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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1947

Page

3

Migrants look to Australia amid consular appeals

Sydney reports that thousands of letters from American veterans seek emigration to Australia. The Australian Consulate publicity director John Hewitt says interest has surged, with inquiries flooding in as Bradman contemplates selectors and a tour plan. Presidents and selectors discuss captaincy and England tour roles for next year.

Australis John Hewitt Conmat ix Sydney Don Bradman Magland Bradman Fen Menars E. A. Dwyer J. Ryder Chase England Adelaide

Coat theft defendant freed on bond at city court

A woman charged with stealing an overcoat from Mark Foy's store was released on bond at the city court session today after being found with 270 in her possession. The case stemmed from an incident where a store inspector observed the theft and questioned the suspect.

Morgan Mark Foy Abe W

Atriation Clerks to Join Union

A note reports that atriation clerks are to join a union following government policy. Mr Gul directs staff to unite with the appropriate union and states federal preference for union members in staffing decisions.

Gula Mont Buslon Gullett

Pleaded Guilty for Proud John Ellwood in NZ case

John Ellwood a former Commonwealth Legal Aid Bureau officer pleaded guilty to seven charges involving 406 pounds in a filing funds scheme. Crown prosecutor Mr. Com grove noted his fingerprints matched a man with no prior New Zealand record. Justice Mansfield remanded Ellwood for sentence.

Sydney John Ellwood Commonwealth Crown Leitor Comgrove Ellwood New Zealand

Motorcycle crash injures two at Acton intersection

Two men were injured when a motor cycle misjudged a corner at Hil Hreult and Liversidge Street Acton. Norman Victor Byres 21 of Knox Street Blacktown remained on his cycle after a kerb strike, the machine leapt about 18 feet. Harald George Macbeth 23 of Kildare Road Boonaldie NSW and pillion Philip C Sheridan Sinatown Rosa Sincktown were thrown to the road. Sheridan admitted to Canberra Hospital with severe shock and abrasions. Macbeth treated for abrasions and released.

Harald George Macbeth Kildare Road Boonalde Philip C. Sheridan Sinaytote Rosa Sincktown Sheridan Canberra Mc Macbeth Wen Fenve

Frequency modulation not soon for Australia says minister

Melbourne Friday reports indicate there are no immediate plans to introduce frequency modulation to replace amplitude broadcasting. The minister noted forecasts of FM in national broadcasts may be years away from supplementing existing stations. Australia currently has about 1,700,000 wireless sets capable of receiving FM signals, and duplicate services would be needed if FM were adopted.

Melbourne Australia Benator Cameron

Prime Minister Visits Taronga Park Zoo Sydney

The Prime Minister visits Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney where he is greeted by Taronga Park Trust chairman Mr Clyne and State Cabinet members including Premier Mr McGirr. He observes animal antics and is welcomed by zoo officials.

Sydney Taronga Part Kéala Piaty Pisses Soa Clyne Trust McGirr

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