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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1945
Page
4
Readable fragments mention events with names such as Tevig and Amaartad Wey phrate hyping deuvenier and Euston Arrests. Several dates appear like 14 Myune Fala and 2 September, with ages 20 and 2. The text is garbled but hints at arrests, levies, and local notices in a historical setting.
Report describes a Migration Committee in the United and Western Europe. Pre committees expected to finalize their joint report in the New Year. Cabinet to consider the antiary election, with representatives Lawson and Wilkins returning from London.
The Commonwealth Government acquired apple and pear crops under a stated term beginning January. The action involved the drainage district and sensor terms referenced in the order.
Weather notes show temperatures around pem with high and low estimates, wind from NNW near 8 mph, and several rainfall readings across districts. The report lists rainfall amounts and compares stations including Pem and Rowihorn Fablelande for the 34 hours ending at a reference time.
A long British posting shaped Australian policy as Mr Bruce, recalled after twelve years in London, helped steer debt reductions and international negotiations to safeguard Australia’s credit. The veteran minister is hailed for his service in war, diplomacy, and the drive to strengthen Canberra’s status as the national capital.
Fragmentary text records a governor, dignitaries, and a royal figure with unclear names and date references. The garbled wording mentions a governor, a friar or government official, and a prince in a ceremonial context, but specifics are obscured.
Fi Sgt D M Easton Adie hand seen by Mrs AH Hasta of Pirukinathar Ner wor junior pilot Donald Murray Aston 30, previously repaired, listed as missing during operation over Germany. Attached to 81 Squadron, No 43 Corps, Canberra High School educated, University athlete, in 1946.
The Canberra advisory council discussed quarterly housing progress reports, rail facilities at Canberra and Queanbeyan, electricity charges for dairies, and plans for industrial blocks at Turner. It also covered road surfacing needs, portal charges, leases to foreigners, and reappraisals of city wares with a call for a ministerial report.
A damaged item notes that the Prime Minister Mr Carey and Commonwealth ministers planned to observe the standard wartime practice of not sending specific Christmas cards for the season and the New Year era.
A notice reports the release of tyres by the Disposals Commission today, listing varying cape quantities and noting it will aid the public and ex Army buyers. The exact details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the action concerns public access and potential pricing or availability.
The report details first stage demobilisation ahead of operations including discharge figures from Orécher 1 on January 16 and February 4, with total charges and strength estimates across RAN AMF RAF and allied services. It notes potential releases and ongoing commitments, plus cabinet briefing anticipated on the operation's impact and manpower totals.
The article suggests Mr Beasley is poised to keep the defence portfolio as he assumes the role of defence minister in London, citing advantages his portfolio would confer during defence decisions.
In London the Deputy High Commissioner Mr J Phineass is set to become Australian Minister to Chile. On confirmation the Chilean Charge d'Affaires in London will be elevated to the rank of Minister.
A letter discusses a proposed direct road from Canberra to the south coast via Balemen’s Bay and Braidwood, urging Commonwealth and state authorities to confer. It notes strategic value for defence and tourism, but cautions the route may be limited to a short-term connection and should not override preferred trunk routes. J Beale MLA supports the proposal as the state member for that district.
The Industrial Council plans a leadership shakeup with HR Davidri set to join Mead C.5 and LR, as Alp Fravial Feigell is named co-pminter nateman and 1rd Dedman resigns duties. Ric George Juliuel to retire December 31 after nearly two decades, A. KV. Pichardson to become chief executive. A new executive office and vacancies to be filled, with a committee to boost effectiveness amid expanding duties.
The heat wave has caused a fatality near Broken Hill with reports of a baby death and worsening conditions as water supplies fall. Weather officials warn the army of effects across the region, with a southern wind breaking the heat. Water transport attempts from Menindee fail at high cost.
Forecasts predicted widespread wet weather with heavy falls in southern and eastern areas while the north sees thunderstorms. Rain eased heat in Canberra with a cool change after three days of heat, cooler by afternoon and notable drop from the morning high.
The veteran Prime Minister of the British Commonwealth Mr Mies Kensie King in Canada says he feels more optimistic about the world’s future than ever before. He foresees a beginning of a new world order based on international cooperation and unity.
A fragmented report outlines a planned national air network for Australia. Key figures promise cheaper, faster travel by rail subsidy withdrawals and new aircraft purchases to connect major hubs, with aims to place most of the population within four hours of capital centers and within eight hours of non-capital areas. The plan involves government aviation authorities, new airliners, and substantial capital outlay to expand civil aviation capacity.
Government ministers weigh Commonwealth entry into the airline sector against private operators after a high court ruling on the Albina Act. Cabinet will delay decisions to study the full judgement and its impact. Ministers see potential advantages in developed routes and aircraft use, despite opposition.
A chaotic, partly garbled report describes a royal event at Government House Canberra. Prince William meets officials and relatives amid a morning ceremony with gifts from staff and villagers. A related note mentions a parade of the Duke of Gloucester and other royal brothers.
A government note announced by the Army Minister Forde states that over a 12 day period ending at Christmas more than 20,000 Ait tratian soldiers will depart to the mainland by Peer 1. Since hostilities ceased, troop embarkations from Ceedet One H0,000 have risen. Arrivals at Pawnaville Brisbane and Sydney ports totalled 8207 with 13170 more expected. Forde warned of rising troop movements and scarce ships.
A report notes the parliamentary pension bill is unlikely to pass before Christmas as a committee considers changes. It cites expected resistance and unclear support among Members of Parliament, with observers predicting delays in presenting the bill to the House.
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