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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1948

Page

2

Canberra Show Entries Amended Date for Melbourne Show

Canberra exhibitors plan to attend the Melbourne Show with a revised final day date October 2 fielding entries from inter male exhibitors. The Canberra Show Association announces changes to entries and admission details, with hotel Wellington hosting discussions on event preparation and administration.

Canberra Manuke Oval la Latentors Ine Seule Melbourne Hotel Wellington

Fire attack on West Ryde theatre ends in partial damage

A blaze struck the West Ryde theatre around midnight as candles or a fire attempt caused smoke and scattered debris. Fire crews contained the flames after a brief alarm with some interior damage and guests evacuated through upper windows. Witnesses described the smoke and the rapid response by the brigade.

Nowra Supports Proposed State in South District

Nowra Development Committee proposes a Royal Commission to examine creating a new state in the south district. The plan envisions a state covering about 20,000 square miles from Blateman's Bay to Base Victoria, with Berm as capital, and would involve a formal government appointment.

NOWRA Manare Mouth ‘Coast Wince Royal Comioe Tate Blateman’s Bay Kitchen Victora

Canberra Forecast Summary

Canberra and surrounding areas show scattered clouds with broken cloud cover. North winds tend westerly, cooler temperatures expected with light showers in western Highlands coast to the south. Winds remain steady, temperatures easing through the day across coastal regions.

Highlands

Canberra Weather Saturday Summary

Weather report for Canberra with readings across the day including barometer 30.087 inches at 3 pm and 46.2 at 9 am, temperatures peaking around 00 and dipping to 31, wind directions NW and WNW, rainfall not specified, and dam inflows noted.

Zarie Pan Wint Ac Dam Beniw

Tragic airliner incident examined by Australian officials

The article reviews the Lutana disaster and the lessons drawn by investigators. It notes Civil Aviation regulations, strict enforcement, and ongoing efforts to improve air travel safety while acknowledging past incidents and public confidence in Australian airline service. It mentions a plan to elicit information to handle similar events and preserve safe operations.

Australie Inman Department of Civil Aviation Paul Miahupa Lutana Uxpicts

Lady Olivier’s Sydney Artists Visit Canberra Highlight

Noted performers including Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier visited Canberra where they received a monetary presentation from Canberra Hospital volunteers for the Food for Britain Fund. Lady Olivier presented one pint and helped raise funds during the visit.

Mir Laurence Canberra Aum Catleat Star and Pathenta Canberra Hospital Dons Olivier

Dairy Board Plans Trade Talks With Great Britain

Melbourne dispatch reports the Dairy Produce Board will meet to discuss dairy trade terms with Great Britain. An agreement runs from June 30 providing a sterling increase of per cwt for butter and cheese. B. W. Peterson, an American expert, will tour Australia to study animal husbandry.

Melbourne Isanany Dairy Produce Board

Salt migrants to arrive at Sydney from Worcester Victory

Hundreds of European migrants will arrive tomorrow on the Worcester Victory. Most are Balte from ilaplaved persona' campa in Europe. They will be escorted to Madhuret for teaching Exquah and Australian manners. The voyage is part of a planned migration program.

Sydnpr Bunday Sovers Worcester Themshaven Europe Madhuret

Consul at Soma Recalled After Security Incident

An official announcement states United States Vice-Consul Donald Rowing has been recalled after a security issue. The note cites ongoing inquiries and mentions information gathering through July.

Soma Aes Eh Neran Inday United States Donald Rowing Weiter

Emm Co Strikers Expected To Resume Today

Grange Marcay reports the welders strike at the Mt 10,0 electrical reetory has been actuated with only 36 of 100 metal workers returning to work yesterday. Co-managing director J J Carroll expressed disappointment as many workers took other jobs, including airline positions, this week.

U S Withdrawal From Japan Not Yet In Sight

A correspondent notes the United States faces challenges in planning a Japanese withdrawal. Cowen argues ongoing occupation must maintain stability, economy, and democratic reforms. He cites Soviet pressure in Austria Korea and a large armed force in Northern Korea as factors shaping policy.

Curren Sientadt Jagen Japan Comen Guly Ip Dupan Havin Treord Gitte Fe Pertog United States Austria Korea America Hociet Agenta

Legacy convention in Perth Sydney بالم

The fragmentary text references a legacy convention in Perth Sydney with attendees including Mr. Eric Mill and Mr. Arunue Chenga. It mentions New Bouth Vries and Yan Newt Mas tiennt, and an event led by a chairman from a group named Lernay Appeal.

Perth Sydney Snitsy Dalogalva Toon New Bouth Vries Newcantla Eric Mill Arunue Chenga Diateiel Ranch Prenenia T Sf Yhe Lernay

Half caste man held for murder in South Australia

A man of mixed descent is charged with the murder of Mrs Grace Hutter at a town in South Australia. The victim died at hospital from throat and shoulder wounds suffered in the attack.

