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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1947

Page

2

Trade Charter Skepticism in Australian Debates

The discussion centers on the International Trade Charter and its possible effects. Delegates like Mr Dedman argue that opposing blocs demand practical, binding commitments. Skeptics warn that the charter may restrict future development and urge testing tangible benefits from provisional trade agreements before advancing.

Ite Dedman Vilitet Atuten Inada & Group Ot Sauntrien Internationa Australis LTO Sentenances Geneva A. Inne Oes Rusia

Murder case lurks in strained garbled file

A fragmentary report claims Argrer Anarew Meuch, 41, is charged with murdering Mire Geert using a water bottle and trunk. Police allege Ma Gturpock Bid lived with Banc and Basch, who allegedly transported the victim to a hotel, with Basch later admitting attempts to help her.

Eacns Shewart Beech Basch Buureck

Further Petrol Cuts Said Likely in Coming Months

A speaker discussed ongoing petrol rationing and predicted additional reductions. He noted that current private rationing would persist and that abolition of private allowances was not being considered, despite calls for further cuts.

Richards

40 Hour Week Effects in Act

The article reports on proposed 40 hour week changes under the ACT governing trading hours. It notes new schedules for shops and butchers, with limited Saturday hours and weekday closings. Union members plan to seek removal of Saturday morning work in the new year.

Bowie ATE Tration Court Ahopa Ami Tnd Industrial Board

Harvest Progress Mixed With Widespread Crop Rust

Reports say ACT harvest shows some progress but yields are reduced due to rust and hailDamage in the Hall district and other areas devastates crops with rust worst in years Farmers expect delays and higher costs while stripping begins in Lanyon Bladon and storage relief is arranged for farmers facing shortages and spray programs continue from the Pastoral and Agricultural Association updates

Alm An Hall GR. Kilby Woetangurra Rieares Pastoral and Agricultural ‘Association Christman Veater

Vacational Play Centres To Start Next Week

Vacational play centers begin operations next week under a new schedule. The plan outlines locations including Westlake Hall and other sites with start times in the early afternoon, focusing on civic activities, crafts, and supervised games for children.

Bus capsizes leave twenty injured in route collision

A bus capsized injuring twenty passengers during a trip from Birla bane to Mydinay. The driver Charles Garriock Avenue fled the scene after the incident near a culvert while the vehicle was being refueled.

Taisor Charles Garriock Aven Couter Birla Bane Mydinay

Probate dispute minutes disclosed in high court ruling

Lady Macy Joynton-Smith was granted the right to inspect and copy minutes of the emit Company tied to the late Sir James Joynton-Smith. The case involves trustees and joint directors including Jon Prandy Patrick and Donohue, with a trust valued at £900,000.

Rydney Dledya Macy Joynton-Smith Emit James Joynton-Smilth Joynton-Smith Jon Prandy Patrick Donohue William Pateek Donohoe Bondowes Lady Joynton-Smith Clonan Trustes

EW Charged With Gold Smuggling

Polish Jew Tarest Reta Kir, 44, an engineer, appeared in Port Court charged with sending gold illegally out of Australia. The case involves alleged smuggling under Commonwealth Bank and Treasurer statutes as officers investigate export of precious metal.

Perth Port Court Act of Australia Minster Australia Commonwealth Bank

YWCA Cricket Event At TWA Soccer Oval

YWCA cricket event planned for today at 3 pm at the TWA Soccer Oval. Organizers invite participation and note scheduled start time.

YWCA TWA Socree

Canberra Weather Update From Metropolitan Station

Weather bulletin from Canberra meteorological station notes fine conditions in the morning with mild temperatures and a cool night. Winds shift from NW to W gusting up to 40 mph by afternoon, with a light minimum around 7 am and a 2 p.m. forecast of rising temperatures.

Officials Use Inside Knowledge For Market Gambles

Washington report alleges government workers used insider information to speculate in commodities. The piece cites Brigadier Graham and Assistant Secretary Pauley noting no holdings and denies directing investments. a broker was urged to invest while President Truman denounced gambling in wheat.

