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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
2
Public notices announce a Kingston branch meeting postponed to a yet-to-be-fixed date over lighting restrictions. The notice, signed by President L Bain and others, lists retractions and further notices regarding the library and public attendance.
The editor argues for patience and government action during the industrial crisis. Restoring daylight saving briefly could ease daily life, reduce energy strain, and improve morale while unions and employers negotiate. The piece suggests temporary measures to maintain public comfort amid disruptions.
Roll of Honour entry reports Pilot-Officer Selwyn de Vin of Bauldrewood lost on his 38th raid over enemy territory. The Beaufighter crewman from Canberra and Sydney University trained as a medical technician, then studied chemistry before death.
More than 120 seamen boycotted and marched to the Dutch Alps in By ney, demanding wages owed. After nine weeks and a brief stand at the shipping company offices, the Dutch Ragnt Packet Navigation Company agreed to advance about £10 to each seaman with money due.
Clifford Alexander Maxwell, 34, of Alford Point, faced charges tied to thefts from dwellings and railway winnings. The Crown sought compensation for losses, with Maxwell facing multiple counts, including larceny and breaking, and was sentenced concurrently. Proceeds valued at £350 were set for sale to fund compensation.
Overseas delegates arrive at the international veterinary conference in Sydney. The event, called by U.NAMA, gathers representatives from China and the United States as expectations mount for coordinated efforts in animal disease control and research.
Melbourne reports the Australian minister announces arrival plans for jet aircraft. The MAAS aims to extend testing and evaluate inland and coastal conditions to determine replacements and operational value for mainland and northern sites.
Victorian tennis results list several matches with scores and players. Winners include Laourne C Wodnenday, Quint as A, Benmwieh mat Harper, and Radgeman over Gi. Kundall defeated J Flarman, Lapthorne beat Baye, Crawfor and Malle teamed in doubles, Romisanale Sromwion and Quist Brown and Marches 4 3. Women's doubles featured Stradamas Totton and Hormand Mises Jinee and Proctor 6 4 4 1.
A scrambled Sydney report notes a woman’s self infliction of a throat wound alongside brief items on crime, pensions, and political finance. It references a body found, hospital details, and a food donation appeal, with political figures and events in terse blurbs.
The rescue ship Commamirt A Lang muir battled heavy surf to save over 500 aboard the 8000 ton Tekiwa after a distress near Une Nicobu Talend. Boats jammed by heavy seas and fading dawn halted further rescue attempts until the next morning when weather allowed reattempts.
A fragmented report describes the death of a Hick soldier's wife and a baby smothering incident during a weekend in Melbourne. The event was not discovered until yesterday when a neighbor alerted authorities, prompting an inquiry into the deaths and related circumstances.
A daughter faces murder charges after the death of her father as police in London and nationwide respond to rising crime. Reports note intensified private and public security measures, with police increasing patrols and special constabulary recruitment.
A large police operation in Beotland detained two jewel thieves after a high speed chase ending in a window smashing incident. A second armed hold up near Edinburgh yielded a 10 year old girl arrest and a 45 calibre revolver found at the scene. In Glasgow a gunman shot a woman during a bank counter robbery, and Herbert was found fatally wounded at Alma Road after a domestic quarrel.
In London the House of Commons debated wartime tank production. A Labour MP asked whether current orders would meet government targets, noting that some batches already allocated appeared not to reach the committee and fearing delays or shortfalls in critical armor supply.
Pupils from Miss Murrin studio excel in Australian Music Examinations Board tests at Leehineal high ward. Kilby AO led with top marks. Bea Groton and Audrey Kilby posted high percentages. Assessments overseen by W. Kramnich and M. Hyde. Alan Lundgren honored for junior violin and preparatory theory.
A jumbled OCR style notice from Cunbértin High School hints at The Yarralumlan annual, describing distribution details and sample availability for students. Readers are directed to visit the school on Thursday morning for issue access and related materials.
Weather notes indicate a mild to warm trend with northern areas experiencing light to moderate southerly winds. Expect afternoon warming, with northeasterly to northeasterly gusts inland and coastal seas showing moderate seas and scattered broken cloud cover.
Weather fragment notes temperature at 8 a.m. and wind patterns with mentions of Canberra and Victoria. Details are incomplete with garbled station data and nonstandard units.
The guide notes a final Patrol Competition week ending February 4 with the winning patrol to be named Friday. Meetings start at 18:00 sharp as the mil-commence and field work continue at the camp site. Several mentions of Canberran activities, packs, and ceremonies follow in a brisk, community bulletin style.
Scout notes describe a Canberra troop and Cub Packs gathering with a parade at Mt Amalla on Saturday and a relay camp at Easler. Leaders include Mr Kine and district volunteers, with patrols achieving scores and pennants. Patrol leaders Hoek and Perriman noted, and a small sale at Parker's Fruidence in Allimore Creanment is mentioned.
State Lottery Rydnidy draws No 4272. Prize results show first prize entries including Chrisaye Mine M. Hly and Waller Street N while third prize lists No 48am and The Cook syn Mrs. L. Forsyth. Fourth prize includes No 4,060 Xannx Moll any Mae Brown. King's Cross Lottery No 1274 to be drawn on
In a wartime court discussion, Mr. Clancy defends Lieutenant Bennett as a commander who surrendered under duress, arguing no authority could order him to act contrary to battlefield duties. The defense asserts the Australian government bore responsibility for wartime decisions and questions whether Bennett can be blamed for the surrender amid encirclement and miscommunications.
About 160 firearms of all types were handed to Sydney police under Premier JM McRall's appeal for weapon surrender. The premier urged further cooperation, aiming to reduce illicit arms as officials tally handovers including machine guns and submachine guns.
McLeod, licensee of the Station Motel in Kurrh Kurr, Wau, was fined 100 in the Federal Court for overcharging on beer. He sold 2 876 gallons at about 30 percent above the standard price, with excess charges totaling around 100 since the start of the period ruled by regulation.
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