This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
3
A wheat advance is to be announced Wednesday, with a further payment to growers. The notice indicates a total advance including freight and miscellaneous charges, reflecting ongoing support for bul wheat sales and farm receipts.
Australia completed a commanding first Test victory over England by an innings and 332 runs at Brisbane. Lindwall and Miller powered the attack as England collapsed on a sticky pitch, with Bradman’s side seizing control after rain aided the win. Bodyline accusations and weather affected the talk post match, but Australia celebrated a dominant performance.
Entra Joan Kesfe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kesfe of Canberra, married Leonand race of Sydney at Hollins Keefe At Christopher's Church Canberra. Rev Monsignor Maydon officiated. Bride wore ivory linen dress with lace and tulle veil. groom presented pearl bracelet. Reception in Blue Room at Hotel Canberra. mother of the bride wore a sequin frock with red roses. Honeymoon planned.
In High Court today Mr Justice Williams granted an application to restrain orders amid a dispute involving the Waterside Workers Federation and the Stevedoring Industry Commission. The shipping companies argued the draft grant of am underlined pay and the new tone were beyond the Commonwealth defence powers.
Reuters reports a versatile Australian bowling attack in challenging conditions. Lindwall and Miller impressed with pace and accuracy while emerging spinner Toshi demonstrated control turning the ball both ways. The report quotes praise for Bradman and notes Todion’s early fine form amid uncertainty on the pitch.
Allegations claim two men used a family washtub to mix bread dough and deliver it to customers before work. Mr Wee argues for government control of bread production to protect bakers and ensure good quality bread at reasonable prices.
Victorian 131 all out as J Livingstone narrows gap with 40 not out and Milcaldle takes 3 for 4. New South Wales reply with 66 and 64 in two innings, Laxton contributing 118 and captain W A Dick leading Victoria.
Vincet Aur iol of the Socialist party was elected president of the French National Assembly for a third successive term, defeating Communist and Radical Socialist candidates amid political rivalry and governance dictates.
Applications for renewal of liquor licences in the ACT were granted by Mr T. M. Brooke at the Licensing Court yesterday. The Canberra Returned Soldiers' Club City Bowling Club Hotel Ramee and Naval Hotel Jervis Bay were among the establishments noted as renewed.
The Bank of New South Wales held its annual meeting in Sydney on Friday November 29. Frederick H Tout, president, presented results showing deposits rising to a record 218.878 million with loans and advances at 74.528 million and profits higher than the previous year though tempered by wartime conditions and policy restrictions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.