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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1947

Page

4

Memorial notice from Dewald Ignation Maclin family

A crowded memorial notice from Brdawe Gardens Almatie details the funeral cortege and attendance for Dewald Ignation Maclin, with multiple relatives invited and references to a Canberra public transport arrival. It includes dates and addresses and ends with a loving memory message for a deceased family member, noting burial and family sentiments.

Sana Brdawe Gardens Almatie Dewald Ignation Maclin Agnes Mastin Ars Javity Eset Hilda Y Mra Wm Boer Tite Vere Higatan Joer Ms Macgarel Taira Elen Gee Jam Tenaed Caweld Tyatiun Martin Abe Windy Chriataphet Chueen Mannikx Pam Alyter Canberra

Economic shift after wartime debt in the United States

A discussion on global monetary realignment after World War II notes Britain’s debt position and the US as the leading creditor nation. It argues that only United States leadership can avert a worsening global economic crisis and calls for decisive action to stabilize postwar finance.

Britain Lar Lama Bet Gulee United Titaln Tbe Americn Tras Americaas

Governor General Hosts Dinner in Caulera With Mrs Dickell

The Governor General and Mrs Dickell entertained guests at a dinner last night in Government House Caulerra. Local dignitaries and notable figures attended the event in a formal, ceremonial setting.

Mra.dickell Poesia Government Ious Caulerra

Return of Senator Amor Aydney Amid Turmoil

Senator Amor returns from abroad after disembarking in France amid claims of mistreatment. Opposition presses for questions as Amur asserts he was not off loaded for mutiny and demands accountability from Ban Franciaca authorities.

Aydney Touering Amor America Toulay Merivere Amur

DAVID S SEDNEY JURY ACTIONS IN BRIEF

Fragmented report notes Manly jurors and local officials remanded for further action on charges including axemption of the grant and a pending verdict in a pet case. Mentions of ex servicemen inmates and hospital care appear. Local branch charter status is unclear.

Dav Holt Toomorrow Thurwing—Chadon Alfred Newnan Edward Bred Manly Court Ling Manly Ryoney Thuraidy Uneral MTN Liter Thurles Katooenta Fellinwsn Tate Rrantlin Lee Sean Mfead Commun Thirades Tess Hutme Pyrmont

Canadian Minister Urges Delay on Japan Peace Treaty

Canadian Minister for National Defence Claxton states a treaty with Japan should not be rushed. He argues a premature pact would create uncertainty and will attend the Commonwealth preliminary tally starting today.

Ayonet. Thureday National Defence Japan Br. Claxton

Violin Virtuoso Demonstrates refined performance

Jeane Resternswart, famed violinist, stayed at the Albert Hotel during a local art night. The program featured Vitali and Mendelssohn concertos, with strong performances by the artist and accompanist Alexander Zakin praised for blending the pieces with moving tone and technical finesse.

Jeane Rternswart Albert Tel Nis Vitali Mendelesonn Pia Dimtsary Eae Daten Monnet Keister de Alte Bartnk Renkely Ana Ravel Alexander Zakin

Canberra Forecast Made From Fragmented Text

Readable fragments describe a forecast for Canberra with mentions of a frosty morning, cloud cover, and light variable winds. The garbled OCR hints at a weather outlook but lacks precise timing or temperatures.

May Reduce Tax on Gold Debate in Commonwealth

The Commonwealth weighs cutting or halting taxes on gold production as a price rise and export profits loom. Premier and ministers discuss impact across eastern districts and Western Australia amid calls to protect industry against earnings declines.

Wwe Prine Atr Chidey Seavers

Canberra Weather Report and Local Names

Weather notes include vague temperatures and times with references to Canberra names and places. The text lists dates, figures, and local landmarks suggesting a weather summary and nearby locality mentions in a historical Australian context.

Agent Charged With No Sydney in Central County

Police allege a man and a companion attempted to abduct Robert Athol Wall and Martha Hytnton by car in a Canton neighborhood. Henry Imprinten was named in reports. Beil was fined £200 on August 1 for carrying a haying prize plan to Mary Jean Pandy.

Covih Sonday Thas & Man Robert Athol Wall Marthe Hiytony Henry Mt Agra Carri Mary Jean Pandy Beil

British Empire Delegations Convene for Commonwealth Talks

Large delegations from Britain Australia and other Dominions prepare for a Commonwealth conference in London to discuss Pacific peace and postwar cooperation. The Australian delegation will be led by a senior minister and accompanied by key officials including the deputy premier and commerce secretary as talks aim to strengthen imperial ties and strategic unity.

Langest Ronterenes Commonwealthy Lord Addiworr Ineiaaing Autralan Ravenel Austratlan Detar Ate Yman Australis Wva Moore Commonwealth Pakonman Intereat Commonwealth Neumns Tate United States United Natisne Panterre Sporting Widbery Jpich Rowse Bentatie Thantealian Wovinern Frederick Aggleath Shen Rhaddon Pratenson Burton Watt Tomkins Brigndles Heveteers Cape Ehmmanien Burridge

Adelaide Wins at Varsity Debates

The Adelaide team defeats University College in a campus debate competition titled the Bowl. Judges praised the winning team for clarity and cultural analysis while voicing concern over economic themes and social relations influence.

Adelaide Varsity Pan Canelated Atreara Baileys Te Donaghie Bullock Tony Wax Reenam Sinean

Dollar position woes loom for Australia

Frome Wirmcin reports a shaky dollar stance affecting Australia as the government weighs strategic moves. The talk centers on currency flexibility, potential tariff shifts, and reliance on dollar markets, with ministers and senators considering easing measures to secure financial stability amid global pressures.

