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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1946
Page
3
Readers express frustration with a forthcoming exhibition, noting poor organization and unclear pricing. They criticize unfulfilled promises, ineffective leadership, and say attendance will wane if conditions do not improve.
Twenty four people were fatally hurt and seventy were injured when the Ratnar Lucknow express wrecked about 00 miles from the area. The accident occurred Monday near Arhpur.
A court report details a riotous crowd at Wynyard railway yard where police faced jeers and stone throwing. Len and others were charged with offenses including obscene language and drunken conduct. Several laborers and sailors appeared in court, fined for disturbances and insulting behavior. The judge noted the crowd's hostility and police faced threats and injuries during the melee.
Canberra hosts a vibrant Spring Show by the Horticultural Society of Castle Deeva with a dazzling display of daffodils hyacinths anemones and spring flowers. experts including Pryor supervise judging revealing careful Japanese garden planning and color schemes while showcasing rare mature maples and ornate garden scenes.
Aboul and lamb consignments penned today with about 26 130 head offered. Prime wethers to 43 shillings, prime ewes to a higher rate. Lambs, cattle, and bulls noted as forward with firm to higher demand. buyers competed, prices varied by class and quality.
Gander Monday reports indicate eighteen survivors of a wrecked Melicopters flight have reached safety at the airpart, after the craft cenafed into a heavily-wanied area. Rescue teams continue operations to recover others in distress.
Canberra hotels will be the only venues in the Commonwealth allowed to sell liquor on Election Day. Government officials stress that hotel premises operating on polling day comply with federal liquor laws and state regulations.
A Royal Air Force mission dropped medicine and vital items to Belaga Sarawak after a nighttime flight from Singapore. Wing Commander Merfield piloted the BE 684 squadron aircraft delivering compact containers to aid Belaga residents. The operation included a diverted boat carrying water and reading matter and a second drop planned to ensure delivery to the Resident and local shelter.
Preparations underway for district wool auctions at Goulburn on October 30 with ten salerooms set. Most NSW and Queensland Woolbuyers Associations' members invited for catalogues. Over 28 000 bales expected, with old Tot saleroom likely used for the event.
The AGT and Association plan the 38th show at Hall Recreation Reserve on Friday and Saturday October 11 and 13. A committee met last Saturday with 10 members receiving attention. repairs and materials supplied by the Department of the Interior. The event will differ from prewar years with strong poultry and live-stock programs, including the Waterford Cup and Canberra Cup. Poultry classes and entries are outlined along with other entertainment, while two trolling faces are listed in the program of arena events.
Albert Harrison of Hilla Iriver sustained severe burns when a lorry overturned near Bram. He was pinned under the vehicle while Noel Downey and others attempted rescue. The collision occurred at Watered Street with flames driving the crew to evacuate and render aid.
Notices announce a general meeting at Br Korraynor residence Howitt Street Kings Thn tonight September 24 to discuss social fundraisers. Also a general meeting at Hockey Pavilion Manuka tonight to arrange social functions and fund raising. Grand reopening night racing eight hour dash holiday October first nominations close October 2. Desiring accommodation contact the secretary Queanbeyan 218.
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