Washington Ee Invernment Atha Hat Curnaway Specitors Goveror Utah My. i Anderson Congress For & Congressional Committee Ita Sidwin Pauley Asnlatant Es Army Graham Truman

Scientist Loses Valuable Papers on Electronics

A scientist attending Canterbury College appointments misplaced papers belonging to a European colleague. The papers, packed in a feather suitcase, were handed to a hotel porter at the Midland Hotel and later lost within hours of arrival. The incident halts for review as witnesses are sought.

Werlington Tusk Midland

Watchnight Services on New Year's Eve and Day

A watchnight service with Holy Communion will be held tonight at a Ta in Baptist Church. The Ven Arch Deacon Robertaon and Rev G F W Pyke will celebrate. Communion services will be at BL Johns and Amalie on New Year's Day at 7:15 AM and 9 AM respectively. Other services will be at Kottey and Brostee tonight, starting at 12:90. The RL St Andrews service will be conducted by Rev Marrlaon at Rhedden with the May J Barre accompaniment.

Jin de BapAlate Dan Meneing Robertaon G. F. W._ Pyke John's Amalie Kottey Kottey and A” Brostee New Braddon St. Andrews Rey. At Marrlaon Rhedden Mav Barre

Prime Ministers Arrive as Fraser Receives Hospital Care

Prime Minister Mr Chifley and party expected to land at Mascot Aerodrome from New Zealand midday Thursday. He will proceed to Canberra after brief hospital visit where Dominion Prime Minister Mr Fraser is being treated for bronchial cold. Economic and financial talks reportedly discussed with strong views on working man's aid.

Sydney Chifley New Zealand Mascot Aerodrome Enifey Canberra Dominion Fraser Antune Dip Jeamstone

Ward bars Telegraph reporters from interviews

Mr Ward bans Daily Telegraph reporters from press interviews and conferences indefinitely. He cites distorted attribution and coverage in Telegraph reports and says the action targets telegraph coverage rather than individual journalists. The delay affects press access as Ward and his staff prepare for an upcoming conference.

Sydney Miniagy For Transport Tay Daily Telegraph Telegraph Ward Nealse Wut Teleram Ace

Rates for Shoe Makers Increase Noted in Tuesday Meeting

In a Tuesday session pot repairs and beat ordermen were granted wage increases. The new rates apply weekly and address prior lower pay for toe work and related tasks. Local officials and representatives indicated the changes align with recent labor adjustments for shoemakers.

Rydney

English Writers Seek Canberra Pen Friends

Letters from Australia show desire for Australian pen pals in Canberra. A 15 year old June Hussey from Glamorgan South Wales seeks correspondence with Canberra youths. Nancy Harr a 7 year old from Edinburgh also requests pen friends in Canberra.

Canberra Australia Rng Nand Landon Aia Bruthon Rand June Hussey Biltway ‘Road Glamorga South Wales Cannbarre Nancy Harr Logahlen Rosd Edinburga Seat Jaod

Executions of Communist Leaders Reported in Spain

Brief item notes that Spanish Communist leaders were executed near Madrid after a December 10 death sentence. The garbled text mentions Madrid and related dates or places, with extra stray references to tariffs and grants, reflecting a disrupted wartime briefing.

Spain Madrid Tuwsday Zora Deana Canada Cornell Han Bean Anada London Senby Ules

Post Office Blamed for Petrol Lag

A fragmented report notes the post office being blamed for a petrol shortage delay affecting postal services. It mentions officials and searches for causes, while hinting at impacts on holiday resorts and business.

Post Office

Petrol Cut Reduces Private Car Travel

Petrol restrictions cut private car travel by about thirty percent according to officials. Weather conditions and Christmas travel patterns influenced mobility, with reports noting mixed impacts on daily commuting and regional traffic levels.

