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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1946
Page
2
A disrupted section near Gao saw two freight trains crash on Botany Street. Reports indicate authorities responded as crews work to clear wreckage and assess damage, with no confirmed injuries. The incident prompted police to close the area temporarily while investigations continue.
Vince Hawhing, 33, wins over Ermie Roderick, 33, in 18 rounds to claim the middleweight title at the Al made Hawkine ring. The older challenger tired late as Hawhing maintains the lead through the later rounds.
Vienna report says the Allied Control Council will meet to review Russian deportations of Germans. About 10,000 already en route to Russia and 5,000 in camps awaiting transport. Russian officials eye German specialists in Russia and worker conditions. Some workers reportedly signed to stay for better food and housing, with follow on mentions of Britain contracts and Australian establishments. Dismantling protests over removals occurred in the Western Zone but most workers returned to work after a brief halt.
Immediate commencement is being made of transferring 200 for mer B A A buses from Tocumwal to Canberra and first loads of materials may reach Canberra. Most houses will rise in Ainslie area with foundations begun today. Three units rise in Cowper Street, three in Bonney Street, four in Tyson Street. Initial erection by the Housing Board. remainder by private contract.
Sydney reports a British textile company plans a large cotton plant within 200 miles of railway access to three states. The firm seeks a 5000 acre site near Lake Eyre or similar, with £1,000,000 capital and over 2,000 operatives. Officials note war era textile advances and possible multiple firms showing interest.
Detectives Kelly and Lind cum, with Parecent Ceegrat, probe the loss of four men aboard the ketch Reteh Nova after it left New South Wales in June and broke up near New Caledonia on October 18. Only survivor James Cash, 26, is in Nouméa hospital. Police seek full details of the blowout, burial sites, and the fate of West, Pullings, and Anderson as interviews spread from Sydney to Rockhampton and Nouméa.
Melbourne reports that the RSL rejected a proposal to grant repatriation benefits to merchant navy veterans on a par with discharged armed forces members. The President read a Prime Minister’s Department letter noting merchant seamen who worked in their usual trade during the war were already covered by existing benefits acts and War Service Homes entitlements.
In Western Macedonia near Anargyri the mayor and three villagers were fatally wounded as Greek troops and villagers clashed with bandits. Reports say 47 bandits were killed and 13 others died in various encounters in the same region.
Broney, Tuesday. Five world rated U S boxers will land in Australia early in 1947. Featured are lightweight world champion Bob Montgomery recognized by the New York Boxing Commission and Ike Williams, National Boxing Association lightweight title holder. Stadiuma Ltd has signed former world welterweight champion Red Cochran, welterweight Wally Roach, and featherweight Clint Miller, who depart on the first available boat.
Melbourne report shows J C Harkness of the Footwear Manufacturers' Federal Executive Council telling the Arbitration Court that forty four hours is the necessary period to stabilise costs and maintain production. He warned that reducing hours would cut returns and raise costs while risking import competition. A Victorian Footwear Retailers' Association official said production must rise by about 3,000,000 pairs annually to meet world standards.
Rydney Tuesday. Bright doubles play featured the series at White City Courts. W Hipwell and K Bligh beat Hanton and Hannon in a five setter after more than three hours. Billy Edwards and Mian Ashford dominated Fred Bennett and Mre Fogarty 6 4 6 4.
Ng Cheung a 30 year old laborer is charged with giving two girls a mixture of whisky and opium. Detective Constable Baker testified analysis showed opium in the bottle. Cheung denied supplying the drugged liquor and his lawyer argued the evidence misstates the facts.
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