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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
2
The report notes a patrol month with about 100,000 gallons involved. The manager of A.A. and the chief of the company’s schedules have decided on changes to the plans and timing.
An Australian rugby league team faces travel cost estimates for a charter jet from Marseille to Huddersfield for the opening match. The Liverpool or London club context is referenced with amounts around £580 to £800, noting weekend delays and logistics.
Passengers aboard the Bass steamer faced danger as a gale swamped near the vessel. The crew steered toward a safer berth amid fierce seas while passengers endured the turbulent voyage and altered course to weather the storm.
Local authorities assess proposed use of abattoir paddocks amid objections and administrative delays. Community groups pressing for defined boundaries and safety measures while officials consider environmental impact and zoning compliance.
In Sydney, Mr Justice Maxwell at Central Criminal Court sentenced James Michael Murray a 30 year old labourer to death after a jury found him guilty of murdering Mrs Avice Gasking, a widow, at Turage Park. The case revealed Murray admitted grabbing the handbag, assaulting the woman and binding her with a rope before her death.
Alan McAllister's Orchestra will headline an event at Goulburn Recreation Area Hall. Promoters tout the night as one of the outstanding performances in the history of the area, inviting attendees to enjoy music and festivities.
Fragmented report lists mixed and grade railway fixtures and hostel games. Mentions Eastlake Hostel, Northbourne, Barton, Kingaton, Griffith, and several player pairings and affiliations. Details are garbled. outcomes and dates are unreadable.
Nurse Miss Jill Francis Clune, 20, testified that her discharge from St Vincent Hospital stemmed from her election to the Nurses' Association welfare committee. She said she was told August 22 she would be dismissed at month end for being unsuitable for the profession, in a hearing on reinstatement.
Officials report proposed lifting of bioettrial limits in the ACT within days. A Joint Coal Board member notes modified reasons apply only to ty rand, not affecting other districts. Unions caution that regulations remain contentious as debate continues.
Queanbeyan Rifle Club members competed in an annual shoot with 900 yard and 700 yard stages. W Lloyd led with 12 hits from the rifle, Green and J C Taylor notching 70 each, and several shooters posting strong scores amid windy conditions. Next Sunday caps the Lindbeck Trophy event.
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