Prices Order Upheld By Wholesale Butchers
A court ruling sustains the wholesale prices order amid challenges from butchers. The case centers on the enforcement of price ceilings for meat wholesalers and the penalties for noncompliance.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1946
Page
4
Memorial notices for Har Fington and O'Rourke funeral
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at St Christopher's Church Canberra for the Catholic portion at 1 o'clock afternoon. The service will proceed to Canberra General Cemetery. Motor Puncreia Canberra Ltd lists contact details for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Charen
Canberra
Cathodc
Canforrra Ganwral
Motor Puncreia Canberra Ltd
M.A. O'Rourke
Crawford Bt
Queanbeyan
E Brothers
Siatecy
Price Increase Plea Triggers Government Review
The document discusses requests to raise prices and urges price controls to be loosened cautiously. It notes manufacturers cannot bear a full 50 million rise without relief and calls Cabinet committees to study cost increases and potential compensation through policy mixes and restricted price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeerei
Necaaskeily
Dimeoutty of
Crete Ie
Bisset
Warna
Pedial
Alain Froce Ghar waEre
Ndiralinns
New Regulations Lower Wages Amid Steel Workers Dispute
In Tuscany Welbourne a wage policy shift sparked controversy as Federated Iron Workers seek higher pay while legal actions challenge wage reductions. Barry argues the court must not force wage cuts before new determinations, warning of broader effects on the Kronworkers Federation and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Une
Suduy” Fonter
Innel
Barry Mid
Sakis Wan
Aapokaaman
Kronworkers’ Federation
M C graduate appointed to high position
Major General LB Hravise Dao of Bathurst has been appointed chairman of a naval munitions defences task force. The appointment places him among key defense planners while the specific duties involve missile defences. Duntroun previously served as a high ranking officer and Mesina is noted for service in the last war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balbourne
Cooneral
Hravise Dao
Bathurst
Atlon
Wil
Eavie Gra Tran
Duntro
National Bank Rumanians bill discussed in parliament
A Romanian parliament bill proposes compensations and management reforms for the National Bank of Romania under an Economic Council. The act outlines nationalization themes and shifts in credit oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of
Rumania
Eoecenic Council
Tollowe
Laing the Dank of
Wagland
M.C.C. Set To Meet Mewcastle In Saturday Match
M.C.C. will face Mewcastle in a Saturday clash at Newseatie. Hammond Flabrock Uttad Wasnroak Compton Pollard Gib Evans Langridge Voce and Hardstat are named, with a 12th player yet to be selected. The Nortasen Districts game lineups and local venue details remain to be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tusedez
Mamimond
Mewcaslis
Nortasen Districts
Newseatie
Hammond
Flabrock
Uttad
Wasnroak
Waden
Compton
Pollard Gib
Evans
Langridge
Voce
Hardstat
Tha Vth
Man In
Aiey
Tn Bast
Kanata
Endeavour Returns From Canberra With Royal Party
The Endeavour left Canberra carrying Governor General and Duchess of Gloucestershire to Hobart after a royal visit. The voyage marks the second Canberra leg in a week as the vessel prepares for a London-bound passage with the Duke and Duchess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GeNnoine Avra York
Aarpratt
Yeaterday
Hobart
Canberra
Endeavour
Mannay
Taacenia
Ste Hagh Bie
Ney
Lady Binney
le Hugh
Duchess of
Ernor Ganeral
Fee Raturna
England
Duke
Queensland
Brisbane
Cenarate
Rude
Forecast Signals Warmer Temperatures and Fire Danger
A fragmented forecast indicates warmer temperatures spreading across eastern districts. It notes southwest winds and heightened fire danger, urging caution for outdoor activities and any open flames in affected areas.
Canberra Weather Report Fragment
Fragmented weather data from Canberra records shows 86 Fahrenheit readings and a 20 hour span with gusts of 9 mph. Rainfall registry for the 24 hour period is incomplete with partial names like Dellickaura and others unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupaday
Tabielands Fir
Dellickaura
United Nations Withdrawal Over Spain Raises World Standards
The United Nations Assembly endorses Spain’s withdrawal of diplomatic representatives as a signal against the Spanish regime. It argues the action targets the rulers, not the people, and warns of potential follow-on measures. Two paths to reform exist: reform within the system or revolutionary change with possible external intervention, leaving Spain’s future to the Spanish people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr Ae
United Nations Assembly
Spain
Eenturiee
United Nationa Organization
Thin Bamuly
Waa
Btatex
Bolin
Beligerente
United Nations
Stem
Apsin
Pracetal
Mama
Uno Priwrit
Exime
Heckity Council
Apanlahtate Bermium
Standarda of Freedom
Fyain
Sasiat
Atpain
Sipaniet
Unclear Royal Visit Details Reported
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a viceregal event with a governor general and duchess, tidbits include a government afternoon gathering, but the readable content is incomplete and lacks concrete names, places, or dates.
