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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1946
Page
2
Public notices and society items list invitations to attend memorials church events dances and meetings. Entries include Canberra cathedral service for beloved aunt, court hearing notices and various club meetings in Queanbeyan and Kingston with dates February and March and details for officers and contact persons.
The article discusses Russia's role in the Greek crisis and its influence on Britain, Greece, and world peace. It examines Britain’s withdrawal, Russia’s power, and the United Nations veto impact in shaping the security council findings and future restraint among nations.
The Supreme Court, presided by Justice Bimpone, ordered Butcher to return to the apartment within three days. Counsel for the petitioner included Bully of Cow Devinn, while Le Maguire represented the respondent. The proceedings referenced conjugal rights and involved several named individuals.
Public notices from Royal Canberra Golf Club mention bookings for next Saturday and updated schedules. The details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a meeting and a list of opening times or fees for members.
A southward change is expected today across southern districts with showers near Yevelaine in the morning and the Stace region. Temperatures peak around 105 at Wikewale and Wentworth, 104 at Tentiquin and Broken Pill, with improving conditions by mid afternoon across the area.
In Sydney the Dairymen's Council defers strike action until after the government's subsidy election. An executive meeting is planned next week to decide whether to maintain or change the proposed stoppage and to determine member participation.
In Sydney a supply of tobacco destined for Parliament House disappeared while in transit. Investigators linked the theft to railway diversions as cans vanished and were later found missing from a loading point. The value exceeds 300 pounds, prompting a police probe and questions about the rail route involved.
Sydney Thursday report outlines a plan to build coastal ash depots and implement distribution improvements as part of marketing and execution led by Secretary Me Baddeley. Early statistics show the fishing industry recovering from wartime requisitioning and projects 1948 production value around 21 220 040, nearly double 1980.
Fragmented OCR suggests a discussion by business associations about abolishing zoning and restoring delivery prices. The text mentions representatives, price commissions, and implied approval requirements, with blurred names and terms.
The Vice-Regal party led by the Governor General and the Chancellor of Gloucestershire attended a public welcome in Devonport yesterday. The event, organized by Warden Dr W St Hwhinten ia and the Municipal Council, took place at the Devonport Sparta Civils.
Cadets chosen to attend the Royal Australian Military College course at Duntroon include 17 from Victoria, 18 from New South Wales, seven from Western Australia, five from South Australia, four from Queensland, and one from Tasmania. The ceremony set for February 23 names the cadets and their home states.
The agriculture minister says drought relief payments will be released this week for dairy farmers who did not qualify for other assistance. The program aims to keep producers from abandoning dairy work and to sustain milk production.
A disjointed court record describes O Keeffe a retired gang member of Deakin facing a claim over an unpaid sum to Mortor. The case involves Cheques and alleged threats tied to racing bets. Witnesses report police inquiries and warnings about possible criminal self incrimination during proceedings.
The drift outlines alleged appointments to a new Australian Commission chaired by A W Coles with Captain P G Taylor as deputy. It notes opposition views, and mentions D McVey of Civil Aviation as acting secretary, with Drakes deposed ministers and independents Golew and Wilson tied to wartime government stability.
At the Australian Agriculture Council annual meeting Minister Reingeld stated Australia would expand food shipments to Boltaiye and other nations. He urged leveraging production potential to boost global supply, including meat and grain, while removing import barriers and promoting agricultural wealth.
The Premier Mr Cain expressed the view that Australians could forego some meat sugar and other foods without serious hardship to aid Britain and that the government would do everything possible to relieve the strain. He said the mother country had developed its own measures.
Miu Thon Rowe will give two recitals at Albert Hall on 21 and 27 in Canberra presenting new programs and folk songs with original versions. Arrangements with schools may add two more recitals. During a Queensland tour Mika Bowe did volunteer Army Education work with troops.
The report outlines tax return costs for merchant Arthur Hubert Brien at £3280 16 8 and details a Court of Honour to be held at Bougainville Street on Saturday. It mentions planning meetings, guides, patrol leaders, and governance notes from Canberra documents with various names and roles.
An official explanation reported that Australia transferred arms and stores to the Dutch forces amid UN operations. Minister Ma Forde said inquiries would follow and noted the arrangements aimed to supply allied operations while keeping control with Australia.
A fatally unsafe batch of biscuits was distributed for consumption amid reports of improper handling and contamination. The Department of Health has halted further sale and investigated the supply chain and storage conditions.
The report notes Canberra bowler Frode Dahneon misspelled in the selection list while opponents like Victoria push ahead. Names such as O'Reilly, Bernes, Carroll, Donaldaon, Gulliver, and James appear in the surrounding discussion of team prospects and selection controversy.
At the Canberra Bluway League annual meeting in Nayland, senior teams from Canberra and Queanbeyan will form a four team Saturday competition and a junior four team league. A Queensland visit is planned for June as New South Wales rounds with various teams. The Canberra club reported 14 matches with two losses and won the knockout at Captain's Lot despite training limits. Officers elected include President D Mikdner and Sec. Rhodes.
The Autraiien Couseil of Rye piayer and federations plan intervention before Armiliae Monhart. A task force may investigate wage and production pressures as a prewar supply shortage prompts calls for increased employment and output.
A reader denounces the Canberra liquor scene describing a small, powerful group manipulating supply and stirring public contempt. The letter laments violent invective at pubs and calls for action to curb abuses, arguing the town’s civilised image is under threat and urging authorities to clamp down on illicit activity.
Readable text describes a large tobacco shipment valued highly, stolen during train travel. Authorities suspect an organized gang orchestrated the heist and that goods were moved to pre arranged locations along the route.
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