petrol from two road tanks and unlawful possession. He received six weeks imprisonment on one count and a lesser term on another with fines and costs. Police found marked petrol tanks and a mutilated rock causing admission of offences. Time to pay granted.
Remanded on four counts of breaking and entering, one of theft, and related charges. Bail set at £30 in each case. Return scheduled for October 31.
At Central Court in Sydney on Tuesday Judge Bergenon ruled a military policeman cannot arrest a civilian without a charge. Maurice Shelton, 28, was accused of interfering with a military policeman while on duty and Shelton was fined two pounds for unlawfully wearing a military uniform.
Albert James Macquade Chapman a 42 year old dental surgeon pleaded guilty to failing to account for £200 given by Lily Jaine Charlton Wagwell. Acting Judge Laur released Chapman on bail £50 with good behavior for three years and ordered repayment at £10 per month.
Los Angeles Tuesday the arraignment of George Tennent on a Grand Jury indictment charging violation of Federal Lottery laws was deferred to November 10 at the defense request. Arthur McKell, who arrived on the same August plane, attended court but has not yet been subpoenaed as a witness and may stay in the country for Tennent's case.
Central Council warns of a coal strike if miners do not receive back pay and proper safety measures. Delegates meet to consider action across districts with potential disruption starting midweek.
A historical advertisement touts a winter relief remedy described as a peppermint cure. It promotes relief from chest congestion and coughs, attributing health benefits to peppermint ingredients and traditional usage. The copy emphasizes quick soothing effects and household usefulness during cold months.
In Canberra the Shumack Memorial Library for youth is being completed by the YMCA and will be offered to interviewees in the youth war fellowship. Secretary Yeate Fiamuan notes plans to acquire about 80 books with original American donations. books will bear a frontispiece honoring the late Mr. Ghumack and features a portrait by Hugh Groser.
A steamship named Mallard capsized off the Burma coast east of Bengal. About 195 crew were aboard. unconfirmed numbers believed missing. The Burmese Burma Steam Navigation Company conducted the vessel’s containment and rescue operations.
Members of the American War Graves Commission will arrive in the coming days to arrange the return to the United States of the officer named G in buried in Australia.
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