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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1945

Page

2

British Government Plans Supervision of Medical Practices

London reports indicate the Hrillah Government aims to regulate medical practices and ensure a fair distribution of doctors to serve public needs. An assistant minister warned that compensation will be provided for any necessary closures or sales within the profession, while opposing practices like selling or buying positions.

London Hrillah Haaith Ananda Beyyani

Mutilated Body Found on Railway Line

A man identified as Thomes O Hourke, 80, of the Lid somba State Home, was found dead on a railway line near Atratheinid with a mutilated body. Eric Lavell and Durwood were injured. Lavell in critical condition after an apparent assault during the incident.

Bydney Thomes O'Hourke Lidsomba Atratheinid Eric

Expectant Mother In Car Collision

In Sydney on Friday an expectant mother injured in a car collision was taken to hospital by ambulance. A second person in the other car was rushed to a different hospital with serious injuries. The infant was described as badly shocked and possibly paralyzed in the leg.

Sydney Naother Bultich Waa Ghewea Ipery Aultering

NSW Wheat Crop Money Float Probe Yields Debated

A garbled report mentions New South Wales wheat crop funds and a testing or float related matter. It references yield figures around 0090K0 bushels and notes conditions as of November. Further details are unclear in the OCR.

Nsw

Weather Forecast For Southern Districts And Tablelande

Forecast shows fresh south to southwesterly winds. Warm conditions and scattered thunderstorms are expected in northern districts. Central and southern regions may see mostly cloudy conditions with showers, while inland areas rise to mid to warm temperatures.

Phidy Baturday Enaterg Cnc Phange Vasals

Canberra Weather Report From Early Morning Observations

Weather data from Canberra area shows a 8 am temperature of 67 degrees with a 67.05 minimum and a 79.0 max in the 24 hour span. Rainfall readings list several districts with scattered totals across the tablelands and surrounding towns.

World trade talks seek balanced postwar world order

The United States and Britain completed bargaining on postwar loan terms to support Britain and promote global peace. Leaders stress that true balance in world trade requires broader acceptance by all nations, with focus on Empire preferences, Pacific trade, and expanded access to markets.

United States Briolin Britain Americas Pepard Congress Atlantic Iitain Australia Australie America Aumérica Pacific

Tamworth political clash signals Country Party lead

Fragmented report from Tamworth on Friday shows the Country Party gaining ground against the Chiffey Government. Mr J P Abbott of the BLP addressed the New England electorate, pledging action amid industrial tensions and a call to resist further government conflict.

Tamworth Country Party Chiffey Faye J.P. Abbott Eniglsnd Viguraualy Abbot Asia Amoerney

Transport Adviser Byunet Report on Inland Transport Talks

Fragmented bulletin notes Friday remarks by a transport adviser about the Australian delegation to an Inland Transport Committee meeting. It mentions a Mr Mneviing with a military background and a wartime role, with unclear references to royal or government figures.

Byunet Ose Ataouond Mneviing Teevnion Tor Inland Transport Committee Ranalati ~ Ing Tian Retin Laman Neat Hureday Mier Micali Army Department Tll Wave King Aba Sa

Canberra letter thanks allied groups for wartime food drive

The Canberra Times prints a thanks to the Vict Leegue and Canberra fed Crew for joining with 7 Council in support of the Lord Mayor's Fund. A cheque already sent will fund bulk food purchases in Australia for distribution in Britain upon arrival, via free coupon-tret distribution. Elizabeth, President National Council of Women, Canberra, December 7, 1845.

Britain Canberra Leegue Canberra Fed Council Australia Lin Lord Mayor's Fund Sydney Bwan Elizabeth Pres Natonal Council of Women

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Newtown Robbery Case

In the Conntrat Criminal Court, Frederick William Miraball, a 39 year old labourer of Newtown, and an unnamed co defendant faced allegations of wounding and robbing Amy Josephine Fenting, widow. The jury failed to agree and was locked up for the night.

Sydney Frederick ‘William Miraball Newtown Amy Josephine Fenting Cuntrat Marshall

Australia to negotiate new trade basis in postwar talks

Prime Minister Chifley stated Australia would press for a fresh trade framework with the United States and Britain after talks with British officials. He said Australia would join or host conferences to review tariff measures, exchange concessions, and seek UN involvement if needed.

Australia Chisey Gaverant Bhi Lad Nationa Aten Detalla Far- Iitk United Nations Mr. Cuidey Alec Teady Io Soitage S~etle, Factory Aetile Went On the Basis of Makir Concessiona Eet Raciptocs United Seren Oe Seee Expanan Mage Segre Couey Erapha Aed Cmalder United Statas Sondaty

British troops to stay in Australia after discharge

The Minister for Immigration announced that about 500 servicemen from Britain will remain in Australia after discharge. He said a variety of occupations will be filled by these 22 year old Royal Navy personnel, many skilled in music and arts, and that they will be valuable assets to the Commonwealth.

Britain Australia Department of Ten Warvicemen Australie Calwell Commonwealth Royal Navy Alvar Oestra Unin Hem Austen

Australian aircraft industry employment drops amid cutbacks

The numbers show a drop from 30,774 to 17,016 in aircraft production and overhaul in Australia with ongoing reductions. The only unit spared was the Commonwealth engine factory where Rolls Royce Merlin engines were being produced. The minister cited future work to government agencies and private firms under a coordinated effort.

Australia Minlabar Malin Commonwealth Rolla Royce Engistee Commaesrantt Corporation de Haviland Aircraft Pty. Ltd

More Troops Returning From Maidan Task Force

More Australian troops are due in Ryenoy on Sunday with six Australian teams to be picked up at Mferotal. The units include Bathurst Bendigo Zal lapat and Guttman with liners Manimble Westratia Manoors en route to Brim pane loaded with troops. No sailing at Oranieg Walter ate at Oranvillie and No-day fined 290 at the Central Summons Cotet. The force was to be sent shortly to Part on the hop Goths.

