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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1947

Page

4

Canberra Planes Debate Reveals Government Policy Split

In Canberra a parliamentary debate centers on the TAA and proposed plane plans. Mr Holt accuses ministers of misleading Parliament about the government's stance, claiming instructions from the Prime Minister's Department were altered without consultation. The conference discussed potential plane allocations and the political fallout.

House of Repey FC. Grose Nuwat Canberra T.aa Potie Pagel Ares Canberra, Vsben Manonty Holt Omialites Aid Hale

Female Owls? Inflation Fears in Bank Advances Debate

In Sydney on Tuesday MPs debated bank advances and inflation, noting government and Commonwealth Bank actions. Mr Chifley called for a full statement, citing growth in advances from 400 million to 320 million over 41 months and concerns about speculative lending and dairy industry investment.

House of Repte Avilaler Mr Chisey Lantrum Ign A. Trompe Joe Garsh Ranknert Ehrict Chifity Ompanian Chifey Neg Aim Shande Commonwealth Chifley Sydney Tuewiay

Minister Alls ges Two Malays Married in Both Countries

Tasmania Premier Conrove faces bribery allegations amid a Royal Commission inquiry over payments to private road transport operators. Testimony details payments across 1944 and 1945. Sullivan and others implicated, with defence that funds and political influence were not illegal. Immigration topics follow, including separate questions on Chinese migration and wartime evacuations.

Hobart Turday Tasmania Mr Conrove Ranger My. N Mamiatii Burtury James Thomson Buran Llanayoltar Laihomston Sullivan Denon Cath An Sg Sot Muligan Mnivan Guy Kibanose Thurtiiry Chicago Brandh ALP Alua Labour Party Cen Ami K. Burtury Het Sullivan Tung EB. Heynolds K Bull Eee Winnehe Tuarbert Sylvester Cook Harold Geange Fey Charles Guy Campbell Bulivan de Ember Burbury Tranny Park Soramcang Sevice Me al Daslice Reide Purehane Barbury Tie Treamport Aonshan Evitente Bulligan Andy Laproys

Canberra Dimes Debate Sparks Police Inquisition Watch

A parliamentary debate in Canberra touches on suppression fears as NSW police question private citizens over political opinions. The incident recalls historical fears of political intolerance amid alleged juntas and state security actions.

Headmaster Appointment at Canberra Grammar School

Rev. D A Garnsey to become headmaster succeeding W Edwards at Canberra Grammar School. Jarmasy, son of the late Canon Garnsey, will lead. Garnsey's clerical career spans Oxford ordination, St Saviours Cathedral Goulburn, and rector years, with cricket and tennis noted. Mrs Garnsey is daughter of Prof Arnold Wood of Sydney.

Jarmasy A. RR Garnsey Burney Anon W Edwards Canberra Oratmar I the Jena Schounell Goulburn RL Ae BM. Burgman Pega Seren Aresis Cresco Canberra Mradquar Beek Victoria Mr. Garnsey New South Uty Grammar School Sydney Grammar School Chris Jt Jue Oxford Australia Mt Mary the Virgin St. Saviers Catheral Garneey Naa Profesor Arnold Wood Bydney

Canberra Forecast for 24 Hours and Weather Update

A Canberra forecast outlines weather changes over the next 24 hours starting from the evening. It notes possible disturbances from storm activity in surrounding ranges and advises on conditions such as possible rain and wind shifts.

Weather garbled forecast for Cairo region

Fragmentary weather note mentions wind speeds around 10 mph and unclear temperature or conditions. Reading shows partial words possibly referencing a location and forecast timing but lacks coherent details or complete data.

Motor Launch Missing Off Melbourne Bay

A 20‑metre motor launch with a man, a youth, and a boy aboard was reported missing in the bay today. The craft sailed from Moralloc for Partarlington with a dinghy in tow but did not station reports after departure.

Melbourne Sabuenay Mor ‘Alloc Partarlington Westernay

Senator Ashley Escapes Injury in Car Upset

Senator Ashley, Minister for Supply, escaped serious harm after an overturned car crash near Tienway four miles from the town. The driver, Jon ac Toney, pried open a rear door as the vehicle twisted, and Ashley and the driver emerged shaken but unhurt. They were later taken to Parliament House for a conference.

