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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1947

Page

2

Deaths and funeral notices from Canberra church services

A Canberra obituary item notes the death of Teena Byrne age 44 of Westialia Canberra and details funeral arrangements at Parian Church of at Sot Ge Paptiet and Canberra General Crawford. Memorials and thanks from the family are expressed along with notices of associated services and sympathy. The notice also mentions the family’s gratitude and a separate business notice about eye care services from an optometrist visiting Canberra.

Byrne Westialia Canberra Jan Cusrerai Sernidt Cureck Church of England Tie Canterre Tenera Meare Fusarale Cantera) Ltd ADA Ine

Cole Leads Royal Canberra Championship Title Fight

Defending champion Fy Toddral drifts in the field as Cole takes the lead during the round at Maya Mera. Intermittent errors and late pushes from rivals shape the closing holes, with Bent and Doddrell trading chances and several players posting strong scores in the final nine.

Fy Toddral Nada Urge Eran Bim Atriks Rome Doddrell Hue Renate I Aswatt Batan Satte Lancan F. Hiphorny Bourke Bibts Por. Clarke Setet Age Bota eSain Teritehey W. McKinstry J Malton Baati WG. Woolger Mitt Ch Hughes Réclae Mactan L. Martyn Eels i Tree Wane Carrol Ier Alley Alnweteen Tonkin Uae Pie Cele Eluate Hinderson H.R. Bhorring MH. Crombir Wirosmurat Tauntan Orrin

Canberra Weather Flighty Fragments From A Fragmented Report

Weather notes show Canberra forecast with inconsistent figures and garbled times. Readable items indicate high near 46 degrees and lows around 20s with multiple vague references to maximums and winds.

Canberra Vane Pe

Price control power debate over Commonwealth and states

A discussion of a referendum on granting the Commonwealth Parliament power to fix and regulate prices of goods and services. It warns such federal control could confiscate state property, with High Court constraints and fears for Australian freedoms. The piece urges vigilance and reassertion of state authority until political standards are restored.

Snonklia Ag Commonwealth Australia Bat Tasmania High Court Tasmanian Prices Commission Poliical Svenbr Hve Teuat

Opperman Injured In Cycle Pall

Opperman suffers extensive abrasion after a cycle track accident. Witnesses describe a female pace rider and a gravel track collision. Opperman was admitted to hospital with injuries to the leg while teammates Melbourn and others retired from the race.

Opperman Vermast Betet Melbourn Hrutieuig

Christopher's v Cooma Bt women hockey match result

Christopher's beat Cooma in a presmier women’s hockey match with early goals by Mater and Pyegy Brophy. Myon Gaughe and others advanced play for Christopher's as they defended fiercely in the second half.

Christopher's V. Cooma Bt Presmiers T. Christopher Bpene Hae Brophy Wink Ron Pegay Town Eugene Dr Agai Dot Une Conmi Chete- Topher Dacha Myon Gaugte L. Christopher Christopner de Binet D de Amt Gaughein Anderton McPonard J Tamer Ran

Fractured 3PINE in Lorry Capsize Tragedy

A lorry crash at Manly left three pine fractured and one person badly burned. Police and ambulance attended after a collision with a pole. The injured were transported to the Manly District hospital for treatment.

Rydney Bandar George Tratherton Eneaine Manly Manly Liatrict

Son Found At Home Of Friend In West Mall

A boy named Sidney was found at the home of a friend in West Mall by Donald, who called at the friend’s home to report the matter. Mr Kilmartin had previously been asked by the press to help locate the boy, who had been missing since Wednesday afternoon.

Rydney W. Kilmartin West Malland Sidney Donald Wevlonsday Iitmnartin Frieg Kilmartin Getaten Nocin Funy Harika Sydney Hythe Prisfemsir Mytten Shaw Mon Ash Walen USA Britaria

Canberra Forecast From Malearological Batson

Weather forecast notes a Sunday for Canberra with fog in the morning, fine and mild conditions, no frost, winds from the west to southwest light to moderate, improving in the afternoon.