Adelaide Wounda Grace Hutter Vath Town S.A Aoapital

French Trade Mission to Australia

Confused OCR fragment notes a French trade mission to Australia with unclear lines about concerns over adverse conditions and representatives. The readable portion hints at a formal delegation or talks but lacks concrete details, dates, or outcomes.

Australia

Rose Bay assault prompts police questioning in Sydney

In a case linking four men to a night attack at Rose Bay, Commonwealth Security Police questioned witnesses as they tied the incident to a nearby residence. Victims, including Mr Warn and his wife, suffered braises and cuts after being assaulted at 10:90. Police report no further comment.

Sydney Rowe Bay Jentry Commonwealth Security Tie Wate Amy Kent Road Tose Bay Anthony Wen Warn

Unclear OCR Records Stir Probe Into Ex-Estable Hand

fragmented text implies investigators review former staff actions at an estate or property job, mentioning names Duncan, Brooks, Lynch, and others. references to February employment status, discharges, and a solicitor statement. details are garbled and hard to parse.

Coe Tres Brooks Lynch Flemington cGy Tim Femagun

Work to Start on Lawson Memorial at Uranderri Site

Reported plan outlines construction by Lewison memorialist on the former Inte rat site near Mitch Library. The project aims to honor Lawson with a statue at a prominent location, amid community ceremony and public notices.

Lawson Lewison Memiorist Interat Uranderri

Truck Wreckage Pinning Report From Bayview Road

A truck crash on Bayview Road left a man trapped for about 28 minutes before rescue. Hobert Hirkeco of Church Point was pinned under wreckage and transported to Manny Foaplead hospital with injuries to the face and hands. An ambulance team freed him after hours on scene.

Sydney Sounds Porown Walt Bayview Hobert Hirkeco

Missing Sydney man found after week in bush

A Sydney man who disappeared amid a two week holiday arrived in a gully near Cootha and was found midday by a passerby after collapsing from exhaustion. A reward had been offered and authorities continued to search for his companions who disappeared earlier.

Brisbane Bunny Aydney Ian Reward Bewley

Chifley Appeals for Increased Coal Output

Mr Chifley urges higher coal production to avert industry decline harming workers. He criticizes policy critics, accuses white collar elites of manual work ignorance, and defends the Coal Board’s stance as essential to revitalizing mining.

Mr. Chifley A. Ay Ee Mining Teorganien

South Coast Miners Plan Renewed Action Across Union

Sydney to-morrow will consider two motions on resuming work stoppages at South Coast mines and a potential reorganization. Delegates warned that large scale strikes could spread to Mont Keven and Mount Kembla mines, with fears of broad disruption if AWU and union leaders push further protests.

Sydney Susasy Renee Bouthem Mont Keven Mount Kembla Feder Hon Rees Jaghines Bill Mohs ‘Preaiest Woth Coast Afiners Jaraiion W. Pariinao Orday Anne Delagate Board Solent Bouth Old Builll Lodge Parkinson Aummories Federation Vo Atribe Aw.u A.w.ul Cowal Tinea Tof Thorn

Women’s hockey results from Saturday afternoon play

In Division 1 action at Christophers University Jet and Queanbeyan 3 to 1 and 3 to 0 respectively, with standout scorers including M. Kigan, B Harsey, and Margulis. The Roal nooner War saw Mrokense and D. Lancaster among the scorers as teams featured Mlewett and Molnnes. MBION 3 YWOA beat FAD 2. G Booth and L Big Mall led the winners with strong scoring contributions.

Christophers Beorere Brophy Bufington Ny Biaphonn Tower University Jet Queanbeyan Mrokense Metensin D. Lancaster Aga MM. Ml Lasers Mbion Ywoa G. Booth L. Big Mall Baler

Trade Opening in British West Indies Market Sparks Posts

A commission in New York reports a new trade opening between Aurelia and the British West Indies. The plan envisions a settle factory trade absorbing substantial Australian exportable warplay and a tipping facility to capitalize on cane shipments. Commodities of interest include damamines pork beet terri fied iron rare steel hardware meats and fruit products plus confectionery foods and machinery.

Sina Newark Ellen Marie Aurelia Excorge Aici British West Indies Ansta Animal Fooda Merans Telaur Con Reianars Saint Lucie

Yass Triumphs Against Queanbeyan in Rugby League Match

Yass defeated Queanbeyan in a rough Group 8 rugby league clash at Caultuien yesterday. The Veterans led by Pooley and Wikait anchored the defense as Yass secured a narrow win through precise kicking and forward pressure despite Queanbeyan’s late resilience.

