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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

4

Pardonable Coal Settlement Hails Board Mediation

The Mineral Federation ends a one day stoppage and the Combined Mining Unions press for joint board measures to boost production by over a million tons annually. The Coal Board and Tribunal face long term policy challenges amid government intervention, seeking to prevent future stoppages and ensure reliable coal supplies for utilities and industry.

Cetlacit Mineral Federation Combined Mining Unione Joint Coal Board Unt Coal Board Coal Infantry Tribunal Cuttce Coac Tribeal Coal Industry Tribunal

Transfer of Licenmng Court Petitions in Abercromian Rivers

The Licensing Court approves today a petition to restore for the benefit of Abercromian Rivers, Med teen, and Mullt wh 28 348 Paine egg, with four objectors named LindBeid Peverese Ammotatima. MP. Merguann urges verification of signatures amid fears of fake marks and signatures. The hearing continues to August 17.

Marve KC Restalan Paine Peverese Ammotatima IC A Sac Capel Brian Saat Baral Weis Haery Newsome Ciudad Ieee Merguann Sar Warren

New Zealand Kennel Club Show Yields Big Wins

Irish setter groomed by Lr. LW. Matt tops at the Dominion show in Invercargill. Dogs from Chelanne, Redbranch, and Stele compete across Open and All Breeds events, with championship puppy wins and broad breed honors noted.

Coal Dispute Inquiry Adjourned After Settlement

In Sydney a coal dispute inquiry was adjourned after a settlement. The coal industry tribunal led by Mr Gallagher and ministers from the Labour government discussed arbitration, production, and wage issues, with Miners Federation leaders present. The adjournment pauses further action pending notices to affected parties.

Sydney Alver Coal Industry Tribunal Gallaghee Jeu Conk Gora MeVirg Miners’ Federation Lalver Mamuniay Nice Opiareul Gallagher Jemmnontaaction Bel Boyeaining Gourage Dee Whitne Amscaniad Ly. Capitulle Tha i Ue Atinery Federation Parently al Une Reneat

Rate na os ay rte Workings Me pley wite Foun Cub

Limited readable text mentions rate workings and a group named Cub. No clear events, dates, or identifiable people emerge from the fragments. The item lacks sufficient context to form a coherent brief.

Local Government Revenue Fight Boosts Road Fees

Alderman Chandler leads a push as the Dependence Store Government faces a noisy council debate over revenue. A contested ROW restoration plan sparked protests while the government collected vehicle registration fees, though road tolls rose amid the dispute.

Lesa Benetining Rus Chandler Se Austen

Deadlock Grips Legislative Council in Australia

A severe deadlock halts the Legislative Council as the house stalls over committee chairs and leadership. President and temporary chairs confer with Justice ministers to break the impasse, a situation unseen in Australian parliamentary history as claims of procedural rigidity fill the lobbies late at night.

Aydniy Wadnemlay Konigat Landford Billams Jale Vurrat Committon Oes Wye SirGirrs

Catalina Lands at Macquarie Island

Fragmented report describes the Catalina arriving at Macquarie Island Melbourne with provisions for Antarctic support. The text mentions rough seas and a 3400 nautical mile reference, with unclear names and roles. The narrative is garbled and partially unreadable.

Catalina Macquarie Island

Unclear Weather Forecast Fragment on Paltralm Tarihe

Meteorology note from a dated weather page describes a warm day with cluttered heat and light wind. It mentions cooler night conditions and hints at further gusts from the west. The text is garbled and includes misread place names and weather terms.

Migrants To Arrive In Australia This Week

Foreign ships are due bringing migrants to Australia within the next week. The Minster for Immigration said ships between last Friday and Monday week will carry 39 migrants aboard Stratimaver and Fre Mantle. Orion arrives soon with 100 from Malta aboard Asturias today with a 444 passenger total including 100 from Malta. Beene to arrive within four weeks with 674 Scots aboard De Aith sailing Fort Hobart with 3 crew and 22 children among them. Mr Calwell commented on the migrant plan.

