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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1946

Page

4

Status of Nursing Sydnet at Annual Hospital Conference

The Minister for Heart outlined proposals to attract recruits and relieve shortages in country hospitals. He urged abolition of the present training system and the creation of a state nursing service with portions of training in Sydney, large country hospitals, and smaller country hospitals.

Sydnet Hospltal Matroos Murning Tomarrow Lilley Fea Sydney

Education funding urged to update Sydney nursery schools

State Education Sydney reports the Education Minister Hefron told a Federal Infant Board conference that 340000 public school children include over one third in the Infant section. He urged major facility expansions, predicting large costs for nursery schools and a two year plan costing about 1,125,000 pounds.

Sydney Miniater For Education Heffron Federal of

NOHT Restored by Operation Sydney

The grafting of a coma of a man who had died six hours earlier gave Mr. W. Spooner of Brighton Victoria his sight. He claims to be the oldest man on whom such operation was performed. Spooner, nearly blind, went to the United States for the operation by a Spanish doctor. He returned to Port Wyndham today and plans to return to the United States next year hoping the sight in his right eye will be restored.

Sydney W. Spooner Brighton Victoria

Sheep and cattle sales at Pleminister ton saleyards

There was strong buyer interest with 52,308 sheep and lambs offered in a firm trade. Prime wethers to 44 shillings, prime ewes to 38 shillings, lambs to 43, and hoggets to 40. Yarding of 1685 cattle saw good competition for prime heavy cattle up 10 percent. Prime bullocks to 19 pounds 10 shillings, steers to 15, cows to 14 pounds 10 shillings, prime beef prices mainly steady or rising.

Plemington

Long Wins Dubbo Hardcourt Tennis Championship

Dubbo Monday report states Colin Long defeated Don Rocavert in the Ingles hardcourt final, dominating the first set 3, then dropping a 7-5 second before clinching the title 7-5. In doubles, McGrath and R McCarthy beat C Long and J O Connell 6-2, 8-6.

Dubbo Colin Long Don Rocavert Long Rocavert Loitel McGrath R. McCarthy C. Long J. O'Connell

Epsom Metropolitan Fancies Imprecise Odds Report

In Sydney on Monday the intent order of favourites is listed for the Ipsom Handicap with Eye Legend Cruier Magnificent and Abbeville among potential contenders. The field includes Young Vellmana Laudus and Beotetraurt Sajal as other noted runners with Quadrant Open Air and Meomouti among several entrants.

Sydney Shannon Puan Cruiier Abbeville Laudus Beotetraurt Sajal Lad Peter Meomouti Avalanche Bive Legend Chaytor Cordale Huamigst Iisres Murray Biresm Mpaarex

Apples in cold storage to be dumped to prevent price rise

The report notes thousands of cases of apples in cold storage are deteriorating and will be dumped. Prices have been inflated as stores paid high prices for in storage fruit. Large quantities, up to two and a half million cases, show waste and losses as producers seek to clear space for newly arriving fruit.

Sydney NAW Pra Buopineyama Era’ Association Cool

Appeals Board to Hear Gorman House Dispute

The conference to discuss the Gorman House dispute was postponed until Wednesday. The chairman Mr G A Wind lay suffered a laryngitis attack. representatives include Mr J Bedwell secretary of the Allied Labour Trade Union Mia Estroda Paul as theater guests and Mr Hill for the theater group.

Gorman House G. A. Windlay J. Bedwell Laquor Tradex Union Mia Estroda Paul Hill Tne

Compensation sought for post-student college training

Circulars sent to Canberra University College students gauge reaction to a proposal at the National Union of Australian University meeting in Sydney. The plan, supported by the University Commission, would compensate Public Service post-course students for expenses incurred in improving knowledge useful to the Government. The Canberra University College Students Association president noted free places funded by the Commonwealth were limited to a few applicants from the service.