U Pam

Chinese Arrested for Malicious Wounding

A 42 year old Chinese man was charged with malicious wounding after an incident on Joe Street Waterloo where a blind woman’s interview preceded police action. Earlier, Warr y Miller a 48 year old labourer on Pitt and Wellington Streets was found with blood at the corner and treated at South Sydney Hospital.

Rydney Warry Miller Joe Street Waterloo Pitt and Wellington

Fragmented Injury Report From Methylated Alcohol Incident

An 8 year old boy from Ok Kiimuattn Trees, Brain, suffered severe burns to the leg and thigh after methylated alcohol exploded. He was admitted to hospital in a serious condition.

Incock Héepital

Turmoil in postwar policy debate and funding push

In Taydney a government minister tabled plans to restore postwar allowances and basic wages, while a fiscal committee argued for a broader national effort. Officials blamed delays on inadequate funding, and the state attorney urged citizens to engage in rational public affairs rather than rely on illusionary national questions.

Delaide Sincey Rida

Death of Woman Who Posed as Man in Munday Case

Detectives Gunton and Jantins investigate the death of a wool dealer known as Jon Ryan. The woman had lived as a man for nine years. A funeral was held today after a protracted delay in examination. preliminary findings indicate a broken neck and injuries.

Bytney Munday Gunton Jantins Yarrandl Wix Miles Janatyai Yan Mori. Damm

Pick Struck Cable Underground Burns Workers in York Street Accident

Two laborers suffered severe burns and shock when a picked tool struck a live cable in York Street. William Matt, 23, of Watling Crooks Road, and Alfred Cryer, 41, of Watling Road, were injured. Fire brigade attended and the incident is being investigated.

Bydney Bundy York Street William Matt Wotlk Crookt Road Brianton Alfred Cryer Watking Ira Newtomp

South Coast Miners Reported Activity on Saturday

South Coast miners worked on Saturday gathering 2,900 tons of coal while Northern miners produced 23,000 tons of coal. Weather and transport issues impacted output as a train derailment or road disruption caused 6,000 tons of coal to be lost.

South Coast Sedney Hunday Yentertay Onaturday En Fara Aney Anya

Youths Arrested for Assault on Girl in Melbourne

Melbourne reports that two young men aged 17 to 30 were arrested on a criminal assault charge. Police said the assault occurred near St Kilda, then the pair drove the victim to Clayton where the attack continued. The incident involved four participants and a separate assault claim.

Melbourne Bt. Kilda Clayton

Man Arrested Over Illegally Used Car Findings

A man was arrested and charged on Saturday night after authorities say a car was unlawfully used. The vehicle was taken from near the Aer services Hut in Mainuki and later returned close to its original parking area.

Ie Tully Aervices Mainuki Ita

Greyhound racing results from Queanbeyan meeting

A fragmentary listing from Saturdays Queanbeyan greyhound meeting shows novice stakes and Flying Stakes results with multiple dogs named such as Dirty Bea Bentty's Beat and Mitchell River plus various odds and times. The legible items highlight close finishes and neck or length margins across races.

Queanbeyan Dirty Bea Lawne J. Memd Meek Bentty L Boncake Mitchell River Keble Tengen Iene Onborra Rin Rival Broa Bernie Nick's Pride Malden Blakes Linnetlinick

Coastal Forecast Shows Mild Temps and Light Northwesterly Winds

A coastal weather forecast indicates mild daytime temperatures and light northwesterly winds. Coastal regions should expect mostly clear skies with subtle sea breezes and no significant precipitation.

Canberra hospital board candidacy sparks call for women on council

A Canberra election speech urges a nonpartisan approach to the hospital board, arguing candidates should serve the public good rather than political leverage. The speaker defends a reputation for vigor in improving services and supports appointing an advisory to assist ambulance maternity care and Twilight Homes campaigns while stressing women's representation and community needs.

Sayer Canterre Huapitel Ise Fem Belipwrr Strean KS Canberra Polly Mr. Dazce Rydney Canberra Ambulance Twilight Homes Obiane Uae Cmny Advinry Council Mra Stevenann Ian “Ake Way of Ife Adpiesaneas Elvic Nerda Hall End National Theatre A.C de Mont Fegard Liv Hoatela Brunke Plana Homer Yeorle Hheir Ceotren Eng Ates Canherpe Jeevin Bay Bounett

Community Advioisry Council Policy Statement Notebook

A fragmented text outlines a candidate’s push for a advisory council on returns, air conditioning, suburban shops, post offices, telephony, and recreation. It references urgent community needs, rent concerns, living costs reviews, and a call for public inquiry into living costs in Canberra with emphasis on informing residents and engaging with local representatives and associations.

