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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

2

More Scientific Farming In U S A Than Australia

Melbourne Australia Wednesday report on Mr A K Gardiner of King's Plains New South Wales studying American farming. He notes U S farmers are more scientifically minded and better at machinery while Australian marketing and advertising have advantages. He praises U S farm service for improving practices and urges Australian farmers to use available services. He also contrasts U S rural electrification and medical facilities with Australia.

New York A. K. Gardiner King's Plains Blayney N.S.W U.S Australia Gardiner New Bath Wales Sturin Aimer Amenana Auta Garnet Petia Auch Wervice Casey United States Melbourne America Arbitration Court Sudze New South Wales Utecam Fr Kwowr Holloway

Y W C A notes August meeting and events

The Uw Cote Clubs set the August meeting for Monday with Moly to show a film. A youth group, teen activities, Nativity Play plans, and a World Fellowship night are noted at the Albert Hall. Election results name Micharet Duncan as president and Wilma Sluers as secretary. planning for Friday classes is cancelled.

Uw Cote Go Moly Alinet Jean Scudwell Hel Fm Auigust Iain Coninent Albert Hall Caroin Aftlvuts Prusidest Micharet Duncan Viespreamont Wilma Sluers Matreon Cemutttionanrer Abie Jaret Kennedy Weday

Scout Notes from Canberra Branch Meeting Preview

The Canberra branch of the Ray Sovarln Association primes its annual meeting for Monday August 1 at the Lantry Gowise Services Club. Officers will be riveted as the ace-bearers are sworn in and a training course for first or second class men in the Fireman’s Regulation starts Friday August 1 at 6 50 pm at the Fire station.

Canberra Ray Sovarln Ansociation Lanty Gowsie Services Club Sui Fiat Aeond Fire

Ten Years for Robbery of Boys' Home

Delaney and co defendant, noted as Bydeny Weijnwsilay Michael James Delaney, are sentenced to ten years for robbery at a boys home. The incident recalls a May 28 date with violent elements and subsequent arrest, including a late June custody episode in Ventmont Bays.

Bydney Weijnwsilay Michael James Delaney Nentemer Co Tibin Fon Ranchery Nile Uring Palea Delaney Winudy Ventmont Demuny Ware

Recruits Sparse for New South Wales Police

A garbled Sydney report notes a small number of recruits for the New South Wales Police Force. The text is unclear and difficult to parse, but references recruitment challenges and ongoing training efforts among constables and staff.

N.S.W Sydney Pepinre Joevaite

Canberra Funeral Directors Honor Dignified Services

Canberra funeral providers announce dignified and reverent funeral services with emphasis on respectful arrangements and personal tribute options. They promote compassionate guidance, quality care, and tailored funeral planning for families during times of loss.

Predicted U S Slump Follows Looming Boom

Fragmentary report notes a forecast of a coming U S economic slump after a predicted boom. Mentions Britain Britain’s trade woes and a Tasmanian senator predicting a boom followed by the greatest slump in U S history, with unclear specifics and mixed names.

Sydney Wednyaiay Beale Britain Shivaad Ceavel Atise Duha Fia Lee Laren Thames Gordon Culley Kingdom Senator Lamp Tasmania USA

Australia’s Claim to Manus Island Supported

Report from Melbourne on General Blamey and United Nations actions regarding Manus Island. The article notes Australia’s stance to defend New Guinea and retain Manus Island, with scarce readable details and a cautious editorial tone.

Australia Manus Island Minebourne General Blamey Nail Toathy United Nations Organisation Col Lake New Guiana Australa Ellen Juin

Farmers urged to establish Canberra secretariat at conference

A motion at the National Farmers Union annual conference in New South Wales urged establishing a Canberra secretariat to handle farmers' claims before the payment of relief. Mr A G Hooker noted benefits for dairy producers and markets, while opponents argued against state-led solutions and rising costs.

Sydney Wesnesday National Farmers Union Bee New Mouth” Wales Betuiern A. G. Hooker Canberra Farmera’ Clalna Hale Milion Neary Australia Peg Muying Seine Hooker Cole Queensland New South Wales

Boys Fire At Cars With Air Guns In Wastes Boundary

Readable fragments report youths in Tetopan Ha ka a Gene area firing at vehicles along a waste boundary. An eye witness described a hole punched in a vehicle’s vellum side and attempted evasive actions to avoid injury. Police were notified as officers investigated the incident.

Koya Tyre Devine Eal Oumir Jethal

Huge Forgings Contract for Australian Cars

A major forging contract was announced involving Australian and Indian companies, with General Motors Holden and Auten Man Forge named. The deal aims to supply forgings for Australian built motor vehicles, expanding local manufacturing capacity at the existing plant. The agreement includes substantial new equipment and production milestones set for the near term.

Sydney Weilpesda Australien

Two Retarding Factors With 40 Hour Week

Melbourne hearing details arbitration court testimony on a proposed 40 hour week. Mr Price of the State Skeeteiity Commission outlines two retarding factors: reduced tonnage and rural extension costs. He cites a long term cost impact, extending the 10 hour week programme to 80 million pounds by 1960 and needs more staff this year. The inquiry adjourned until tomorrow.

Melbourne State Skeeteiity Commission We Price Price Arbitration Wek Com Nisin Aggieston Eure Vent Mr Price Sr Wright Mr. Lewy Lewin

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