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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1948

Page

4

Australian shipping policy debate on shipbuilding and defence

The discussion centers on maintaining a robust Australian shipbuilding industry, the risks of government shipping ventures, and the need to avoid American-style overreliance. It argues for large orders to sustain yards, notes cost pressures, and warns against political entanglements and partisan risk in wartime planning.

Protesas Linge Beneft Australien Australie Beijing Meitain Australia Sea South Wales Commonwealth Line Commonwealth Treiehia Charlarita Veasela

UN wrangling slows international economic cooperation

A. D. J. Lowen spoke at a ACT division meeting of the United Nations Association of Australia and the Cantera Branch about the secretary general’s work and the need for continued international cooperation. He argued opposition often hinders progress and urged practical economic surveys and national plans to advance global economic collaboration.

Aucerine United Natione Organisaion A.D. J. Lowen United Nationa Association of ‘Australie Cantera Austesiten Tat Aveni International Adare Eh Owe Aaa Secrecary Sindal Nora Fconomie Amur Unt Aula Ray Tion Aledt Urthea Detoe Jing Vnek Lindertakan Apectal Iona Eur

N S W Opposed To Price of Bran

Sydney Taurumni discusses how price controls on bran and wheat could raise costs for sugar and other goods. He argues that without proper commission, changes would harm growers and retailers and upset the market.

N.S.W Sydney Taurmini Inereaae Petce Vt Pallendt Bean Fave & Rious N.S Chaapor

Canberra College Benefit Dance Promises North Canberra Dancers

Canberra University College and North Canberra Dancers announce a benefit dance to raise funds. Event aims to support local arts programs with a charity component and community participation. The notice lists organizers and date details.

Canberra Canberra Agray League PSE

Pension Bill Passed by Voices in Parliament

The pension plan for politicians drew strong debate as members voted along party lines. Prime Minister Chifley argued for broader coverage while opposition figures warned of long term costs and fairness, with the bill advancing after a late voice vote.

Harrison Seta Ember Parlaavent Ummigredian Cabwett Calwoe Altting Sheen Murpian Chifley Mongiow Tpentier Fadden Perliament Mar Harrison Minckburn Une Hill Country Party Mr. Wadden Trath Commonwealth Ie Vahes Jalui Ligr Nyeara Navi Son Ailowuncom Devman

Holden car orders flood Canberra showrooms

More than twenty orders for the Australian made Hobdin car were noted in Canberra as Esmonda Motors Pty Ltd Queanbeyan prepared to display the vehicle at its showrooms. Prospective buyers could view it at Oe Theatre in the past two days and inquiries were being negotiated.

Canberra Esmonda Motors Pty Ltd Queanbeyan Naw Sturmanty

Women Charged With Murder In Melbourne Case

The Melbourne case involves Joan Margaret Brady, 20, of Framr Ebeort, West Brunswick, who died after a taxi ride to the Women's Hospital. Postmortem results point to poisoning as the cause. At the Cry watch-house, charges of inquiry were raised against Lillian Drwab, 40, of Catancet, Carita, and Brian, 26, of Goranu Street, Fitzroy.

Melbourne Joan ‘Margaret Brady Ebeort Brunawick Women’s Hospital Wsterterener Ynuiriey Lillian Drwb Catancet Carita Ce “Brian Goranu Treet Fitzroy

Canberra Forecast For 74 Hours

Forecast from the meteorological office shows fair to scattered cloud with light to moderate northwesterly winds. Expect a fine and mild night with a warm day, winds shifting to northeast and northwest, with possible showers, isolated thunderstorms by afternoon, and cooler evening temperatures.

Don Fairhairn

Vinywa Thursday Reported Talks With Four Power Chiefs

The text mentions a Thursday event tied to four power talks and a veteran figure, with references to Pep. van Klaveren touring Australia and a Rome location. Details are garbled but indicate a diplomatic or pacific peace effort and a scheduled appearance or speech in Rome on Thursday.

Hiritain Tae Auntie Peace Treacy Dutell Muddtie Wevight Tower Pep. van Klaveren Will Austraiia Rome Tealian

Redistribution plans adopted in Victorian electoral review

Fragmented political debate over the Australian electoral redistribution in Victoria. Deputies denounce the Commission’s actions as unfair while calling for reform and noting shifts in electorates such as Wanton and Bendigo. Discussions reference figures Calwell McKinen and others amid party tensions and proposed boundary changes.

