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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1946

Page

3

Canadian Pianist Pratt to Give Recital at Albert Hall

Canadian pianist Pratt, a young prodigy, set for a London debut with the BBC orchestra and the Albert Hall recital next week. He has previously performed across London venues and at the New York Love Fair, drawing praise from critics and officials.

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Bill to Direct ABC on News Services Debate

Fragmentary text discusses a bill directed at ABC News services including the commission's duties to gather world news and provide adequate staff. Mentions amendments about appointing married women, pensions, and wartime restrictions on set construction. Details indicate debates on government responsibility and media coverage.

ABC Tory Pan Ferday Posumaater-Cuneraontor Canaron Kbs Quate Stadt Ovaramis Couniriun Ule Evnatoe Ita Nis Cameron Auld

Prolonged wartime timber policy debated in parliament

The Interior Minister moved to advance the second reading of a bill extending Commonwealth Forestry powers. The measure aims to coordinate timber supply, pricing, and research with states, openly noting Australia's need to import about one third of total timber. It discusses housing, public works, and export potential for hardwoods, with forecasts of competition for softwood supplies and cabinet wood markets.

Commonwealth Forestry Sureta Australia Australie le Bureau My. Johnson Cera Mt. Jahanca van Cintiaa Bere

Government Stands Firm on Coal Bill Debate

The government remains firm on the coal bill amid parliamentary divisions. Prime Minister and ministers resisted liberal amendments, with emphasis on penalties for offences within the industry. Opposition criticisms centered on potential victimization, while support for a firm stance persisted through debates and committee stages.

Tense clash over coal bill sparks government miner row

Miners and owners clash as the government and the Miners Federation threaten forcible action and amendments to a coal bill in New South Wales. Parties report high tensions, with ministers pressed to concede or withdraw provisions while owners seek compensatory payments and broader limits on private enterprise.

Petwrean Minnew’ Federation Caine Othecs le “Develong Uabia New South Wal Batore Porttamert Labour Party Sethe Et Tle Bowayer Dumen Chiffey Hinpreewen Sollon Sorlim Mires McNalty

Power and unemployment loom in Adelaide rail row

In Adelaide a government and labor conference outlined mass action with about 6 000 workers due to mobilize as incoming coal supplies hinge on Friday. Officials warned of potential closures and disruptions if coal deliveries halt, while talks sought to avert a strike and minimize impact on industry.

Wartime Rationing and Medical Supplies Report

The Prime Minister and ministers discuss wartime rationing policy and its impact on the Empire. The article notes potential penicillin supplies for veterinary use and ongoing debates on reducing prices, with references to supply chains, salvage efforts, and government committees amid postwar planning.

Dental clinic services at Canberra Hospital resume in audit

Canberra Community Hospital reopened dental services after a disruption. The Canberra Clinic resumed operations with a complete service for eligible residents, spanning wartime curtailments and current patient access. Treatments target various dental needs, with timing from 10 am to midday noted.

Canberra Hospital Canberra Moepltad Rupert Katendent le Nott

Drought Strikes Queensland as Fodder Shortage Hits Towns

Sydney reports rain declines across the Souther de and Dainta areas with fodder stocks deteriorating. In Queensland drought conditions persist with riverina and northern districts noting record heat and thousands of cattle driven by restrictions and lack of feed.

Sydney Dainta St Crockwell Mat Tunut Taraige Torkend Lecauime Saekiy Mae Queensland Pouiheny Rivera

Food Shipments to Britain From Australia in June End

The customs examiner disclosed Britain’s June exports from Australia totaling about 70 000 tons of wheat and 38 000 tons of butter along with sugar, honey, canned goods, and oats. Diversions involved New Zealand and UNICRA, with overall shipments valued around $1,000.

Benalie Fraser Great Britain Australie Toe Sampson Tanmanul New Zealand U.nicra

Weather forecast for Dantheie region

Forecast shows stronger winds on the slopes and highlands with overcast skies. Lake region expect cool day with moderate to strong north to south west winds and possible local clouding. Highs and lows not provided due to garbled input.

Wael

Canberra Weather Report Fragment

Weather data for Canberra shows temperature readings at multiple times with pressures around 39.670 inches and 344 nam. The record lists a 9 am temperature of 428 daperreen and a 9 am wind speed of 52 knots, indicating a fragmented early 20th century meteorological note.

Fame Trane

District Rainfalls at Howth Tablelatae Meeting

Rainfall data collected for the Howth council tabled figures for multiple districts. Entries include Gunning Taw WH Quenbteyan and Nimmitabel with varied rainfall amounts and dates noted.

