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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1947

Page

2

Army housing plans Heathcote to repurpose camps for civilian use

Government outlines policy to dispose of or convert army camp buildings in country areas for civilian employment and housing. It details provisions for amenities, quarters, and living standards, with conversion to industrial use and secondary division handovers.

Bat Kapooa Wallinge Army Jverpool Inoue Anwar Sieuan Etait AMP Rmay Bandlena Hadinge Ceeney

Kingston Sawamus Machinery Output Limits

The Kingston yard faces equipment constraints hampering output. Officials say the department targets 2 100 000 super feet of soft and hardwoods annually, but the plant currently caps at 1 750 000, with 1 000 000 feet hardwood. Wood recovery from logs for building and mill use remains constrained.

Becauas Kingston

Record Attendance at Adelaide Show Marks Opening Day

Adelaide opened with record attendance for the Royal Bhar event, eight day run, with extensive displays valued around £4,000,000. The exposition highlighted strong progress in the state's secondary and primary industries and featured a spectacular exhibit, drawing huge crowds.

Adelaide

Justice Herron sentences assault case in Sydney

Justice Herron sentenced Francis Raymond Roun, 23, to six months for assault. The court noted doubts about a minor offence and aimed the sentence as a warning. Concurrent notes discuss post-war housing plans and the conversion of surplus buildings for civilian use at Bandiana.

Sydney Nix Mustthy Justice Herron Francis Raymond Roun Atu i Wallacis Berron Ben

Damages Awarded After Fatal Crash In Melbourne

Justice Martin hears Vera Smith awarded £30 on claim against the estate of Norman McGowan after a collision near Thomastown Hotel. The accident followed a high speed drive described as 66 mph before the car struck a fence. McGowan was killed in the crash and Mrs Smith gave evidence about events prior to impact.

Melbourse Martin Pirot Vera ‘Qladya Smith Norman ‘Magowan Drivinr Sk'bomipay Srence Thomastown Senith McCowan Nate Nana McGowan

Search for body continues near Smoky Cape

The article reports continued efforts to locate a body near Smoky Cape after Sydney Watson disappeared while visiting the area. Watson remained in the hospital with critical injuries as rescue teams and relatives hold on to slim hopes of a recovery.

Rainbow trout consignment arrives in Canberra from Ballarat

A consignment of rainbow trout arrived in Canberra on Monday from Ballarat. The Ballarat Fish Acchmnatination dochery supplied the stock, which has been placed at the Cotter hatchery. The shipment is part of a larger three week influx, with most fish reportedly thriving in ACT streams after a month.

Rainbow Lipe Canberra A.C.T

British Inquiries Probe Jewish Terrorist Plot in Germany

British intelligence investigates a Jewish terrorist movement in the British zone of Germany. Four Jews describe a plan to blow up a train on June 26, with prosecutors tying their actions to a Palestine organization.

Germany Hanover Prosecutir Actiitien Paleutine Orguniautior

Recommendations to replace airport facilities proposed for Fal aerodrome

Department urged to approve interim aviation office and wash facilities at Fal aerodrome to avoid delays while permanent terminal plans await labour. Interim site would include offices and washrooms and aim to substitute for the long delayed permanent terminal building with planned overnight accommodation buffet dining lounge and showers.

Department of Civil Avision

State to Resume Control of Milk Prices

A request from Primary Producers Union members asks for producer input on the milk price board plan. The General President announced formation of a state wide Milk Board with regional sections to address price issues as central control returns in October.

Prioss Aiden Primary Producers Union Gibaon Wan Meng Milk Board Tharly SK Igetie Bela A Sydney Central

Man Commits For Trial In Lawson Murder Case

Joan George Newman appeared before Goondiwind Court charged with murder in the August assault that left Wiltion Michiel Lawson dead. Constable Chandler said Newman admitted the confrontation with Lawson and an accompanying dispute with Mark Newman over liquor followed on the roadway.

Tamworth Taureday Joan George Newman Ie Goondlwind Wiltion Michiel Lawson Chandler Wald Newman Lawoon Hevidina Mark Newman Lawson Law Brother Lawaony

Witness Charged in Perjury Case at Park Department

In a courtroom account, Gibson and others faced questioning over a perjury charge amid a departmental dispute. Witnesses described alleged lies about job transfers and misconduct, with discussions on suspensions and the proper handling of dockets and signatures.

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