Rail fares and freights schedule to be reviewed
Sydney reports the State Cabinet will meet to discuss fare and freight increases. Railway authorities push for quick implementation, targeting early execution. London hosts twelve German politicians for a five day conference on Parliament and local government. Hobart coroner identifies skull and bones found on a beach as female Aboriginal remains dating back about a century.
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Sydney
Cad-inet
Londor
London
Sone
Hobart
RM Officers Visit Canberra
Senior officers of the British Fleet visited Canberra as guests of the Commonwealth. They met the Minister for the Navy Mr Riordan, laid wreaths at the War Memorial, were welcomed by Governor General Mr McKell and Prime Minister Mr Chifley for luncheon at Parliament House, then toured the city before departure.
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Nat Prement
Sydney
Canberra Yestern
Commonwealth
G. E. Creasy
Abamy
Min
Navy
Riordan
War Memorial
McKell
Chifley
Parliament Louse
Canberra
Meat Rationing to Continue in Australia
The Minister for Customs Senator Courtice said there is no immediate prospect of most meat rationing ending. He hoped clothes rationing would be removed within a year. The Australian Meat Board has recommended controls on the meat and pig meats industry be reviewed.
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Courtice
Australian, Meat Board
Probable Back Fracture After School Sky Larking
Patrick Hall 14 from Amalie was taken to Canberra Hospital by ambulance with a probable back fracture after a fall at Canberra Road School while sky larking with others during a match. He fell to the ground in a panic.
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Patrick Hall
Amalie
Canberra Hospital
Hall
Canberra Rd School
Special Canberra Wool Forecasts From Civil Drome
Canberra area forecasts issued for the next 24 hours by the Meteorological Station. Wool export figures show 1948 46 trade shifts with higher Australian shipments and rising overseas imports. Noting Britain Denmark and Italy increase, while France Belgium and Canada show varied gains. overall wool commerce reflected in bale counts and values.
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Aviation Department
Canberra
Diet ‘Ereodrome
Bush’ Fire Council
America
United Times
Kingdom
Forestry Bureau
Westridge
Kre
France
Belgium
Britain
Purhuten
Denmark
Ar Jenuses
Italy
Deat Clutomer
Woo Shain
Sweden
Canada
Turkey
India
Mexico
Ex servicemen benefits in reverse in Canberra
Canberra exservice men faced harsh barriers in postwar business start ups. Restricted premises and delayed leases at Turner forced reliance on temporary Causeway structures, tying up capital and hindering housing access. Advocates urge available subdivisions and moderate rentals to unlock investment and support ex servicemen and youth training.
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Canberra
Causeway
Unis
Pricea
Australia
Turner
Governor General hosts Admiral G. Creasy officers in Canberra
Excellency the Governor General Mr WJ Mekell welcomed Admiral G Creasy and officers of the British Padge Fleet at Movement House in Canberra yesterday morning, ending a formal visit with cordial exchanges and remarks.
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WJ Mekell
W. J. FF
G. & Creasy
Movement House
Canberra
Oring
Rectoral Bell To Close On Election Day
The Hall of electors for the A.CT. will close on Wednesday September 3 ahead of the forthcoming Advin Hy Council and Hospital Board elections. Electors are urged to ensure correct address registration. enrolment cards available at Post Offices or from the Electoral Office at City.
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A.ct
Advin Hy
Canberra Forecast for 24 Hours Ended Tuesday
Local forecast says fine and cool with broken clouds and fresh northeasterly winds. Southastern District expected scattered showers over highland sectors with snow on the Alps in the afternoon, and a twice tied but cloudy outlook.
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Astern
Highland
Alps
Canberra Weather Update and Rainfall Report
Canberra weather notes a 3 pm reading with a 24 hour maximum 582 and minimum 109, wind NW at 3 pm and WNW at 6 pm, peak 20 mph from midnight to 9 pm. The minimum temperature was 281 degrees at 6 am. District Wainfalls on the Southern Tablelands show rainfall readings yesterday with Yass 4 and Canberra 1, Kiandra, Adaminaby, and Mt Korcluako recording 22.
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Mum
Crook
Well Pointe
Yass
Canberra
Kiandra
A Adaminaby
Shdebyhe
Mt, Korcluako
Clubs To Challenge Police Action In Sydney
Registered Clubs Association president said about 100 clubs would fight any prosecution over Sunday liquor service after a raid. He noted clubs are entitled to serve their members, and they would cover legal costs for members facing action. RG Bolton stated the government did not want licenses to ex servicemen.
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Sydney
Polies Fe
Byenty
MFASP
Gandont
Ar. Bolton
Nile River hydro power plan eyed for Owen Falls
Uganda and Britain debate a 75 000 kilowatt Owen Falls hydro electric project with estimated cost over £4 million. The scheme aims to boost rural electrification in Western Kenya, improve irrigation, and support port storage and flood control, funded by Colonial Development funds and loans.
