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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
4
Seven Belgian Congo natives striking for higher wages were killed when troops opened fire at Bodmadi near Leopoldville on November 7. Reinforcements arrived to restore order as the clash ended.
Guide notes record fundraising and preparations for a year end party in Canberra. Mentions a recruitment, visits from WRAN Pam Hyde and a Ranger from Parramatta, camp prep, patrol petrol leaders chosen, and a Court of Honour next week. Brownies plan Christmas break up at Acton hall with a picnic and year end meetings at Methodist Hall and hospital visit.
The Prime Minister stated that neither central bank credit nor subscriptions by trading banks had been used for Commonwealth loans under Curtin or Chifley. He noted contributions from the Commonwealth Savings Bank and state Savings Banks, as a normal investment by savings banks, in response to criticism from the party youth leader Berry.
Forecasts indicate warm, fine weather in the Southern Districts and Tablelands with north to northeast winds and slight seas. Blate region shows cloudy skies with scattered rain along the north coast and highlands, otherwise fine with east to north winds. Weather unsettled in the southwest.
Barometer readings show 20.188 inches at one time and 20.167 inches later in the day. Temperature measures include 582 degrees at nine am and 143 degrees at two pm with a 24 hour maximum of 76.8 and a minimum noted as 0.
The report analyzes the ministers stance after a failed conference with trade union leaders over coal, shipping, iron and steel strikes. It stresses ensuring settlement through law and conciliation, notes deregistration of the Ironworkers Union, and warns against governmental evasion and union pressure exploiting the crisis.
St Christopher's School held its annual speech day at Albert Hall with Monsignor Haydon praising the school’s record and the threefold aim of physical intellectal and religious training. The report covered exams, honours, sport, and a student concert marking a strong year across primary and secondary sections.
Building workers push for new claims including improved working conditions and a 24.6 percent wage rise in Sydney. A mass meeting at Leichhardt passed a resolution supporting a nationwide service rule requiring tickets from the National Service Office and warning of action from January 2.
Dutch refugees arriving for convalescent care in Australia will be housed in new army camps by December 18, with about 1,000 accommodated initially and up to 10,000 tents planned if needed. Camps are planned at Darley in Victoria, Columbia in Queensland, and Coxing in New South Wales.
The Governor General and the Duchess of Gloucester visited the University of Melbourne and attended a Royal Empire Society luncheon in Town Hall. They met officials including Sir Edmund Herring and Mr. D York Syme and later toured Navy House and the New Army and Air Force Club. An afternoon tea at Government House supported Red Cross and Australian Comforts Fund workers.
A European appeal describes migrants seeking freedom and better opportunity in Australia. It notes interest from many youths across Europe and Latin America, detailing hopes of escape from oppression and the appeal of Australia as a destination, amid talks of a large departure and government encouragement.
Authorities in Australia vow to prepare water conservation plans as states split on energy policy. Premier notes interlinked water and electrical development, while ministers press for faster action. Officials stress cooperation across six states amid shifting priorities and funding concerns.
Government briefing defends a reduction in official travel for ministers and officials. The defense cites saving ship and business profits while noting parcels of travel would be restricted for spouses and dependents. The report references AUSTRALIAN practices and internal discussions about cutting overseas delegations.
The arrival of Justice Simpson on the bench was marked by formal welcomes and tributes. Speakers praised his long service and noted his historic firsts, while colleagues and legal leaders affirmed support as he joins the Supreme Court.
Under registration by the Premier Mr McKeily and MPs, defeated members will receive a pension of 25 per week after serving years. widows receive 12 per week. Members defeated before completing service years will have contributions returned with interest. The plan covers permanent and widow pensions for MPs who lose election.
Sydney reports the State Government expects about 3,090 houses to be built under the Commonwealth State housing scheme. Minister for Housing McGinty told the Legislative Assembly today that the program compares unfavorably with schemes in other states, asserting the plan remains the major housing effort in Federation.
A bill to raise Home Department advances from 80 to 80 percent of securitied value for loans by Brera Bank was introduced in the Legislative Assembly by Premier Seely. The proposed increase would extend advances to £1800 while the opposition urged widening the margin to 80 percent and the borrowing limit to £1200.
Reported from Auckland as trench tension grows over pay. Soldiers at Wee eee remained determined while morale stayed high amid disputes. One sergeant from Blahane described ongoing campaign tactics and a claim for a £3 and 4s payment. Another account noted a protester seeking ministerial reply and consideration to hold strikes until demands are met.
Testimony recalls Lieutenant General Bennett asserting greater danger in escaping than staying, discussing surrender decisions at February 12 conference with General Percival and Wavell. Bennett describes a planned unconditional surrender, limited Japanese strength remaining, and a farewell order for troops as Tokyo forces advance toward Australia. Wheeler Walker ADS to Melbourne to testify.
Following a Melbourne convention agreement Canberra Red Cross will assist the Aid for Britain Appeal. National Council for Women and Victoria League sponsor, with December projects from Street atalla Civic Manuka and Kingston. Donors urged to send cakes produce fruit and jam, cheques payable to Aid to Britain Appeal, all in hand before Christmas.
A weekly Australian Trade Representative report notes New Zealand may open a larger market for Australian textiles and woollens amid Britain’s labour shortage. NZ imports lag, with Australia supplying textiles, woollen goods, kap grapefruit and oranges as the Commonwealth allocated 500,000 yards of woollen piece goods to meet demands.
At the Country Party conference in Srisbane the need to tackle water conservation was urged. Proposals included a 10 million pound expenditure over ten years and surveys of river valleys to prepare a comprehensive master plan. Army engineers and airmen were proposed to assist in data collection and planning to eliminate wastage in capital spending. The conference adopted the motion.
Two bare granite colored rocky islets appeared in the Arabian Sea about 140 miles off Karachi following the November 28 earthquake and tidal wave. The oval islets lie three miles apart, cover roughly a mile and a half in area, and were discovered by HB Hindustan. The first relief ship reached the area.
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