Howe Nam Yomentay Croskwell AL Pointe Awulbure Gunning Quenbteyan Ancentore Miro Sawe EY Cooma Nimmitabel Hombalea Delegate Alandra Adunvinoby Hindabyre Tombong Renioe Banang View Dellivkorn

Rational Rationing Shapes Australian Food Policy Debate

The document argues rationing must reflect Australia’s role as a contributor to international hunger relief. It critiques abandoning farm butter market rules, notes shortages in meat and dairy controls, and urges official imagination to expand production while curbing raids on rationed supplies and speculative markets.

Australia Raton Asatralis Britain Saupon St Maki Mt la Ser Yase

Fire Governor Genera presides at council meeting in Canberra

The Duke and Duchess of Glew with Price Wills and Richard attended the Ival Axeruttey Council of GOW in Canberra. They arrived at Ailm Aity Moning, Aydney, yesterday for the morning session.

Genera Thee Twikraf Methine Ival Axeruttey Gow ‘House Canberra Yeatsrdn Duke Durness Glew Price Wills Einer Richard Ailm Aity Moning Aydney Yeaterday

Farm Butter Ration Rise Sparks Government Debate

Fragmented OCR notes indicate a rationing issue involving farm butter and government response. References to overseas trade, shortages, and policy terms appear garbled but imply a discussion of butter supplies, pricing, and wartime controls affecting farmers and consumers.

Ranland Anna

Governor General to Leave Australia for Britain Return

The Duke of Ghouceater will return to Britain toward the end of January, with Prime Minister announcing his departure at the King’s request. He would hold the post for about two years, though plans changed for a shortened tenure due to royal duties and ongoing government plans.

Ghouceater Australia Sanuney Chifley Martner Perio Baulh Atrea

New Safety Precautions for Air Travel

Melbourne reports new safety standards issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The plan calls for replacing older fighters with modern machines within seven years, four-year conformity, and universal adoption across all aircraft types including gas turbines, jet propulsion, and helicopters under the international body.

Melbourne Internaonal Civil Aviation Organization Wlheterax Umea Progremnd Atiniraabely Mircraft Hich

Government Dinner for Mr J K R Minter at Parliament House

A formal government dinner honoring Mr J K R Minter was hosted at Parliament House yesterday. Acting Minister for External Affairs Mr Makin presided with senior ministers, officials, and colonial delegates in attendance including Deputy PM Forder, Commerce Minister Beatty, Senator Fraser, President of the Senate Brown, and Secretary to the Treasury S G McPariann among others.

Lexus Maran Smrwodlon Friteraghie Adler Joan Nethoriion Comia Toe Cumsen Fraser Hayter United States Communicatt Louss Nxtarnal Aftuten Mr Makin Howe Promnt Forder Commerce Beatty Cantoma Benator Fraser Bente Banator Brown Bpeaker Reseveuri Bame WF. Birahun Trey G. McPariann Department of Wetomal Altair A. 8. Walt Vie Solicitor-Ceneral Peat Witoun Department’ of Commerce UME Mccarthy Comptroller-General of Customs JJ. F. Kennedy Department of the Interior J. A. Carradue St Sydney Eric Swmetty Miton Wrrrie Dipartment

Cruiser Tank Engines For Sale Atelaguten EE

The Commonwealth Disposal Commission offers cruiser tank engines for sale at 116i each, complete with tarcemsorien but without tas blades and cleaners. Engines are stored for convenient intermodal purchase and will be loaded on railway trucks, buyers paying transport.

Aefi Commonwealth Disposal

Farewell to Private Secretary to Minister

A farewell event notes the private secretary to the minister leaving, with a roster of attendees including Mary Campbell, Evel Wilkineon, and Winifred Himmell among others. The scene records formal goodbyes and names of staff in a Washington office setting.

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Taxation Revision Battles Over Tax Rates and Industry

Government proposes tax revisions aimed at reducing wasteful expenditure and encouraging industry. Opposition cites indirect taxes and property rates as burdens on low income and small businesses. Debate covers company taxes abolition, industry growth in towns, and income tax amendments. bill passes after amendments.

Witte Tasimion Arma Upak Albuiry Tumut Bellam Tartory Spender Warringah Tne Ales Tae Iealy Ratna Wawa Uistey Morrison

Inquiry Refused Into Meat Industry

The Commonwealth Government refused a full inquiry into the meat industry deeming it unnecessary. Victorian housewives had urged an inquiry covering price, cost, distribution, and black marketing. Beally Wan commented on efforts to stamp out illegal practices and questioned meat market size. Government aims to counter illicit activities amid industry concerns.

Mr. Rowlly Beally Wan Housewiven Beally

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