Economies Sought in Home Building Programs

The Commonwealth seeks economies in time building programs citing temporary measures. Ministers criticize height limits and ventilation rules affecting costs in New South Wales. Evatt notes higher costs but argues standard remains strong, while registration and better builder types are urged to lower production costs.

Commonwealth Economiee Economlea Mlate Howaing Sanwary Wallinga Laminnn Aic New South Wales Frere Evatt Iarmont Beaton Tate Satoh Taminon Fremiere

Cadiz London Death Toll Rises In Severe Explosion

Reports from Cadiz indicate a large explosion has caused extensive destruction. Authorities fear hundreds may be buried beneath rubble as rescue teams inspect debris. Fire and military units search ruins for victims while investigators seek the cause of the incident.

London Aon Yietimes Sepingion Saya Tirilian Miearane Ealfmaten Ogmelaia Atate Ueigekonest Aed Rap

World Speed Record Claim By Mejol-Propellat B58 Plane

The government announced that the B58 aircraft named Aupetivok set a world speed record at 840 mph. Commander Turnit Cridwell led the flight, with reports noting compression and the plane’s advanced propulsion and equipment.

Thuysday Plck Turnit Cridwell Hooibe Otte

Stabilisation Plans for Wheat Industry

Premiers Conference adopts motion to extend wartime powers for wheat stabilisation. Commonwealth Government to oversee the 1940s pool with an £21 million harvest forecast and a £11 million fund, aiming to return payments to growers if prices stay healthy.

Rend Plas Pecos Commonwealth Pillard Legislative Councils South Australia Ar. Pollaht ENON Cabinet al. Iue Peers Moaie Evi Jena Conader

Evatt backs conciliation in divorce cases

The Attorney General Dr Trutt favors conciliation approach to divorce reform. Mr Larkin and Mr McKenna discuss whether to proceed with Commonwealth or state reforms and a proposed uniform divorce law amid cabinet deliberations.

DR. Evatt Trutt Mayetem Coneibeticn Romapaaionera Pdvouniater Mati Mania Proanepa’ Conference Vast Treamster Mir Larkin Commonwealth McKenna

Commonwealth to Review Hospital Grants

The Commonwealth council plans to examine hospital grant allocations to improve public treatment access. Debate centers on funding dispatch from the state to cover patient care costs and service provision amid financial constraints and intergovernmental agreements.

Commonwealth

British migrant pleased with Canberra

The text reports Arthur Gill, a Wettin builder who migrated to Canberra, stating general living costs are lower in Britain but builders are fed better elsewhere. He claims Australians are known to provide help and better food than in England, with noted nostalgia for pre-1280 conditions.

London Manhanter Guardian Arthur Gill Canberra Britain England

Von Nida Falls Early In British Golf Tourney

In London Tauraday the third round of the Chronicie golf tourney saw Harman lead after von Nida opened with a 38 early. Final scores listed include von Nida 69 212 Shankland 72 014 Hughes 10 913 and Rees 6 D4 with others like Marcaon 87 207 noted.

London Tauraday Harman von ‘Nida von Nide Shankland Hughes Ton. Malihirom Teds D. Alg Marcaon Dat Rees

Bomb rendered harmless near Aquitanis site

A confusing OCR fragment notes a bomb rendered harmless near a location titled Aquitanis. The text references a nearby area and a detonation event, but details and names are garbled.

Big programme to cushion off low mood

The council directed that works should proceed widely to provide employment for the maximum number of occupations in its emergency plan. The Co-ordinator of Works Hoy reported an extra two million pounds of Commonwealth works and thirteen million pounds of South Australian works have been submitted for planning. About 40 percent of the total programme had already been planned, but progress is hampered as the programme enters operation.

Posits Ee Nessa Theas Csr

Investigations on Diversion of Snowy River

A high level committee from the Commonwealth and the states discusses diverting Snowy River waters into the Murray. The plan would reduce hydroelectric potential and capital value but could boost defense power by routing water to the Murrumbidgee area. Details to be worked out before any engineering work.

Aix Ie Biowy Murray Braimler Myo Melrey Mr. Cain Commonwealth Commonscenit Vistoria Walen Cain Murrey Murrumbilgee McCiry Covaniona Bala

Commonwealth pushes petrol tax cuts and state payments

The Commonwealth government faced opposition over proposed use of petrol tax revenue for road funding and new development schemes. Premier figures and senators debated allocations, with estimates of about 3,000,000 and 4,900,000 pounds over three years. Tension rose as states argued for or against receipts and foregone subsidies.

Esterday Actua Benater SfeKenna Fir Atrategie Ronda MK Ihabel Wana Tate Commonwealth Jat Dometise Abererile Anite NBM Toy Shire Cate Rabbiy Leer Sipe Wien Gnitey

Protests Planned Over Bank Scandal and Political Pressure

Fragmentary text shows protests organized against a bank action amid political and ministerial tensions. Mentions government figures, party meetings, and planned adjournment moves as unions and parties seek influence over banking policy and possible national action.

President Optimistic On Australia Future

The article quotes a president figure in optimistic stance about Australia’s long term outlook. It discusses prices for wool wheat and butter, noting higher market expectations and potential economic conditions if trends persist. It reflects a cautious but hopeful national mood despite uncertain markets.

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