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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
2
Wedreraday reports a Frankish incident where Geatty is accused by Varicis ewnrie and eharawe of fotatiigetees. Names of officials and locations are garbled. the piece notes a court action and a hospital hold. The text mentions L108 and a Monthe gail, with Fiallls and Blaineek referenced amid unclear details.
Canberra prepares a Christmas carols production titled Carola by Candlelight to be staged for King George and the YMCA with a 19 000 audience. The program, formed by press and radio participants, will debut in Canberra with special souvenir programs proceeds aiding Britain. Proceeds and programs will feature performers and a Christmas card theme, with suggested candle lighting for attendees and a memorial ambiance.
Canberra posted 237 as visitors were dismissed for 181, with Burnett scoring 30 not out and Stanners contributing for Hampshire. Fingleton and Lawn led the Australian assault, while White and Townsend starred for the Navy side amid a tense pitch adjournment and standout bowling by White and Leer.
Fragmentary weather note for Canberra with garbled figures. Mentions temperature at 9 am around 50 degrees and a 9 am reading for maximum or wind, plus rain-related data and unclear measures. Contains several corrupted tokens and unreadable values.
Morocco region weather report with scattered showers and cool, overcast conditions. Winds are fresh from the east with a cool southwesterly drift, and a high likelihood of cloudy skies across central and northern zones.
An article argues ongoing industrial stoppages in Australia may push the country toward a new wave of peace and goodwill despite Communist led unions. It notes miners aim to cripple industry during holidays and questions tolerance toward strikes, urging stronger action beyond appeasement to restore stability.
The Governordieneral visited Hyd ang yonteréay and whisiled the foun dation stone of thy men Lajescy Bulldi ng Hie oyal Highness telor returned to Government House Canborre.
The Depty Quarter as ton general Thad fated the all troops in the Malanda area would be transported back to Australia by the end of February. A total of 12000 prisoners of war were being moved, with about twenty trains daily during Christmas and New Year period for the return journey.
Historic dispatch records multiple army honors awarded for Tobruk and Crete campaigns. Lieut. Disert A. pew ere DAC led the 2/20th Battalion at Tobruk from April to June 1942, later aiding in Palestine and Syria, with notable actions including rapid redeployment and defense construction. Other officers, including Caplan FW Savings and Major V. C Burallon, received awards for leadership and service in Egypt, Crete, and the broader Middle East.
The United States proposes expansion of world trade and mutual economic ties as Britain aid negotiations unfold. John R. Minter outlines a framework for multilateral and bilateral concessions, aiming to reduce tariffs and remove barriers, with Australia New Zealand and other partners cited as potential beneficiaries.
A report on the discovery of a new malarial drug with Dr Davey of London leading Briton experts in a trial. Over 200 volunteers submitted to taste the drug with mixed results, some improving and others facing severe effects within days, while most recovered or abandoned the treatment.
The Dubbo Liberal proprietor died at Br. AL Levine hospital at the age of 40. He had served in the manpower shortage era and returned to his station, where he had been operating an aviary, before his death.
Fragmentary text from a London notice indicates ministerial remarks on employment policy and hiring requirements but details are obscured by garbled OCR. No clear names, dates, or places are extractable beyond general reference to employment and ministerial decisions.
Sydney defeats Royal Navy sailors with decisive push as Australian forces ready for action. Report notes Navy personnel consider future employment in New Zealand amid limited post discharge opportunities. Wary of investigations and strikes, sailors face uncertain status abroad.
The case centered on footwear pricing breaches with Mr J McAroy and Mr Phippard representing defendants. Witnesses described alleged price fixing and displays showing marks, while the magistrate considered whether the price order applied to goods stacked in storage versus displayed to the public. A stay of proceedings for 11 days was granted amid testimony from Mr Halley and others about price order interpretations and enforcement at the shop.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a hospital operation and a newborn with severe difficulties. The text mentions a baby born in a Perth area setting and implies medical complications and postnatal concerns, with unclear details about the outcome.
The Full Bench of the Industria ymianion heard an appeal by Parker after dismissal for returning to work during a dispute. Parker argued the decision was wrong and that Jus tice Cantor erred by not reinstating him. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
Orange officials report the government backing a 40 hour work week plan. Ward notes cabinet approval, with questions over primary and secondary justice implications. Legislators expect uniform hours nationwide though some doubts about regulation remain.
Adelaide, Wednesday. Mrs. Livesey, bride to be, vanished during publicity for her Sydney wedding. Police believe she may have sought family help or hidden damaged to aid inquiry. Detectives trace possible sightings in Belbourne and Brisbane as searches continue.
Attendees gathered at Queanbeyan Remembrance as the late Mrs Hibbernon longtime resident of Glenwood and Queanbeyan was laid to rest after a requiem mass. Family members from Canberra and Glenwood attended with local officials and friends paying tribute to her long life and ties to the region.
Turkish government releases interns amid wartime tension in Istanbul. Report cites 200 Austriana and 186 German internees freed as authorities continue to manage civilian detentions. Public response mixed as pro-Nank factions organize demonstrations and call for broader amnesty.
Crowds gathered at King and Georgy Atresta to march toward Town Hall while police arrested several, including soldiers. The court later charged others with offenses as officials discussed coal supply and rationing, with 360000 tonnes planned and New Year curbs on transport and hotels noted.
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