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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1947
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Kathie Vernnics Nout, 38, of West Brunswick, attacked by three individuals. Details about hours charged, injuries including a fractured law SCHOOLS REACHING ON MEDNEEDAY and a list of dates or events for primary schools appear garbled. No clear outcome or location beyond vague references.
A student group at the ACT experimental plot in Canberra works on growing flowers in a chemical tank to regulate temperature and support vegetable and other plant growth. The horticulture division notes student apprentices contributing to the project as part of a broader college program.
The United States Navy announced an expedition to Antarctica during the southern summer. The mission aims to study open water conditions and surrounding features, with personnel led by naval officers and support teams.
A garbled report notes men charged with using a cottage for betting. The individuals will appear in court on Wednesday, with prosecutors claiming involvement in a gambling ring based at a residence in Katoomia. Details remain unclear in the fragment.
The forecast for the South Eastern District and surrounding regions predicts mild to cool conditions with variable cloud. Winds mainly from the north and west, becoming moderate at times, with a cold day and cold night expected overall.
An advertisement lists R. E. Clark as an optometrist located on Northbeuras Avenue in Civic upstairs near O K Stores with a phone number. The fragment includes garbled text surrounding the service description.
Canberra citizens see better representation as independents join the Hospital Board contest. Labor party denomination narrows the field by rejecting incumbents, while voters are urged to study candidates personal qualifications to form a capable team for hospital administration.
Police said detectives arrested two men and a woman in connection with a bombing plot targeting London. A third suspect remained at large as officers traced a possible plan to move the attack to the city with incendiary devices. Authorities noted ties to the Stern Gang and ongoing surveillance of group members for weeks.
Five independents from Canberra announce a joint slate for the Centetra Community Memorial Board election. The candidates include BC Davie, Amalie, Deckar, Eldar Btryet, Braddon A Johnson, Moore Bikert, Partner R Rowe, Arthur Circle. They pledge to serve as a group, act together, and support a common bead policy while declining early cooperation with other groups.
The annual report from the Returned Services League, Manuka branch, details World War II and postwar veterans, including awards, restructures, and plans. It notes personnel, repatriation issues, and the formation of a combined wartime support network with local clubs and the Lady Gowrie Hut service project.
The Australian Capital Territory amid plans for a new race track complex and central council seeks to coordinate housing and rental responsibilities. Three clubs Beret Son Fae Perra Pionie Race Club and te Ch Pere Racing and Trotting Club will work with the Director of Works to fund and complete fencing, buildings, and course layout. The aim is to start immediate works so the track is ready for racing events in 4 years.
The Governor General and Mr W J McKell unveiled the sandstone Bank Memorial at Kurnell. They attended a divine service at St Stephen's Church in Sydney yesterday.
The Ex-Service Legion outlines a drive for improved pensions for widows during a quarterly conference. Officials discuss alien immigration topics and the Commonwealth Government stance on immigration matters.
Fragmented report notes a court case about a 40 hour work week. The article mentions unions, employers, and potential rules affecting overtime and work limits. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a pending judgment and regulatory debate.
A party of 14 men on horseback will continue the search for W Merhan and J suillard who have been missing since August 20 after being sent from Sydney to Rat0nK. The ground party will scour the countryside north east and east of Ben público, possibly as far as the New South Wales Border.
Albert Lew trl tom of Bista Avenue Brighton La Banda was found muttering and reported to be in poor condition after a disturbance at Watering on Saturday. Police say he is improving and expect to provide further information after Britton interview.
In a quirky note, London, known for playful mischief, quits after a lingering sweetness ends. Friends say Shree Bours advised against a return, leaving the community puzzled by the unlikely decision.
Sydney Monday report on government support for Australian writers and poets. Discussion noted Henry Yavin Tale and readings at the Lawson Hall event in Sydney. Attendees included Jim Coranam, Leyton, and others. a large audience heard the tribute to Australian literary figures.
