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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and dates tied to a memorial, a club meeting in Mapeton Room, and a bowling club notice. It mentions August 1947, a Thanksgiving style remembrance for a wife and mother, and a meeting time of 5 pm with uncertain details.
Fragmented OCR text shows a Canberra District notice offering housing inquiries, real estate and auction services, plus airline schedules and a government forestry notice. It mentions Trevi surplus trees and park wardens, with a signing secretary A Carrodus.
The Cream Disposal and Use Order sets a controlled framework for cream distribution under the National Security (Food Control) Regulations. It governs separation on the first day of September and outlines permitted uses, including butter production and hospital medical needs, with quotas, permit requirements, and responsible authorities in Canberra.
A London style plan was announced by Deputy Director Sir Bradley for bulk dispatches of food parcels to Britain. Under the scheme meat and soap limits would ease, with parcels packed in Britain and delivered within 14 days, prioritizing jam and canned goods.
Delegates planned economic controls to aid Japan’s recovery, aiming stable security and gradual democratic development. They avoided harsh reparations, favored export growth to pay for imports, and backed limited controls on key materials to sustain Japan’s industry while ensuring security.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Ekeenhawer State advocating universal training in the USA. It mentions division aiming to create a pathway for control and power, referencing threats to liberty and governance. The piece touches on world peace and America’s role, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Fragmented text from a local notice mentions money and treasury actions. It references Bougalnville Street Manuka Gumley's Fruit market and a pension or payment of 11000. The document appears to contain garbled phrases and incomplete names with no clear event or outcome.
The article discusses Britain and Australia preparing for austerity measures amid global dollar pressures. It notes Britain's strict food and travel restrictions, potential further cuts if dollar relief stalls, and how Australian efforts to conserve dollars will limit food exports and petrol use. It warns that long-term relief depends on productivity, labor shifts, and broader economic adjustments.
Sydney officials state that sawmill licenses must be tied to operation and renewals. About 1,000 license holders exist with roughly 200 not actively operating, and those inactive may face nonrenewal at year end.
Fragmented weather notes show barometer around 30.28 inches at 9 Rim and 6 pan readings. Temperature details are garbled but include values near 6 am and 6 pm with frost mentions, winds from NNW and a peak gust near 48 mph in the afternoon.
A weather forecast note mentions a frosty morning and cold night with frost. The forecast describes southeastern conditions, light to moderate winds, and northerly directions.
A majority decision allows miners to work on the deck every second Saturday through year end. The first shift will occur within the next fortnight. South Coast miners schedule a September 9 shift while north western miners begin in September.
Claude Antisark, eight, from Ceamnock, a noted lightweight boxer, arrived by chartered plane for specialist treatment after sustaining internal injuries in a mine accident on Tuesday. The incident occurred when he was crushed by machinery inside the shaft, and the injuries threaten his budding boxing career.
A house fire in Sydney destroyed a home and forced the family to escape. Neighbors reported the blaze spreading quickly before firefighters contained it. No injuries were listed, and the cause remained under investigation.
Mr Shwe Baw adviser to the Burma delegation at the British Commonwealth conference in Canberra was in the Tangoon cabinet room when gunmen surged in. Seven ministers and two officials were killed as the intruders opened fire. He crawled under a table as shots rang out and the attack unfolded during a cabinet meeting.
Canberra peace talks foster unity as Mr EC Lawrence of the South Africa delegation notes strong factors shaping world peace and discusses Australia South Africa trade potential. He cites wattle bark and diamonds as possible exports and mentions establishing high commission offices and expanding overseas diplomatic representation.
The report notes Borthwick leading in New South Wales play with second round ongoing. Mint Tris Huge defeated Mine M. Biahop at the 18th hole while Flomkisr of WALW edged Bend 4 to secure a win, details remain brief and slightly unclear.
Commonwealth Statistician Mr. Wilson reports a sharp drop in wool exports for the 12 months ending July, with bale numbers down to 38,384 from 326,572 and export value falling from £41,740,000 to £5,708,000. The decline reflects a broad reduction in Australian wool trade compared with the prior year.
The acting council yesterday approved a plan to raise fish prices in Wailea as part of broader measures. Officials noted the increases coincide with a previously sought rise, but denied the move was to pressure tractor operators. Craft owners supported higher prices, acknowledging the need for adjustment.
London reports two hundred British troops to stand by as Jewish transports reach Hamburg from Port de Bouc. About 4400 Jewish families will land, escorted to prevent German provocation. A secret route across occupied Beitiah Stone will be used by the refugees to the Anglo Russian border. The goal is peaceful landings with no force.
The report discusses export of 400 times of edible tallow and notes a complex tenet about tallow types and free export to the UK. It mentions figures and names such as Poll Yaatertiay and Mr Folin while detailing supply fears and wartime industrial constraints affecting Australia’s tallow exports.
Mr Bishop announced changes in pasture seed pricing with a future margin plan. He said on August 1 a new price system would take effect, allowing merchants to adjust prices based on current stock and expected supply. The report notes ample pasture seed stock and anticipated good supply levels.
In Melbourne, Supreme Court Justice O Bry an found David Hockmaker of Glen Imm understated income by £29,100. The ruling on the case was deferred. Also mentioned: naval officer Byponny, ex-President of Marine Services, ended service this week. no verdict yet. French purchases from New Zealand ratified by the National Assembly for 5 million pounds. Woman Margaret Mount, 81, died in Melbourne after a burn incident.
A garbled OCR of church schedules lists Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Baptist services. It mentions Holy Communion, morning and evening prayers, sermons, catechism, and youth activities across multiple parishes with scattered times and locations, reflecting a busy weekly religious calendar.
Dutch official remarks outline control of key regions in Indonesia including Sumatra and Java while noting areas still uncertain. Observers note strategic moves affecting security and territorial claims as the Netherlands asserts dominance over central and western regions.
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