Air L Adviairy Council Times Cynberen Ropes KI Erim Thawe Turnitea Arya China Canberra

Northern Auburba Triumph In Close Hockey Duel

Northern Auburba defeated Ole Canberyane by one goal in a hard fast Saturday game. Murrell scored for Northern as Colwell and Barton contributed for Barton in a tense final. Officials ordered five minute periods each way and replay was discussed after a tight finish.

Ole Canberyane North Erm Buburbe Atle Mijuien Meakon Tuth Alten Drithant Haurats Murrell Wrba Auburba Panberrana Chapman Pointan Colwell Anit Becton Barton Barton Pinger Goa Magna Joo

Hospital expansion plans amid wartime shortages

The board outlines construction of a new hospital wing and ambulances totaling significant funds, with plans to open a children’s and pride clinic and expand wartime medical care. It notes improved supply chains, continued doctor cooperation, and aims to sustain community medical services during and after the war.

Ebuspital Nice Ava ADR Wimplinl Wimplinl Ua Made Outarogrem Nutsea Auartora Nasheen Wiyres Watt Rontitinas Ural Niall Shortages Thi Children's Priduly Garran

Local Scout Meet Attracts Young Runners And Volunteers

A chaotic OCR fragment hints at a youth track event with boys from various communities. Mentions of Bunton, Bungetnane, and Quownpeyan imply local clubs involved. The text references races for boys and parental or volunteer support, with unsure dates and participants.

Pepe Tim Bunton Uriarre

Advance Approved Bread Prices Contain Key Increases

The article notes approved bread price increases by the committee, detailing new per loaf costs and the context of bakehouse pricing. It mentions bakers and officials discussing the impact of higher wheat and flour costs on consumer prices and the timing of the change.

Melbourne Band at Mewcastle New South Wales Contest

Melbourne Metropolitan Pimfre fade band won the 4300 selection during Australian band championships in conjunction with the Newt MRA anniversary celebrations. Wellington Mur ide Warkerw Band finished near top with 434 points, dead heat for second between several bands. Ky ufat Municipal won with Cardi Fairways and Katoumbe Jusi(ove Caf bk 7 placed within top ranks.

Newcastle Melbourne Pimfre Chat Newt Mra Etary Te Dylary St. Ulance Delgasie Bend Wellington Muride Warkerw Waterside

Nationalisation of Banks Will Not Succeed

An overview of British and Australian commentary on bank nationalisation, noting differing views in Parliament and press. The piece cites policy fears, potential impact on private banks, and cross‑Channel opinions about government intervention and market stability.

Liberal rally to nominate candidates for county election

The Liberal Council will meet tomorrow night to propose candidates for county election. The committee of the executive council will oversee the nominating process and determine the party lineup for the forthcoming elections.

Sydney Sunde Libel Country Wetoraten Chajeynan Svunetl

Sunbaking on Sydnit Beaches Distorted OCR Fragment

Fragmentary text describes sunbathing on Sydnit beaches with garbled phrases about water, crowds, and a goat and a boy. Mentions Bronte in Manly, a person named Clitard, and a line with yards. Context unclear due to OCR corruption.

Bronte Manly Petra

Injured Man Falls From Truck on Lockyer Street

Norman Taylor of Lockyer Bay area was severely injured after toppling from a truck on Lockyer Street in the morning. He was conveyed to Canterbury Hospital in a precarious condition. Police report the fall occurred as a vehicle approached, with witnesses placing Taylor near the truck when the incident happened.

Norman Taylor Lockyer

Crown Street Hospital Staff Resume Ayuney Bundt

Fragmented OCR text mentions hospital staff, a resume, and night duty details. Core bits show assignment timing and unclear names. The readable portions imply staffing notes and shifts but lack complete facts to form a clear event or outcome.

Crown Street

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