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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1946

Page

2

Labour policy to be formulated next week

A chaotic Labour policy briefing emerges as ministers prepare for campaigns across Western Australia and Rockhampton. Officials outline cabinet-wide coordination with ministers including Mr Puller and Mr Forde, while plans hinge on international and national labor priorities.

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Arrest in Sydney murder case amid wide cordon and chaos

A dramatic Sydney police operation surrounds the murder of Detective Arwarn. Grant Kavine Hresk faced court with a fatal exchange of gunfire during a breakfas t encounter, a cordon and large police presence guarding guests and residences. Investigators pursue motives amid reports of thefts and a major money-related case linked to Methourse.

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Political Row Over Wheat Scheme Sparks Rural Debate

Delegates at a tense conference attack government policy on wheat and primary production. Speakers blame the federation for high costs, urging reform and stronger ties with primary producer bodies. The meeting backed a resolution protesting statements and urging Agriculture Department scrutiny.

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Copan to Give Up Seats in Buses

In a jumbled transit note, officials instruct conceding seats on buses to children and the elderly when no other seats are available. The directive mentions adults and veterans and aims to ease crowding with seating shifts.

Copan

New Conference Aims to Harmonize Indies Groups

A regional conference among Indies factions plans to discuss future political structure and inter-group cooperation. Attendees will include representatives from Indian, Chinese, Arabian communities, with government observers present to monitor proceedings. A special conference is proposed to advance repatriation plans for Borneo and nearby areas.

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Storm damage in Victoria described in fragmented report

A damaged, partially legible account details storm impacts in Victoria. It mentions gusts, debris, and affected areas but lacks clear dates or full event specifics. Names, places, and precise outcomes are obscured by OCR errors yet indicate significant disruption to the area.

WED FOR HARBOURING ATALIAN FLOW

Fragmentary wartime style text mentions harbouring, a legal proceeding, and a Molike Labour case. It references Liverpool laborers and a gardener named Dompinelli with a quoted wage context. The readable lines imply a court or official action and labor claims in an unclear historical setting.

Work Resumed On New West Road

A government official announced today that work on the new west road will restart after planned closures. The commissioner's statement notes the project aims to provide a wide and popular alternative route to alleviate congestion on the Great Western Highway through Blue Mountain towns.

New West Road Toate

Weather Forecast For South Regions And Snow Alerts

Forecast notes a cool to mild day with scattered showers in elevated districts and southern slopes. Alpine areas face additional snow and wind risks, with strong gusts across exposed coastlines and near headwaters in Murray and Snowy regions.

Bouth Fastorn Ue Alps Salingah Murray Murrumbidaes Tamu Saa Bnowy

Canberra Weather Report Brief For Monday

Weather figures show variable temperatures and wind in Canberra area. Maximum near 22.8 C with light NW to W winds. Regional rainfall over the past 48 hours recorded scattered totals across Southern Tablelands with Crookwell and Nimmitable among towns noting measurable rain.

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Canberra Times reflects on League of Nations mandates and Australia

A Canberra Times article discusses the League of Nations mandates, including Australia's role in New Guinea, governance of native populations, and postwar imperial ambitions. It weighs the effectiveness of mandates, broader aims of peaceful development, and future Australian involvement in continental affairs.

Nationa Io League of Nations Australia Yale Minnstate Tseo Hemty Reise Weil Australi

Unclear OCR Inspired Royal Title Mystery

Fragmentary text appears to reference a governor general, a noble title, and various officials with garbled names. Key entities are not reliably identifiable due to severe OCR distortion and misspellings, making factual extraction and coherent summary difficult.

Drought Severity Notes From Cream Cheques in Murwillumbah

Drought impact cited by cream cheque records for July at Norca Tieparative Limited and New Bath Walon cream firm. Imprecise notes mention payments, rent cuts, and government aid inquiries amid ongoing dry conditions affecting dairy production and local economy.