Country Party House of Representatives MoRwent Te Latour Victoria Trithele Wilmott Lve Scully Reeceive & Mubdivision Darwin Franklin Tierinium

Canberra Weather Report Transliteration Note

Fragmentary weather note from Canberra with barometer and wind details garbled. Mentions timing around afternoon, wind direction WNW, pressure reading unclear, and scattered letters indicating metric or station codes. No coherent forecast or values readable.

Economic debate on postwar trade and colonial policy

In a disputed economic session, Soviet delegate Novikov and Western officials clashed over 1948 trade aims and colonial policy. Mr Myron Cowen of the United States and Mr Sten of the United Kingdom urged prompt goods shipments while defending Western aid levels and opposing Soviet colonial ambitions.

Anta Cexian Cowen Tel United Tains Americh Stent Novikov Lim Bir Merce

Murray River Bill Passed and Storage Expansion

The Murray River bill passed in the House of Representatives authorizing a large storage expansion on the Murray River. The measure includes funding for constructing blocks along the Murray Valley to support Victoria's primary production with an estimated value of £90 million.

Commonwealth New South Wales Vierforte Beith Murray Tive Turnbull Wimmera Mildure Ald Akon Murray Valley Vielorten Ierwe Atone Victoria

Australian Sheep Station in New Guinea

Reports describe an Australian sheep station near Lae New Guinea with plans and breeding efforts. Native concerns arose as livestock moved through the area amid discussions by geographic officials and station representatives.

New Guinea Sydney Marahansep Ioc Vom

Evidence in Timber Deal Ends in Fraud Case

A court case in Sydney involves a timber deal fraud with defendants Gard Harcourt Haymond Pare and others charged over a scheme to defraud Mawork Gore Belahane timber merchants. Prosecutors allege conspiracy and illegitimate payments connected to a timber concession. The jury is to hear testimony and determine guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Sydney Gard Mie Aun Harcourt Haymond Pare Edward Debeurrel Mawork Gore Belahane Davey

Massie to Y Today at The Hate Alls Bar

The Hate Alls Bar resumes function at 2 p m with no ceremony planned. The bearer forlor 1&1 Jobann may attend in the afternoon while planning notes mention a renewal request under existing rules and a possible draft bill by the Attorney General’s Department before January t.

Tae Partevontia Bainiatur Forlor Jobann Pollowbig Renwal Af Lerier Attorney Generals Department Fina Boon Anked

Lang attacks communism in new polemical work

Mr J T Lang claims communism is a treasonous threat to social order and national security in a hard hitting book. He asserts that communism recruits Australians, threatens air communications, and urges uncompromising defense against inside and outside foes.

JT Lang Treeton Lasteight Maderapollas Challong Chiney Lange Midaya Wad Tadim Mme Lang Sorel Avatralin

Increase Sought and Drink Prices The Chamber Plan

A local chamber of commerce committee proposes price increases and new drink charges. The plan aims to boost revenue and fund chamber activities, with members arguing for updated pricing across services and events.

Gree Poelia Theinberrs Chamber of Commerce al Thiaderins

Captain's Plight Highlights Local Traffic and Hawker Licences

The report details Captain's Plight and Canberra traffic controls in Sydney with references to Hawker licences under review. It notes court action for traffic violations at Flinders Way and Manuka Place, involving Miller and others, with penalties and fees outlined.

Sydney Hlak Wan Demarate Barwuae Miller Kuga Rede Counell Bailey Im & coUiaugn Hoeneat Predert Flinders’ Way Manuka Ele

Wheat Growers Target 11 3 Bushel Price Reported

Sydney reports the Australian Wheat Board aims for a 11.3 bushel price level for wheat in the pool. Acting Chairman J. Teasdale notes four wheat regions show the policy of 48 wheat as a benchmark. The board seeks to move wheat into consumption quickly and limit delivery detraction through price adjustments.

Sydney Austreian Str. J Tesadale Tony Freight Dockegee Imprest Teasdale

Detectives Probe After Violent Assault in Hyde

Detectives fear a man was brutally attacked near Ryde early today. Henry, a jeweller from Hyde, lies in a hospital with a deep head wound and possible skull fracture. Investigators interview many acquaintances as they seek motive and assailant details. Specialists give honorary service to hospitals.

Ryde Henry Jewell Lowl Hyde Mugottal Ube Bune Uewleull Othr Henry Hianop Haney Meury von Himsell Duffy Gladeeville Bullid

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