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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1948

Page

2

Third Member of Naval Board Named in Melbourne Report

Melbourne dispatch notes the appointment of a third member to the Naval Board and mentions figures such as Alec Bay and Chet of Naval Construction. The report cites the government and naval officials handling the appointments and responsibilities.

Naval Board Melbourne Priday Winnart Raval Poard Naval Construction Gira Manat Haneanata Alec "Bayi

Ukrainian Priest Works as Labourer in Australia

The Ukrainian priest Teodoro, near Solehd, tells through an interpreter his journey from portland to Australia after years of hardship. He arrived with a church robe, now works as a labourer in Murwillumbah district while his wife and daughter stay in Can Hin. He is bound by a two year government contract but hopes it will end when his status is clarified.

Anany Australia Teodoro Wyca Rowne Potland Austrati Roagne Murwillumbelt Can- Hin G. A. Ray Forrest Orthodox Australis

Boy Found Weak in Country After Being Separated

Brian O Driscoll aged 11 was found exhausted in the country 12 miles from Grafton after parting from his brother while mustering cattle. He had no food but drank water. a pony was with him. He was taken to Grafton Base Hospital for treatment of cuts and abrasions.

Grafton Brian O'Driscoll J. Austen Kan Grafton Base Hospital

Dutch migrant adopted by Victorian family in Melbourne

A 24 year old Dutch migrant Jan Van de Brink from Baar Holland was adopted by the McDonald family of a Victorian farm near Melbourne. He served in the underground army and his wife died in childbirth. He will take the name John McDonald and manage the McDonalds farm. He had been sending war grave photos to families in England and Australia.

Melbourne Jan van de Brink Baar Holland John McDonald McDonalds Macdonalds van de Brink England Australia

Judge reserves decision on nurse's reinstatement claim

Mr Justice Webb reserved his decision in the Industrial Commission hearing on Nurse Francia Clune seeking reinstatement at St. Vincent's Hospital. Clune alleges her dismissal was harassed and partly due to her nurses union activity. A man interrupted to speak of fears for his daughters, then was told to sit down.

Bydnet Justice Webb Industrial Commisnion Nurve JI Francia Clune St. Vincent's Hospital Nuses' Association St. Vincents Hosital Cynmor Nurves Aacoctation L. T. Hart Clune Cravives Ua Ft Sheldon Wurse Clune

Thugs Attack Four People at Rose Bay in Deliberate Assault

Four victims including two men and two women were attacked at Rose Bay after a night out. Detectives say the attack was planned and the assailants used improvised weapons, injuring Mr Dell, Tony Wawn, and Mrs Dell and Mrs Wawn before fleeing in a passing taxi.

Rose Bay Tee Is Ell Ates Tony Wawn Kent Street Dell Mra. Dell Mra. Wawn Wawn Floss Bay Ware Hugh Wao Tome Mide Filem Fey

BWLU to Seek Re Registration in Arbitration Court

A Melbourne carpenters and joiners union meeting with about 4000 members voted to instruct the Federal Executive to seek re registration of the union and to urge the State branch to assure the court. The press were barred. officials said amendments urged continued union activity outside the Arbitration Court to safeguard current conditions. The Federal Secretary, Mr Purseaud, will brief the base executive on the decision.

Melbourne Carpenters Bw.lu Federsl Arbitration Court Tevreglstration ofBclaia Arttration Court Purseauld Inter Una

Extension of Electricity To Mallanganes Begins

The Minister for Public Works Cahill will officially switch on electricity in Mallanganes near Casino tomorrow. Leader Bruner and visitors from country centres are expected. The extension will serve 247 consumers.

Sydney

Headless body identified as Customs Officer

The lifeless body found at Middle Park is identified as Robert Harold Deighton 83 customs inspector of Bauth Yarra. A name tag on a coat recovered on a beach led authorities to confirm the identity. Deighton was last seen at home on August 19 and was believed to be suffering from a tremor or memory loss prior to his disappearance.

Melbourne Middle Park Iain Qarh Robert Harold Deighton Bauth Yarra Deighton Nome

Accommodation for Christmas in Canberra and Nearby Towns

The director of the Canberra ward boreas aly W Dunart reports a survey of Christmas accommodation across Canberra and nearby towns. The study maps hotels boarding houses guesthouses and private rooms to help visitors find stays during the holiday period.

Canberre Wart Boreas Aly W. Dunart Lus Wiltes Casberra Manefront Sith Jervie Hay Narooma Indicationa Christinan

Balts Join Union Under Threat

Ten battle waitresses and correction at Mutwala state they threatened to refuse work with the union if not accepted. The Canberra sub-branch secretary Mr A McVeigh said he found it difficult to collect union fees from the involved girls. They joined only after the threat was made.

Mutwala Haate Canbarra A. McVeigh

District racing dates allotted by Southern Districts Fading Association

President Bennett announced a schedule of racing dates across multiple clubs in the Southern Tablelands region. Readouts include December 11 Bungendore, December 18 Canberra, December 27 Queanbeyan, January 15 Cooma, January 23 Morund, February 19 Major’s Creek, February 26 Bungendore, March 4-5 Adaminaby, March 12 Cooma, March 25 Queanbeyan, April 2 ACT Jockey Club, April 18 Queanbeyan, and April 23 Braidwood among others.

Southern Districts Fading Association Southern Tablelands Bennett Chicanbeyan Race Club Canberra Racing Bungendore Rave Club Cooma Race Club ACT Chua Queanbeyan Racy Ub Major'a Creci Race Club Bungendore Adaminaby Jockey Club Queanbwyuh Digwera’ Club Queanbeyanr Chu

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