Bruce urges empire aid from younger nations in postwar rebalance
Sydney reports Mr. Bruce, former High Commissioner to Britain, arriving amid calls for war-weary Britain to back poorer nations. He said the younger British realms, especially Australia, must mobilize resources and unity to build a better world and will travel to Canberra to meet Prime Minister Chifley for talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Britain
4. M. Bruce
Australia
Bruce
Canberra
Chifley
Trade Talks Highlight Australia New Zealand Unity
Saturday December 15 report from Canberra outlines Australia and New Zealand moving toward a common trade and foreign policy. Delegations led by Mr D G Sullivan and Commonwealth Ministers discuss mutual interests, import controls, and the challenges of aligning economies and negotiating with the United Kingdom and other powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Canberra
D. G. Sullivan
Commonwealth
Tasman
British Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Sullivan
Lamba
High Court Upholds Private Airlines Decision
The High Court ruled the National Ai Act valid for government powers over interstate air services, but invalid where it would prevent private operators from holding licenses or issuing licenses to others between identical stopping places. Five judges overturned Commonwealth demurrers, sealing a nuanced verdict.
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Sydney
Ian National Ai
John Latham
Dixon
Rich
Willisma
Starke
John] Latham
Natonal Airlines Commission
Commission
Final club carnival spotlights standout swimmers before Christmas recess
The club held its final carnival before the Christmas recess with top performances earning selection for the State championships in Sydney next month. Marie Brophy and Clive Harvie stood out, with many swimmers posting strong times across junior and senior events including 100 yards freestyle and medley, 33 and 66 yard strokes, and breaststroke.
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Marie Brophy
Clive Harvie
Sydney
Feeey Brophy
Pat Colman
Laurel Mahoney
Nalda ‘Mauger
Max Barham
Peter Courtney
Clive Marvie
Michael Richarda
Clyde Denton
D. Thompson
B. Belway
D. ‘Thompson
W. Brophy
J. Munoney
J/ Thomson
J. Barnard
P. Courtney
Benior
C. ‘Harvie
Bain
I ‘Benior
R. Bain
R. Davidson
H. Stephenson
M. Flaherty
P. Flaherty
N. Bainbriggr
D. Brophy
N. Bainbrigge
J. Stephenson
Brophy
M. Broply
J. Rockley
N. Mauger
L. Nish
Wee
P. Spence
0. Evans
P. Colman
M. Brophy
L. Mahoney
Canberra Weather Friday Report
Canberra reports weather details with barometer readings at 8 am and 3 pm, temperatures from 9 am to 3 pm, and daily highs and lows. Wind data shows directions and speeds at 8 am and 3 am, reflecting a calm to light breeze day.
Forecasts and Building Bill Passes Assembly
Southern districts face hot northerly winds and increasing clouds with light rain on Saturday and a southerly change on Sunday, seas slight to moderate. In the south west area scattered showers, otherwise fine to warm with fresh north winds and seas slight. The Building Operations and Building Materials Control Bill passed all stages in the Legislative Assembly today in Sydney.
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Tamieunas
Sydney
Legislative Assembly
U K Delegates Control Of Civilian Labour
London Friday reports the Ministry of Labour will relinquish control after December 20 over 3.5 million women and 3.75 million men in civil employment. Remaining workers stay covered by essential work orders. The minister warned of a long labour shortage and aims to restore individual freedom quickly without endangering national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ministry ‘of Labour
Tsaneay
Representation Request to Go Before Cabinet
A Canberra deputation urged ACT representation in the Commonwealth Parliament. Prime Minister Chifley said Cabinet would consider it, noting opposition to voting rights for 8000 ACT electors and that census plans would proceed after mobilisation ends. Canberra’s growth prospects and constitutional issues were discussed with Interior Minister Johnson and others.
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Cr. Chiffey
Mintatera
Australian Capital Territory
House of Representatives
Chiflay
Mr. Johnson
Canberra
Chifley
Curtin
Jenlney
Northern Territory
Robert Garran
Robert
A. T. Shakespeare
Ry Cits
Aileen
Todd
Nico
Parenta
Educa
Ebay
Maraony
Shineaponte
Getty
Interstate cricket match ends with South Australia bowled out for 107
South Australia struggled in the Interstate match at Adelaide Oval failing to reach 110 as New South Wales bowled them out. Hammence top scored with 74 not out while Lindwall Toshack and O'Reilly led NSW with multiple wickets as the visitors chased a first innings target of 205 after tea.
