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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 10, 1947

Page

2

National Football Queen Contest details and results

The National Football Queen contest has drawn strong support since its start. At a recent function hosted by the Amalie club, Mim Joan Murray leads with 511 votes, followed by Audrey Gray 7403, Mollie Phillips 4820, Shirley Prendergast 4785, Lorna Rowley 4009, and Helen O'Sullivan 3827, with final tally from the McCormack home event on September 20.

Considerabis Mim Jean Murray Spomored Ainsile Weaily Ueeld Rand McCormack Ead Tuggronong Wal ‘Nal Queens Mim’ Joan Murray Amalie Mum ‘Audrey Gray Mollie Phillips Acton Shirley Prendergast Manuka Miax Lorna Rowley Queanbeyan Mim Helen ‘O'Sullivan Bastlake

Low mood talk on global markets and labor strikes

A fragmented report discusses mood and economic concerns in Melbourne and broader markets. It notes ongoing strikes hinder expansion and questions when the market could recover, reflecting a pressing need for labor and economic stability.

Melbourne Aimar Butler

Newcastle Landing Commemoration Marks 150th Anniversary

A re-enactment in Newcastle celebrated the 150 year anniversary of Lieut John Shartland's landing. A later participant in 1797 attire led a barge ashore as crowds filled the industrial city. Streets buzzed as the public holiday drew large crowds to the pageants.

Newcastle John Shartland John Shortland

Nominations For Canterra Hospital Board Draw Interest

The Canterra Hospital Board nominations surge with up to seven seats possible chaired by Chief Federal Officer Turner yer Uday. Five nominees were named in a group statement, with other contenders kept until nominations close on Saturday. Two ALP candidates lead the Advisory Council race, while groups may organize for elections but won’t appear on the ballot. Over 9400 people are registered to vote for the September 27 election, signaling a heavy turnout.

Canterra Hostal Board Salt R. Vo Turner Intal Posta Willade A.lp Advisory Council

Left hand amputation after circular saw accident

John Raymond Battle, 28, of Causeway, had the middle finger of his left hand amputated after an accident with a circular saw. He received treatment at Canberra Community Hospital yesterday. Francis Creil Cooper suffered a fractured skull in an incident at Navralunidat on Monday and remains seriously injured.

John Raymond Battle Causeway Canberra Community Hospital Francis Creil Cooper Navralunidat

Qantas Planes to Honour Pioneers in Sydney Naming

Qantas Empire Airways will name four Constellation aircraft after Australian aviation pioneers. The first plane will be Ross Smith, with three others to be named Charlene Ingetord Smith, Harry Hawker, and Lawrence Har Brave.

Sydney Qantas Empire Akwaya Aviation Canada Ross Smith Harlen ingeTord-Smith Harry Hawker Lawrence Har Brave

Butcher Fined By Federal Court Over Ration Returns

Branton Hales of Bradfeld Park was fined £100 by the Special Federal Court. He pleaded guilty to failing to file the Rationing Commission return showing details of sales. He claimed not to know he was registered as a wholesale slaughterman.

Bydney Nthe Branton Hales Bradfeld Park

Acquittals and Turbulent Courtroom D attributed

A damaged OCR fragment reports acquittals and mixed courtroom actions. Mentions magistrate, Paul Johnson, Raymond Newel, Moe Colley, J H McClem, and Lawrence Ant colette amid controversial statements and conduct. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

Joes Paul Johnson Simar Raymond Newel Moe Colley J. H. McClemena Lawrence Ant Colette

Italian Worker Charged After Murder in Sydney

In Sydney on Thursday a man named Giovanni Balletx was killed after a confrontation with Callen who threatened to kill him and burn his house. Iyaleo testified that Callen fired repeatedly at Calreg, leading to the arrest and trial of the suspect.

Sydney Tursday Giovanni Balletx Ae Blefari Callen Iyaleo Calreg Wari Wan

Arrival of Film Director in Sydney Sparks Interest

Avon naty eg Bremer, 31, arrived in Sydney to work as Assistant Director to Harry Gatteen at the Bakes akgtr its tie seat Wughter. He thinks prospects are bright in Australia and may settle there permanently.

Avon Naty Eg Bremer Sydney Harry Gatteen Akgtr Wughter Australie

Australia to Redesign Stamps with New Issues

A government plan announces redesigned stamps in Australia with new issues including a penny Princess Wilnabeth stamp. The Princess stamp has received Royal assent and plates are being prepared, with expected readiness in December.

Wilnabeth

Wage pegging to end near wartime re arbitration act

Official word indicates wage pegging will end with the proclamation of the re arbitration act. Up to now about ninety percent of wage pegging has been lifted.

Price revision in clothing trade summary

McCarthy announces a new price revision order covering all sections of the clothing trade. The order aims to simplify the pricing system, reduce dispersion, and regulate trade conditions without significantly altering retail prices. It is intended to benefit both trade and consumers as the revised orders are completed.

Air. McCarthy Ahleus Pumanage McCarthy

Spruiker Before Count in Adelaide Remanded

A fragmented report from Sydney mentions a 32 year old spruiker tied to an Adelaide incident being remanded by authorities after a disorderly exchange at a butcher shop yesterday. The battered phrasing indicates police involvement and court action.

Adelaide Tursday Robert J. Stewart Sydney Ska

Police search for suspect in assault on 21 year old

Police seek a youth who assaulted Mies N McDonald, 21, as she walked at Dranmore early today after she rejected his advances. Her screams drew witnesses, and the assailant ran. McDonald was briefly aided by a man who accompanied her before the suspect fled.

Bydney Mies N. McDonald Dranmore Matchman Biss McDonald

State to Modify Housing Terms in Budget Extension

Sydney reports the Blate Cabinet authorized the Minister for Housing to substitute a_subsidy and extend the Touring Act. The measure aims to enlarge the scope of housing advances, potentially increasing income access and extending the advance cap from 11,000 pounds.

Sydney Blate

Theft at Union Bank Involved Altered Cheque

Sydney reports a theft at the Union Bank involving 300 pounds. A prior account opened for 105 pounds last week saw a Saturday cheque altered from 105 to 460 pounds after it was initialled and then found to be altered.

Sydney Union Bank

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