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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
2
Fragmentary text recalls a memory of a deer and notes by Miriam and Keith Martum. The readable lines mention a mother and a sad remembrance amid unclear surrounding words. No dates or places are identifiable from the legible portion.
A brief notice expresses gratitude from mourners for messages and sympathy shown by friends and relatives after a recent death.
A Canberra court heard Vincent Jere fall Brown, a bus driver, involved in a punch and assault at the Albany Hall on a Sunday. The accused faced charges including theft of horse gear and a bridle valued at £3, with details of the police remand and trial readiness conveyed by officers and magistrates.
A fragment from a Canbersp Bowling Club item dated December 28 and December 8 mentions participants such as Grimtaie X Liea Wolda Tyevillane and Sans Méssbera. The piece refers to central bowling carpal activities and rink roles with names like W. Pierson and G. Mxrensil Hayes.
Cloudy with scattered rain and evening thunder. North to northeast winds rise to moderate. Temperatures warm and humid. Evening danger level moderate with potential minor thunderstorms.
The document argues that Australia endures ongoing public service disruptions and punitive laws during Christmas due to strikes. It condemns interference with essential services, calls for government guarantees of freedom from imposition, and warns that any individual or group interfering with gas and other services risks prosecution. It cites wartime tensions and urges lawful, peaceful resolution.
The Right Honourable J. Chifley Prime Minister and the Duchess of Glowsegate are reported to have called at Government House yesterday morning. Excellency Sir Winston Prugan and Mr Robert Geddes arrived for a formal reception at the palace.
Canberra police urged residents to secure homes during holidays. Inspector Richards advised locking all doors and requesting neighbors watch properties while away. He warned against leaving unattended vehicles or valuables visible and stressed reporting suspicious activity to police immediately.
Stewart Dawson, 24, a company director, was sentenced to ten years hard labour after being found guilty of malicious wounding Georgy Rankin McKiny with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The judge noted extenuating circumstances but said the act was ruthless and contemptible. Dawson faces potential early release after two years if good behaviour conditions are met.
A report states that Hungarian art valued at between £16 and £129 and sent from Hungary has been recovered from German control and returned to London. The details reference a Sunday update and indicate ongoing restitution efforts for cultural treasures.
Tonight’s festival at Wanley Church expects a large crowd with augmented bus service to and from the memorial. Tickets for the Rome canitbe are for sale and participants are urged to bring their own. The program features a choir, amplification, and a compere, with dress codes and arrival times for the procession to the Key Memorial and the Memorial.
A rider named L. Firth from Briasoy Raise Barton was thrown while riding near Yarratumia yesterday. She was admitted to Canberra Hospital with a broken shoulder, her condition reported as stable.
Sydney Bonany deption of binny Enslave huge nay Pails, have tries for te Australian tonne championatips to be played at One White City early in January. Pallein in Melbourne and In ex pected to lodge hie entry from there.
August Christian Park, 54, a poultry farmer of Grantham Road Plump ton, was found dead on his property near Rooly Hill this afternoon. Police say foul play is not suspected but cause will be established after post mortem. It is believed he suffered a heart attack and collapsed on a path.
Weather text is severely garbled with mixed tokens. No coherent forecast or data can be extracted beyond scattered numbers and units.
Fragmentary account references Prime Minister Chifley and a visit, mentioning political figures and events in Victoria. It notes public sentiment, communications from organizations, and cultural references, with scattered names and dates, including references to Parliament, banks, and social figures.
Fragmented OCR describes delays in the National Works Programme with references to budget reviews and upcoming Premiers Conference. Mentions Prime Minister and discussions on grants tied to wage increases and business undertakings.
In Canberra, Menzies claimed Labour weakness fueled the gas strike amid militant pressure. He argued the Labour policy failed to protect the public and warned against continued industrial warfare. He cited past nationalisation trends as a warning and stressed civil order.
A Sydney Christmas message from the Premier calls for nationalisation of key industries to prevent production stoppages. He argues ongoing strikes harm workers and the public, urging government action and a united effort for a “real Australian Christmas.” The Premier notes industry workers and companies face a difficult winter, and stresses government responsibility to maintain essential production.
Reports from Adelaide and Melbourne describe government actions over Christmas puddings blamed for delays in work, with unions pressing for wage terms and double time. A meeting favored workers 178 to 118 as Premier appeals to end stalemate, while arbitration talks in Melbourne proceed toward possible resumption of work.
An unclear notice describes Hasna Sore's estate valued at £24 963 and a will clause about sparing a pet from pain. The son, referred to as Mr te pete, could not be found and a mysterious attaché to the pet is mentioned. The fragmentary text indicates a legal or probate context with uncertain details.
Court heard that Sydney resident was charged with intent to murder after allegedly shooting Alfred Dawes Noreen Hiller and Patrick McMahon at Waterloo in August. The defendant was remanded on £200 bail to January, accused of unlawfully using a pistol at night without a license.
The Davis Cup team features Schroeder and Bromwich with Kramer, Parker, and Quist in key matchups. Bromwich dominates a 6 0 6 1 victory while Schroeder earns attention for recent wins in Victorian championships. The selectors weigh Parker and the American pairing for possible doubles success as tensions rise.
Fragmented note references a proposal on compulsory ballots tied to a strike action. Mentions a President of a trade alliance and a named official, with unclear plans for a march or march-like event and potential labor measures.
Canberra police remand Walter Gates a labourer from Ainslie on charges of breaking and entering the naval Canberra Golf Club clubhouse on December 11. Police allege he stole gloves and money. Gates asked for bail with £1000 surety of 300. magistrate indicated need to protect the public.
A clipped newspaper fragment notes voting returns in Sydney on Monday connected to a Tar Syndicate. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names or outcomes.
A fragmentary wartime news note references troop movements in Japan and discussions at government chambers about accommodations for soldiers. It mentions Prime Minister and Australian forces, with unclear details and a hostel in Mudgee providing food.
Hobart faces a transport strike starting at 10 am with local services under disruption. Authorities urge calm as buses and trams pause operations, affecting commutes and errands across the city.
Predictions warn synthetic materials will ruin wool markets. The report notes rising association concerns as wool prices slip and Australian textile sectors brace for shifting demand amid new records in related markets.
Widespread shortages affect Christmas orders with few items available. Stores warn deliveries may be delayed and many shops will operate limited hours on Christmas Day. Garages and certain trades announce reduced services and extended delivery times due to scarce stock and disrupted supply lines.
Fragmented OCR text outlines wartime plans and provisions related to Australia. Mentions include soldiers, Mend, POWs, cattle, port operations, and ties to allied efforts. Core facts are unclear due to garbled wording.
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