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Nile
Recanty
Uganda Electricity Survey
United Kine
Upsada
Yar Rand
Owen
Falls
Uganda
Owen Falls
Kenya
Jist
Aising
Lake Gctora
Pestschien
Rwice
Africa
Colonial Development and Welfare Fund
Ioana
Colonial Develop
Ponganant Scenes At Funeral Of Olive Family
Ponganant scenes at funeral described by witnesses in the Richland district as mourners gathered for the Olive family. The crowd watched as the father faced the casket and the solemn moment unfolded with apparent grief and reverence.
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Olive
Fis Pelton
Sean Goren
Richare
Emaes
Om Wurfed
Adskin
Moody describes India Australia ties in Canberra Rotary talk
In a Canberra Rotary Club address, Moody details Indian interest in Australia, divides Indian states by population, and recalls a Tibet trip. He compares New Delhi unfavorably to Canberra and notes Nepal and Tibet highlights from his travels. A vote of thanks was given by Dr. Findlay.
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Conn Mcbay
Rotary Club of
Canberra
Barton Mouse Pat
AUP
Mr. Moody
Australia
Ona
New Delhi
Moody
Hyderabad
India
Hindustanty
Indi
Austen
Tibet
Tibetan
Misconduct at Brisbane hotel linked to Rugby League players
Report from Brisbane notes an incident at Hotel Daniel on July 3 involving NOW Rugby League players. Management says no single individual is at fault and damages claim has been sent to the President. An inquiry is ordered as Carter confirms players present.
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Sydney
Daniel
Brisbane
Rugby’ League
Flegg
Carter
Foralmages
Feral
Hongkong Grateful to Australia for Assistance
A letter to Prime Minister Chifley from the Hongkong Government officer administering Hongkong expresses gratitude for Australia's help. The message notes evacuation and support for prisoners of war and internees, reflecting official appreciation and ongoing cooperation between Hong Kong and Australia. The communication highlights Commonwealth aid and postwar relief efforts.
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Commonwealth
Hongkong
Mr. Chifley
YMCA Notes Show Board Changes and Upcoming Events
At a special board meeting Mr HB Tincent was appointed treasurer replacing Mr GP Jerratt as the board transfers to Melbourne. A farewell dinner for Garratt is planned at the Blue Moon. Vikings night at Riverside Hotel features table tennis begins 4 PM with a postal games series. Monthly board meeting next Monday at the Streat rooms. Invitations and plans for a Spring Ball at Albert Hall on September 5 are in distribution.
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Directora
HB Tincent
GP. Jerratt
Melbourne
Garratt
Blue ‘Boon
Vikings Mic
Riverside Howtel
YMCA
J. Jvillatas
Andreas
Vera
HY Club
Dell Hall
Addrees
Induati Anyong
Lady’ Gewrie Hut
Soma Monte
Albert Hall
Mings
Una
BEA
Balurdey
Ireland Defends Neutrality Amid Soviet Vote Debate
An Australian officer quoted in Canberra says Ireland faced a manpower and coal shortage postwar, with a push to raise female labor supply. Ireland defended neutrality while highlighting limits on industrial capacity, urging expanded female employment and immigration to ease shortages.
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Alan
Secontry
Canberra
Holusher Birstn
Ee Ae Caivces Wyeee
UNG
Axia
Franco
de Valera
Irland
Ireland
Questioning Russia’s War Role Amid Peacekeeping Standards
The passage debates Russia’s aggression toward Finland, Poland, Bathonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, contrasting its actions with a peace-loving nation’s duties under the League of Nations. It questions how Moscow can be seen as compliant while violating commitments and tarnishing international norms.
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Rusia
Finland
Poland
Bathonia
Latvia
Lithummia
Minister surprised by appointment amid refugee drift to France
Melbourne report says Commerce Minister Pollard doubted Government Gazette notices for new Jewish refugee ships aboard 4800 quota. International Red Cross observers note improving rations and guard conduct, while AP warns of harsh, unsanitary conditions and intense heat on arrival.
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Melbourne
Pollard
Momauy
Canberra
Levi
Cross
Al-Lermain
Freecland Sanevertioomer Reuters
Butcher Remanded to Queanbeyan In Market Remark
Sir William Inglis, president of the Meat Exporters' Association, said Australian lamb equals the world’s best and outperforms New Zealand lamb on quality though NZ lamb often fetches higher prices. He noted two million carcases will be sent this year, addressing ageing concerns in the market.
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Melbourne
William Ingilan
Meat Exporters’ Association
New Zealand
Willam
Australia
Victoria's Easy Rules Win Over Queensland
Victoria dominated the Australian Rules Carnival match in Hobart defeating Queensland by a margin well over 200 points. Final score Victoria 96 17 283 to Queensland 18. Victoria led by about 100 at halftime and continued to control play, turning the game into a workout as they scored at will.
