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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1946
Page
2
Siberer reports a labour shortage at the Sydney wharves disrupting shipping and turning work schedules. The shortage has delayed handling and worsened bottlenecks, with managers seeking solutions to prevent further stalls in cargo operations.
Keen competition at Brisbane wool sales near closing. Prices rose up to eight percent from opening as about 1800 bales were offered and cleared well. Top greasy prices reached record Australia levels since the wool sale began, with strong demand throughout the day.
London reports Professor Oli hant warns many problems must be solved before atomic energy can be used commercially. He says Russia will solve it first, then America, with Britain lagging. He stresses raw materials control as a hopeful route and lists uranium supplies in Belgium Canada Brazil India Dutch East Indies Australia, noting Britain and the U.S. have little. He warns future war risks and advises safeguards for individuals against bomb effects.
A New South Wales judge ruled on a Riverstone meat works dispute. Workers were told not to cease work before tally completion and the stop signal would be given by one designated company official. The decision aimed to avoid export loss and mass unemployment amid ongoing strike tensions.
The Canberra Council for the Enemcyit of Music and the Arts discussed an arts festival planned for October and early November. The programme includes art exhibitions, repertory, film shows, and a lunch hour concert. A traveling art show from the Sydney Galleries will visit with lecturer Missingvim. Robert Garvan presided and spoke about the forthcoming festival.
Two visiting Victoria police officers arrested a man in Sydney after a yearlong manhunt for questioning in housebreaking and alleged offences. He was held on vagrancy charges at Central station. Police also seized a jemmy, gloves, and arrested another man after a half mile chase through Pitt and Park Streets.
The Minister of Education Mr Heffrooy announces a teachers college to be established at Wagga, with the government taking over the R.A A.F hospital at that centre. The only other college base in Sydney is at the New England College Armidale.
Fragmentary report from Royal Canberra Golf Associates lists players and scores including Mew Galiiras and Stokes with partial contact lines for Mrs. Baird and Mra Baimford. Details are incomplete with several garbled names and numbers.
A large auction in Melbourne on Thursday drew interest from buyers across several regions. The major item was a newly built yacht fully equipped, which sold for around £20,000, contributing to an overall sale total near £45,000. Various overseas bidders participated, signaling strong demand for Amalcraft models.
Canberra residents urge representation in Parliament under Section 127 of the Commonwealth Act. The petition, backed by the Canberra Citizens' Rights League committees, calls for voting rights and member representation for the Territory's British subjects.
Local boxing report says Jimmy Hoge 7.12 and Young Andrea 6 met at Leichhardt Stadium. referee counted out several times as the bout ended in a draw with cheers from the crowd.
Fr. H. Collier, 28, of Leienhardt, died after falling from the wet tram footboard in Campertown at night. He was a tram conductor and sustained injuries when the accident occurred while the vehicle was in motion.
A chaotic New York heavyweight bout ends early as challenger Maurello is knocked down and unable to rise before the count. Louie dominates with a series of rights, sending Maurello into the ropes and securing a first round victory.
Heavy betting surrounds the lightweight bout at Canberra Drill Hall tonight between Jimmy Bennett Canberra champion and Billy Pletcher. The hall caps at 500. many expect a near capacity crowd. Bennett noted Fletcher will be kept tight, while Pletcher vows to press. Nine supporting bouts feature evenly matched fighters on the card.
The North and Wears final replay is scheduled Sunday at 2.90 at Queanbeyan Shawground with both teams at full strength. A previous 11 all draw and 17 all scoreline underline tight form. team selections tight tonight from Gow ing Wallace Kelly Archer Malone and others.
In a reflective tale set around Latutel Avenue Alderley, Batty and Geoffrey discuss striving for a better life through steady work and savings. Batty describes long hours and a vow to invest every penny, aiming to secure a Second Security loan and improve family prospects amid baker family roots and hard graft.
A garbled notice describes a funding drive linked to security bonds and a government program. It mentions Lani Walrad and savings, urges subscriptions to support wartime expenditures, and notes a goal of 1007 units saved with bonds available through banks. The language is unclear but centers on finance, investments, and public enlistment.
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