Government plans education spend to boost funding
Government five year plan proposes 38.6 million pounds for education with funds already in operation. Attendees at a Teachers' Federation conference urged more money, citing laxity over years. The education vote this year totals 8.698 million pounds plus 2 million for building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesday
Binlater For Education
Hoftrun
Federa Unt
Hetron
Indonesian Sailors Refuse to Leave U.S. in Texas Camp
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court refused to review the case of 31 Indonesian seamen held at an immigration camp in Crystal City Texas after returning to the United States They say they face persecution if forced to stay and are aboard Dutch and British ships to which they belonged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Chrystal City
Texas
United States
America
Appeal Upheld by Court in Smuggling Case
A higher court upheld the appeal of Gnuren Wing, 33, a merchant from Sump shret City, reversing the prior conviction and sentence imposed by Mr. Goldie in Central Court on October 7. Wing had been found guilty of possessing and smuggling ponds around September 27, with the case proceeding on appeal in the central court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taroe
Gnuren Wing
Goldie
Central Court
Jon
Peandaslon
Australia to aid International Harvester plant expansion
Prime Minister Mr Chiney announced a large scale factory expansion by International Harvester to produce McCormick Derring and International tractors and motor trucks. The plan, starting in January, involves £1,490,000 capital expenditure and will create about 3,000 new jobs across the main factory and branch plants, viewed as a defence measure to boost power and transport for agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiney
International Harvester Company
Ecole
Chifley
Seslong
Essembly
Proudte
Cerendary Industries
Mr. Dedman
Die Becondary Industrive Communialon
Chifey
Australia
South Pacific Air Transport Conference To day
The Australian reports an air transport conference in Canberra to discuss a joint council with Britain Australia New Zealand and other nations. Plans include a permanent chairman, technical secretariat, and allocation of council duties, with focus on navigation aids meteorology search and rescue and control of long range Catalina aircraft for rescue work. Discussions cover disposal of American installations at Suvad Canal and the New Hebrides and functions of a regional air transport commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australie
New Zealand
Toment
Missapa
Rathmines
Catalina
Arly
Uta Initiale
BP_ATC
Aumlariin Ang
Britain
Austalia
Hebrides
Australian Delegates to U N Conference in New York
Australian delegates to the United Nations conference in New York, guided by advisers, have been working long hours as they seek real decisions on international disputes. The Australian Minister in Washington and professors travel between London and Washington for transport, aiming to return officials home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Toomey
Austraiion Daimgates
United Nationa Conference
Pail Hauck
Security Council
Tome Rrargy Commission
Wo Weahington
Mr. Makin
Washington
Profussor Sailey
London
Professor Copeland
Ching
Tickets for Davie Cup Available
The Transport Office in Inguton now sells tickets for the Davie Cup. Tickets can be reserved at 3 Corrodores Crvscant in Ain a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actiwta
Mr. XK
Carnail
Transport Office
Inguton
Aina
Increased Pay for Defence Forces Reported in Melbourne
Coombes reports on Bretton Woods effects on international trade in Melbourne. The Defence, Navy, Army and Air Force departments consider substantial service pay raises. Dr J C Coomben attended talks in London and urged prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Tuveday
Ee Bretton, Woods World Monntary
Navy
Army
Air Force
J. C. Coombeny
Coomban
Landaa
Japs Turn Siam Rail Project Into Living Morgue At Tokyo Trial
Tokyo hearings reveal alleged wartime abuse in Siam rail work. Prisoners, including Australians, faced deadly conditions with 44 percent dying in one camp. Tales describe emaciated prisoners, illness, and brutal treatment by Japanese officers during forced labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Tokyo
Atanafield
moreUa
Austra Sas
Posthumous Award for Wave Woman in London
The George Crome was posthumously awarded to Madam Violet Cmabo of the Brita Women's Transport Service and Nursing Yeomanry. The citation says she parachuted into danger, fought in a house, carried ammunition, and died after resisting capture. It notes torture while refusing to divulge information and honors her steadfast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Crome
Violet Cmabo
Brita Women's Tranport
Madan
Abe
Restaiance
Isabe
Legion
Alamein
Rauters
Mademe Rasbo
Bushell
Griston
Broken Hill manager named coal board chairman
Mr Keith Addison Cameron, manager of North Broken Will Ltd, to chair the Joint Coal Board for New South Wales. Prime Minister Chifley and Premier Kell announced the appointment, Cameron accepting the role amid plans to restructure coal industry support and rehabilitation. The board will direct operations, with powers to allocate resources and drive production while coordinating Commonwealth and State aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Addison Cameron
North Boken Will Ltd
Joint Coal Board
New South Wale
Chifley
Ni8w
Ae. Kell
Ble
Cameron
University of Melbourne
Haa Tren & Mini
Buates
Commonwealth
Camda
McKell
Ghmaran
Cua
Anid
Chia
Miracewel
Awatrana
Coal Board
India to Take Over Cable Services
The government announces that overseas communications will be transferred to a government operator from January 1. Fire services will be operated by the government. The move affects India and Delhi as officials prepare the takeover of cables services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Delhi
Tadisn ‘Readies and
Catie Communications Ltd
Fire Services
Gas unions threaten shutdown of works at Sydney plants
Melbourne dispatch reports gas unions in New South Wales Victoria and South Australia plan work stoppages to force plant shutdowns. Utilities wages and production impacts loom as unions vow action amid industrial tensions. A central committee chaired by Transport and Labor unions coordinates the strike with support from metal workers and drivers. The disruption risks gas supplies and related services across multiple regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoney
Toeaisy
Sydney
Gow
Ont
Ile
Wright Aid Up-wight
Yaar i
Mipplien
Eanautied
West
Remmera
Esmede
Malle Effec Unkem & Pulacry
Pir
France
Reuters Rike
UBS
Taerocy
Wien
Lomatron
Yatunteas
Unione
Melbourne
Tureday
South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Peial Nomintter
Tonday’e Comterense
Undress Heven
IL Comprines Repesent
Iectrettire
Aralysi Resa
Fire Damages City Store Office Sparks and Water Damage
A small blaze at a city store caused by oxy torch sparks ignited items near the office area. Firefighters from HQ and brigade units responded, extinguishing the fire and preventing wider damage though water intrusion and discoloration to office furnishings were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
Turnaiy
St Neor
Farmer's
Jeorpe
Market Mirents
Bre Brigade
Uty
Blows Exchanged at Meeting Between Local Figures
Reported exchanges turned tense at a city meeting as local figures clashed over policy. The confrontation involved key organizers and several attendees, reflecting rising disagreements within the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Carters
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