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Hobart
Victoria
Sta Fratmaton
Ueenaland
Queensland
Australia may cut imports from U K amid crisis
If Britain resists, Australia could cut imports from the United Kingdom and the United States. Senator Courtie said the cabinet will discuss how Australia can weather the crisis. A Commonwealth committee is examining trade with the USA and may present recommendations soon.
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Britain
Australia
United Kingdom
United States
Courtie) Sud
Commonwealth
U.S.A
Bonilon
Gov‘rnment
Escaped inmates recaptured near Castalmeine Reformatory
Prisoners who escaped from the Cantomaine reformatory near Melbourne over the weekend were caught eighteen miles away today. Reports indicate the trio, named in police lines, claimed they had been on the run since last night in the surrounding hills and were nearly exhausted.
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Castlemaine Reformatory
Melbourne
Seepday
Sade Ts Tempern
Leet
Twin Brothers Face Murder Charges in Melbourne Court
Twin brothers Monaus Charles Martin and Exment Alfred James Martin appeared at City Court on charges of attempting to murder Kelthc Kitchener Hall and conspiring to murder Thelma Hull on July 27 and July George Durrett, 34, of Rt. Kilda, faced additional attempted murder allegations. Bail was refused on the attempted murder charges but Ernest Martin was granted bail. Hull would not disclose the shooter’s identity. The accused were remanded to August 12.
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Melbourne
Monaus Charles Martin
St. Kilda
Kelthc
Kitchener Hall
Alfred James Martin
Bouth Yarra
Mra
Thelma Hull
George Durrett
Rt. Kilda
Hull
Ernest Martin
Snr
H.R. Donnelly
Planes saved at Fairburn Aerodrome fire
Pyjama clad airmen at the Fairbairn Aerodrome pulled a blazing Auster from a hangar at 349 yesterday morning to save 19 other aircraft including Mustangs and Auster spotters. An alarm triggered by the sprinkler system spurred officers and two sergeants to 300 yards away. Foam was used to halt flames from reaching petrol tanks. The fire brigade arrived ten minutes after the alarm and found only burnt framework and water soaked craft. An inquiry will assess the cause of the outbreak. Public statement noted sprinkler efficiency prevented a far worse disaster.
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Fairain
RAAF
Fairbairn
Canberra
Tax deductions as incentive to production in Australia
Melbourne dispatch reports the Opposition Leader Mr Menzies urges tax deductions to spur production. He says industrial conference outcomes in Canberra should apply to individuals without prejudice. The Liberal Party maintains incentives to production will raise output and benefit workers.
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Fenich Australia
Ag' Mensies
Canberse
Menzies
Ney
Modern Inc
Liberal Party
Melbourne
Unions Split Over Canberra Conference Decisions
Labour unions would not comment on a Canberra conference outcome. The Road Transport Union chief A G Platt said unions would back conference recommendations for a 40 hour week and higher purchasing power, while A M A Dougherty warned some unions might accept directives from the Communist Party.
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Sydney
Canberra
BeOway
Road Trewport Union
A. G. Platt
Ao Sienna
Fae Faletal Beery A Am.a
7. Dougherty
Communist Party
U S Ambassador Praises Press In Australia
U S Ambassador to Australia Robert Butler praised local newspapers in Sydney for security of reporting and American presentation of democratic principles. He noted freedom of thought under a varied press landscape and commended journalists for upholding community respect while avoiding harmful content.
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U.S
Australia
Sydney
Les
Robert Butter
Institute of Journalists
Ldt Today
Butter
Secursto
Butler
Arbitration Court Debates 40 Hour Week Proposals
Counsel outlines hours reduction as a potential major reform. R Bholl KC argues any change must be legislatively proper and legally sound. Court hears 925 witness transcript and considers employer proposals amid debate over a 40-hour workweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
R. Bholl
K.C
Certs
Ieee
N.B.W
Queensland
War Prisoners to Demand Reparations in ACT Drive
Ex-servicemen in the ACT plan a petition to the government demanding reparations for former prisoners of war. The Canberra Legion of Ex-Servicemen awaits advice from office to open the drive, tied to peace conferences held earlier this month.
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Act
Canberra
Legion of
Iney
Waa
EJ. Paynting
the Legion
Dutch Seamen Load Freighter to Revive German Film Industry
The War Department announces Germany’s film industry may resume entry into the market as an essential economy factor. Dutch seamen will load a freighter for export to pay for tears and food and raw materials. The operation proceeds under American Military Government supervision with limited export licenses and oversight.
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Washinusun
War Department
Germany
Duten Meng
Tula Democratic Base Ino
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C. P. Keane
Shaw
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