Priden Ryenoy Mt Mferotal Tia Onarieg Walter Ate Oranvillie Am Part

Portuguese Sent Back To Timor

Portuguese workers in Australia faced limited promotion and poor conditions. Many men sent wives back to Timor, while the government arranged ships to repatriate Chinese laborers and other groups amid wartime mobility and camp life.

Timor

Euripides classic staged with modern flair and strong chorus

A 20th century inspired staging of Euripides features Ar. R. Phippard directing a touring cast led by Joan Lyndram as Clytemnestra and Winifred Heriven as Clytemnestra with John Shaw as Orestes. The production emphasizes authentic Greek dancing and a vibrant chorus under Atlee Fair guidance, praised for linguistic clarity and energetic performances lasting about 78 minutes.

Ojibert Murray Youstian Joan Lyndravn Ae “Kiccira Tong Pauaages Alfred Fan Inglis Moore Ted Ponce Moore Olge Bangwell Joyce Gilbert-Tomiineon Nita Abele Pere Dorothy Fox Patricis "Blake Beargaret Duncan Betty Fletcher Male Allen Atlee Fair

Recontructing Meat Board Proposal Amid Draft Policy Debate

Fragmentary text reports a government plan to reconstruct a meat board and appoint representatives from industry. It mentions the minister and draft policy guidance, aiming to align board structure with industry interests. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Government to raise price for key exported meats

The government will pay high prices for specific frozen meat products under a long term agreement with Britain. Eligible items include boneless frozen beef, frozen bull meat, and veal offals. The minister for commerce announced the plan for producers and exporters.

Sydney Ministry of Food Uniteadom Minister For Commerce Mt. Gresad WO

Army car use investigated as minister orders tighter controls

The Minister for the Army Mr Fordey ordered an inquiry into improper use of Army cars. Action was taken to prevent recurrence of officers misusing Army vehicles and drivers on shopping trips. The whole question of Army car use is being tightened up.

Army Fordey

Montages Released in Indo China

A fragmented report notes montages released in Indo China amid ongoing actions. The item mentions Eaggon and a Friday date, with reference to an official release from French authorities or sources.

Mr Bruce Back in Australia

In Brisbane on Friday Mr Bruce spoke of returning to Australia amid the postwar context. He described a chance to advance international trade and migration policy, stressing the need to manage inquiries about shipping and government goals.

Bruce Back Australia Brisbane London Premmen Tain America

Convicted Man's Sentence Quashed by Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal overturned the conviction and sentence of George Cart, aged 30, who was accused of throwing a bomb. He maintained he did not throw the bomb, claiming it was not a weapon capable of exploding, and that naval gunnery officers could not confirm an explosion from iron iron.

Sydney Nat Dos Bermaker Georgy Cart

Australia plans mission to Germany for technical and manufacturing data

Prime Minister Chifley announced Australia will send a mission to Germany to obtain technical and manufacturing information as reparations. The team includes J. fen. Cochrane of Salubury Explosives Factory, E. J. Drake of C&G Industrial Chemistry, H Purcell rubber technologist, H F Meat Controller of Kisetriefty, J. B. Davies patent attorney, plus metallurgists and technologists. The group will study specialized projects with plans to share findings with Australian industry and Chambers of Commerce involvement was sought.

Germany Chifley Tw l Couager Salubury Explosives Fastory J. Fen. Cochrane E. J. Drake C&g. Industria Chemnistry Division Ae Ws A Purcell Kisctriefty J. B. Davies Brown Chambers of Commerce

Ambulance Charges Queried At ACT Hospital Board Meeting

A motion at the ACT Hospital Board meeting urged contacting the Minister for Health to study ambulance charges for Sydney transfers. Members debated whether £22 10s total cost was justified, noting high attendants’ expenses and uncertain retroactive payments under new awards.

Act Miniter For Health Sydney J. F. Muir Canberra Ancy FW. Dorman Fen Bydney J. Brophy Mr. Brophy

Bennett's Escape and the Duty of Surrender

Major General Leys, in a Malayan command report, criticizes Bennett for refusing to surrender with his men. He argues Bennett's order to lay down arms was ignored, endangering Allied forces, and states Bennett was not a prisoner of war.

Coromand Alling Wroege Te Austra Man Leys Bennett Komutry Gruaral Mais Beanutt Dovey Egal Ad Beer Japainese Derotval Memnett Lloyd Mula Percival Bennett Haape J Ie Ennett Singapore Sses Lloyd Darind Maine

Artillery Practice At Duntroon Sparks Canberra Alarm

The Canberra Times reports that cadets from the Royal Military College carried out artillery drills near Duntroon causing alarm in Canberran neighborhoods. Officials note the exercise occurred in close proximity to civilian areas and stress safety measures were in place.

Royal Military Canberra Heusey Canberra Times Valde Tecum van Tost

Church Services at St John’s Parish and St Pauls Manuka

A list of Anglican and Roman Catholic services across local churches including St John’s Parish Church and St Paul’s Manuka with times for Communion and mission events. Also notes Holy Name and Christ Church services, evening devotions, and children’s programs.

Church OF England St. John's Parish Bucharet Canon McKeown Bunting School Britta St Pauls Church Manuka Bervier Holy Name Aodailty Manere At. Christopher'e Porres Mt. Patrick's Whaddon Tam Sam Eae College Duntenon Tamauseway Chriss reGonteanone St. Christophers Bt Pabst Canamway Buntyoon

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