Yass Queanbeyan Caultuien Eme Queanveyan Alencet Wits Che Becks Ehancra Tnt Ural Tor Harold Wikait Tata Yan

India lifts ban on Australian canned fruits

Government relaxes import restrictions allowing limited quantities of Australian canned fruits and vegetables into India under licence. Officials say licenses will mirror levels last year and may extend to related products with syrup, potentially reviving Australian brands in the Indian market.

India Department of Commerce Porta Traian New Zealand Muscatele Ametralla

Australia Loses Singles In Davis Cup Battle

The Davis Cup match features Bidwell and Guat Ware defeating Parker and Quist in singles to slip Australia behind. Schroeder dominates with service and returns, taking the pivotal set as U.S. victory looms.

Australia Rat Hills Surung Bidwel Guat Ware

Von Nida Second in Golf Exhibition at Barnard's Castle

In a Henry Vardon Trophy style exhibition at Barnard's Castle County Durham, Dal Hour shot 87 to win while Norman Von Nida finished second with 68. Bousneld and Yor Nida tied for third with 79 as Bhairkiend posted 62 and best-ball 40 in a four-ball format.

London Tuntey Norman von Wide Henry Vardon N Fowent Avirages Charlen Wardix TBH Valewe Tnira Shankland Dal Hour Barnard's Castle County Durant van Nida Miu K Bousneld

Race records and results from a cryptic athletics page

An Australian entrant Pattenden Way places second in a pursuit race. The text reports a track record and a rough time near 1450, with mentions of Cart height and Mole, plus unclear references to venues and other competitors. The OCR is highly garbled, obscuring full names and exact outcomes.

London Bunday Patterson Australia Pattenden Pat Eesor Auatomlin

Death of Chinese War Lord Desba and Family Aboard Ship

Reports say Chinese war lord Marshal Feng Yur Haiang and his daughter died at sea aboard a vessel between Batumi and Odessa. Yur Haiang, expelled from the Kuomintang, had returned from exile on a government mission amid Chiang Kai-shek’s crackdown.

DESBA Tues Newangency Marhal Feng YurHaiang Fonahiy Batumi UN Odienna YueHaiang Kuomintang Pty Wat Chiang Kalahick Ordor Unibet Tate

Milk truck crash swamps Adelaide Avenue scene

Reported incident states Vivien Kirchner of Ad Avaway was admitted to Sanbette Hospital after a milk truck swept off the road near the Prime Minister's Lodge. Conditions described as possibly satisfactory. police said the truck left the footpath following the collision in Adelaide Avenue.

Melbourne Fire Sparks Bottle and Boot Raid

A chaotic incident in Melbourne involved bottles and boots during a street flare up. Eyewitnesses describe a tense scene with a crowd, patrols, and a chaotic chase as items were thrown and people moved quickly. No injuries or official statements are provided in the readable text.

Imland Mission Appeal Highlights Aboriginal Aid Efforts

A damaged historic report outlines missionary work in Australia including the Marmansbiure Lutherly Mission and Victorian Home Missions, noting centers in Howth and Wealey Reid Methon ichiens. The text praises ambulance and patrol services, schooling, and lodging for Aboriginal children, with mentions of hostels and 44 children served.

Abethoritetrian Mlaxion Jr Marten Une Rav W. J. Huntin Eeccntin Minmons UneMethodiat Alain Myston Wealey Reid Methonichiens Munkin Exiphaniord Balay Carrial Appro Henry Geammth Alera Cinb Schoo Humbie

Pull Tram Service Or None At All On Sundays

Sydney tramwaymen vote to operate a full service on Sundays if manpower and rationing allow. A meeting carried a motion to maintain normal service while coordinating with the Minister and the Communications to improve conditions and secure efficient staffing for the industry.

Aydney Bundy Sydney Nth Manalog

Man Detained After Breaking Into Motor Store

A 22-year-old man was charged with breaking and entering after attempting to leave the motor store scene in Breāmmill. A watchman reported the break in and detained the suspect near the premises. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby security footage.

Man Sydnet Adic YOK Botare Pty Tad Breanmill —Birwat City City Company Breammill Pan Point Cual Jstormboune Cuntnat Phewatian Sd Walt

Bond Store Rowbery Attempt Shocks Sydney

An attempted robbery at a bond store in Sydney disrupted by intruders who forced entry and left with unclear loot. Police investigation underway as residents describe a tense nighttime disturbance and a damaged storefront.

Pickworth Wins Wa Golf Title

Pickworth captured the Washington golf title at Mt Lavitey yesterday. The report notes his steady play and the victory over competitors from Victoria and New Wales. Details on scores and promising showings by Esie and Cremin are mentioned alongside the championship win.

Pickworth Prath Sulu Mt Lavitey Courtries Victorien Wales Stamplan Esie Cremin Ieee

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