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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1946

Page

4

Social Services Referendum Discussed by Perth Leaders

Prime Minister and ministers addressed social services, arguing for expanded government powers and a free medical scheme. A NSW mining warning, support for Evatt and Beasley, and reforms to the Commonwealth Bank Board were noted amid broader debates on welfare and finance.

Perth Didi Riiway Junction Enlflay Chifley New South Wales Wea Porth Evatt Beasley Mexin Australia MecChisay Coat Une Bank Board

Labour policy debate heads into Canberra and Camberwell

The article reports on a Labour policy debate moderated by the Opposition’s Samuel Mamalet at Camberwell Town Hall in Victoria and via a Canberra broadcast, noting potential calls to cut indirect taxation and to remove the postal stamp surcharge if the government is returned.

Mamalet Camberwell Tows Hall Victoria Euquet Canberra Chey Teesbury Tia ChiBey

Y M C A Hoste Transfers to Civilian Operation

The Y.M.C.A. at Canberra moves from wartime civilian service to peacetime operation. The hostel, managed with Lady Gowrie Services Club and the Armed Services, will continue temporarily to assist servicemen and ex servicemen with accommodation until December 34 while a permanent setup is prepared.

Ann Lady Jawele Services Club Tha Temortality Gantee Lady Gowrie Services Club Es GO Hua Aldo Ueir Canburr Ata Canberra Yi Montag Center Aternay

Dover Installation Delayed Amid Pageantry and Confusion

Fragmentary OCR describes old time pageantry at Dover churches and a delayed installation related to Churchill and naval commands. References to Lord Wardens and Spain appear in murky text with garbled names and phrases.

Dover Dover Rand PS Cig Werder Admiril Churchill Wardens Ax Spain Ssoa

Illustrated talk on art terms and gallery highlights

An illustrated talk on art terms prepared by Daryl Lindasy director of the National Art Gallery of Vic Feria and presented in Canberra features Lindasy's flower etchings and Australian works. The program, arranged by Mrs. Elisa, includes recent purchases under The Pollon Request and aims to explore art discourse and methods for a broad audience.

Daryl Lindasy National Art Gallery of Vic Feria Piven Mole Canberre Ine Gallery Ine Iltavtraiana Epietha Mee Lindway Bandauy Melbourne Ria Tindeau Neinen

Unclear Weather Forecast on Southern Tablelands

A rough forecast notes easterly to southeasterly winds and moderate to fresh seas. The report references bogs and fins, with references to Bourray, Murrust Lage, Boomy and Fiver regions and mentions snow on the Alpe.

Canberra Weather Report in Brief

Canberra weather notice shows 3 pm conditions with temperature around two degrees and a maximum near four. Forecast mentions minima, winds, and possible showers. Rainfall is expected but details are unclear in the damaged text.

The World Set Free and the Legacy of H G Wells

A literary obituary reflecting on H G Wells as a major thinker who shaped modern ideas of politics and sociology. It notes his early 20th century impact, his reformist method, and his warnings about war and world order expressed in works like The World Set Free and The War of the Worlds, with mention of his Canberra address in January.

Iil Uly Searn Wella Goon Rencaruigie Mr. Welle Mao Ha Waa le Mathod Allick Camar Napoleon Wi Iankitd Dutevar Carellad Mr. Wells Canberra Mr. Wallace

French fishing boat disaster in Channel storm kills crew

A French fishing vessel, with a crew of five, perished in a Channel storm near Dover as rough seas caused the boat to capsize. Next of kin are being notified while rescue services search for the wreckage.

London Channel

Refateiation of Armenians Convoy Sets Sail From Athens

The Athens dispatch reports the first convoy of two ships sailing for Armenia with 2630 persons on board. Total Armenian travelers and transport details are noted, with authorities arranging subsequent convoys and safeguards.

