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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1946

Page

2

Tomorrow's cricket fixtures at University ground and surrounding venues

Tomorrow's program lists numerous matches across several venues including University and Tyr opck Park. Players named include Cleary, Le Laws, McCarty, Ratu, Pryor, Sherratt, Townsend, etc., with fixtures featuring Northbourne, Manuka, Traynor, and Venues such as Tyr opck Park and Florinbourne Harmony.

THA Gramneey Manuka Ratu University Pryor Sherratt Harris Townsend Sc Feaument Corny Holden HNL Brokna Kemper Setleon Whedera Milner Linford Peaches Mongaton Pike Tempt Traynor V. Rywn Triet J. Murphy J McConnill Ny Malang Kermode Brith le Smith Bakin Cou Berry

One Hew Party Drafts Policy To Boost Defence And Industry

A political program outlines universal national service with trained civilians, expanded defence, and strong links between naval forces and Far East strategy. It promotes industrial justice, wage reforms, and government coordination to raise production and living standards while protecting workers and primary industries.

Attenunus Terve Atabilla Alion Schenex Rural Industries Aimilar Prican Br. Menzien Aaid Heart Hind Heer Fadera Mensiox Univerail Fraineen ILM Auatealia Arma Dlut Warle Wewwil Gwren Commonwealth Miniles Rewutta Australia Indus Menaioe Ite Actrinia Rictivitin Tania Observel Menaiow Pikes Menmien Anil T

State XI To Meet Eve In Canberra Trial Invite

State XI to meet eve near played again at Routh Australia last week have been returned for the Victorian game in By-dovy next week. The Canberra bowler Johnston is invited to Antey for trial for relocation. Johnston will appear next Wednesday and Thursday. He has taken 42 wickets this season in Canberra. Belvoir Ales Murky visited Canberra to see his action.

Australia Bydovy Canberra Bowlee Fond Johnston Antey Johnston Anil Biate Belvoir Ales Murky

Weather forecast with scattered storms over southern districts

Forecasts indicate a storm threat from the north to northwest with scattered thunderstorms across the region. Expect a west to southwest wind shift in the south, mainly fine and fair in most areas with moderate NW winds and danger from thunderstorms in western districts. sea conditions moderate to high in the west.

Ning Stromg Nouth-Weat

Heat Wave Persists in State Across Burks and Cities

The Acting State Meteorologist Mr Newman announced the heat wave will continue with no relief for several days. Bourke reported 100 degrees as a fourth successive day over the century mark. The condition grips South West region with extreme temperatures.

Rydney Oniback Rem New South Weles Mousy Metroritogia Mr. Newman Bourke

Hottest Day in Two Years Hits Melbourne Areas

Melbourne records an extreme heat day with temperatures climbing past the entry mark. Bush fires flare near Stealville as authorities hope cooler air from a front moving toward Adelaide will curb spread, while Canberra reports light rain and a cooler night after a above average day.

Melbourne Tate Stealenville Adelaide Victoria

Canberra Weather Thursday and Times Report

Fragmented weather note for Canberra with scattered readings. Mentions barometer, temperatures and wind speeds at several times. Details are garbled but indicate hourly observations and conditions.

Maltioum Rossimum Hinton al & Pam

Australian civilians and the limits of honour awards

The article argues that civilian honours may not reflect true bravery and that many worthy acts go unrecognized. It notes that awards tied to operational service cannot fully honor all who risk their lives, and remaining public servants sometimes face envy or skepticism. It stresses civilian service is valued without need of artificial titles.

Australia Sonia Ley Pulitica Eaterlen Nitherta

Professor Copland Takes Up Australian Minister Post

Professor Copland travelled from Sydney yesterday to assume his new role as Australian Minister at Chukungjiang. He will oversee diplomatic duties and represent Australia in regional affairs.

Copland Sydney Chungkinj

Lighter shattered by explosion near Sydney harbour

A Royal Navy lighter with three men aboard exploded its fuel tank at Kirribilli Point. The craft smashed, deck pieces hurled into the air, and a man was blown from the vessel. The lighter was towed away amid smoke and debris. three crew severely injured but escape.

Sydney Kiriibild Point Nhatah Aufferim Thom Sever Durna Hook Goateland

Katoomba Sails Saturday for Military Repatriation

The steamer Katoomba will sail on Saturday with space for 660 personnel. It has been decided to send the ship to Tero elim and Rabaul to repatriate Army personnel, making accommodation available for one battalion of troops at the land outpost.

Sydney Katoomba Gta Pramengara Tero Elim Rabaul

Water Conservation Scheme Approved and Planned Dam

State cabinet approved the draft bid creating a single authority to build and manage a dam at Mullyroge, central to a major water conservation project. The dam site will be a focus of high priority work and regional supply efforts.

Witney Thureday Btate Tovay Mullyroge Gale Coopervation Ncwpie

No Civilian Awards To Be Recommended By Chifley Ministry

A highly garbled report states the Chifley government will not recommend civilian awards. It mentions distinctions for wartime conduct and for services aiding victory and national effort, with unclear references to the King and the nation’s war administration.

Chifley Ministry Tha Furtner Oman Righerian Companion Frere Perstlon IL Uji Uniiy Nparational Basta Yin de Ciaton Pocspie Owen Australia

Textile workers in Melbourne vote go slow over wage rise

Textile union orders Melbourne workers to slow production after failed talks on weekly pay increase. Industry faces disruption as negotiations stall and employers seek to avert costly strikes.

