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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1947

Page

2

Canberra notices mix with ads and tenders in varied 1947 listing

A dense Canberra page shows job ads cooking and housework needs, sale items, rental requests, tenders for a hot water system, public notices from the Department of Works and Housing, and legal probate notices. It includes a rabbit destruction ordinance alert and local community announcements.

Tuccany Ophasiber Telopea Parke Canberra Santa Aut Genes Tiecaton Kingston of Works and Housing Acton Can

Albert Hall Booking Notices and Application Details

The Department of the Interior announces Albert Hall bookings for October to December 1947. Applicants wishing to hire the hall for functions in that quarter should forward their applications to the Assistant Secretary, Canberra Services Branch, by 36th August 1947 for consideration.

Interior Canberra Anil Derm Piercea Creek Murvey Department of the Interior J. A. Carrolus Fr i Albert Hall Tnterforce Amalia Appioanta Amsle Fant Bervices Rior H. A. Barrenger

British resolve examined amid wartime economic measures

The Canberra Times discusses Britain's postwar plan to curb imports and ration food, urging a bold long term program to restore living standards. It notes Australian reflection on Britain's approach and calls for strong leadership from the Australian government to face the economic crisis.

Mr. Attlee Attlee Britain British Isles Australia

Indonesia Ready to Accept Mediation Offer

The Indonesian government indicated it would accept mediation with the United States. Governor General McKell hosted PM Chifley and the American ambassador for discussions on mediation.

Indonesia Hin W. J. McKell J. B. Chifley Government House Canberra Australia Jeneral United States American Ambassa Dof Robert Butler Dublican Uninany

Canberra forecast and remarks by Dr. Usman on arbitral action

Local forecast for 24 hours from Friday night: fine and mild with scattered clouds increasing in the afternoon. Dr. Usman discusses inviting a neutral third party as arbitrators to settle disputes involving Indonesians and a hoped for speedy, impartial decision by the UN committee.

Canberra Usman Mati Indies Ira U.N Jastemph

Explosion Threat Forces Rescue Efforts Aboard Mahia

Fears of another explosion on the freighter Mahia prompt immediate attempts to locate missing sailors after a blast and fire. Four men are dead or missing as water and smoke hamper recovery operations. the master estimates £10,000 damage and six months to repair refrigeration gear. An inquiry will be held.

Indian Supreme Cou Supreme Court OF Thtan Charles Frederick Moore Killara Btate New South Wales Cam Devessr Court of New South Walen Ita GW. Davies RG Bailey London Circus City Melbourne Ogremen Mahia W. J. Hart Suipping Euttor Ashley Mr. Chapple Mel F. Muir Canberra Community Hospital Goa Agen Conners Dorman Dink Brophy Anderson Blair Shakespeare Canberra John Garran Dla Dr. Nott Garren Garran Muir Jwnn Mutr Sarer Sean H. T. Blair Sydney Bettlern Tuller MT Bim Brotton Broony Pune Mica Boel Lon Tor ‘Sk Tines

Australia to cut imports and ration in effort to balance payments

Australia faces probable cuts in clothing and petrol rations and a squeeze on dollar imports from Canada and the United States. Prime Minister Chifley signalled measures to balance dollar earnings against outlay while avoiding a heavy hit to Britain and industrial plans.

Britain Chifley Arena Br. Chifley Ausstralia U.S Australia Great Britain Commonwealth London Tiwan

Wheat Stabilisation Plan Endorsed Church Proceedings

A wide list of church services across denominations is given for Sunday and eve­ning worship. The document records dates, sermon themes, times, and locations including St Christopher's Braddon St Patrick's Braddon and various parish churches with confirmations, devotions, and catechesis noted.

Homan Catholic Ith Penteont Mary Bode Magees St. Christopher's Forrem St. Patrick's Braddon Cauneway Ait Christopher's St. Patt Bt. Christopher's St. Ati J Causeway

Australian Happy AI US Conference Report

Fragmentary note reports a Canberra conference attended by an Australian delegate. It claims many Australians were happy and rejects the idea that numerous arrangements failed, noting Oldham as counsellor in Washington and touring the United States.

Sydney Frigg Canberra Oldham Washington United Statantia

Canberra Cricket Match Report Likely Players Named

Canberra vs Kent F at Manuka Oval today with expected lineups including Whatman LW and Des Duncast. The scrambled text lists numerous players and appears to reference a domestic or club level fixture with many unreadable fragments.

Canberra Kent Manuka Oval Backs Whatman Halt Congrave Mopklasas Et Leary Des Duncast Hut Font Dorman Glendeaning Muluges Iarda Lee Thom Partch Mawaling Jaria Pan Sri Orwards Bolt

Australia forecasts record teal porta for months ahead

Australia expects a new record in wheat production and dairy gains while Queensland faces adverse conditions. Officials cite strong sheep districts and overall improvements, with dairying districts showing substantial gains versus last year despite drought impacts.

Austria Tealporta Te Pollard Queensland

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