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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1946

Page

2

Fragmented OCR note with unreadable sections

Unclear text fragment mentions a commune and party details with garbled names and dates. Key specifics and entities are not detectable. Unable to extract coherent events or subjects.

Kingston King stily auction and flood notes in BTA ledger

Fragmented OCR notes reference Kingston Phi MARURES fees and loans, dryses, gravel, and delivery details. Mentions Austrailia writers and various ad snippets for cycles, ducks, and bicycles. Contains scattered names and contact cues for deliveries and sales.

Rom Xalf Piang Hidele Ciovelle Save Kant Atireers Fehaine Lommpe Muting Leemet Bilecren Onbiwis J Watt Cunningnan Blreet Kingston Fredt Raiterny BTA Nt Ofrculatave Yorgi Guth Mortty Aide Culuk Smaivanght Suger Currie Ge Re Cavanagh Bawmiller Phasve Sered Indi Polb Kingston _ Phi MARURES Kingston

Lost motor car parts and clothing reward notice

Interior department bulletin lists lost items including a motor car tire and tube possibly with a 0904.50 value. Reward offered for returning items to Bureau Canberra or local authorities. Contact telephone 377 for Canberra area and nearby locations. notices mention various place names and dates.

Freea Tyre Transport Department of Thy Interior Canberra

Canberra 1946 departmental notices and appeals update

A fragment from the Queanbeyan area notes a Canberra department of works and housing call for bids up to 2 pm on Tuesday September 1946 for the Tempen Park School project at Canberra and C27. It lists contact offices in Sydney and Canberra for plan quantities estimates. mentions invitation to tenders and the involvement of officials and ministers. The item also references local notices and unrelated small ads about boxing, car logistics, and wanted items.

Tempen Park Schoo Canberra Sydney Bourke Atrvet el Hourne Worke Mouwing Canberry Act Raulte Miniater Ted Betty Saunders IAAF Suttons Pty. Ltd Mydiey Suttons Pty Ltd York Avilsey

Fragmented OCR Notice Lists Odd Items and Requests Help

A garbled OCR fragment mixes product terms with housing vacancy requests and service offers. It mentions accommodation vacancies, bed and breakfast, and urgent assistance needs, with numerous misspellings and stray names, creating a disjointed classified-like item.

Whaling Waters for Australia Revival Under War-Era Rules

The Canberra Times discusses Australian and New Zealand prospects in northern waters following the war. It notes Japan’s expanded whaling activity prior to 1941 and the push for redevelopment, regulatory concerns, and Allied oversight without primary consent from the Australian government.

ONG Betory Australia Pdar Tay Rhascie Menrakpuniey Wsalk Valere Japan Wiiekake Chen Goncora sAuatentiad Iberem YwaRee Endiok Feaoiiteen Tie Bautawen Proitc Wtabiinhet Eimuma Seveuland Gavernimanta

VICE REGAL THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS MEET AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS

A frail, garbled report notes that Viceroyalty figures in Gloucester met a local representative in Alice Springs in the afternoon. A suspected child slaughter inquiry is hinted at, with references to an Australian investigation and nearby ports and towns.

Gloucester Alice Spring Wollongonp Port

Ban on Export of Oats and Metals Declared by Australia

Australia imposes a ban on the export of oats and certain metals. The move requires consent for any shipments of specified goods and affects trade with multiple regions. Officials cite strategic stockpiling and market stability as key reasons behind the policy. In a related note, authorities warn exporters to comply with new controls and licensing rules.

Australian Weather Warning Across Murray Basin Rivers

Forecast notes a pending low pressure system bringing moderate to fresh northerly winds and possible gusts. Residents near the Murray headwaters Mur rumbidges and Tumut rivers advised to monitor flood risk and takeaway precautions as river levels rise.

H.W Murray Murrumbidges

Canberra Weather Fragment Catches Vague Forecast

Readable fragments report a Canberra forecast with a mix of times and temperatures. Notes mention a 9 am update, wind conditions, and a 28 day period ending at 9 am. Several place names and dates appear in unclear OCR, including Crookwell and other localities.

Government Defines Policy for Air Services

The Commonwealth government outlines new civil aviation policy to shape international and intrastate air services. Private airlines will operate intrastate routes, while the government retains selection rights for major interstate routes and plans a comprehensive network linking most major centers, though full implementation awaits navigation aids, aircraft, and equipment.

Anteryligmant Uwdeli Civil Prgard Gantan Rampire Danies Duslataner Commonwealth

Court Hears Record Of Talk By Cousens

A court today heard a fragmentary record of a speech by Cousens linked to alleged wartime tensions. The testimony referenced a confiscation inquiry, security services, and cautions from officials about public reaction while urging calm and restraint.

Cousens

Forde denies candidacy for Governor Generalship

In a public denial, Mr. Forde states he is not a candidate for the Governor Generalship of Australia. He says he will retire from politics after the present term and asserts his intention to continue serving the people of Australia in the Federal Parliament.

Aste Fonte Aualestt Aidadieu Puble Lie Hirde Une Guyer Engina Hyak Capricarnia Australia Chifley Chidtry Eudleet

Tax Evasion Defendants Sentenced In Local Case

Defendants including Pridas A Uri sbane and Andrew Bayen Vasel, plus Marjor Eilian Vogel, appeared in court facing charges of tax evasion and related offenses. They received a combined penalty that included imprisonment and fines after an alleged conspiracy to defraud the state.