Canberra Canberra University College Studenta HR. Bullock Commonwealth

STATE LOTTERY BYDNET MONDAY DRAW REPORT

Lottery No. 1257 drawn with first prize 63875 for Coming Our Way syndicate O Conn or Butdinfield Hotel Stratyeld Second prize 68063 for Poker syndicate Norbury Drumcond Street South Bristol Third prize 30673 for We Need To syndicate F Tyler Victoria Road Roselle Fourth prize 19424 for All At Once syndicate C Pratt Applan Way Burwood Lottery No. 1388 to be drawn at Strathfield Hotel first prize last year noted with past prizes and comments on timing and luck.

Bydnet O'Connor Butdinield Hotel Stratyeld Norbury Drum Caond Street South Bsilarmt Vic F. Tyler Victoria Road Roselle Pratt Appian Way Burwood Strathfield Hotel

Wool Holds Position Against Synthetics

Sydney reports continental sources contradicting the view that artificial fibers will oust wool from textiles. The weekly bulletin from Winchcombe, Carson and Lad notes consumers prefer fabric from sheep wool and reject blends. Merinos remain dominant in the textile market, with potential expansion if Gatmart and Japanese mills operate at pre-war capacity. The proposal to ship further wool staples to those countries and Italy is mentioned.

Sydney Winchcombe Carson Mbres Procus Gat- Mart Milla Italy

Scratomings Caulfeld Cup and Melbourne Cup Pace

A fragmented racing item lists numerous horse names and event references including Caulfeld Cup Bes Patrol Little ich Binley Badler s Gully Raya l Pennie Oo Target Melbourne Cup Minley Hes Target Interlige Zoukve Leilore Cully Royal Tennis with unclear connections or results.

Caulfeld Cup Bes Patrol Littleich Binley

Open Verdict In Death Of Fitzpatrick After Canberra Avenue Collision

An open verdict was returned by Wee Coroner J.T. Goodvinah at an inquest into the death of John Fitzpatrick aged 13. The death followed a motorist collision on Canberra Avenue near Andrew’s Church on August 24. Parry Francis Douglas of the Canberra Wire Brigade testified the cream coloured car failed to stop after the incident, and Fitzpatrick was found on the roadway. Medical officer Cumpaton noted injuries consistent with being struck by a car. The coroner suggested the death might be accidental but could not determine if the driver was at fault.

J.T. H. Goodvin John Pitapatrick Muli Canberra Avenue Andrew's Church Parry Francis Douglas Canberra Wire Brigade Attar Bamaran Iur Fitzpatrick Arata Ir Cumpaton Canberra ‘Hospital

Safebreakers Ransack Concord Post Office

In Concord a safebreaking raid used gelignite to blast the post office door in the early hours. Thieves looted about £80 cash, undated portal notes worth £280, a revolver, and a stamped valued item, plus two safes with around £45 inside. a blast woke nearby residents at 2.35 am as a car drove away. Entrance was gained by forcing a rear window.

Bydney Concord Post Office

Property owner sues for 174000 after housing court adjourns

The owners claim compensation of 174000 in county court over a housing commission dispute. The course remained in the housing commission with 117000 stated. The case has been adjourned until tomorrow.

Melbovanr Moni Sohn Wen Sun Jamin Nathan Baa Beta

Mother Ordered to Refund Pension Drawn Illegally

Sydney court heard Saran Jane Williams of Ende Asian was charged with drawing her son's army pension for 11 months and fined 10 with £100 refund due to the Commonwealth. Prosecutor said she falsely claimed her son was re enlisted but she kept the funds.

Sydney Mowlay Saran Jane Wiliama Ende Asian Tarmenis Williame Wan Martin Crown Williams Wan Perry Wiliams

Police Describe Mystified Sudden Deaths in Condemned Home

A garbled fragment reports police puzzled by sudden deaths tied to a weathered condemned residence. The text hints at unclear causes and possible investigations but is largely unreadable.

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