Algost Australie Minster Harday Stratimaver Malta Ubree Works Hobart Mirtray Artlepln Calwell

Bristom Aircraft to be Built at Fishermen's Bend

Melbourne officials announced Bristom aircraft will be produced at Fishermen's Bend in a Beauford division to build ten bombers and new types. Production lines are expected within 20 months after the order, with machines designed to transport troops, act as air ambulances, and carry heavy equipment.

Melbourne Wedienday Beauford Fisherman Ae A Crone RAAF AL Teast

Unclear OCR Reading From Historical Note

Fragmentary text describes times, measurements, profits and a revenue note. Mentions barometer reading at 8 am and an amount 260200, with references to testing at a lake and a period during the year. Details are garbled and some figures appear inconsistent or out of context.

Wannerun Sophia Ancol Miso Hse enmakouTa CasamonrystOh Bar Minasusy Neat Waa

Proposed pocket seats in Sydney parliament reallocation plan

A commission recommends reconfiguring electorates to reduce overall seats and rebalance representation. The proposal, linked to the metropolitan Sydney area, would widen the range of new boundaries for public inspection on September 2.

Sydney Metropotitey Coy Cayaimlaaton Sipterber Roeted Ekentaral

Wheat Deliveries Expected Before New Season Opens

Tamworth report notes wheat deliveries to North and North West districts should shift to before harvesting. District Railway authorities say transport is limited and remaining 246 bags of wheat must be stacked and stored prior to this year s crop deliveries.

Tamorth Wednenias Rupertotendrat Werte Creek Bee Keith Railways Ram Traiin- Fort

State Lottery Sedney Draw Prizes Listed

A garbled OCR record describes a state lottery draw with prize names and syndicate references. It lists first prize No D180T tied to "elyer Due" and principal winners KR Kennedy and Sears Street, second prize No F4TS4 "New Maven" RK Chalienor, third prize Nor Dane syndicate Geary, fourth prize No TOH22 "Agney Mourth" tied to AE and EA, and a fifth prize No THOR "Black Cat" syndicate.

Sedney Wranomay Woodlay Ube Elyer KR Kennedy Sears Taltrreal Lenton Thor Paul

VOTES AGAINST BRITISH RULE IN TANGANYIKA

New Zealand delegate Gunnell joins Hoan in opposing a report affirming British rule in Tanganyika. The debate centers on existing tribal practices, colonial education, and national development, with criticism of inadequate funding and slow progress for natives. The session includes remarks on Australia and broader imperial policy, as New York reports.

Tanganyika New Zealand Gunnell Joh Feld Hoan Britain Tangenyine Tix Mir Australis Turaher Ali Iisam Education New York Wednesaay

Two Injured In Collision With Army Waggon

Davia and Mark cenotan of Kaatlake Hostel were seriously injured when their motor gee collided with a Liv ed Ln army Truck at the intersection of Gir runween and Torrens Blrmels radon late yesterday. Both admitted to Scunberon Floapital. Oklan of Maek te criticilang Da iiet fractured shoulder and thigh while mother suffered a fractured left leg and frontal injuries. The cyclist riders traveling along Girrahsen Beret) encountered the truck. wind shield damaged. Police recorded the incident at Henwood last night.

Davia Mark Cenotan Kaatlake Girrunween Torrens Njuriés Okull Cyclista Girrahsen Beret Henwood

Terrorists captured in Malay drive insurgent clashes reported

A Singapore dispatch says a military party after a bomb attack on an insurgent camp in Lower Mera niem captured 38 prisoners and recovered arms. A spate of accidents and violence left several dead, including a Chinese worker shot through the head, amid ongoing efforts to gain control of territory and quell insurgent activity.

AAP Reiterey Singapore Lower Meraniem

Unclear OCR note on Danube river control tensions

Fragmentary text discusses Danube River control issues involving Belgrade, the Soviet, and a 1841 conference granting remedies to Danubian states. Mentions exclusive rights, participating countries, and a petition shaping privileges amid a Durbin conference context.

