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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item describes a works council notice with references to CS 1289, a welding read, and discussions about employment range for wart occupations. The text is garbled with partial names and phrases, making the intended action or deadline uncertain.
A report notes delays in standard rail gauge work in New South Wales as INS.W. challenges funding. The government and Premier discuss the plan and costs, with debates over whether spending matches promised contributions and the use of state ships.
Joint Coal Board announces plans to raise New South Wales coal production from two million tons to sixteen million tons within four years. Premier and ministers clash over Victoria’s supply needs and Queensland imports as talks continue on interstate coal sharing and future contracts.
A beleaguered government faces pressure to raise a product tax as manufacturers report failing sales and critics blame a lack of sincerity from officials. The Prime Minister’s party is accused of mismanaging the economy, weakening trust in public policy.
Fragmented text provides few readable items including scattered names and terms like Canberra and Gondor. No coherent event or outcome emerges from the garbled content.
A distorted OCR fragment yields a chaotic forecast mentioning Canberra and a Tuesday date with scattered wind and weather terms, but the exact details are unreadable.
A regional discussion condemns the New South Wales government for backing away from an agreed railway policy, labeling the move as bad faith and financial expediency. The debate centers on parliamentary obligation and fidelity to agreements amid shifts in electoral support.
The text records a visit by the Governor General with accompanying officers to South Australia. It mentions Lieutens at D. B. Dans eax and Macey sveiing, noting attendees Bey Mex and Lacy Norrie among others. The wording is garbled but indicates a formal royal or viceregial event with official presence in Canberra.
A muddled report states ME. R. ROWE declines renomination for all positions in the ACT branch executive. The withdrawal aims to give younger men a chance to hold office. A statement yesterday explains the shift and references wartime service and local party dynamics.
The marriage of Miss Patricia McKett, daughter of the Governor General and Mrs McKett, to Mr. Brian Lusar, son of the late Mr and Mrs Lusar of Cammeray, will be held at Pymble's Buckwithan Church at 4 pm on Thursday. Miss McKett, a pupil at Presbyterian Ladies College Pymble, has a swimming and athletics record and a previous service in Rural Bank life. Mr Lusar served with the AIF in the war and will be attended by a best man, with Miss Betty McWell among the attendants.
The second batch of RAAF Transport Squadron No. 86 members leaves for England on Saturday with more than half on honeymoon leave. Many airmen were decorated during the war and the group includes those who will join operations abroad.
Norman Mason and others faced fines after pleading guilty to fighting and assaulting police. The incident occurred near a motel in Queanbeyan with constables Sloan and others involved. The court noted the offender’s continued struggle and the penalties totaled $2.
Australian premiers agreed on a new formula for distribution of revenue from a uniform tax system. Tasmania will receive a larger share of income tax, while other states face increased overall taxation and costs, with the plan aimed at stabilising state revenue.
Fragmentary OCR note recalls an operation on Mr James and mentions July 31 with a motor lorry near Wye. Readable pieces are sparse and do not provide clear event outcomes or entities. Further text needed to establish a coherent report.
The Loan Council authorized a Commonwealth and States borrowing total of £100,880,000 for the financial year with £60,781,080 to be allocated to government works and local authorities. A review is planned later in the year to confirm progress and allocations.
A Brisbane report notes the British Electric Supply Corporation discussed by Mr Bee as a go-getters firm linked to Athol Coal and a potential 44 000 pound deal. Details mention wartime bills and parliamentary consideration affecting the sector.
The BMA states no dispute with people seeking free medicine and urges the Minister for Health to abandon camary restrictions. It says doctors should be allowed to use their own drugs and would cooperate if policies permit this.
The Premier of Victoria Mr McDonald voices concern that Australia should not adopt New Zealand’s pound to sterling parity, saying the current exchange rate between London and Australia is the main safeguard against inflation and economic instability.
Police recovered documents from two Chinese shot dead while fleeing a Gurichun patrol. The notes include references to Siamese travel permits and Communist subscriptions. The chaotic scene suggests a covert operation or arrest attempt linked to the night's violence.
Fragments indicate light rain chances persist across the state with lingering unsettled weather. Mentions of locations and people are unclear but reference to wind speeds and regional centers suggests broader meteorological update.
A statement from the Victorian Director of the Be measures agency suggests industrial welfare openings to aid special opportunities for scholars. The proposal aims to attract talent from England to Australia and supports funding for a notable academic exchange with Oxford University as part of a broader effort to bolster education and research in the region.
Police logged three collision calls near the inbound driveway to the interior department office. A car driven by Mr Be Robinson of 33 Medias Crest NerraBundah was involved, with details unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
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