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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1948

Page

2

Church of England Group Named In Fragmentary Note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Church of England along with unclear names possibly indicating a religious or organizational reference. readable parts show no clear event, date, or location to specify.

Gaol Escapee Surrenders to Police in Sydney

An escaped prisoner surrenders to police in Sydney and will appear before Central Police Court tomorrow morning charged with firing after escaping from a housebreaking spree. The Minister of Justice to seek to review Barna sentence of many years.

Aomay Basee Fas Ribet Central Polep Jusice Barna

Canberra Weather Report From Fairbairn Station

Weather observations from Fairbairn at 9 am and 3 pm show temperatures 20.0 C and 63.8 F respectively with rainfall and barometric readings. Max and min temperatures noted for 24 hours include 8.3 C and 89.3 F, with winds calming and rain details for the 34 hour period ending today. The report covers the Eastern District, tablelands, and forecasted southeasterly winds with rain.

Habmon Ron Oo Pala Fairbairn Binphy

Trading Hours in Sem 40 Am to 5207 A

A brief notice shows trading hours in sem 40 am to 5207 a with unclear context. The fragment mentions specific times but lacks full station or location details. No further names or organizations are clearly identifiable in the readable text.

Canberra Board Change Sparks Appointment Debate

The Canberra Health Minister gains power over hospital board vacancies under a Territory ordinance. With the board now under ministerial direction, scrutiny turns to the electors’ rights in replacing an elected member, Lt. Col. Goodwin, and whether further tests on electoral rights should occur before future appointments.

Canberra Community Hospital Australian Capital Territory Col Goodwin Electures Lovalaister

Fire guts used car dealer’s store in Pyrmont street

A severe blaze swept through a used car dealer’s premises in Pyrmont last night destroying the showroom and stock. Firefighters battled the flames for more than an hour, with casualties not immediately reported.

Bydney Pyr Bisty

Meat Union Appeals Award Amid Yacht Race News

Munday reports the Meat Industrial Union plans an appeal against a wage award as 12 Sydney yachts enter the fourth Auckland Sydney race starting tomorrow. The dispute ties to the Webb wage provisions and Homebunh strike context.

Meat Union Sydney Munday Meat Industrial Timpleyous

Cardinal Gr... repudiates views on育

The Rhodesian Government seeks funds and policy changes amid Catholic Church debates. Cardinal Grudin rejects contraception stance. Lord Chancellor and Windeyer discuss public support for family welfare programs and the role of religious authority in social policy.

Ibane to Tarrriers on Stablelands

A fragmentary report notes a storm at Ca Dot with unclear details about nearby locations and events. The readable text references a reckoned period and a wind or weather event but lacks coherent context or outcomes. Further clarification is needed to identify proper nouns and actions.

Cabinet Committees Probe BOAC Amid Amalgamation Talks

A government source indicates a cabinet committee will probe BOAC as plans to amalgamate with Tudor Tudor and involve routes from North Atlantic could face conditions. Officials foresee costs near 440,000 for development with key figures like Vice Marshall and C F Bennett cited.

Ocean Bo.ac Tudor Albert Ter Boac Tudor Asti Aitwaye Marahall C.f ‘T. Bennett Anandaleit

London Cup Ties Draw Huge Crowd After Wet Weekend

About 260000 spectators witnessed the London Cup ties amid wet conditions. Crowds arrived by train and coach, filling venues as Bradford and Bradford’s strong showing, including a goal by Milne, affected league prospects. Aston Villa hosted Manchester United in the biggest attendance at 28,053.

London Colotes Aces Crrish Burdariand England Baio Gatng Meves Taama Col

World Badminton Competition Plans Announced

The President of the world badminton body outlines an air court event to be staged in London under the auspices of the International Badminton Association. Eighteen national associations including Australia are linked, and nations must announce their intent to compete by June 19, 18.

Snicauo Sunaay Eoeed Uber Badminton Eserny Uinfaton Air Worge

Shattered Fragments From A Scottish Market Scene

A garbled OCR fragment references a Scottish location and shoppers, suggesting a chaotic scene or incident. Names and places are unclear, but the tone hints at a disrupted event affecting local shoppers in Scotland.

Children Expected At Play Centres This Week

Notice outlines increased activity at Kingston and Ainslie play centres with excursions to UK venues and a timetable of events. Parents’ Day is planned for the next fortnight with boosted arts and crafts and signups at local shops. Trips planned include venues at West Ridge Falls and Bingen with sessions on January 14 and 30.

Bree Mill Kingston Specia Euryen Ainslie Amatin Iisles Ally Man Depa Rowe Btor Hardware

Hughes Denounces Army Minister Over War Claims

W M Hughes accuses a government minister of distorting facts on war risk after World War I. He argues Britain Russia and America must oppose tyranny without brute force, warning of Russian agents undermining democracy worldwide.

Wewah Uhe Army Kr. Chambers Germany Nistor An Hi Wr. Chambers Hughes Ebat Britain Russie Ammerica Mal Fc Lyulngy Ee Hugies JL Ue Puty Ramis

Postwar Japanese Officer Ordered Out by Australian Forces

An Australian General orders a postwar Japanese officer, named in records as Robert Raford, to leave Japan amid reported breaches of discipline and a personal scandal. Government officials declined to discuss details. The Australian Army and senior commanders indicated the officer would depart by air or sea to Sydney.

