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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary tribute recalls memory of a spouse and family, with garbled phrases about a person named Elizabeth and a Kingston address. The text mentions bereavement and thanks to relatives and friends for kindness during sorrow, with scattered references to a Rev and emigration details.
A fragmented report from Sydney outlines a committee investigating butter costs. The general president mentions potential steps to April, while members argue about timing and actions.
Patrick Shaw of the Australian External Affairs departs Australia today to lead the Australian diplomatic mission in Tokyo. The 34 year old veteran returns from Nanking where he served under the Australian minister Professor Copland. Shaw's appointment follows reshuffles among Australian diplomats after recent events in Tepan and the war.
Precautions aim to bar unfit individuals from Commonwealth Public Service. A wartime security operation led to arrests of several employees. The Commonwealth Investigation Service and State police cooperate to examine applicants before appointment.
Forecase from Valeball station shows cloudy mornings and cool afternoons. Winds shift from north to northwesterly, becoming unsettled with light to moderate rain possible by evening. Southeast district forecast notes cloudy skies, light to moderate winds, and rain likely later.
Incoherent weather data from Canberra with garbled figures and place names. The fragment references barometer readings, temperatures, wind speeds, and rainfall amounts, but the text is heavily distorted and includes nonsensical terms and misspellings.
A dated reflection on the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan noting communal tensions, the difficult path to independence, and concerns about maintaining order amid religious differences. It cites Nehru and warns against Narrows of thought. It emphasizes the need for national unity to prevent further violence.
The commission explains its sinking fund activity with securities held in Australia, London, New York and elsewhere. It notes redemptions and repurchases of Commonwealth and State securities, with £26,873,000 comprising £17,435,000 for Commonwealth and £9,948,000 for rates. Internal revenue and receipts are outlined as funds allocated to sinking fund operations.
Australia’s agriculture minister said the Federal Government’s Wheat Industry Stabilisation Regulations would expire in December. Without continued coordination, power would revert to states. NSW indicated no acreage restrictions for 1948 except in southwest margins, as global wheat demand remains strong and harvests may be above normal.
Government announces immediate tobacco quota reductions of 10 percent in Australia and 18 percent in Britain and Ireland. Ministers warn heavy goods imports will be restricted, with Australia preparing to boost wheat exports to the UK as wartime needs rise.
Fadden attacks the ban on Dutch aircraft as an improper action affecting national defence. He says the Prime Minister Chifley should decide whether the government or the ACT is to govern the country. Queensland calls for freedom from unions amid the row over aviation policy and defence arrangements.
Yesterday at Government House Canberra, His Excellency the Governor General and Mrs Meckell hosted a dinner in honor of delegates to the British Commonwealth Conference. Attendees included H Lawrence of Africa, India, and Ireland representatives, Mr and Mrs Kuugerie Gooans, Miss Herts Ging, and Lt Col Charles aoa.
The Governor General will visit Newcastle for the sesquicentennial celebrations. Officials indicate a tour across key cities including Perth and Melbourne with accompanying concerts and official duties during the visit.
A garbled archival fragment outlines drafting rules for varsity debates and adjudication. It mentions a national union of university academies, content delivery, and unspecified procedures, with numerous typographical errors obscuring coherent policy details.
The Prime Minister announced the appointment of Kike Ro C Kirby to the Sommanwanith Arbitration Court. Kirby, currently on the NAW District Court bench, was named during a Commonwealth era period as Guides’ movement support grows with training and county activities noted at Glengarry and nearby areas.
Wellington reports the Rayel Society of Bt George urges 1300 food gifts for relatives in Beftais of One Torn on Uncarrier. The society sponsors a New Zealand competition for Vie Par vehi fund with the arrival of the dewtrayer Cocke.
Reuters reports Paris plans to restrict imports from several countries to stabilize the balance of payments. Cabinet discussions reportedly target bread price reductions and ration measures as part of an emergency program, with September 1 as a referenced action date.
A youth conference gathered representatives from YMCA clubs in New South Wales Victoria Queensland and South Australia to attend in Canberra. Forty two boys from New Zealand were expected but travel disruptions limited attendance. The program includes visits to Wroclaw Cotter River and Parliament House for inspections and discussions.
State government announces a 1250 reward for information leading to conviction in an assault and wounding case. The notice names a suspect connected to the attack and directs inquiries to the appropriate authorities.
Melbourne reports a special meeting of the state Contunental Labour Council discussing a 15 percent railway fare increase. The actual rise will not take effect until tomorrow's Labour Council meeting, with Premier Cain stating the increase should not harm industries with concessions on weight, water, and electricity.
London dispatch reports ongoing talks between British and French military officials in Paris regarding potential officer exchanges and cooperation in Africa. discussions touch on broader joint actions and strategic alignment.
Report from Sydney describes two burglars attempting a break in at night near a basin shop in Waverley. A watchman confronted them as Nim approached, prompting a dash toward a waiting car. The car sped off with the robbers pursued but escaped.
The Australian states discuss extending the Joint Coal Board with Victoria Tasmania Queensland and New South Wales. Tasmania agrees to principles but seeks conditions while Queensland and New South Wales contemplate government support and legislative steps for an expanded board. Victorian Premier backs extending the Board and plans to seek Parliament approval.
A Bank Officers Association conference in Misiboure will urge opposition to the Commonwealth Government's plan to nationalise the banking system. The Labour Party is aligned with the move, while industry groups and worker councils prepared to campaign.
The late Mrs T G ONeill of Canberra, widow of Mr HE Heya, was a trusted figure in church and community. Survived by husband and three children Harry, Narah, and Mui, she was active in Catholic women's groups, school duties, and Wartime service with the Ladyflowrie Services Hut. Her funeral in Canberra Cemetery followed a large regu lar Mass officiated by Monsignor Haydon.
Bulgaria lodged a formal protest with Turkey accusing it of hindering food imports and contributing to domestic dissatisfaction. The Bulgarian government claimed Ankara supported violence against Bulgarian citizens and criticized the authorities for alleged bias in handling the crisis.
London report outlines a corruption sentence tied to officials who allegedly accepted influence regarding public works. The charges allege misuse of office and unlawful acts connected to contracts and approvals in a municipal project.
Melbourne report shows the former Wheat Board chairman Ale Leslie stepping down after leaving the board amid undisclosed estate matters while new leadership awaits. The brief note cements ongoing transitions within the Australian wheat governance circle with limited further detail.
Fragmented OCR notes describe sections of a law on farm holdings, mentioning August provisions, treasury consent, and officials such as Winifred Gahan and Jack Perko. The text references the Neat Security and Wagulations bodies and duties tied to asset control and ejectment, with unclear specifics and dates.
The local Petrol Ration authority announces new ration tickets under Mr H.R. Wetermenstrated guidance. The program will issue tickets for Sigler residents, with prices set at a fixed rate. Details on eligibility and distribution will follow.
Fragmented OCR note from Budapest reports a stairily garbled scene noting nine persons affected. Names and specifics are unreadable, with several broken phrases suggesting a medical or crowd incident.
A chaotic Melbourne page recounts wartime events and disaster aftermath. Reports mention Major General Luther Miller, naval action, shipwrecks, and search efforts near Otway, with references to funerals, health alerts, and trade impacts. Names of officials and locations anchor the chronicle of ongoing crises.
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