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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
3
The committee reviewed a junior project grant and approved funding for 13 representatives. The session noted fiscal details and thanked BM Bone for qualifications. This decision supports ongoing regional initiatives and a brief ceremonial acknowledgment followed.
Mr RS Fhytteseon will lecture on India at Canberra Church of Ha'ln Give Grammar Behoot Vaaigi with a missionary from India. Fhytteseon returns on furlough and tours the Diocese of Goulburn illustrating the work achieved in India.
A fragmentary listing shows players such as Amith Hayes and Parliament rivals like No 4 Richey in a chaotic score card. Names like Prime Atin Rotmon Bale and Auditor-General Meekl appear amid scattered notes on Saturday plays and requested arrangements for parliamentary games.
Wool catalogue from Lumby Limited Sydney lists topmaking wools with dust and burr, strong Yorkshire demand, and Continental support. Leading consignors include Mosea, Wild, Avon Downs, Ferguson, Barklimore, Priest, Campbell, Greenwond, Low Forbes, and Niches across NSW regions with prices noted in shillings and pence.
The last of 23 charges from a demonstration outside the Dutch Legation on July 25 was dismissed in Central Court. Thornton denied acting with a private defense. One defendant, Richard Amanuel Krugmen, was charged with bail not clarified. Arthur Pikes, 24, who said he was wounded as a commando near Tapagene lines, was discharged on another count.
An executive of the Commonwealth Public Service Clerks Association urged widening the Commonwealth and State Housing Agreement Act to apply to all government houses. The proposal aims to extend rental controls and oversight across government housing programs.
Australian workers in Burma on the "death" railway will tie Australian sleepers to replace those laid by soldiers. The Finnish freighter Passat of 2585 tons, loading sleepers at Bunbury WA, will discharge at Port Swettenham Malaya and may return to Australia to fetch wheat. It marks a rare postwar movement toward the Agro region in the Indian Ocean.
A whirlwind three day courtship in Sydney ended with a marriage at Wesley Chapel between an American couple. The bride, Mias Guinea, had to fly to Brisbane to obtain parental consent. The couple, on four to ten days’ leave, planned to travel back to Gundale after visiting night clubs.
The Lieut Governor of the NEI Dr van Mook arrives from New York and hopes soon to arrange for Indonesian reconstruction aid. An incident where British and Australian consuls were fired on while investigating a ceasefire order is noted, worsened by ongoing global shooting. One consul was hit.
Seamen and officials gathered in Canberra for Directors Day events amid BR SO sessions and addressing broader maritime governance concerns.
A proposal suggests forming a 55 member interim committee to handle situations endangering international peace. It envisions temporary use of the General Assembly facilities for next year and recommends the committee serve until September 1848 to advise. It also seeks to limit the big power veto to only those cases requiring economic or military action by the United Nations.
In what appears to be a probate action in the Burme Court Albert Victor Jarmith claims £20000 from the executors of Joynton Smith. The case concerns alleged prior promises by Joynton Smith to leave that sum to his nephew amid disputes over other bequests. The hearing featured questions about Lady Joynton Smith and public disclosure risks. Adjourned to tomorrow.
A Graulers' Federal Council bulletin notes widespread byes rain improving spring prospects. Sheep flocks are generally in good condition with healthy lambing expected. Wool prices remain high amid strong demand while rebates threaten. Pastoral conditions in Victoria are very favorable after last month’s rainfall.
The Full Arbitration Court today dismissed the Istvedoring appeal. Foremen Blevedoring fell from the conciliation commissioner’s decision. The dispute concerns the association and orders to lift a previous directive. Judge Kelly noted no further order could be issued.
Barrow is to witness the launching of the Orient Line's 30,600 ton liner Orcaides on October 14. Lady Morshead, wife of General Sir Leslie Morshead, will attend the ceremony.
A 99 year old World War I veteran, disabled since 1918, traveled by wheel chair from Sydney to Melbourne to attend the Melbourne Cup. The man hopes to observe the big meeting and notes the effort amid hopes for a celebratory reception.
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