Urisbane Pridas Andrew Bayen Vasel Hle Marjor Eilian Vogel Ware Eronat Momba

Relief for Tobruk troops as air output advances

The report outlines planned relief for Australian troops in Tobruk, with the British and Australian governments coordinating. It notes aircraft production goals, including 200 Mojog aircraft lines and engine deliveries, and quotes Prime Minister Chifley and General Auchinleck on refit timelines and strategic aims ahead of the Tobruk defense. The piece details government consultations, the anticipated impact of renewed air support, and projected dates for completion of key aircraft and engine programs.

Pobeuk Wie Ctubey Mt Mindlcal Servicun le Australia Remy BM Dawnet Tobenk Genet Auehinieck Tobruk Chiney General Auchinieck Lee UX Commonwealth Weer Tinmey Usape Mbr Fortreaa Awehinieek Blaney Eincoin Burne Jou Hadar Phenp Br. Chiffey JWT Chiey Sao Muntang Aunancy Chifley Rolla Royer

Wheat Crop Failure in Queensland News Brief

Queensland faces a failed wheat crop amid dire forecasts and hunger era fear. Officials warn shortages could impact meat and bread supplies across the state as farmers report poor yields and potential economic strain for rural communities.

Queensland Brisbane Wray Colinas

Dehydration Plant Closures Prompt Government Action

Fragmentary report shows the Commonwealth Government pressured to dispose of surplus dehydrated foods. Officials including Sr. Scully of Agriculture and Commerce faced refusals from Naula and Great Britain, with ministers noting the need to resolve the dehydration issue despite broad declines in accepting powdered foods.

Commonwealth Montly” Potas Intalgr Tor Agriculture and Kommerce Sr. Scully Scully M Mieworin Ant Pdr Jorpeth Tamworta Naw

Meat Board Chairman Appointed After Cabinet Meeting

The cabinet appointed Ar. 3 as Mute with Deputy Gontrotter NtMeat 2uppiinn in SW. to chair the Australian Meat Board. The Commonwealth Government representative takes the post from the date of Macon sitution. The Mtr Bitute runs a Dungog dairy operation.

Capinet Gontrotter NtMeat Australian Meat Board Mtr Bitute Huwl Pigmedia

Changes in Supply Department Leadership Reported

The cabinet appointed POA O'Conner as Director at Supply and Shipping. In the same move Mr G. T. Chippindall was named Deputy Director of Postes and Telegraphs, aligning leadership across the department.

Poa O'Conner Supply Department of Supply and Shipping G. 7. Chippindall

Beneficiaries to Favor Widow's Support Fund

A fragmented notice outlines a fund totaling 39,000 for a widow named Sarah Jane Archbold. Following a legal settlement, 10,000 is to be allocated equally among Salvation Army, the City Mission, Bravile Methodist Mission, and another local group, with payments to be distributed through trustee Ryneat Archbold from Home No. died yn LM4.

Sarah Jane — Archbold Dua Archbold Salvation Army Minion Bra Vile Methoflat Manion Tagittad Hora

Queensland dairymen seek subsidy petition

Queensland dairy farmers press for government aid under rent relief measures. The policy, tied to a winter drought, would subsidize rent and feed costs for producers, with a proposed four thousand per term aid and a similar primary relief, awaiting approval by the Commissioner for Agriculture by September 19.

Briabas Reticurture Anliky He Cornionteath

RSL Seeks Radio Station for Returning Servicemen

In Sydney the Returned Services League seeks a radio station permit to broadcast for discharged and disabled service members. North Sydney sub-branch supports the project urging the league to run broadcasts aiding ex servicemen and women.

Aydney Fyuay Btote Leneve Ing Heenem

Imports Prohibited From Us Cause Trade Frictions

The article notes an extension of restrictions on imports from the United States due to unspecified reasons. It mentions impacts on markets and highlights potential retaliation or adjustments by allied nations. The text references Britain, Northern Ireland, and Scotland in a historical context without detailing concrete dates or figures.

State Lottery Sydney Draw Fails To Read Clear

The 1976 state lottery result shows principal prizes listed with unclear text and mis-spellings. Names such as Lani yn iente A. Sciatokhine and 302 Victoria Avenue Chalawond appear amid garbled prize numbers like 1008 and 92214. The sequence also mentions Newtonon and Millers Pant, with syndicates Feuasla and Lucky Joma in a damaged format.

Loan Conversion Details Reported by Prime Minister

A garbled note cites the prime minister stating a loan conversion. It mentions a presumed amount of 13,053,000 and an outstanding 133,000, with some discussion of conversion proportions and fiscal impact. The text is fragmented and unclear.

Labour relief plan for drought farmers outlined by ministers

An agreement with the Army seeks to enable armed forces personnel to assist drought affected farming areas. The Minister for the Army and government members outlined key personnel who would volunteer for service, granting leave without pay and other support.

Sera St Ihe

Diverse Church Services Across Denominations in Town

A fragmented church schedule lists Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational services across multiple venues. It notes morning prayers, sermons, catechism, Sunday schools, and evening devotions with various leaders and times, reflecting a broad weekly worship pattern.

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