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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1947
Page
3
A detailed analysis by A. Fiegttany on batting mechanics and field craft. It surveys grip, stance, weight, and balance for sound defense and attacking stroke play, referencing Malville and Victorian era techniques while criticizing common faults and stressing practice.
Monde Aydney released from Lang Bay Gaol on licence after a court considered restitution of 7,184 pounds. Philip Dudleigh Wakes, an accountant of Sydney, faced charges for defrauding the Union Department and Vinior Zammit and was freed on licence while Walker faces further action for alleged fraud and misuse of funds.
The NSW Rugby League votes 0 to 1a against a transfer fee proposal. A proposal would exempt genuine transfers from the fee if the player returns to his birthplace. The discussion included a six to ten year operation period and mixed opposition and support from officials including Mr P Russell and Mr D Lock.
Fragmented lines indicate months affected by errors blamed on City Communion in forewarning of EMtwar requirements. Royal Commission on Electric Victoria submitted a report noting postwar industrial activity slowed the Sewn Rufdrosiectric scheme while the Maryvale tram coal project faced efforts to proceed.
In Rydeyi on Monday a utility truck collided with a semi trailer lorry and ran off, striking electric lines and causing injuries. Maxwell Clayton suffered an open fracture to his leg and a severe ankle injury, while William Jones, driver of the utility, sustained a possible thigh fracture and additional injuries. Both were admitted to hospital.
The text describes a bull show scheduled for Saturday with performances and pension details. It notes events at a hall, door opening around 2 30 pm, and mentions participants and timing. The garbled OCR includes references to locations and names but remains unclear overall.
Sydney Monday reports St Vincent's Hospital Art Union drawing a fully furnished home valued at £5,000 and a motor car as top prizes. The event, managed by Balmain’s agent, aims to raise about £14,000 for the hospital’s benefit.
The Stallwaye Department must decide whether to pay double rates for coal haulage on Saturdays. The AAU decided that some workers will not operate on park flat. Andey Utile requested double value and was granted. Actions began today but were not concluded.
A union seeks to keep shops open Saturdays despite calls for a 40 hour week. The National Council of Women and 90 organizations back efforts against a Saturday morning closing plan. A Parramatta Hospital case involves a patient who drank poison. doctors report gradual improvement, while industries court debates 40 hour proposals and Saturday restrictions.
Goulburn golfers defeated a Royal Can terrasse team by 1 match in the Waterloo Cup opener held at their home course. Earlier in the year, Canberra had beaten Goulburn, and a preliminary tie had featured a mix of results. Two swimmers faced peril as a Cape Turay incident ended in tragedy with two drownings near Laurieton.
The Estuary Fishermen's League has directed members to resume work. Most fishermen are to return tonight with a few remaining, as talks mention a price increase on grants. The secretary noted many members plan to resume immediately.
Detectives search for the former owner of a hand drill after a drill was found with a live detonator in its handle. A shop employee noticed a detonator in the cavity and alerted authorities. Ballistics tests were ordered to examine the device.
London reports the arrival of Kurt von Rohnachnige former Austrian chancellor with his six young wife and six year old daughter Luluskeip Dermangat real residence in 0 8 4. He calls himself a refugee, not active in politics and will not return to Austria until the country is free. He had been living in Wales and writing about wartime experiences in concentration camps.
A distorted Sydney note from a stranded fey pala off New Gaines reports botton damage and a failed attempt to reach Aimlodge harbor from Jomard Reef. Price of tin shows a market shift with costs transitioning from Gaust to Australia per ton.
The Canberra Rifle Club held a monthly shoot with 400 yard and 300 yard rounds. Scores from numerous competitors including Lee Wells, McCarty, Bourss, Webb, Lyd, Gareham, Phentley, Moriarty, Mumsey, Meantonh, Wrigley and others are listed with individual scores and notes on conditions.
A jumble of notices from Sydney and Canberra announces an euchre party and a member meeting, then lists vacancies in garden work and youth services. It notes a Presbyterian fete, a general meeting, and various advertisements from local firms and agents, including furniture for sale and job openings.
An aged classified fragment lists a man named F Strudwicke offering contact at phone F205. The notice mentions wanting items after 5 pm including a mix of household goods such as pianos washing machines radios curtains blinds and a vacuum. A reward is offered for return to G Reed Hotel Wellington.
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