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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
3
The Central Executive of the Primary Producers met to discuss a day’s events amid unclear text. A speaker described an incident affecting employment and dated references to appointees and expenditure. Government action in the dairying industry was noted, with a committee to investigate production implications.
In a Newcastle style ruling Justice Bimpace upheld a prior practice for jury selection. A panel of 15 jurors was summoned. one failed to appear and was fined 2 pounds while two were excused. With 11 jurors selected, the Crown’s difficulties echoed a Newcastle decision two years earlier. The judge followed precedent, allowing a stood-down juror to be recalled to fill the vacancy, and warned that jurors must answer when called and cannot excuse themselves by letter.
The report accuses America of patronising German war scientists and outlines a government plan to regulate agriculture and land use. It notes a housing and utilities push, price guarantees for staples, and a broad agricultural code affecting landlord tenant relations and farm improvements.
Britain proposes a 100 million plan to widen university facilities and boost scientific manpower. It calls for 55,000 to 60,000 qualified scientists and increased funding to accelerate reconstruction and wartime adjustments.
Sydney Thursday report on a young dairy farmer on a third share system who showed only two thirds of a return for three months after board and lodging. Mr. Ware of Richmond spoke at the Central Executive Council PAU quarterly meeting urging immediate action to raise dairy earnings to industry levels and ensure a reasonable profit margin.
A Congress spokesman dismissed the Dublin reports of British troops in Palestine and alleged anti-Semitic scheming. The article notes claims that Britain was arming Jewish forces and that Dublin offered troops 20 pounds monthly, with Tel Aviv troops shouting slogans, reflecting tensions surrounding the Palestine police and regional unrest.
A Polish protest denounces loss of a naval unit and illegal retention of Polish assets. Reuters reports Polish gold totaling 64,000,000 remains at Loméon with negotiations for its return in deadlock.
The piece discusses postwar building industry needs and apprenticeship standards. It notes long downturns in weld and other trades, calls for training centers, and Labour control involvement. It mentions servicemen as primary applicants and lists trades like bricklayers carpenters fitters painters plumbers and maintenance roles.
Public notice announces availability of carol programmes at the Sports' store and the Tourist Bureau in the Civic area. Names listed include Hughes Li and Clare, with Groser also noted. The item highlights distribution points and access for residents seeking holiday materials.
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