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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1945
Page
2
A text outlining amendments to the Electricity Territory Order detailing consumption hours for wireless transmitting stations and restrictions on power use. It specifies hours between 7:30 am and 8:00 pm on weekdays and adjusts subsection references under the Capital Territory provisions.
The Australian Capital Territory Electricity Order amends sub paragraphs to restrict electricity consumption for two hours for domestic purposes. It sets commencement on December 22 and allows exemptions for essential uses such as water heating and city services. The order aims to conserve national security wealth by regulating supply.
The Canberra Times reports on a heated discussion about church and state in education. It cites Catholic and Jewish perspectives, argues for interdenominational tolerance, and questions paternal influence on schooling while stressing moral and civic formation as core aims.
The Full Bench of the High Court divided evenly on enforcing a basic wage award for Australian Colliery staff. Chief Justice Matha and Justices Marke and Willems favored making the order absolute, while Justices Rich Dixon and McTiernan dissented. The decision rests on the Judiciary Act and the bench remains split.
Mr Wilkins, returning to Canberra after attending Paris and London conferences, outlined an extensive tripartite immigration survey for the Commonwealth. He urged Britain to restore five year trade terms under Bretton Woods and warned against measures reducing Empire cooperation and international exchange.
Authorities extend electricity restrictions over the holiday period to permit calmer consumption. Heating water, cooking, and limited lights are allowed, with specific hours. The Canberra Civic Theatre and Highland Society plan limited reopenings and events, while industry expects a cautious restart by January 2.
A garbled early 1900s note describes Walrela facing uncertainty over beer purchases. The fragment mentions quantities like 1900 tons and a shipload, with unclear phrases about fat and brown, leaving the exact situation unresolved.
In Canberra the construction of the Administrative Block proceeds with ground work on the original foundations laid for Parliament House. The first foundations lie about 30 to 40 feet deep and sunk earlier, while workmen drive a new foundation pier. Professionals confirm drainage and eligibility considerations for the structures.
The Comforts Fund will be closed following a public announcement during the Australian Commemoration event. Funds raised supported war veterans with a total near £200,000 from Australia, with Queensland contributing a portion and thousands of men and millions in support across the nation.
A cyclist named Maxwall Rowson, 11, of Wackett Cardona, was struck by a bus yesterday in Canberra. He suffered a head cut and a leg injury and was taken to hospital in serious condition. Police said the accident happened at Civic Centre when the cyclist veered into a city bus lane. Authorities are investigating the exact sequence leading to the collision.
The Duke and Duchess will spend Christmas at Yarralumla and attend St John’s Church of England on Christmas morning. A traditional English dinner with fruit and plum pudding is planned at Farcalumis with Furey.
The Harman Naval Choir presents a programme of carols at Rt. Tom's Church Canberra on Sunday evening. Featured items include Mark the Merald Angele Bing eight Night the Ket Newall O Thou Joyful Day and Adeste Fidell.
Forecasts indicate warm conditions with northerly winds at most, moderate south to west wind changes bringing scattered showers and light to moderate rain in parts. Dry and fine across the central areas with slight south west to south changes over southeastern districts. overall warm to hot with variable winds.
Weather data is garbled but indicates Canberra conditions at 2 PM with 24 hour range. Mentions minimum, wind speed, and possibly temperatures or gusts, though most figures are unclear.
A December announcement from the Prime Minister outlines the principles for Empire defence, stressing unity across Britain and the Dominions. It argues that total war readiness relies on economic and military collaboration, and that the Commonwealth stands or falls as a single unit.
Friday the Premier announced a plan for decentralisation with a focus on distributing government functions. He noted the move aims to streamline operations and improve regional development, signaling ongoing policy work and potential reforms for the coming year.
A bank book was found on Johannes Benjamin Sotle who drowned at Manly Cove on December 7. The document references a prior prize in the Misle Lot lottery and mentions a date 3/41 with unclear context.
A fragmented report notes a bombshell non-suited Garnes case involving Juan Francia Bares and MLA Marta Purcell. The November incident centered on a 4200 dollar claim reduced to 27.10, with no jurisdiction as detectives move to remove Barnes from Parliament.
The prime minister and the high commissioner plan private Christmas and New Year gatherings at their Canberra residences. Officials say most engagements will be quiet, with limited guest lists and hotel dinners canceled. Travel services report busy holiday demand despite the closures.
Sydney report states the Fall Bench of the Industrial Commission will hear further evidence in D Parker's appeal against a decision by Australian Iron and Steel to refuse a claim. The proceedings involve Mr Hamilton Koight and concern past administration of justice and related matters, with evidence referenced from Alaister for Lahoue. The hearing is set for Thursday.
A field report notes the buffalo fly menace intensifying in Lasmore after a visit by Quinmaland officials. Officials critique the Commonwealth and State governments for inaction and question the Liberal use of DDT, highlighting delays in applying control measures and limited rescue options for affected districts.
A garbled 1920s state lottery notice lists prize numbers and winners including No. 13408 W Healy Victoria Besley No. 7234 18 in Morin Ryviney No. 70 902 L X Wil pone 12. Education fund mention appears amid fragmented text.
Factory production of butter and cheese showed a decline this year with lower output in Queensland and New South Wales. Dairy industry summaries note total Australian production around 2,000 tonnes of butter and 11 tonnes of cheese, despite improved figures in some months.
The director of the Transit Bureau and local hospitality groups discussed arrangements for boys from distant towns to spend Christmas Day with families near Cambridge. The plan covers travel from Rome and other towns, with host families and centers offering meals and shelter. The local Barriers Club will not provide a mid day meal on Christmas Day, and invitations to share the meal are welcome.
The Prime Minister announced the appointment of Lieut General Ravige as chair of the War Gratuity Board. Ravine will continue as coordinator of demobilisation and deployment, with no duties altered in that role.
Weather forecast from the Acting State Meteorologist predicts cool conditions for Christmas across Sydney. A moderate late change is expected in southern areas tomorrow with showers, while inland regions remain hot and dry.
Evidence presented in We Artie Court raised claims of aom bilication within the Blalinain branch of An Irumworkent Medaration. The centeral counelt decided to adjourn after Horace Willam Rate and Joe West, acting as curiae, reported Berard Thornton and Walter Nicholas Lyseh faced questioning. The session touched on alleged trade union matters and included admissions by West before adjournment.
John Thomas Dpondognus, aged 9, employed by the Australian Legion of Exinorvicemye, admitted theft of £38 amid welfare misappropriation. He received three months hard labour with suspension on appeal, and a fine of 510 was imposed for the charged rate 431-3.
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