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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1948
Page
4
Sir Bernard and Lady Freybers bade farewell in Wellington as the Governor General of New Zealand departed for New Plymouth. The Prime Minister noted the day as a symbol of enduring goodwill between New Zealand and Australia and the two nations.
A local council approved expenditure of about 39000 pounds for new works on the Princess Tullene Banatorium property known as Turrammirre Rest in New South Wader. The project appears tied to housing and emigration ministry initiatives.
Fragmentary forecast notes from Canberra mention cloudy to overcast conditions with periods of rain and varying winds. The unreadable data includes references to yesterday evening and a 34 hour window but lacks clear dates or precise measurements.
Weather report fragment for Canberra shows temperature notes and times but is garbled. Key items include morning conditions around 8 am and references to maximum temperatures, but essential details are unreadable.
Reports from the World War II era indicate the new Chinese cabinet seeks Moscow's mediation to end the war with Communist forces closing on Nanjing. The strategy hopes for early settlement, amid shifting support and growing dissatisfaction with Chiang Kai-shek's regime.
His Excellency the Governor General received Mr. XA. roent, Canadian High Commissioner, at Government House in Banberne on Monday morning. The cordial audience highlighted cooperative relations between the two dominions and noted ongoing administrative discussions.
Fragmented text from a Sydney report discusses Labour and syndicate matters, a price commission, and freight charges. Names and specifics are unreadable, but it notes actions by officials in Sydney and Newcastle and references railway charges and price oversight.
The October headcount shows a decline of 300 public servants, with local government bodies shedding about 400 employees while semi autonomous services add 900 positions. All new hires are male wage earners in town and rural industries. females rise in private services, pushing total earnings to a record 2,980,290.
A garbled local item records a pedestrian hit by a vehicle near Coxspian Puy. The fragment mentions Cherie Earland and a car accident but lacks clear details or dates. Further readable facts are needed to confirm persons, place, and outcome.
Melbourne reports on naval preparations and ship deployments in the Australasian realm. The article notes the Royal Australian Navy in January, with plans for aircraft carriers cruisers destroyers and support vessels, highlighting national pride in naval service amid evolving fleet composition.
Militant members of the Australian Railways Union and the Beamen's Union filed court writs seeking injunctions to restrain defendants from suspending or recommending their trades hall delegates. Writs name secretaries and union officials, challenging handling of the recent Tamntiat Services Act dispute.
The Commonwealth Government will discontinue control over motor vehicles immediately. The Prime Minister announced the decision, saying it reflected High Court views on the demurrer and Cabinet deliberations. Trading will begin under new rules, with immediate action planned to decentralize car imports and related services.
The report announces the appointment of Mr C H McFayden as Secretary of the Department of Shipping andFuel, led by Mr Chiles, amid postwar reconstruction policy changes and operation of Bien. The framed statement notes the new role and department leadership.
A distorted report from Manking notes a claim that Chiang Kai-shek's government contemplated peace with the Communists if the cabinet chose to, with references to reshaping power and potential implications for the presidency amid internal factional moves.
A report recommends launching direct Australian shipping to East African ports Mauritius Reunion Mombasa Dar es Salaam and others to ease delays from Capetown or Durban. It urges a 1949 Australian Trade Mission to develop a regional market and promote goodwill campaigns for trade toward Southern and Eastern Africa.
A proposed national research hub in Canberra aims to broaden university influence across science, industry and culture. The plan emphasizes use of new facilities to diversify occupations, strengthen labor research, forestry and anatomy programs, and create a national university that raises Canberra from a country town to an active cultural and intellectual center.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King replied to a 35 sent by Mr Chifley of the Australian Government yesterday. He said the exchange touched on Commonwealth and international affairs. King noted he has enjoyed a privileged place in the association and commented on the record of the Canadian Government during his term.
The Commonwealth Disposals Commission would continue operations until May. The Prime Minister Chifley said yesterday after cabinet discussion that the disposal activities would be transferred to the Cabinet. The statement indicates a planned executive handover and ongoing management of assets.
Prime Minister Chifley announced Canberra will seek an immediate ceasefire in the Netherlands East Indies and press for Dutch withdrawal of forces. He said Cabinet supports Security Council action in Paris and discussions with Britain and the United States on steps toward a permanent settlement, including possible trusteeship postures and enforcement measures without force.
Seamen leaders discuss possible action on Indonesia policy at a federal recruitment meeting held in a Ramillant Federal Rec retery setting. Officials decline to indicate whether changes will be made, with unclear dates and undefined outcomes amid volatile labor talks.
A BCPA liner on record flight from Sydney to Australia completed the journey in 4 hours 17 minutes, beating the previous record by 3 minutes. The aircraft, named Han Francisco-Tydney, averaged around 867 miles per hour over the 17,000 mile route, with crew Caplin, Mary Moore, and He mrline aboard.
A large fire at Evans Head aerodrome caused extensive damage estimated at over £40,000 to Mosquito bomber aircraft at the former RAAF station. Investigations by Civil Aviation were announced, with a unit from Amverley to inspect. The hangar suffered severe damage, including molten metal and destroyed aircraft components, but no injuries were reported.
A postwar conference in New South Wales heard calls from the Teachers’ Federation for the Federal Government to assume a larger role in education. A Commonwealth office for education existed but carried advisory powers. the aim was to transfer broader control to the Commonwealth while states retained local administration.
The court heard statements about embezzlement allegations involving Mott, Garden, Hancock and others. Evidence cited included a 9000 loan and 15000 payments with a total of 65000 remaining, while Judge Holt asserted Garden acted knowingly to defraud Hancock and Gory.
The veteran British actor Lok Angelem, long regarded as a pillar of Hollywood’s British colony, died yesterday after a period of illness. He had recently suffered health declines but remained a prominent figure in cinema history.
In Los Angeles, Tueriah n Leen Yankwich was ordered to pay writer Eater Cole 225 000 dollars after a court action. The decision, issued by the Metro court, concerns a dispute over creative work and compensation. The ruling also references the Activities Committee and a jury verdict related to the case.
The Fact Transport Union pressed the State Government to restrict lorry drivers to eleven hours per wheel shift. Secretary A. G. Platt signaled legislation to achieve this, citing Victorian drivers who faced harsh limits. The union warns long hours cause fatigue, fumes, and accidents, risking sleep and sudden steering errors on congested roads.
A fragmentary report notes an all time record noted as 210 860 000 and cites prior figures around 205 430 000. The text references crowds from the city, mentions notes, circulation and some dated context but remains unclear and partial.
Bees and fires caused alarm as a blaze spread in the Blue Mountain region. Firemen were summoned to respond to multiple small outbreaks near Mount Mora and nearby locales. No injuries reported, but property effects unsettled residents as crews battled flames into the night.
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