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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1946
Page
2
Fragmentary wartime memorials honor fallen sailors and soldiers from Australia and Canberra region. Messages recall Able Seaman and other service members, with family thanks to doctors, nurses, and friends, and expressions of lasting grief from aunts, uncles, and cousins across multiple local names and places.
Weather notes from Canberra include an am reading with wind direction North at 4 mph and a gust 77 mph. The text references farms, temperatures, and multiple unclear measurements in a garbled format.
Forecast calls for cloudy conditions with warm to hot temperatures across the Southern Diatridte and Tablelands. Expect strong northeasterly winds turning to southwesterly on Beluhday morning with scattered rain and thunderstorms. Potential weather warnings note unsettled skies and possible northwest gusts.
The Governor-General received Major-General J. H. Northcott and Major-General Warthcott at Government House in Canberra. Their Royal Highnesses joined the luncheon and discussions during the official visit.
The correspondence division outlines courses in drawing painting carpentry electrical trades steam engine driving surveying and more. Subjects include French mathematics geography printing and farm management with certificates at various levels and fees per year or per subject. Mail coupon requests full syllabus details and course options.
An inquiry by Judge Ligertwood reviewed General Gordon Bennett's capture at Miagapire and his status as not legally a prisoner of war. The report notes his acts under jungle combat against Japan, emphasizes Australian soldiering, and calls for end to internal snipe at commanders while urging renewed unity under new command.
Fray Cassidy reports adjourned proceedings in a legal matter involving Ker Caldwell ax and others. The charge relates to alleged Magal sale of a property in Mareh 1045, with references to Wing, Morotal, and companions. Judge see note pending further appearances. details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
London reports that the Nations Ride Association will hold a Bisley event early in July. The Daily Telegraph notes a full pre war programme with a race titled Me's Pride to be run on July 12.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucontes and their children will holiday in Tasmania for a brief period starting Monday. The King George V battleship, carrying 2,000 tons of food for Britain, sails Tasmanian waters on its cruise heading south. The royal party will land at Hobarton Wednesday evening and stay at Devonport until February, returning to Australia afterward.
An anticipated mass strike may end Monday as thousands face unemployment amid industrial machine and civilian impacts. Port officials report a potential return to work after a meeting at Nan Castle, with workers expected to accept motions at tomorrow morning’s gathering.
The Diocesan examinations reported at Canberra show strong effort with about 1000 candidates across junior and senior classes. Results list many students by school and class with varying marks in Religious Knowledge English Mathematics Geography and Business Principles.
A discussion in Peirtek Hall covers government proposals on increasing the basic wage and enforcing a 40 hour workweek. Labor figures such as Edward Ashworth and Morey Gaur are cited amid wage and employment policy commentary.
Report notes AUstralia ready to back the Bretton Woods accord as Parliament prepares to debate the bill. Cabinet clearance expected January and ministers promise debating time as the effort aims to stabilize exchange rates and provide overdraft facilities amid criticism of rigid exchange controls.
A special identification patch will be worn by members of the Australian occupation force in Japanese territory. The patch signals unit affiliation and is issued for use with the Army number and insignia. Troops will arrive in temperate climates and receive uniform guidance for proper wear.
The government revoked controls on trailer manufacture and on garden and hand tools, easing previous wartime restrictions. Minister for Postwar Reconstruction Mr Dedman announced the changes yesterday in a move signaling a transition toward peacetime production.
Government official Mr Cahill announced lifting broadcasting and rationing bans for radio receivers. Public access to radio will resume with a trial on the weekend. tram services will operate in Sydney and Newcastle, with a phased return for racing descriptions and related broadcasts.
The War Cabinet approved a general service badge for all discharged personnel not overseas. The Army Minister supervised. Designs would be similar for men and women, with women’s badge in the form of a breast badge. Commonwealth Art Advisory Board chairmen were invited to submit designs.
Adelaide report notes Premier Playford criticizes a single uniform tax scheme. He backs a Commonwealth council with equal state representation and warns states would lose independence if taxation becomes centralized.
Allies Britain United States and Sweden vie to lead postwar North Atlantic passenger service as wartime fleets convert to civilian use. Britain likely to dominate, then Sweden, then the United States, with ships like the Normandie and Île de France in play and new transatlantic routes shaping the postwar market.
A list of religious services details hours and venues for Anglican Roman Catholic Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Salvation Army Christian Science in Manuka and surrounding areas. Events include Holy Communion Evensong and sermons at St Pauls St Christopher’s St Patricks and local churches with weekday and weekend timings.
The letter dissects why private shopkeepers struggle to promote Canberra's growth and daily operations. It argues North Side residents face similar issues to inner city areas, noting long hours, Sunday closures, and meal supply problems while questioning the feasibility of subsidies and fair access for diners.
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