Athens Wednasday Armenia

Survey plans for Northern Territory development card

The article outlines plans for a comprehensive survey of the Northern Territory focusing on land, resources, and native welfare. It notes involvement by the Commonwealth and Western Australia, mentioning figures like Mr. Johnson and the TAA and detailing anticipated mapping, geological, and sociopolitical studies in the Has Ranges and Ord River regions.

Johnson Matali Sisaian Bern Wimberieya Northern Territory Commonwealth Ae Segent Fan Darwin Sind Katherine Ord River Jotann Landa

Million to One Chance Recovers Stolen Fur Coat

Police recovered a fur coat valued at £400 in Melbourne after investigations. The shop proprietor and others coordinated with manufacturers for the recovery. A suspect was arrested in Australia and charged, described as the million to one chance in retrieving the stolen item.

Mellion Sydney Wenlah Wea Prd- Prietor and E Fem Melbourne Ryan

Co operation Essential to Prosperity Bribbant Message

A distorted notice argues cooperation fuels prosperity and criticizes tax policy and global markets. It urges public support for unity and rational service to revive a famed show and boost international trade.

Newspapers fined for court contempt in Melbourne case

In Melbourne today the editor of The Herald was fined seven pounds for contempt of court related to publishing reports on the police arrest of Edward Charles Davie, a labourer. The proceedings note Davie’s four day test of wearing an item and reference penalties for the publication.

Melbourne Baillie Herald Edward Charles Davia Davie Aiton Tamroncy Bay Buin Nawe Davin

Ministerial Plans For Election Campaign

Reports detail opening speeches for the Liberal and Communist campaigns in Sydney. Min Wart and Calwall announce events at Darlinghurst and North Sydney while Evatt era policy debates draw attention at a peace conference.

Bydney Weiesdey Transport Wart Calwall Ward Darlinghurst Wed- Liberg Orth Byway Wil Apa Tnomas’ Mall North Ay Ford Lyons Hughes Ata de Kcvatt Teck O Roerber Sydney Liberal Party Afr Maroubre Communist Party Waterloo Balmatt Evatt Sonteronte Spender M.P

Resignation of Two Ministers Shocks Parliament

The Australian Men Commissioner in the United Kingdom Mr Beasley and the Australia Ambassador to the United States Mr Makin resigned from Parliament positions. The Clerk of the House Mr B C Green announced the move with parliamentary pay and allowances ceasing. Resignations must reach the Government before the dissolution of the 17th Parliament to avoid invalidating appointments.

United Kingdom Beasley Austrata United States MaXinea Parlement Canberra Home of Representatives B.C Green Mr. Makin

Three Ministers to Be Sworn In for New Portfolios

Three ministers will be sworn in for new portfolios by Governor General the Duke of Gloucester at Government House Brisbane and Sydney. The appointments include the Army Defence post and posts for Reconstruction Munitions and Aircraft Production and for the Navy, with Parliament to be dissolved on Friday.

Rydney, Wedneaday BME Renaiey Ka Condon Anc Washington Br. Morde Duke of Gloucester Brisbane Government House Sydney Northcott Evekr Ped~ Han Me. Drakeford Becaue Beasley Mukin

Industrial Board to Hear Appeal

The reconstituted Industrial Board will hold a first sitting for an appeal. A transport employee dispute will be heard Thursday over unpaid wages. A hotel case involves a claim against Hotel King.

Ndustrial Board Induer Tris Anpedia

Transport Authority to Coordinate Road Rail Service in Sydney

In Sydney on a Wednesday the Minister for Transport and Dudullivany agreed to establish a transport authority with power to coordinate all road and rail movement of essential goods and materials. The plan includes replacing the emergency transport panel and introducing vehicles to move essential goods as rail services are upgraded.

Sydney Dudullivany Cott Mare Guur Aganey Areca

End of Pacific War Marked by Allied Occupation Services

Malbourne reports a great relations despatch from Kure announcing the unconditional surrender of Japan will be commemorated by British Commonwealth Occupation Force religious services across New Zealand Australia Britain and India components. In Sydney a cenotaph service at 11 is planned led by Rev MK Jones former senior Chaplain of the Eighth Division to mark the war’s first anniversary.