Ashley Aviatar Jonac Toney Cies Lranaport Hin Aahley Parliament Hole

New Zealand rationing stance on Australian wool goods debated

Me Pollard announced New Zealand would not harm Australian wool exports to the Dominion. He warned a well chosen market approach could affect employment in woollen textiles. Premier was asked about police powers and subversive movements in relation to ongoing investigations.

Pollard New Zeealand Ehollah Loken Dominion New Zealand Australia Hopat Moenta Putlayd Gure Treat McCiure Hua Hatin Dat

Minister Pollard Rebukes Speaker in House Row

In a tense House exchange, Minister Pollard of Agriculture sharply rebuked the Speaker and pressed to table the committee’s interim report on a case involving Mr Anthony. Interjections and calls for chair cooperation followed as the debate centered on tabling the report and timing of its release.

Pollard Uellverada Yeaterung Pollard Monevenr Anthony Jn Jie Pollard Warra Mankin Anthony Mr .Pollard My. Rosevear

Valuable mica field in NT to be developed

A wartime report by Dr Dunneld discusses the mica belt in the Northern Territory. It notes potential reserves in Hart’s Range and the need for a development effort with experienced operators to establish a market and mining plan. The report links wartime mining initiatives to postwar prospects.

N.T Dunneld Tad Quan Dunn Aperionce

Chifley Defends Uniform Price Control Policy Debate

Prime Minister Mr Chifley argues for uniform price regulation by states with Commonwealth aid to operate the scheme. He says the government had no referendum plan on price control and repeated the need for a federal framework while noting inflationary pressures and global economic instability. He cites defence powers and court rulings as limits on policy, urging state cooperation within the Commonwealth machinery.

Chifley Commonwealth Kr. Chifley Dlmc Asia Play’ford Bow Mr. Chitte Tates Nea Chifey High Court Anthony Chris Aid Femrt Australia Brchtey Cbat Donsey Lang

Organisation on lines of New Guard questioned by police

A report to the Legislative Assembly states that a group named Citizens' Fronts Committee is forming along lines of the New Guard in several country centers. Police Commissioner May cited the movement as a matter of concern, with questioned leaders and potential links under review. The discussion touched on whether the move aims to influence political proceedings and public order.

Sydney Citizens’ Fonts Wamena Ili Noglallance Treatt Smiied Mavettain

Enctrict Rainfall Ra lntadl Registrations Off

Readable fragments show rainfall related notes and registration actions tied to a bout or event. Details are unclear but suggest weather disruption affecting scheduled activities and participant registrations during the period. The item emphasizes rainfall impact on entrants and event timing.

Court Eyes Restraint Action Amid Confusing Obituary Text

A garbled OCR fragment describes an ongoing court restraint dispute connected to a figure named Stoney or Mae, with references to a vexed obituary context and a September date. The legibility is poor, but indicates a legal action seeking to restrain further proceedings or communications.

Stoney Tween Pee Mae Verona Uae

Delayed OOHRS Flight Complications Mention Canberra Visit

Reports show a weather disrupted Commonwealth delegation plan to fly from Sydney to Canberra with several ministers and up to 38 members, some booking seats on government aircraft while others traveled by car. Adverse conditions delayed departures and forced schedule changes. The notice also notes the death of Mrs Courtauld.

Iain Canteris Drakeford Tor Pepatrie- Hon Barnard Bown Sydney Canberra Drakefords Ifr Saradvee Wat Res Stasiafour Trac Yanay Gydhey Federal Sigabrem Erdaey

Angry Scene as Speaker Leaves Chair During Adjournment

A heated session in the House last night saw Speaker temporarily leave the chair as MPs clashed on adjournment. Government and Opposition members shouted, with Calwell and Holt prominent. a near-empty chamber followed from the disruption, while outside the House, reactions differed on the parliamentary maneuver and future steps.

Mermoln Romwear Holt Gowaker Romewear Lemmedins Labour Stotian Tom Rosatoer Boag Aavera Renk Ale Lab Chasber Lander Marty Motwen Anthony Panels Holt van Fine Atood Francis Hansard Calwell Aprahon Rome

Air Regulations Challenged in Parliament Debate

A historic parliamentary exchange centers on challenging Civil Aviation Regulations issued by the Air Minister. Opposition MPs press for tighter control over airline operations and prohibitions on certain aircraft use. The debate recalls a ministerial response and notes a Labour member, Mr. Power, passing away.

Ir. White Drakeford Brakeford Holt Buvelener Chie

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