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Adelaide
New South Wales
Adelaide Oval
Hammence
Bathortly
Atumpa
Beoren
South Australia
O'Reilly Webb
Towhack Kinne
Grieves
O'Reilly Langtey
Moroney
Dooland Ailey
Mt Barnes
Donaldson
Sundries
Holiday house renting opened to families with children
Minister for Housing Mr Laxcarini announced repeal of a regulation that allowed owners of holiday homes to refuse renting to people with children. Representations to the minister prompted the change.
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Laxcarini
All Rifle Orders Met During War
The Munitions Department announced that all rifle orders issued by the Australian Army have been fulfilled. The minister stated orders reached an all-time high, replying to General Blamey who had claimed some authorities failed to anticipate Australian service requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meelsoure
Munitions Department
Mé Makin
General Blamey
Nazi Leader Arrested in Java Report
An ANETA dispatch says British authorities arrested J Prierneit a Nazi Party member and leader of the German community in Java. Police and military cooperation led to the detention amid postwar security actions in the Dutch East Indies.
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Java
Aneta Butch
J. Prierneit
Nazi Party
Jav
Duchess of Gloucester inspects AWAS parade in Melbourne
Vice regal The Duchess of Gloucester, Colonel of the Australian Women's Army Service, yesterday inspected the AWAS parade at Prince's Park Melbourne and took the salute. She commanded by Captain M. J. Truelove also visited AWAS Barracks Camp Pell and the Red Cross handicraft shop in Russell Street, where honorary manager Miss E. M. Trail greeted her.
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Duchess of Gloucester
Australian Women's Army Service
Prince's Park
Melbourne
A.w.as
M. J Truelove
Roya
C. A. Awas Barracks
Pell
Russell Street
EM. Trail
Governor General and Duke Send 103rd Birthday Telegram
The Governor General and the Duke of Gloucester sent a telegram to Mrs J Linwood at the Singleton Home Islington noting warm congratulations on reaching the wonderful old age of 103 and wishing happy returns on her birthday.
Freer wrecks Victoria in Australian cricket match
In Melbourne at stumps Freer dominates with 7/29 as Queensland chase. Victoria’s bowlers struggle with Freer’s strikes while Tamblyn and Viewera score for Victoria. Other scores show Queensland 1st innings total and Victorian bowlers named Cockburn Johnson Prove. Death notice: Mr F E Elbeshan, long secretary of the V.A.T.C., dies after long illness.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Victoria
Freer
Viewera
Tamblyn
Ook
B.w
B. Cockburn Carrigan
Barnett
Johnson
Brown
C. Fothergill
B. W. John
Fki
F. E. Elbeshan‘ten
V.A.T.C
Deserters Rounded Up In Anti Crime Drive
The drive to curb crime reports quick results with many deserters nabbed, some hiding two to three years. In the last 24 hours five men linked to recent hold ups were arrested as road blocks prove successful. A gunman escaped on a bus after assaulting a policeman demanding identity, jacket still in the constable’s hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sleeves
Heerthin
King’s birthday observed quietly at palace
The King today celebrated his birthday in a quiet manner. Many callers visited the Palace and telegrams arrived from around the world. The day passed without any official birthday recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dune
Ansett to Extend Air Services Across Australia
Ansett Airways plans large scale expansion to all capital and major provincial cities after a High Court ruling. Managing director Mr. R. M. Ansett notes the decision may bar government license refusals but will await full legal clarity from the company’s lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansett Airways and
Australia
R. M
Modifications urged on White Australia policy reform
The Australian Board of Missions issued a statement urging fearless reexamination of immigration policy in the interest of international courtesy. It proposed modifications without changing core aims, including dropping the title White Australia policy, affirming higher living standards, and refusing entry to any white person who cannot be granted full citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Australian Board of Missions
Australi
Broadcasting of New Zealand Parliament to Stay
Parliament broadcasts will continue in New Zealand, ensuring citizens access to live sessions and formal proceedings. Officials emphasized public accountability and transparency as the broadcast rights and services remain secured for the foreseeable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Z
Dominions Seek Common Policy on World Trade
New Zealand Minister for Industry and Commerce Sir D G Bullivan states the Empire preference and marketing of Australian and New Zealand goods could be affected by a proposed U S loan to Britain. A trade delegation discussed common views on British Commonwealth incursions and the March June US positions, with Australia and New Zealand aiming to align policy with the United States and Britain, as Prime Minister Chifley planned further talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
U.S
Britain
D.G. Bullivan
Australia
Heltain
Ammer
Sullivan
Me. Chifley
United States
Chifley
State Lottery Drawn with Notable Syndicates and Prizes
Draw details show Lottery No 1275 with top prize to the Dave and Dave syndicate led by David Abee of 6 Reservoir Street City. Second prize awarded to Nicky syndicate led by N Lacifette of Napoleon Street Sydney. Third prize to B Gaffey of Harbour Street Sydney. Fourth prize to Try Again syndicate led by G Hollingaworth of Mortlake. A late try number 227 to be drawn on Monday.
