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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1947
Page
2
A mangled OCR passage describes the dangers of a 28 ton Shymanter aircraft on landing. Passengers feel the impact and editors note the challenge of telling whether the plane is airborne or on the ground. Tyres and hydraulic gear face heavy stress. the event is framed as punishing.
The opening ceremony led by High Commissioner for New Zealand Mr 3 G Barclay will start at 2:30 PM as riding events headline the afternoon. Awards include Grand Champion Ram J J Goatett and Grand Champion Ewe H E Curran, with several reserve titles and cups listed for merino and British breeds.
Air Marshal Jones returned from the United Kingdom and America arguing distance would shape any future war. He said Australia could sustain a war effort with terms of supply, food, and population stability, noting limited racial differences and a homogeneous society would be advantageous in war planning.
Melbourne reports the Minister for Supply and Shipping Senator Ashley states future petrol rationing will be determined by the petrol shortage and the dollar position. The decision depends on the general work shortage and the national supply situation.
The British Minister for Agriculture urged producer organizations and allied bodies to attend a conference on October 3 to discuss steps to increase primary production and boost Britain’s food supply. The invitation stressed collaborative action with associations to raise output and efficiency.
Frank ONeill, 65, organiser of the Sydney branch of the Tron works Assqoidtion, was punched and kicked by three men on his way to a meeting in Surry Mills. They searched his pockets and fled. ONeill staggered home. a man claiming police later visited but did not return.
A three engined airliner designed by De Havilland Aircraft Co in Australia aims to roll off the line next year. Built at Drovers plants the craft will cruise at 135 miles per hour with a 500 mile range. It will seat six passengers and feature modern fittings.
Sydney reports Andrew Gordon Kilpatrick of Colac Victoria pleaded guilty to factory breaking after a chase at Sylvania on April 21. He was placed in plaster and released on bond of 50 pounds by Judge Maguire, who deemed the accused sufficiently uninjured.
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