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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1946

Page

3

Youths charged with breaking and entering at Ryde Court

Three youths appeared at Ryde Court on charges of breaking and entering. Reginald Walter P Martin, Alfred James Wivana, and John Ryd Ke faced eight charges including theft from a golf club, liquor and goods. The gang allegedly used force and drove away three vehicles and a poker machine. total goods valued over £1000. They were remanded for trial at Parramatta on September 2.

Clarke Anid Parramatta

Taxation case linked to Trautwein creditors in Australia

The Australian High Court examiner considers the Trautweins and related creditors over £88 000 in import licences and 424 000 in claims. The Official Receiver seeks retirement of claims and release of assets tied to Australian National Airways. Court action, including Director-General of Civil Aviation involvement, aims to resolve licensing and asset distribution for a complex bankruptcy matter.

Bydney Thurwiay Tas LALA Ageinat Theodore Charles Amnion Wis Tully Oves Sydney Thureday Trau Licen Ivan Nello Holy Man Austranext van National Airways Neyo Akiona U.A Manila Austra Eagle Farm Brisbane Unes Maavit CW Aviation Am Impor Cence

Estonian Refugees Fail to Find Haven in America

A group of Estonian refugees sailed 30 days across the Atlantic to Miami and landed without valid immigration permits. The 11 men 6 wives and 9 girls aged five faced uncertain futures as navigator Melix Pandres said they would not return to Europe and believed they would become American citizens.

America Atlantic Miami Behicon Estonia Miami Harbour Madaira Boden Mogland Spain Melix Pandres Europe

Canberra rugby league team braces for Cary Cup defense

The Canberra team plans to defend the Cary Cup against Captain's Fiat at Queanbeyan on Sunday with Kearney Walters Magone Clear Hinchman O'Brien Southwell MecAppalan Tavenor Murray Pritsler Trand Burgun and reserves McMillan Hardy. The squad leaves Civic at 1.30 and Kingsom at 1.40. Reserve grade and Captain's Plate fixtures follow with listed players.

Mulligan Hickaman Frost Armstrong Millan Emblem Crows Hillngford Rees Thompson Marlowe Grant Canberra Teant Quessibeyan J. Kearney N. Walters N. Magone T. Clear K Hinchaman L. O'Brien J. Southwell W Me

Fire damages hardware store in Wagga

A fierce blaze caused extensive damage to a hardware store in Wagga. Firefighters and staff actions prevented spread to adjacent buildings though the rear shop section was gutted and most stock was destroyed, with insurance covering the losses.

Wagga Irdies Limited Vardwrare Merthanta Tom Orage

Women’s hockey fixtures Saturday reported a busy schedule

The notice lists 1.45 pm Ex-students versus 81 Chris toper n tie and a 10 am start for a general cashiering of rid races. It mentions nurses versus university in grade IV and the Burney University coach Wells heating the Acton round. The semi finals of both grades are set for September 14.

Christoper Colwell D. Rappters Granmay McKena Spmn Ywca Ty Rorrest Paul Southwell University Wilkinson MM Brophy Ser

Drought Relief for Queensland Producers Debated

The Commonwealth faced a tense exchange over drought relief for Queensland farmers. Prime Minister stated no requests were received, while officials discussed relief scope. The discussion touched on support for drought-stricken producers and potential measures pending approvals.

Commonwealth Ucenant Tanion Queensland Sal Forth

Court disallows question of basic wage in Melbourne hearing

In Melbourne the Arbitration Court disallowed a question on revising the basic wage tied to weekly claims. The court gave no directive to consider the wage during the hearing of the related matters, and declined to make further statements. Witness questions covered wage rise versus reduced hours and housing supply projections in New South Wales.

Melbourne Uy. Ene JC Woulot Act Drake-Brockman C.G. Wright Scholl W. J Harris Housing Commission New South Wales Inga Irmum New, South Wales

Men Found After All Night Search at Grand Canyon

Six hours into the rescue two men Cecil Burton and Douglas Curtain from Katoomba were found in a ravine between the Grand Canyon and Blackheath. They were exhausted and exposed to bitter westerly wind after attempting a Grand Canyon visit at night. They had wandered about two hours before darkness forced them to halt and wait for daylight.

Katoomba Cecil Burton Cholerton's Katoorty Douglas Curtain Katoombi Street Use Grand Canyon Gavete Uexp Uney

Gaol Escapees Near Smothered After Escape

Two inmates Angus Placida and William Henry Finch were arrested after attempting to escape Long Bay Penitentiary on July 28. They reportedly concealed themselves in bags on a lorry and emerged at a military camp nearly smothered. They were committed for trial at Central Court.

Sydney Hemlan Angus Placida William Henry Finch Central Court Long Bay Tewan Tral

Big Expansion Planned in Building Force

The Prime Minister announced a coordinated plan by Commonwealth and state governments to sustain building activity postwar. Aimed at 180000 minimum labour, the drive targets housing, hospitals, factories, and other projects with private sector participation and strong employment gains. Brick and roofing material production have risen since mid 1945, with rail and coastal shipping improvements pledged to support stalled postwar expansion.

Ballaing Mr Chifley National Works Council Dawson Chifley Hospitala Rehoda Australie Galata Ua Chiffley Commonwealth Shipping Ft Escenas Taditions Sane Aetna Pete Aa Sat Governmant Pebrach Coma Sry Meron

GUIDE NOTES FIRST CANBERRA GUIDES MEETING UPDATE

Guide notes outline no meetings during school holidays. At a Ted day meeting the Swallow Patrol led by Clair Harrison had a social effort to send gifts to China. Addresses listed and training days noted for Tendeetool Second Class work with continued company activities and a holiday meeting schedule. Canberra Rangers announce two week gap due to licensing holidays.

Canberra Gulden Swallow Patrol Clair Harrison Calder Ashe China Bougainville Street Manuke John's Morse

Pensioner Remanded Over Rail Gate Incident

Victorian era report states Victor Edwards aged 30 of Portland was remanded at Adelaide Police Court on a railway sabotage charge after a derailing incident last night. Police say a pensioner pulled a lever endangering passengers. the goods train and carriages derailed with few injuries.

Adelaide Victor Edwards Portland

Presiore Tactics Financial Policy Reported in Sydney

Sydney officials report Labour Party pressure tactics aimed at tax cuts and fiscal policy shifts. The Deputy Leader cited sources claiming Prime Minister Chifley would announce a tax cut of 11 percent or product of staged reductions, tied to political maneuvering around Menzies policy.

Sydney Prominsat Labour Party Chifley Ition Manimius Ar. Marrison

No Immediate Flood Rise From Thaws Reported

Warmer temperatures raise a flood menace in alpine river basins yet no rise is expected soon. Snowfalls continue heavy in regions like Kiandra and Koaduako, with no thaw indications and rivers held by recent snowfall.

Sydney Alps Koaduako Kiandra

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