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Friany
Dave
David Abee
Reservoir Street
City
Nicky
ANZAC House Trust Vested in State Branch
In a reserves judgment the Equity Court under Justice Nichalla approved the trustee ship of £280,000 raised for Annu e House to be vested in the state branch of the RAL.
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Anzag House Trust
Sydney
Equity Court
Nichalla
RAL
Pacific air service talks progress between Australia and New Zealand
New Zealand Minister D G Sullivan announced joint talks with Australia to launch a Pacific air service as soon as possible. Preliminary work could take three to twelve months, with RAF Transport Command suggested to continue interim flights. A Pacific Air Commission including the UK would oversee a joint-operator venture, with regional services and early subsidies.
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Australa
New Zealand
Pacific Air Service
Australia
United Kingdom
Sullivan
Pacific Air Commission
Commission
Pacific
Wellington
Islands
Britain
United States
Tax Collectors Target Bookmakers Over Faked Bets
Tax officials warned bookmakers and bettors to expect large arrears and penalties after exposure of schemes to falsify betting records. Acting Commissioner P. McGovern said some bettors funneled winnings into bank accounts and paid cash gratuities to bookmakers to hide fake losses, with tests showing book entries did not reflect actual transactions.
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P. 8. McGovern
Taxation Department
Seader
Targe
McGovern
Department
Commissioner of Taxation
Migrant Prospects in Europe
Mr Haylen MSP returned from a mission abroad noting interest in Australia migration. He said educated applicants from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Holland and Belgium wished to come, but the Government must confirm a migration scheme. Australia’s wartime achievements were well known in these countries.
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Sydney
Haylen
Australia
Bome
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Alf, men to return to Bougainville
A deputation of men arrived in the LMS Pioneer to air complaints about leave arrangements and the Bougainville Solomons garrison system. They will visit Leader of the Country Party Mr Pudden next week to press their case. The men are entitled to up to 90 days leave but will receive only 24. Their leave is marked RTU and they will return to Bougainville early in January.
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Sydney
ALF
Bougainville
Solomons
Country Party
Pudden
LMS
Pioneer
RTU
Ninth Division Men Refuse to Disembark
Army authorities deny reports that a soldier from Tarakan and Borned refused to disembark from the Kanimbla at Morotal on Wednesday. They say the 800 may remain at Morotal until all with a higher point rating are repatriated. The men are linked to the 26th brigade group of the Ninth Division. It was never intended to bring this group home while others with higher point ratings stayed in the islands.
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Sydney
Tarakan
Borned
Kanimbla
Morotal
Wednesda
Advent Sunday Services Across City Churches
Church services listed for Advent in Canberra include John’s Parish Church and St. Paul’s Manuka with Holy Communion, Morning Prayer and sermons, plus children’s and mission services. Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Salvation Army and Christian Science groups advertise timings, confessions, evening services, and special Christmas programs across multiple venues and parishes.
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Church OF England
John's Pariah Church
Robertson &Th.Sd
St. Paul's
Manuka
Canon McKeown
Trs
G. Temby
Amalie
Holy Commmunion
Fred. Hart
Moman Catholic
Taaon Bucred Hewrt Sodaiity
Christopher's
Forrest
SL. Patrick's
Braddon
St. Francia
Hall
Causeway
St. Christopher's
St. Patrick's
Presbyterian Church of
Fawkner Street
Gordon George
Bend
Retanley
Reid
Fd Searle
Christos
A. J. Waldeck
Soloista
Shirley Ransom
Clive Smith
Salvation Army
R.A. Wilson
Captain Wilson
Mea
Freeman
Murray's Creent
Christian: Science Society
Canberra
Jasonic
God the Preserver of Man
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Ansett Airways Ltd
Canara
Caabarre
U.K
Lindwall
Ailey
Toshack
O'Reilly
Gulliver
Laurape
Tribe
Marlman
Price Tamblyn
Fathergill
Ansett
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In Harmony
ON Air Services
Europe
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