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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
4
Obituary fragment honors a family member, mentioning mournful loss and affection for kin. References to John Ralston and other names appear as scattered fragments, with incomplete data on relationships and dates. The legible parts indicate a memorial note for a loved one.
Fragmentary weather notes show wind at 30 mph and temperatures around 60s and 80s with unclear context. Includes references to directions and numeric codes, but missing clear location or time.
The New Zealand government struggles to secure coal from Australia while Britain curtails shipments. Britain previously exported up to 1,000,000 tons weekly in 1937, aiding balance of payments and maritime trade, but current constraints threaten coal deliveries and broader Commonwealth exports. The piece discusses Queensland’s Blair Athol project and Australia’s role in supplying coal and maintaining export orders amid economic pressures.
An aircraft undertaking a salvage mission driven by two Army contractors crashed in rough country north of Katherine in March last year. The owner plans to move from Darwin in the coming days as part of the recovery effort.
A fragmentary report shows Mr. Withall addressing the minister on Geneva Pact text. The discussion centers on Article v4 and exceptions to non discrimination plan delaying certain provisions to January, then March, with comments on capitulation and surrender of our position.
A Geneva commentary compares Canberra’s rapid capital development with the calm, disciplined growth of the city since its founding. It notes a small population and suburban spread, praises strict order, and cites unusual police incidents as exceptions in the new capital’s history.
Prosecution in Manhattan accuses Australiana Tennant and George Tennant of dealing in illegal lottery tickets. Arthur Merrell, linked to the governor general, reportedly accompanied Tennant to the U.S. last year amid charges of causing delivery of NRW lottery tickets. Court action and bonds set in the case.
Teenagers damaged two cricket bats and a softball at Westlake play centre as activities drew about 490 children. The disruption prompted calls for better equipment control and impacts on intercentre sports and planned events across Canberra and nearby regions.
A government segment plans to install or upgrade trunk line channels in New Bouin Walaa over the next three years. Officials, including the Deputy Director of Fuse and Fhletrapew, indicate broader infrastructure enhancements are forthcoming in Sydney area communications.
Fragmented report from Rio de Janeiro and Sydney describes a Thursday scene as two chamber members drew revolvers amid anti Communist debate. Mentions Blair Athol coal, Australian production gaps, and a proposed law signed by a president affecting overseas officials and municipal matters. References Brisbane and New South Wales leaders.
A producer in the valley proposes a local film forum to discuss potential associations with a European project dated 1948. References suggest links to an Austrain figure amid broader propaganda considerations, with unclear details and names partially garbled.
The report notes Australian forces may remain in Japan beyond the peace treaty. Defence officials say a 360 million pound plan over five years supports Australia’s military strength, with wives and families of service members allowed to join until March 31. The return of Lt General Robertson to Australia is awaited to discuss withdrawal timelines.
The Minister for the Army said Australian Military Forces will adopt new uniforms this year for all ranks. Design approval expected within weeks, uniforms to be ready by late July. The changes will resemble current police fatigues with collar and tan elements. About 400 uniforms to be issued.
The Minister for Transport Mr Wand said today he would visit Victoria as soon as possible to discuss adopting a national standard for highways with the Victorian Government. It is expected the agreement will be before the New South Wales parliament soon.
Stop work talks on the waterfront are planned for next Tuesday half a day. A Gann meeting of waterside workers will discuss a proposal to admit more men to the industry to offset labour shortages. The plan would raise membership from about 6 00 to around 9 000 men.
Hollywood studios face lawsuits totaling 3,186,083 dollars from writers Bing Lardnar Lester Cole and director Baward Omytryx. The claims allege breaches involving wage talks and job dismissals under Metro Goldwyn Mayer and related entities, with proposed awards and periods extending over several years.
Trial opens in Police Court over alleged car theft involving Noel Smith of the Prices Branch and Herty Nethend Stratton a dealer. Witness Martin Jaman testified that a sedan valued around 17 pounds was sold, money passed, and the car taken to Kent Road. Detected money was grabbed by Stratton as Smith drove away, with Walsh counting the notes. The hearing resumes to determine guilt or innocence.
Minister for the Army orders uniform rations for prisoners in detention camps. Prisoners previously received restricted food now to be supplied the same rations as other army personnel.
Geelong wool sale records high prices with top merino at 46 6d and crossbreds rising. Competition from gear manufacturers, America, and Bradford drives keen bidding. A catalogue of 1100 sales was issued as long-wool and crossbred lots sold briskly.
The Minister for Commerce Mr Pollard announced a drive to stimulate Australian primary products. Plans aim to boost meat production through better fattening, improved feeding, and eliminating long droving. Dairy industry guidance and animal husbandry are also to be strengthened to raise output across Northern Queensland and Northern Territory alongside New South Wales and Victoria.
A garbled report notes ULM delegate and Soviet and British representatives at a United Nations gathering. The account mentions Mr P. Hmiluek a former Italian delegate and lack of clarity from Soviet members on armament issues amid allied and other nation inputs.
Five thousand Yugoslavs to depart Australia on a government ship to repatriate, with parole officials noting participants left of their own accord. Officials stressed no pressure was applied and many are returning to their homeland as the exodus from Australia proceeds.
Five South African geologists touring from Johannesburg pass through Chicago en route to Australia. They are linked to Open Weins and the recent Orange Free State foldwields discovery, named Vermenjen Blomber Minnar Jehaniken Bernina.
The announcement from the Secretary General of UN O indicates Robert anchor nf ustraliey was appointed as Assistant Secretary General to the United Nations in Washington. The post carries a salary of 18 500 dollars with an expense allowance of 7 000 to 14 500 dollars per year. Delegations from the United States Russia Britain France and China are said to have approved or indicated approval of Jacksons appointment, with confirmation pending.
Arrangements are being made for the manufacture of world famous anti T.8 vaccine BCG. Health Minister Me McEwan tan said the vaccine has not yet been manufactured locally. It will be produced from Adelaide to meet requests from other states, approved by a committee of the Adelaide University medical faculty.
Government warns travellers of a new restriction on gifts from the dollar area. The minister signals enforcement of the limit, with penalties for violations and emphasis on imported goods and social circumstances affecting the measure.
A union plans to press meat strikers to return to work at Homebush Abatiaire and nearby plants. Proposals to end the two day strike will be debated at tomorrow’s meeting with officials urging resumption to avoid further losses. Labor leaders claim wage demands include a ten per cent increase and indicate 1,000 workers have already stayed away pending a wage claim resolution.
The Canberra Mothercraft Centre at Alinge Street Civic has been occupied and will operate under interim management from Tuesday, with readiness targeted for February due to equipment shortages. The Mothercraft section includes a pram park, waiting room, consult rooms, staff areas, and training space, with staff delighted at the building and plans to train the care section staff.
Archaeologists from the Unit of Islan unearthed ruins in Asia Minor that may allow reading of inscriptions in Hittite and an ancient Berotic script. Dr A Ket Campbell, from the University of Batanbai, described two basins with stone reliefs and inscriptions, suggesting late Hittite era, around nine hundred years BCE, with decipherment aided by king’s seals.
Towra 7 em will leave New Air on Friday for Bydnety to take the lime feminine role in the lm.
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