Murwillumbah Musaday Norca Tieparative Limited Myeragedt

Turp Wicket At Queanbeyan Worst Ever

A garbled report describes a terrible turf wicket at Queanbeyan in a local ALCS meeting. The narrative mentions world records and cricket players debating play conditions, with scattered quotes about the challenging surface and match prospects.

Turp Queanbeyan Peal Erlettter Jack Pinglatonert Ariala Lortimans ALCS Kinghim Andy Gercundts Walionest

All States Police Conference Fragmented Report

A garbled OCR style note references the All States Police Conference and mentions names and events in varying places. The readable fragments suggest coordination or discussion among states but lack clear facts, dates, or outcomes to confirm a specific conclusion.

Record Warm Day in Sydney

Readable fragments describe a warm day in Sydney with mentions of temperatures around 30s in the afternoon and rain prospects. The text also references Walgett and Lenard or Lennaet in relation to rain forecasts and temperatures, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The surviving data indicate high heat and possible showers later.

Army Truck Driver Charged With Manslaughter

A truck driver faced manslaughter charges after a crash near North Pleadent killed Lynette Josephine Firesnre Margi Wnt faire trent. The driver allegedly drove negligently while intoxicated, causing the vehicle to cross into the opposite lane and strike the victim. Bail set at £100.

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Lockout Planned on Sydney Waterfront Workers

Employers vote for a waterfront lockout in Sydney amid a dispute over pay and conditions. The arbitration court case centers on a union wage claim and the threatened action is set to impact nine grade university staff and other employees.

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No Dismissals Cited Over Material Shortages in Sydney

A fragmented note from the Minister of Works and Lawal Government reports no dismissals due to material shortages in Sydney. The brief mentions 200 Public Works employees and a wintering shortage causing rousing activity, with some details reportedly redirected to others.

Sydney Mantoy Minister of Works Anl Lawal FMT Gani Taxing

Return of Resumed Properties Under National Purity Act

Government plans to resume private properties under the National Purity Act through a special section of the Interim Department. Announcement yesterday states the Interim Minister John Innite Liwl confirms continued occupation until year end and later reinstatement of all properties seized by the Commonwealth. A counter office in Melbourne and branch offices in each state capital are part of the arrangement.

Department of the Interim John Innite Una Fohnsen Ant Te Vic Ite Olairan Fee Commonwealth Melbourne

Disposals Sale Stirs Clash Between Buyers

Crowded disposals sale in Canberra features heated exchanges as factions clash during proceedings. Guards restrain punches as a minority pushes for a different approach while the majority supports a proposed plan, prompting delays and a tense atmosphere.

Cams Monany Canberra Wren Angie

No Cut in Coal Quota for BHP Claim

A distorted report notes government discussions about coal quotas for BHP and related industrial limits. It claims the State Council and Australian Federation of Local Engineers warned the railway and subsidiary sectors must reduce consumption to avert shortages during Christmas, citing a 1940 baseline and ongoing industry strain.

Bydney, Sonday State Council Union of Locrmative Engineera BACH BGT

Wonthagg Miners Declare Shorter Strike and Talks

Miners at Wonthagg restive announce stop-work actions and plan further meetings. A conference cites potential five year terms, industry control, and talks with government officials about conditions, wages, and management.

Melbourne Atonday Wonthagg Toccy Ccml Maer Anes Tijuan Hwon

British Capital For Industry and Finance in 1945 Harvest

The article reports 1945 British industrial capital figures with a total borrowing near £29.087 million and six month volume £633.5 million, detailing sector allocations for commerce mining and iron, and cites the Commercial Finance Corporation regulatory setup in London. It notes aims to boost investment, capital from London market, and several corporate roles including the National Union of Manufacturers and Lavpl Plarey as chairman, with industry employment and output shares discussed.

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Readers' Views on Canberra Times Editor's Lane Refusal

Readers criticize the paper for reporting bias and question the appointment of a Director of Works Housing. They argue preferring the director’s family housing over others delays and malfunctions in public housing allocation, urging reforms and transparency in housing distribution.

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