Belgrade Weilnowahy Vynhinaki Durbin Gts Faniern Isinpeutt Netare

Basketball roundup names and scores from an unclear list

An unclear OCR batch lists players and teams including Empires and others with scattered names such as Burrows Gore Lam i Ewes Bulgin Shaw Chia and Pelopra. The fragment mentions grammar notes and several ambiguous numbers and marks, yielding no clear result.

Srday ACE Ta CIA Cateway Putten Raley Fare Ryan SU Mcyak Cine

Australia to receive Japanese process data for postwar industry

An Australian minister announced Japan will soon provide technical manufacturing plans and information on machine tools to Australia through the Eastern Commission in Washington. Australian manufacturers needing Japanese data should apply to the Director of Industrial Development in Melbourne, as plans aim to boost local process industries and accelerate postwar conversion of raw wool into cloth, with expected export impacts on the Australian dollar.

Pri Fammes Supa Foaware Iment Yeaterday Auatrapan Savacon Japan Technioat Ile Ve Avalante Australia Rat Dedenun Inglitter Department of Melbourne North America Auatralia

Public Service Bowling Cup Held at Cane Irre

Event notes an annual bowling cup for the Public Service Bowling Ramselation held yesterday at Cane Irre. Mentions upcoming matches on Kuturdae with entries and approvals from officials, inviting others to participate.

Cane Tentrien Kuturdae Ein

Doctor's wife loses appeal over court fines drink driving

The wife of a physician failed to overturn court fines after being found driving under the influence. The judge noted she showed no remorse and asked for leniency, citing sympathy but upheld the penalties. The driver, identified only by initials, faced the liquor and driving charges amid public caution.

Amateur Billiards Event Details From Local Meet

In the local billiards scene a competition is noted with Miriam and Hower in action. The event includes qualifiers and registration notes, with likely matches at a designated location. Details are fragmented but point to an amateur billiards contest with multiple participants and a focus on setup and organizing notes.

Australian and Canadian Airlines Plan Pacific Air Link

The Australian government voiced mild surprise at Canada’s plan for a joint air service linking Australia to North America via a Pacific route. Officials cited uncertainty over authority and operating details while noting potential two way traffic and new operators from Canada and the United States.

Camillan Paclio Airways Air Werview Australia Cena Critre Brikiah Conunudweath Pacite Alviinva Cannan

Butter Production Increases In June Report

Butter output for the 12 month period ending June 30 rose sharply by about 20 000 tons compared with earlier years. The Acting Common Seoneth Blatiaiclay says total output reached 107 288 tons, down from 13 400 tons the prior year. Victors were noted as the greatest contributors with 35 090 tons, while cheese promotion lagged behind with 4 promotions yielding 41 330 tons versus 41 828 last year.

Mr Carves Elngla Elngla Vrerlaosr Minto

Air Service With Africa Enquiry From Port to Pirban

The report outlines plans for an Africa air link from Port to Pirban and Raut Cina with a midyear establishment in Siritiah. Officials discuss regulatory steps, proposed routes, and the role of aviation authorities in enabling this service.

Welbourne Whanasdiy Siritiah Cpe Yeaith Communicaienh Flac Ak Eyhund Tdi Lh MuKtle Rast Pls Civit_ Aviation AirMetanal Fe Willian Bingapore G. Cocwe Twland Copal

Australian planes to aid Britain head to air station

Sydney dispatch notes plans to deliver twenty aircraft to Britain with crews including pilots navigators and wireless operators. The pathfinder service of the Day Command is referenced as part of the delivery effort.

Britain

Estate split between wife and son in Sydney case

The will of a company director and partner who died in Sydney left the estate to his wife and son Hibbard. The distribution included the main property and cash assets, with Cobden and Tra ear referenced in the fragmented text.

Sydney Walnessay Richard

Le Travail and Wages Fail to Solve Labor Crisis

Fragmentary text discusses economic strain and protests over wages. Mentions British Columbia, workers' demands, health access, and calls for government action. Includes garbled proper names and dates, with references to labor unions and meetings.

Moon radio contact details from Melbourne article

Radio contact details and space exploration notes from Melbourne report mention a Moon communication trial. The fragment references dates, speeds, and technical observations, noting American involvement and anticipated rates of transfer and reception during the experiment.

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