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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
2
The Misers' President plans to withdraw at the end of his term, facing fatigue and discontent. Union leaders had expected him to stay for restreaktion while allies described him as tired and disappointed with government appeal to miners during the war.
A spark from a tractor during threshing ignited wheat on W. A. Bidizon’s property at Yamba along Cotter Road. Quick wind change and nearby workers extinguished the blaze, which charred about two meters of standing crop before the fire brigade arrived too late.
Canberra ex servicemen describe frustration and restless moves after 1946 service. Many struggle with unemployment or unsuitable work while some pursue new careers in Canberra and beyond. Public service discontent and housing worries compound the push for retraining under postwar schemes.
Melbourne report notes an end to the Victorian gas strike with unions set to meet tomorrow. Sparse details mention negotiators and public disruption as the outcome remains pending.
Tuesday at the Central Court Joseph Carpendale aged 9 was charged with stealing 1334 pounds from the Australian Workers Union while employed as an official. Sergeant Litigow stated there was falsification of the union's general savings book and the case involves the union's finances and alleged fraud.
New York reports Pan American Airways expects to start direct service to Sydney from San Francisco by the end of January with an inaugural schedule of three weekly flights to Sydney and one to Auckland.
Repairs to storm damage are planned before new development projects proceed. The repair work covers tiles and materials, with foam insulation and associated building supplies. The program aims to finish before the next phase begins, including housing efforts and public works scheduling.
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