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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1948
Page
3
The health minister investigated a renewed asylum application for a man and his wife after prior denial. The minister, Mr. Kelly, noted he was unaware of the extent but would act if needed following medical board examination or superintendent recommendation.
A man identified as William Howey Gooding, 60, of Leeton, collapsed and died while leaving the town yesterday. He carried treasury bonds worth a substantial balance, with notes and a small amount in his pocket.
fragmented OCR text reports government allocation of 800000 toward a rail project and departmental expenditures. It mentions railway department figures, passenger journeys, and a total expenditure around 34 million with counts such as 245,006 613, implying large-scale transport data and potential misreads in the source.
Sydney wool market reports strong demand with greasy fleeces offering robust prices at the week’s close. Traders noted steady competition across descriptions as core wool values held near top levels.
A state wide coal strike debate unfolds as ACT leaders and an emergency committee set a meeting time to assess union actions. Delegations from the Miners Federation arrive for discussions with a focus on rank and file miners and plans for a female representation in leadership stations.
Detective charged a truck driver in the death of George Brepherson, 53, a Waterfall Sanitarium patient found in a culvert two miles from the facility. He faces counts of manslaughter and negligent driving, alleged to have failed to halt after the crash.
Severe winds toppled trees and damaged roofs as a storm swept across a region near Kingsford Smith. Cars halted, gutters clogged, and homes flooded while winds ripped at dozens of structures. Rescue crews saved several motorists as rain poured in minutes, and authorities reported widespread disruption to transport and utilities.
London reports a Board of Trade announcement that private and in Japanese raw silk will be renamed in Britain on Thursday under new regulations. The notice hints at branding changes and import adjustments affecting merchants and manufacturers.
Turbulent weather follows a heat wave with gale force winds and heavy rain in the Australian Capital Territory. Damage includes torn verandahs and loose roofing at several buildings, including the Capitol Theatre, with temporary jacks placed to prevent further hazards as drains overflow.
A cyclone devastated the Black Mountain area near Guyra with widespread damage. Homes were wrecked, church destroyed, railway station and goods shed torn away, and post office chimney toppled. About 80 homes damaged and 23 families displaced by neighbors. No confirmed deaths. one man reportedly injured by a rail. A roller party rushed to the village with food and blankets.
A Sydney report notes that some insurance companies would not cover crop damage caused accidentally while fire breaks were being burned by fire brigades. Acting Premier Buddleley said he would investigate the situation and the damage caused by fires out of control. In other UK and Australian context, budgetary discussions and a dairy show prize are mentioned with various local names and places.
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