Tojo Defends Simla Railway Labor Under War Trial

At the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, Tojo argued Japanese soldiers were lawfully used as war prisoners in railway construction from Thailand to Burma. He said the line aimed to speed supplies and intercountry trade, while noting submarine threat and land route importance. He contended the project did not exceed permissible wartime operations.

Jeutery Toro Twarday Tojo International Military Tribunal For the Far East Thailand Bali Mim Burma Countrie Sen Geneva

London Bridge Known Little to Canberra Tourists

A fragment describes a limestone archway at the Barre creek junction with a pin gemstone area near London Bridge. It notes a cave-forming limestone feature and a visitor remark about a night visit being unique in the area.

London Bridge Canberra London Brae Barre London Limastons Archway Barre Creek Law Anecreia

Police and Summer Uniforms Rollout for Canberra Force

About ten additional officers to join the ACT Police Force. New personnel will train in Canberra to boost efficiency and support the current 34-member force. Uniforms include navy blue belts ties and caps with armband insignia. Centralized posting and shift changes set for Monday through Saturday with various office closures and a 284 449 pay listing.

Martyn Commonwraith Depos Aitber Routh Wale Victor Canberra Teun Gummer Casberre el Hunglin Manukx Floes Akon Maturday Murtacs Mafia Casberra City Avigaton Mantis Sims Pom Canfoarre St Adio Beturtay Dumpatch Canberra C.P

McGirr Seeks Higher Output in 40 Hour Week Debate

The item discusses Mr. McGirr advocating increased production under a 40 hour week. It cites mixed views on timelines for full implementation, notes discrepancies in worker benefits, and provides wholesale production figures for New South Wales across bricks, timber, and related sectors with historical context on 40 hour work limits.

Buth Wales Howe McGieraulé New South Wales Por Absarate Moster Jami

YMCA Summer Camp Abandoned After Attendance Doubts

A YMCA summer camp project faced low turnout with only eight participants showing intent to attend. Organisers requested a substantial sum as confirmation, leading to the camp being abandoned and no sessions proceeding as planned.

Huumieient Spameiagse Binee

Aposh VG winter and an Eng th Earl wed in wartime vows

The ceremony united Pat Healy of Mishce and an Eng th Earl who served in the Royal Air Force. The Rt Rev Monsignor P M Haydon officiated as the couple pledged to support Britain amidst postwar rebuilding.

Che Sharon Teenoun Pat Healy Ignace Adsancyk Mishce Aaeney Don Wes W.a.eln Britain Royal Air Force Australie Ketlot Victoria P.M Haydon

Guests Praise Xmas Day Services at Canberra Hostel

Guests at a Canberra hostel praised Christmas Day celebrations with staff and visitors sharing warm comments. A former soldier resident thanked the carers and matron for cheerful early morning carols and meals that brought comfort to patients and guests alike.

Cenberra Canberra Guenle Acton Puesta Mulessing Canbarra Monorial Carolaingera Maapta

Shannon Faces Coughing Epidemic Impact on Campaign

New York reports Shannon as a victim of a mild coughing epidemic affecting several American states. He is not running yet, fever absent, but the illness has hampered training and may affect the Manta Aaila Maken campaign.

New York Shannon Ee

Wharf Congestion Disrupts Melbourne Harbor Activity

Readable fragments describe congestion at Melbourne harbor with ships tied up and docks clogged, causing delays as crews and vessels press for space and passage. No clear dates or names provided.

Magnetic Station Repairs Halt Antarctic Magnetic Data Return

The Heard Island party reports a magnetic station at Haan faland unreadable due to damage. The Antarctic party plans to move late next year and proceed to Presastiy 8 Miron Malbourne for repairs and data return.

Haanfaland Colummo Altra Antarctica Miron Malbourne

Pastures Benefit Despite Wheat Loss

A farmer notes pastures helped mitigate wheat losses as harvest nears. Estimated 10 million bushels could be produced this year, signaling a strong yield in Wales and Britain. Rainfall and favorable summer conditions are expected to support cattle and forage, aiding storage for winter.

Misat Ft Institute Pew Seth Wales Britain

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