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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
4
The State Executive of the ALP will meet Friday night to endorse party candidates for the Federal election. Grant and Grace are among those seeking preselection for seats, with many nominations already received for endorsement to contest House seats.
Fragmented text indicates a Brisbane report of an Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit officer claimed killed. Mentions landing at Momote Los Negros in February 1944 and references to a District Officer and D.C.M context.
More than 500 books and magazines and 40 toys have been donated to brighten Christmas for children at Canberra Hospital. Donations came from Yass Queanbeyan Canberra and Goulburn along with cash gifts. A final fund drive will occur at a concert at 30A Theatrette tonight featuring Bydney and local performers.
Readable fragments describe four bales of extra superfine merino sold at Melbourne Wool Salon with figures from the Grass dalk Cavendish clip and other lots. Mentions Russia Bradford Continental competition with America and a local mill, plus a meteorological station forecast for 24 hours from 9 p.m. Wednesday including light rain and warm to hot conditions SE districts forecasted for coastal showers at night.
Canberra weather data shows barometer at 9 am 30.101 inches, 3 pm 20879, 9 pm 30.101 inches. Temperature readings 9 am 60.8 degrees, 3 pm 75, 9 pm 60. Maximum for 24 hours to 9 am 74.8, maximum to 9 pm 80.3, minimum 44.2. Wind at 4 am NINE, at 9 pm NE mph. Maximum gust NW 14 mph. from 12 25 pm.
The author argues two prewar conditions persist: aggressive aims and unsatisfied injustices, noting past wars arose when aggressors believed victory was possible and that pacific accords like an Atlantic Pact deter but do not guarantee peace. Lasting peace requires better understandings and just settlements led by citizens and statesmen.
The Governor-General presided over a Federal Executive Council meeting at Government House Canberra yesterday morning. Attendees included Major-General Marogendra Singh Rana Prof Jang Taraman Singh and G P Pillai of the Indian Delegation. The Governor-General and Mrs McKell were joined by Betty McKell and Flight Lieutenant A P Boultbee for a recital of A C hi Carol at the Albert Hall Ganherra.
The Rt. Hon. F J Williams Kingdom High Commissioner in Australia travels as a passenger on the Shaw Savill liner Athene delivering a Fremantle arrival today. He left Australia last June to extend his leave in the United Kingdom and will leave the ship money to return to Canberra to resume duties in the first week of January.
A relief unit organized at the Foreign Office was dispatched by air last night to Palestine to care for Arab children refugees. London Widnesday reports the deployment aims to aid vulnerable minors amid ongoing unrest and displacement.
The Prime Minister announced that the Comptroller General of Customs will retire from service in December and be replaced by W T Turner who will become Acting Comptroller General. Kennedy will leave after over 46 years with the service and pass duties to Turner.
Sydney reports a meeting of the Common wealth Disposals Commission. projected revenue 130 million pounds by year end excludes an additional 10 million from auto sector deals. Sir Sumner notes 2,000 tons of brass and cartridge cases sold for 174,000 pounds to be recycled. German reparations machinery yielded 190,455 dollars. motor parts trade boosted gains. Early sedans and utilities moved at Kingston transport depot in Canberra.
The Government accepted an amendment from the Upper House to compensate Mr. C. L. Falkiner for improvements on a land block allotted under the soldier settlement scheme. Debate noted Falkiner’s holdings and prior objections by Feikiner and Co. The amendment was pushed by anti-Government forces and adopted in the Legislative Assembly without objection.
A report by chairman E J Morgan to the Industrial Court amid wages claims said Mount Morgen Ltd survived eight years with no reserves and an overdraft of £257,002. Shareholders had received nothing, and there was no prospect of a distribution until the mine was properly equipped. The court reserved its decision.
Sir David Rivett criticizes a Tass Agency report claiming the Soviet Academy of Sciences is directed by political rulers who shape scientific conclusions to fit political theories. He notes uncertainty about the existence of true science under such influences.
Henry Harris a 49 year old married man from Etterick died in Kyogle Hospital after his horse shied and collided with a bus driven by Edward Daniels of Lamore near Kyogle. Harris was thrown from the horse during the morning crash as the vehicle traveled from Casino to Kyogle.
The ACT Industrial Board announced awards after long hearings, granting increases and new allowances to 13 unions across transport, plastering, brickworks, and other trades. Margins rise for interstate drivers, pole-raisers, and crane operators, with meal, bicycle, and tool allowances added. some claims were refined or refused, and retroactive payments were pursued by the unions.
The project aims to bring a complete variety show to Canberra to entertain builders and construction workers in the ACT. Investigated by Mr. H. Toner and the firm John Grant and Sons. The entertainment unit, used to entertain troops during the war, begins with a dinner and dance at Cotter River kiosk. Further outings are planned for the New Year.
The ACT Trades and Labour Council will form a deputation with 20 unions to meet the Acting Attorney-General Senator McKenna about Cabinet plans to abolish the Industrial Board. The council urged ongoing conciliation and arbitration to prevent abolition and debated potential government embarrassment and alternatives.
ACT leaders and union officials clash over whether to abolish or reform the Industrial Board. Leaders urge timing and process, warning against hasty action while pledging to defend workers’ interests and oppose disruption to Canberra industry.
Mr A E Gardiner of the A W A denounced the decision as a contemptuous attack on the Council and a betrayal by Labour ministers. He claimed three attempts were made to wreck the Industrial Board and warned the Labour movement to oppose actions harming workers. Mr MacDonald of the Transport Workers Union said executives opposed abolition and vowed to fight to the bitter end to uphold the Council.
In New Zealand Wellington buyers showed solid demand for a parcel of merchandise amid generally strong values near the year’s peak. Prices appeared influenced by the altered exchange rate, with bidding concluding in line with the higher market tone.
The court ruling sparked a heated session as Attorney General and Senator Meinenay discussed Defence Transitional Powers Act and wartime controls. They weighed operation scope, rates, and potential referendum timing across the Commonwealth, aiming for a unified stance before year’s end.
In Melbourne a debate on restocking concessions by the Railways Department is aired. Mr O Sullivan notes the need to identify property owners eligible under regulations or lease terms to qualify for the concession. The discussion highlights decentralised planning and a policy to unify Commonwealth efforts amid ideological conflicts.
A vivid report of a Christmas Carol recital at Albert Hall featuring Norman Cocks performing Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. The hall was decorated with Brigit motifs as lights dimmed for focus. audience attention remained high for most of the two hours despite some moments of interruption. Proceeds from the event benefit the London Missionary Society and related youth activities.
Fragmentary newspaper note describes mail leaving Melbourne on January 20 for Heard Island by a ship. Mentions a party and a landing date with unclear details and authorities. The text is garbled but indicates communications logistics between Melbourne and Heard Island.
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