Melbourne

British Occupation Force For Japan Established

Discussions among British Commonwealth nations led to formal acceptance of participation in the occupation of Japan. The force includes units from Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, with Lt Gen Northcott as commander and an integrated Australian headquarters. An air contingent and naval elements from the three fleets will operate under Allied command in Japanese waters.

Bettiah Commonwealth Washington Evatt United Talon Britain Australia New Zealand Tein Ni Ue Leutenanta J Narthcott Tully Fone Badin Stall Laut Gravral Northcott British-Indian Division and No Independent. Brigate F Groupa, Onn Rach Australlie Anc Admir Ave United States Geanp Baharim Tt. Nirama Appointmenta Ate Ian Beacaughlin Soaper

RAAF Orders All No. L Wing Members to Report

Melbourne dispatch notes the RAAF instructing No. L Wing personnel on mainland leave to report at their depot for redirection. The report mentions No. B L Wing as a component and cites a site occupation issue affecting deployment.

Melbourne RAAF No. &L Wing No. BL Wing

Jack Fingleton Exits Big Cricket With Mixed Signals

Jack Fingleton states he will not return to top level cricket as the sport ages and younger players rise. A separate unnamed executive notes business duties limit his availability, while cricket officials argue veteran stars should gradually retire to make way for promising youngsters.

Jack Fingleton Jade Magieton Bratelane Fingleton Tre Ahuslaam Political Ingiston FormaUon Nir Fucca Ike O'Hailly Frama Coie

Restoring Sugar Ration Announced by Minister

The minister announced restoration of the sugar ration for Meliuane with a February 1 deadline. The plan would restore sugar at its full value of white, affecting Auger and related measures discussed by Senator Keaneh.

Meliuane Cut Tome Keaneh

Liberal Plans to Fight Elections in Australia

The Liberal Party outlines plans for a vigorous election campaign across the Commonwealth. Leader Hitchie says preparations cover finance publicity research and electorate organization. Foundations laid for a pre election organization to promote party development and distribute educational literature with focus on youth and women activities coordinated by a new federal secretariat.

Commonwealth Australia Liberal Party Hitchie Bate

Egg shipments to Britain reach 30 million dozen and 20 million lbs pulp

Melbourne reports that Australia reached an agreement with the British Ministry for Food. Negotiations conclude with Australia to send 30 million dozen eggs and 20 million pounds of egg pulp to Britain this year, as stated by Minister for Agriculture Mr. Scully.

Melbourne Mr Scully Ministry For Food Australia

Canberra vs Goulburn tennis team selections list

The list details players selected to represent Canberra against Goulburn for the weekend meet. Captains KC Garnall and HE. Moca lead two squads with many names including Pryor, J. Ahipenl, B. Boag, N. Damund, Hoyn E Turner, J. Omond, L. Feo, A. Will, and Minmen by Mananey among others.

Canberra Starttnye Goulbuen Mon. F. Pryor J. Ahipenl A. Ninh Sayer ML. Palmer T. Iyene KC Garnall B. Boag Sournets Aetumpt 2. Wilaan J. With. Vm Ladion Madamien Mowe Mahoney Howg Falwards Douglas O'Sullivan Mickey Miamon le Parr K. Garratt Qpreath Turmer N. Damund Hoyn E Turner A Dayle Moca Prendergmn Je Bagg Nichulla J. Omond Laucen Feo A. Trowning Cua Atk Rye A. Will Junior Glen Mananey Chullon L Routhwell Xih F. Kotor Bront B. Kix Blahop

Scholarship awards for nursery school winners announced

The Minister for the Interior announced 1048 scholarship awards for nursery school training. Shirley Wildes of Forrest and Margaret June Tonballurinck of New Grimtt Mine Kildek led the list, to study Kindergarten Training College. The scholarships run three years, renewable on satisfactory reports, and graduates may serve as nursery kindergarten teachers in the Territory for three years in various centers.

Interior Auhnaan Eeholarehipa Nat Pirla Caplin Torelory

Carnival profits exceed six hundred pounds in Queanbeyan

The Queanbeyan Wap Memorial Fund Committee secretaries announced yesterday that the carnival raised over six hundred pounds. The event, described as the first of its kind, began with a large gathering and social functions, promising worthwhile support for future activities.

Queanbeyan Wap Memorial Fund Committee Ir. F. Debenham Amy Almiinr

Plans for Interim Air Force Formation Quoted for City

A report notes formation of an interim air force to bridge to a permanent Royal Australian Air Force structure. It mentions provisional members and volunteers, with emphasis on national defense readiness and future consolidation into the permanent service.

Sydney Thuratay Tater Air Force Air Force Mombota RAAF Citi

Ward presses for inquiry into Imam conduct

In Sydney today Mr Ward reiterates his demand for an inquiry into the conduct of the Mubeyun alga. He stresses the reputation and authority of the Australian as a guiding factor while resisting other lines of argument. The minister for external affairs declined further comment.

Sydney Reternal Terpitorian My. Ward Sounell Mr. Wand

Parachute Silk For Hurt Melbourne

Fragmented news rows describe parachute silk release easing shortages for shirts, a factory fire destroying stocks in Sydney, and related wartime measures in Melbourne and Adelaide with brief notes on labor and government actions.

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