Eypney Japan GOC Robertson Robert Raford Record Tms Genevel Paivartmoni Srtsdenerai Robertzum Dydney Plame Wero

Factional Clash Nears in NBW Transport Union Ballet

The article notes a bitter split within the NBW Transport Workers Union as rival factions including A.LP and Communist groups vie for control amid the biennial ballet opening this week. State figures challenge members allied with Communist supporters, signaling deep intra union tensions.

Eydnet A.lp Mipportera NBW Transport Workers Union N.8w Thas Road Transport Union Australian Railwaya Clean Tranert Tink Avec Btale Piatts Ade Aikée Ane

Welfare of Ex-Service Migrants Centered in London

The National Chairman of the Legion proposes new facilities for benefit and resettlement of ex service migrants. Col Lakin comments on the need for practical support and housing options to aid veterans adjusting to civilian life.

MIGRA London Auaay Rite G. Lakin Aithscusn Weitere Baemet

Dvina Tow Transfer Report From Unknown Vessel Situation

In a damaged maritime note a Dvina transfers tow of a stranded vessel. The derelict ship Trae roe is mentioned with heavy damage and a destination toward Buell Inland. Details on personnel or exact fate remain unclear due to garbled text.

Cabinet to Face at Meeting Today

Cabinet discussions focus on simplifying export controls and production reviews. Proposals include streamlined licenses, extended authority for the Export Aides, and possible airport service changes as the government tests measures to boost trade and production.

Transpacific Air Route to End at Sydney

In a government move the Transpacific air service to Sydney is slated to end. Officials cite unspecified changes and say the route will cease operations under the current agreement with the BCPA.

Transpacific Air Sydney Ierg Drake Tale Government Bcpa. Com

Crawford May Resign Repatriation Secretaryship

Past President centenary of ACT notes he contemplated resigning from his post as Repatriation Committee secretary and hints at timing while describing duties, the Kingston branch of RAL, and a planned temporary arrangement.

W. Crawford Crawford Amcuad Roerting Ra Aub RAL Leschhardt Street Kigstan

Dr Evatt Pleads for Starving Children in International Aid

Sydney reports Dr Evatt urging that Australia join international cooperation to relieve starving children abroad. He criticizes delay in food shipments and cites the United Nations dispatch of 600 tons of concentrated butter to war-torn regions as insufficient without broader aid efforts.

Evatt Sydney Aes Raxternel Adita Dr Evatt Evait Australia United

Hove Canberra golf club scoring and player notes

A report from Hove Canberra details results from a weekend golf event. Notable performers include McBeal the newcomer delivering power, McNico and McDoddrell among top finishers, with Hin and Dwyer posting strong rounds. A Defence Ministry note from New Delhi reports Indian troops capturing a hill and seizing arms and ammunition nearby.

Mimi Hove Canberra McNical Fe Tgi McBeal W. T. Dieawon Rourke Doddrell Upolcan Je Doddrall J.E. Dwyer Maley Ramius L. Bourke Dodarell GriMih Fe. Crombie J Muldennal K Peterman D. Corrigan D. Dwyer A. Maley Wnc. Redes E. ‘Peverill Britt B.C. Jamal Cirsibe D. McNico T. G

Inflation and wage data cited by Cumoma Benatar on price controls

The minister cites the lifting of price controls and claims the Hart sector shows mixed signals. He asserts Truman’s Congress failed to address economic reform, noting industrial profits and retail prices rising while wages for manufacturing workers grew only modestly.

Cumoma Benatarmi Boneto’ Cinttice Hart Sect Truman Wee Ayer Manufacturing Industrien

Ambulance Station Logs Yearly Activity Revealed

The two Canastra Ambulance Station vehicles logged 2 745 miles over the year and handled 391 work orders. October saw the highest call volume with 247 incidents, while January recorded the most accidents at 29. Additional notes cite tallies for the Pontiac ambulance and other figures, including total miles and calls.

Canastra Erat Caves Te ‘Mlation Ulck Sumbulancs Caite Pontiac Gras

Eastlake Hostel Social Club Roster and Promoter Roles

The Eastlake Hostel Social Club outlines its leadership with MF Potts and C Austen as president and vice president, J Delaney as secretary, and Haig as treasurer. Publicity duties are assigned to Leones and a Wer, with SM D. Ideaton noted in association.

Rasta Best Haetel 2Ender Seesuhren Rek MF Potts C. Austen J. ‘Delaney W Lovatt Afr L. Haig Revauter Str. Leones Publaity SM D. Ideaton

Money snatcher at ticket box reported

An incident at the Capitol ticket box led police to interview a man in the foyer and later arrest him on a charges related to stealing tickets. The suspect, identified as lm madelling ne, remains in custody while authorities investigate the details of the alleged theft.

Trentre Ortelarday Madelling Lalla

Recovenance Tint The Was At Praig's River

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sequence at a river pool with a heavy event and mention a range and weekly activities. The readable text hints at a setting near a range with planned future action and light reference to protection or exertion. Names and precise details are unreadable.

Praig's

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