Sydney Weanenday Lie Snd Pacific R.bbhan MK. Jones Eighth Divialoh

Sir Raphael Cilento Visits Canarsa

Sir Raphael Cilento former Canberra official visited the capital for talks with External Affairs and Health ministers. He discussed refugee issues and his recent Europe study, aiming to improve refugee placement and health services.

Sir Raphael Cilento Canserra Raphael Cilento Canberra Raphael Department of Sehetor McKenna Europe Refigens Pervina Commonwealth Awe

Certificates in Wool Training Amid Technical Education

The article lists certificate recipients from the Technical Education Branch for wool training merit. Names include Canberra, Pan a, Richard, Matt, Anthony T Toohey, Leslie A Howlett, Autrey E Challis, Brant George L Chater, and others. year I Honouee. Entitled as part of a Canberra or Pas a program.

Technical Education Nner Ordre Ut Canberra Pana Richard Matt Anthony T.toohey Twralge Leslie A. Howlett Autrey E Challis Brant George L. Chater Maxwall J Atlera John J Motonwy Henry

Meath pleads not guilty in murder case

Neville Wath appears in court on charges of murdering Doreen Margall. He pleads not guilty and is remanded as the trial date is set.

Meath London Winnendig Neville Wath Mi Ola Haltey Doreen Margall Geforce

30 Jones Dicts Rains Weekend Promos

Fragmented OCR text mentions weather remnants and promos. No clear person or event details. unable to extract concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.

Jones

Heavy rains swamp South Highlands and flood rivers

The Jipoinia Kiandra flood surged the Tu River to 17 feet over banks within the past 24 hours. Severe weather damaged shorelines and caused rising waters along the southern adahlenda while Sydney reports an abrupt cool down of temperatures.

Stoney Wedantay Kiandra Sydney Teropulit

High Court Judgment on Queanbeyan Tenancy Invalidated

High Court judgment declares the Nation Recuuty Regulations invalid in a case from New South Wales. The decision concerns an occupation claim by Arthur Henry Colle of Frueanberyn and addresses tenancy rights and property use.

High Court Queanbeyan Rydney Arthur Henry Colle Frueanberyn

Rights of Ex-Servicemen Disregarded in Housing Access

Mr. K Botton, presenting his annual report, notes housing shortages and social problems facing discharged servicemen. He warns that lack of rehabilitation and security undermines ex soldiers as the population grows uneasy about civilian housing and unemployment.

FLL K. Botton Ithia Bolton

Queensland ALP gets wireless broadcasts first mainland state

The Postmaster General announced that the Queensland branch of the Australian Labour Party will make a grand radio announcement. Queensland becomes the only mainland state to receive wireless broadcasting from the ALP.

Melbourne Wednesay Renue ‘Samaron Australi Labour Party Grand

Future of Nutrition School Undecided in Canberra

Uncertainty surrounds the future of the Tama wealth Nutrition Helio at the Institute of Anatomy in Canberra as the current term ends. Health Minister Kenneay notes no allocations have yet been made for the school, while figures debate its ongoing relevance to physiology and physiology studies.

Canberra

North Australia Rice Growth Investigation Under Way

Fragmentary text indicates an inquiry into rice cultivation in northern Australia. Mentions includes officials Be Larisin and P. Parkey and references to Commonwealth involvement. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR with scattered names and places.

North Australia

Archbishop's Remains to Be Exhumed and Reburied

A report notes plans to exhume Archbishop Roger VII of Bydney for reburial in the crypt of the Mt Mu Cathedral. Cardinal Glimytor leads the arrangements with the church of Archbianon Vaughan and other officials.

Bydney Glimytor Weining Archmahup Roger VII Trond Sabkey Archbianon Vaughan

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