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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1945
Page
4
In Canberra the city endures a 9pm blackout under new electricity restrictions. Hospitals curtail services while industry slows and retail rushes surge for groceries and candles. Stations report petrol shortages and residents prepare for a wartime style blackout era with precautions indoors and on streets.
Melbourne report details Bennett escape plans and wartime maneuvers. Brigadier Maxwell and Major Weimar describe discussions on aiding Bennett’s return to Australia and the timing of his possible escape amid capitulation, with testimonies on motives and the risks of capture.
Relatives of prisoners of war gathered in Canberra to honor returned POWs at a dinner hosted by the Canberra POW Relatives Association. Brigadier Gallaghan praised the association’s morale work, while former prisoners spoke of sacrifices, resilience, and gratitude to Australian wartime service and allied efforts.
A Melbourne inquiry into air crash causes has been held amid reports of casualties. A father of two, Bernard, 32, died after his home in Windsor sank in the Tarra river while children remain in hospital with injuries. A third incident involved a mysterious car explosion on the Ne Grout Eastern Highway last Wednesday, with details still unclear.
Fragmented report notes a German daily sale realising £725,000 in London with references to paintings and items, but text is garbled. It mentions reparations payments and various pieces including wings and eagle imagery amid unclear descriptions.
Balbang Twyeday reports Mary ogee claims against J Huscell for alleged assault. The case alleges the assault caused injuries and cites prior disputes. Police and legal proceedings are referenced as part of the turmoil surrounding the dispute.
Labour in Washington denounces proposed measures linked to industrial displays and taxation. The Labour Committee of the House warns of compulsory education or training creating economic burdens and reducing citizen activity, suggesting a destabilizing state involvement.
Dr Leo Sallard of Chicago University testifies before the Special Senate committee that war secrecy postponed atomic bomb production by at least 28 months. He says the army asked essential workers to focus on the oxy components and not disclose progress with other scientists.
Forecastes indicate warm to hot conditions in the north with a risk of dust and bush fires. A zigzag of light thunder showers spreads across the centre and north while south-western areas see occasional showers. Temperatures vary with a southerly to easterly wind shift through the day.
Weather report notes barometer reading at 802 pm with values for temperature and wind. It records a maximum and minimum temperature over the 24 hours ending at 1 pm and lists atmospheric pressure and wind direction as NNW.
An editorial urges Commonwealth action over a broad strike led by unions including the Ironworkers and Miners. It accuses Communist influence of undermining industry and proposes emergency measures to ban the Communist Party and freeze its assets while calling for a swift settlement to end disruption.
Vicerals Govarnorangral and the Duchves of Glowcaster visited Warrnambool yesterday and were received by Mayor Haines, Councillor Haines 3 Molanty, and AGAME Mayorean Alae Patty Brows. They attended a public reception in the Ec Nonie at Cardann with a wreath laid in Melville Cvat.
The death of the exaculling champion is reported as a tragic event during a world meet in New South, with details limited by the fragmentary OCR text. Authorities caution about the circumstances as efforts focus on the champion’s past achievements and potential impact on the event.
The article notes Jan Bartley elected Lord Mayor with his third term, defeating rival TE J. Martley in a strict party line result 119 to even. It mentions Alderman EC O'Dea Labour supportive and references local council dynamics. Also lists summer schools for Stonye Bay and national movements with training and swimming activities aligned to a national event.
Minister's westward journey unfolds aboard a goods train marked for interior regions. The route runs from Port Auguste across the Nullabot Plains toward Kul gourlie, with stops at several aiding stations along the way.
The Auckland Bureau of Importers warned New Zealanders that they were living in a fool's paradise if they believed the dairy industry would keep faltering. Mr A J Binelwiri and Mr Sinclair urged drastic constitutional actions to avert a collapse of the economy.
A distorted telegraph note describes warnings of large scale resistance if Britain reinforces, with claims Indonesia could seize control and push back allied troops. Reports mention Padang and Singapore amid unsettled military talk and strategic maneuvers in the region.
A statewide program aimed at wet weather road safety will conduct driver awareness and enforcement checks for commercial vehicles. The initiative will run for a year with notices to drivers and ongoing road records reviewed to extend motorist awareness and compliance.
Report from a Canadian ship loading halted by labor dispute as Wharf Labourers refused to work after 8 p.m citing union directives and lack of guaranteed meals and lighting. the captain said men were allowed to work but union orders kept crew from resuming loading.
A disjointed report notes a faction opposing Greek amnesty plans in Athens. The Great Government claims only half the policy affects the public, while others dispute the scope and timing. The KAA promises a full list of complications.
London reports the Vatican notes praise for Bavarian courage amid European tensions. The Pope urges equity in parliament and calls for Britain and America to safeguard German interests, amid diplomatic strain and calls for restraint.
Prime Minister Chifley said the Commonwealth and NSW governments were studying a proposed plan to acquire and distribute coal. Aimed at preventing curtailment issues, the scheme would see all coal produced bought by a central authority to secure employment and industry viability, with financial responsibility if direct control was relinquished.
Belgrade reports show Le Hutchinson, Labour MP visiting Yugoslavia and Albania, urging international supervision of Albanian refugee movements. He claims evidence of 2,000 Albanians killed and 22,000 driven across a border in two hours by organized smuggling groups amid turmoil along the Greco border.
In a heated session the opposition pressed for pension provisions for MPs, arguing that the fund requires strengthening. The debate touched on legislative measures and party lines as lawmakers weighed the expense against benefits to representatives.
Sydney Twesnay appears for Ene Taxation Campaign defending an application to discharge debt and oppose bankruptcy. Br. Willan Barter Thome UL Dariing Point Riverside Park Bosra claim misdirection and fraud. AGC Huntwrick notes evidence of fraud and funds diverted from banks. Court adjourned to Friday.
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