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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
2
Obscure OCR passage mentions names like Bethan and Witt alongside Carter and F Ousnpall Breet, with garbled places such as Jervens and Mir C. L Witt. The readable fragments hint at a local notice or brief record but lack coherent events or dates.
An unclear early abetin r a an sary abeon of wartime id mentions the Postmonster-Generel iSenator Cum sroverdy. The report cites Mr Magh Robert Wilson as a former American Ambassador to Berlin recalled to Washington amid Laveston of Plas it Hocemvelt in SOA amid UK protest.
A 1940s-era reflection urges Australia to seize New Year opportunities, warning of industrial stoppages and public discontent. It argues common people must lead toward stability, citing government limits and the risk of chaos if labor and business fail to cooperate.
Their Royal Highnesses the Governor General and the Duchess of Gloucester with Prince William and Prince Richard left Government House Canberra yesterday and have begun engagements at a church and at the Governor of New South Wales residence with Mrs Northcott mentioned.
A garbled New York message from a local official offers warm wishes to colleagues and allies during a long struggle for rights and unity. The text preserves mentions of devotion and merit in the effort, with several unclear names and titles due to OCR errors.
The Federal Court in Sydney advances arbitration by expanding facilities and reorganizing space. Four large rooms now enable conciliatory meetings, a new third floor court houses arbitration judges, and chambers opened for judge and partner offices to speed proceedings.
The minister notes alarming reports of locust and pest damage in the CALM district. Over 1,000,000 insects have been collected in the Bright district and released elsewhere in the region and into New South Wales and South Australia.
Unclear meteorological report with fragmented readings for Canberra. Mentions times around 3 pm and 4 pm and references to temperature and 24 hour data, but specific values are unreadable.
Crowds of about 400 gathered at Civic Centre to say goodbye as the Duke and Duchess of William and Catherine departed Canberra for England. The royals and staff waved to onlookers, with the Duke in the front seat and the Duchess smiling. A smaller crowd of over 200 gathered on Commonwealth Avenue as the royal car left.
Report from London indicates a fire damaged the synagogue at Willesden in the southern suburb while rain fell. Police recovered damaged pillars and sacred scrolls amid the blaze, with several scrolls reportedly missing or scattered. authorities investigated the incident as arson or an act of vandalism.
The Liberator said yachts including Southern Maid and Winston Chirredit race toward the final leg in worsening seas east of Helena Polit Tasmania. Mathew Flinders is reported 15 miles west of Minatroh with calls of contact and hope of better conditions as the fleet seeks the lead.
Police and naval authorities continue a wide hunt for three escapees from Marmoral Naval detention barracks. Cordon around George's Heights Saronga Park holds as suspects believed to have fled into the underworld. Two flightes are wanted for armed hold ups. others were captured near Mostu. Antochten and two men were seized near Railway station and moved to Marmoral naval camp for transfer.
London reports an emergency meeting of the North Western Regional Tribunal Board. The board decided to ration fuel across England to protect essential industries, warning some cotton mills may close if coal supplies do not improve. Chairman George Gibson cited disruption between Lancashire and Yorkshire as a factor.
Landon reports Cable Wireless Ltd announces a second dividend. The company had paused earlier in the year, but the full year dividend reached a high level. The note mentions potential government implications if the halt had continued.
The minister criticizes wartime policy and calls for stocktaking and tax reforms to restore production. He argues that wage increases and a peacetime approach are needed to prevent disaster, while Labour factions resist and unions press for industrial action.
A solicitor for the abused maid speaks as the case centers on a newborn whose father is denied but whom the man admits to supporting. The court hears the girl, aged 20, was entangled with a married man and the infant died from injuries.
Capacity crowds filled the Adelaide venue as the Australia cen championship continued with several matches. Notable results include Melhor defeating Bhearer of South Australia, Purdy drawing with G. Lingien of Western Australia, and Grove beating Tione of Victoria, as players from multiple states progress toward the title.
A Sydney report notes numerous sharks netted by local trawlers with one fisher reporting about 14 sharks captured while others claim totals near 44. Fishermen describe shifting distances offshore and alarm amid shark sightings.
A fragment describes eleven oat avenues with advertisement boards along city streets. It mentions individuals possibly named Lore ae fists Santana and Shaka Saha in connection with the boards. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
In Parramatta Court on January 6 a man identified as Lod. 21 of the LALA appeared on a charge. He was refused bail, wept, and was remanded as his counsel requested a bail template.
Auckland reports a farmer named Palmer was assaulted at his farmhouse near Pahlatua by a stranger armed with a pick handle. The struggle moved to the kitchen before Palmer wrestled the attacker to grab a lamp. the assailant fled after about ten minutes. Palmer suffered head wounds.
A Daily Mail correspondent reports ongoing French limits on Saar movement. The article notes disruptions affecting civilians and miners, with German families in the area affected by the restrictions and a recent easing of the control.
MCC names a 12 man squad for the third Test starting Wednesday in Melbourne. Hammond Yardley Voce Langridge and others feature amid speculation on selection of bowlers and the fate of Langridge and Yardley for the 17 man panel.
The article notes possible government measures to curb unauthorised construction and address alleged threats tied to labor and union activity. It mentions Mr Hamilton Bethy and Mr Knight, with councils and municipal bodies pressed to cooperate with government intentions, though details remain unclear.
Reports suggest state elections are unlikely before May with a possible January or February early date for a Governor-General appointment and policy speech. Government weighs timing for liquor referendums and concurrent elections, but warns against rushing to align with the liquor vote.
Ryde Council plans a modern play centre on Rutledge Street Eastwood near the railway station. Cost not exceed 16000 with annual kindergarten upkeep about 1000 pounds for 86 children. A committee led by Mr KA Hunt has formed to cover expenses, with several hundred pounds already raised.
A display titled Australian Primitive Art will open in Australia on January 15. It promises one of the best examples of cave art ever staged in London style exhibition with about 100 sketches of works, happenings, and cigarette drawings from the Kimberley caves.
The state cabinet weighs Garvie's fate with a recommendation for life imprisonment and potential release directions. Officials consider commuting resistance and related legal factors in a high profile review.
Fragmentary report notes minor accidents in Canberra. Mentions Ila and Bea Mrs Asai with unclear roles amid vehicle fire, probable collision aftermath.
Dutch lieutenant John van Wooten testifies at Sandringham Vietnan that Japanese captors abused prisoners, describing starvation, abuse and forced labor. He recalls captives dying monthly from malnutrition and forced construction of military materials and munitions.
A garbled dispatch reports Mr Chifley planning talks with Premier Mortell about appointments and services. The text references ACT officials and a potential meeting set for tomorrow, but many details are obscured.
A battered OCR fragment reports a crocodile incident in Katoomba with references to a reptile escape and a pursuing official, but the readable lines are fragmented and unclear about date or outcome.
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