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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1947
Page
2
A brief notice from Canberra Hospital records a royal wedding event, noting invitations for a ceremony and mentioning dates in a formal register. The jagged OCR mentions the matrons and doctors with condolences in a solemn community record.
In a divorce case involving Harvie and Mavis Adeline Wile, Crown intervenes as Mr Justice reserved judgment. The decree may be issued after a period of weeks, with Harvie admitting the complaint and the court considering absolution of the marriage.
The Casberra ties Tuesday face December 1647 debates as Britain rebuffs a request for delay in a Pacific peace conference. The British refusal prompts expectations for a broader conference among powers, with Russia opposing certain terms and Japan under Allied occupation scrutiny.
Fragmentary text outlines a court action or order involving private parties and the states of Iralia and Western. Names and specifics are unclear, but references to coverage, response, and a potential stop order appear.
The report notes Mr Chifey and his party will stay in New Zealand until New Year. They were farewelled by several senior officers before departure and a currency declaration was signed for 2 million.
The report notes Baltic immigrants arriving in Canberra and a housing area in Sydney facing an epidemic among children with measles, whooping cough, and gastroenteritis. Dr Carey warns of an expected outbreak as weather returns. Production data shows Australia’s dairy output at 138,267,000 gallons for the year ending June 29.
Fragmentary weather item mentions Canberra and surrounding areas with unclear times and figures. It includes scattered numbers and terms like rain and wind speed but lacks coherent data or dates for a clear forecast.
The bulletin reports a 24 hour outlook with cloudy periods and occasional showers in Nowth Easter District and the Retraury Tableland area. It lists rainfall readings and wind notes with several place names such as Crowe, Caves, Cantera, Gewnbey, Tex, Cooran, Bombala, Deligat, Berriedale, Kiandre, Toomey.
A Sydney dispatch reports Mr. Fadden defending the government budget to date noting higher income tax intake and continued social service contributions. He claims projected expenditure and savings forecasts show sound finances despite a high tax rate.
The Australian Antarctic Wegeditui advance unit reached Heard Island at Atlas Cove and set up a food depot in a hut. Heard Island is described as wind swept and fog bound, hindering main landing ops. Reconnaissance notes the highest peak at 51,000 feet.
Police warn visiting motorists in Sydney over Christmas season to observe strict limits and obey posted signs. Central city zones impose parking regulations with extended waiting hours and enforcement. visitors are advised to use designated areas near transport hubs and plan trips accordingly.
The Minister for Customs said 1947 imports worth dollars, including newsprint and tobacco, would fall to about £45 million. Licences remain and special provisions cover certain machinery, with no irrevocable arrangements. Future import levels depend on 1948-40 figures and existing licences.
An adviser to the Bank of NAW told a Constitutional Association meeting that the government should permit a 5 percent export of textiles and oil products while food exports rise to 80 percent. He argued reductions in domestic demand and substitution of imports could curb imports and support private enterprise amid global pressures.
Three members of the Dutch mission group were killed in Rangamati Bengal on November 21. Nancy Law of Melbourne, together with Dyke Flatt and Percival, were among the victims. One survivor, Sister Percival, endured injuries but remained alive three days after the attack. the assailant is believed to be a male nurse who fled toward the hospital.
A fragmentary report quotes Mr W St Biwine predicting dire consequences if partition plans for Palestine proceed. He warns of a dangerous "modus vivendi" and argues the Jewish question has haunted Europe for centuries, with Britain as sanctuary and fear of repercussions global.
Police raided a mudist party near Cronulla yesterday after a staged disturbance. Two women and several men faced charges for lewd conduct and public nuisance. bail set at 10 pounds for the defendants and the case moved to the Crown Court.
Government cuts petrol ration by 410 percent from January, met with warnings from Bonikeamen of two organizations that the move harms material needs and essential use. Critics fear restrictions will hurt travel for essential workers while industries seek exemptions for essential users and trial relief.
Authorities announced a registrar for testing with key figures Aydeny and Elridge SSur noted. The move signals formalization of testing oversight and national involvement in the program.
Moscow plans a sweeping devaluation to replace the Soviet rouble with a new currency, abolish rationing, and set uniform prices for essential goods. The decree shifts exchange rates, converts old roubles to new at fixed values, and restructures food and industrial pricing, while noting limited impact on U.S. trade.
Director CL Thomwen ald said data from the last four nights could complete comet details. By next week the position and existence of a new comet would be assessed.
Progovernment reports state national troops launched a strong courier offensive against Communist forces concentrated along the Lagat railway line. The operation aimed to recapture several small towns and advance toward the southern region.
The Rev R B Dransfield a former rector at Bangalore and chaplain to the army served in the Middle East including Tobruk He died after months of illness at an Army base and is survived by a widow His death ends a long period of service in the war and postwar period
The article describes a novel British tailess aircraft design code named AW 82 S20. It highlights a laminar flow wing with spanwise slots reducing drag and eliminating conventional fuselage and tail surfaces. Powered by two Nene engines, the craft aims for low drag, with stability and control tests cited as successful.
The LT.A.A president Sir Norman Brookes admitted discussing preference shares in Dunlop Ltd. He said best legal advice supported his view and that he could continue as president. A Sydney newspaper alleged ineligibility. the council later voted carefully amid pending LT. instructions.
The passage discusses weather forecasting during wartime, noting the roles of observers and the challenges of predicting conditions. It highlights the use of weather reports from Britain and Australia, the involvement of amateur observers, and the reliance on meteorological data to guide military planning and public information.
A celestial visitor was captured on film near Canberra as scientists at Mt Stromlo Observatories led by Dr. van Woolay documented the comet. The team reported the object had been visible in southern skies for several nights and hoped to monitor its trajectory over the coming days.
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr Pollard said the government has taken action on canned peaches pears and apricots from New South Wales and Australia shipments may be treated in Canada. Export trade fears grow of adverse effects on canning fruit markets.
A naval rating was assaulted on Monday in Sydnet. The victim, Beaval Afrod Hibert from WMA, was hit on the head and robbed of a watch valued at eight.
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