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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
3
A fragmented report describes attempts by die hard Japanese militarists to resist surrender and the plan to push continuing war. A journalist cites a taped or broadcast rescript and an interview with a figure opposing surrender as the Imperial reign faces collapse.
Melbourne reports Paludrine, a new anti malaria drug, to replace Ato Brin for servicemen and veterans on base. All patients receive a 14 day Paludrine and Plaamoquine course with medical supervision. After discharge, a weekly Paludrine tablet is advised for six months to sustain improvement.
A faulty postal practice led to mail being delivered to a single address and then redistributed, embarrassing recipients. The ministry noted carriers learned residents’ movements, with complaints alleging misdelivery. Post officials argued mail must go to the address on the envelope with proper authority.
Keith George Hope, 23, was charged at Central Court with the murder of Detective Constable Ancarn on Sunday, and remanded until August 20. He faces a further charge of possession of a stolen motor car. He was brought to court by detectives Norgreaves and Strachan after surrendering in Scone. Hope did not speak during the proceedings.
In Sydney market at Fleming ton buyers offered 40 842 Mead for livestock. Prices weakened across many prime categories with prime wethers to 42 shillings and ewes to 33 shillings. Lambs fetched 45 shillings and hoggets 42. Cattle were thinly sold with 800 head offered. prime bulls 420 guineas, steers 115 pounds, cows 14 10, and beef cuts also easing.
Queanbeyan Rugby League will meet Tumut at the Queanbeyan showground on Sunday September 13 for the championship. Queanbeyan holds the Stany Cup as premier Group 8 side, while Tumut holds the Mabst Cup of Group 9, with Captain's Ftai slated for the match.
A rugby union under 19 clash is set for tomorrow at Manuka Oval with Canberra facing a club side from 800 Rey Apit. The 1 46 kick off follows suspension of under 36 competition games while other grades see matches against Northern Suburbs and Canterbury High School.
A mixed event lineup lists J Withers W Morphett Mix McAlister Mrs Browning for Mixed No 1. Mixed No 3 includes Nelson Mayo Mrs Moggs and Netlaen. Men teams feature C Higging A Browning Richer J Brogan with Thomas J Latke and others for Ryan Cup entries.
The Federal Golf Club awaits a Department for Interior proposal to lay a new course across Red Hill. For years the club has sought improvements to the existing layout and hopes for an 18 hole course comparable with metropolitan area courses.
Mra Doddrell edged into a bunker at the 18th to win the Associates Hag event at Royal Canberra yesterday. Close runners include Galloway N Dwyer and Bre Dalmford, finishing on the 18th fairway in that order behind the champion.
The report covers speeches by Miss Khandwala and Mrs Mithar Lam at a Sydney conference on India’s labor conditions. It notes low wages 22 to 62 rupees monthly long hours poor housing 190000 Bombay pavement sleepers and a lifted but broken women in mines ban during war with 20000 underground workers. It also mentions ancient Indian civilization claims and culture traced by Sir John Marshall.
The Minister for Janean announced the appointment of Mr RA E Tayer as Commissioner of Main Roads in succession to the late Mr DD Craig. Tayer has served as Assistant Commissioner since 1941.
Shorthorn cattle pricing shows bidders outbidding southern buyers. Steers sold from 40 to 60 guineas, heifers from 20 to 33 guineas, while a breeding bull reached 198 guineas amid brisk demand.
The Prime Minister stated the government would train its own doctors and would operate the Free Medical Treatment scheme without full cooperation from opponents. The proposal aims to supply medical care through government trained staff.
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