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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1948
Page
3
A fragmented notice references Camberrmte and Maireara with terms like MAT 8 and Best OPbane Fei. It mentions a tuner, expat factory experience, and references to players and purchases, with unclear context and names.
The Australian Workers union pressed for interpretations of various actions under the Miscellaneous Award. The case centered on printing office workers at government stores, with submissions from Mr B Bosley and others. The Public Service Board considered wage movements and a possible special award to cover lower rates. A board report followed the hearing and ruling.
The report shows a sharp fall in sheep numbers from 1944 to 1947 with gradual recovery in the following years. Beef cattle, horses, dairy cattle and pig production are discussed, noting declines and fluctuations against 1925–28 baselines and noting overall agricultural output trends.
Two golfers tied for first after 30 holes at Concord with a 148 total. They face a playoff later this week as the Blaze Engers event continues. Mil An Italian thread notes potential weather disruptions and casualties in Milan.
Fragmented OCR text outlines talk of new councils, a local board of trade, and proposed orders needing approval. Mentions furniture industry, income from a levy, and cost concerns. Referenced names and precise details are unclear due to garbled source.
AUS OUT OF CONTROL AFTER COLLISION reports a fatal bus crash near Weoullom abba on July 26. Constable V. O'Bulliver and Dr. Arthur Boyd discuss fault, with Boyd claiming he was making a U turn when the bus struck. Police expect 48 injured may be permanently disfigured. heating postponed to tomorrow.
British export drive boosts motor car shipments overseas reaching a record total of 638 425.18 pounds in the period, with a surge driven by government incentives and expansion of the home market. Roughly 73 percent of the added demand is met by government support and local production.
The Victorian Football League presents the Brownlow Medal to a Richmond footballer. Morrin received 4 points to 23, with G. Grieve, full-back of Darlington, also noted.
The Bele Society outlines global educational efforts led by educators like Laubach and the One Teacher system. It notes radio and printing campaigns, mentions Allied leaders and postwar relief aims, and records emphasis on literacy, moral reforms, and civil improvements worldwide.
A Birmingham Medical Research Court unit reports promising nylon bandage trials that could replace old style dressings. The textile, waterproof yet breathable, aims to seal wounds while permitting vapor passage and rapid removal when disinfected. Trials show strong germ resistance and transparent material aiding painless healing.
On September 16, a Battle of Britain fly past is planned with more than 300 aircraft. The display will feature Spitfires and Hurricanes alongside Vampire, Hornet, Mosquito, Tempest, and Firebrand models, plus bomber types from the Royal Air Force and United States Air Arm.
Fragmented chronicle lists a court award of £100 to an ex captain over a cheque dispute involving Hackett for £235 in Sept 1947. It notes a bounced cheque, bank mix up, and a restatement of proceedings plus assorted public notices and job/classified ads from the Canberra Times including vacancies for accountant, stenographer, and accommodation requests.
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