Fragmentary report describes an intruder entering a home on Cooper Street through a rear door and raiding the premises. Police found a bag with jewellery and a trail of blood leading from a knife wound, with witnesses noting prior hunger and unusual behavior.
In a women’s basketball card the Waratahs defeated Ba 8tu Jenia 24-4 with standout players B Campbell Jugton Ma Mtu enne W Stuart N Mat Reneve RL Crralophera 1 def igh 11 A8-3. Opponents included J Forner Murphy High Hi Sper 1 Pov ce Trams forfeiting noted. Secretary warned to inform if opponents not playing before lunch Saturday to avoid delaying other teams.
A woman was seriously burned in a fire that engulfed a shop. Witnesses say the victim was on the premises when a blaze started near a radiator at the rear. Arriving firefighters found her clothes aflame, leaving her trapped as the building burned.
Fragmentary report notes Jewish refugees reaching Hamburg on a Sunday near wartime events. Text is garbled with place names and incomplete phrases, but indicates movement from France and surrounding areas amid displacement.
A heavily garbled report notes a pamphlet titled Proving Industry and published by the Branding Committee of Catholic Bishops of Australia. It claims the Communist party seeks to erode national life through trade unions and arbitration while urging Catholics to oppose these plans and defend order and production.
Sydney reports discussions at the Producers Union in western districts where Branchen opposed higher freight rates, arguing they will slow production. The debate touches agriculture policy and imports, with officials weighing potential economic impact on the region.
Runday Washington correspondent for the New York Morning Tribune reports that the State Department informed the House Committee on Foreign Affairs that at least 34 nations must receive aid to recover from the war. The Britain-US alliance is cited as a key partner, while Western Europe faces danger from a powerful Communist Party and global instability. The August-dated report surveys postwar political conditions across 19 European nations and states only a few, including Switzerland and Norway, might endure without external help.
Allocation sought for raw materials to aid building schemes presented to the tenth annual conference of the Association Co-operative Building Societies in Sydney. The document notes government instrumentalization of central supplies and outlines implications for construction in the region.
G Ryan tops the Royal Canberra Golf Club championship after the first round with a strong showing. W Wilmshurst, Calloway, Hylen and Rigson follow as storm delays affect play and the four-council amalgamation debate looms over the event.
Frustrated by garbled text, a partial item notes a first surf rescue at Maroubel with a lifesaver aiding a boy who no explanation of injuries. The fragment mentions a beach, a group of people, and a class referencing numbers, but details are unclear.
Moscow pledges not to yield Korea at conference with United States Kuwait and China to discuss Korea independence amid three power talks.
A fragmented report notes accusations of secret fueling involving a Dutch plane near Brisbane and tension between Dutch authorities and Australian labor factions. It cites telephone discussions with Prime Minister Chifley and Dutch officials, mentions AWU and union officials, and references transport workers across the Magkay Anstiglien border amid Cold War era friction.
Unclear OCR reads as a garbled report about alleged wrongdoing involving youths and a residential area on William Street. Details are fragmented with several misspellings and missing context, but it hints at a neighborhood incident or court matter.
Fragmented report states a man collapsed during a Greyhound meeting at Stoney area. Police investigated the incident after colleagues reported a collapse at the White Rey powerhouse. earlier confusion and garbled text hindered full details.
A Queanbeyan gathering to evening protests nationalisation. Hawke of Canterbury and others sponsor speakers urging listeners to hear both sides and oppose nationalisation fears. The crowd argues against government seizure and supports the party’s policy stance in a tense local political moment.
A storeman was arrested after a young woman reported an assault. Police detained him on North Sydney Street and he was taken to North Sydney Police Station. The victim was hospitalized in serious condition and unable to provide a statement. The accused will appear at North Sydney Court in Sydney.
A Dorset Horn ram shows for the Adelaide event amid regional judging. Competitors from Shane Berea Griminy area participate as judges assess the ram’s form and pedigree for championship honors.
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