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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1946
Page
2
The Commonwealth Employment Service and Minister for Labour Mr Belloway pressed for full rehabilitation of ex servicemen and women. Employers were urged to hire discharged personnel through government placement machinery to secure a steady monthly wage for workers relying on public support.
Customs authorities issued a three day warning to hotel keepers in Sydney Tinaiuy to refuse beer sales to minors. An official said some beer had been sold at lower than proper rates to cheat the system, with profits increasing when sold at a higher price per gallon.
A tram collision between Crow's Nest bound tram and 4 Lane Cove tram near Sydney Harm overnight injures 34 people. Overhead pole damage believed to have caused the crash. Driver of the other tram faced accusations of possible negligence.
Local forecasts show thunderstorms around the coast and tablelands with warm to hot temperatures. Winds mostly east to northeast with light seas. Inland areas expect widespread storms, variable winds, and hot conditions.
Rainfall figures logged on the South Tablelands show registrations around dawn yesterday with Bendoc Park and Bonang noting rainfall in the morning period. Details indicate varied measurements across the district with delegate entries recorded for the period.
Fragmented weather notes report a barometer and temperatures with a maximum near 34 and a minimum around 1 degree. Wind directions and speeds are partially shown, but the OCR text is garbled and lacks clear city or date details.
The readable portions reference a mixed slate of names and phrases from a regional newspaper page, including mentions of “Masters Servier” and “The Times” style wording, with scattered odd spellings and potential names. The content is severely garbled and lacks a coherent event or identifiable entities.
The Canberra Times notes Australia secures a permanent Security Council seat and New Zealand rises in the Economic and Social Council, stressing the two nations must shape a distinct Pacific outlook. It calls for a Canberra led conference and stronger regional collaboration to back the Pacific cause and advance global interests.
Six Australians are to be posted overseas in coming days. Harold Bather of the Department of Information is expected to go to New York. J. Wilcox, named to Cairo, has returned from overseas. The next two days will reveal the remaining four appointments.
Tuesday in Tuture suite clerks to be employed as interviews target people in desperate housing need. Inquiries show demand rising. over 400 houses sought this month with a 180 percent increase in written requests. Returning servicemen drive need for homes, while the Morning Commission counts a drop in available houses from 62 to 10 amid material shortages.
Canberra High School pupil Melvyn K. Woods earned one of the top English honours in the 1943 Leaving Certificate Examination. Schools across Canberra won the majority of rat rlnan honours, with Canberra High School contributing a noted achievement.
PaFFR High announces Leaving Certificate results as candidates await new headmaster Mr H C Wootten at St Nortibourne Turner. The wording notes information demire and potential adverse effects on results during the school transition.
Fragmentary report mentions The Minuder for the Interior returning to Carbaren Tram Pwetn yesterday and references Mr. Johnson with a companion named Mra Jamasin Evelr Colin and others planning to spend time in Can Derr.
Ray Norrin, 30, of Oak's Estate Queanbeyan, died after losing control of his bicycle and crashing into a fence as he rode home from work at the Department of the Interior. He was found by a truck driver and died about 15 minutes after admission to Queanbeyan District Hospital. He is survived by a wife and one daughter.
Sydney faces a potato shortage as thousands of bags rot at Victoria Park dumpsite amid a citywide famine. Deputy Controller Dash announces a further price rebate, while the Milbourne Potato Board inspects the dump and notes rapidly deteriorating stocks. He pledges relief within ten days, with 99,000 bags thought to be in transit from Fremantle and Tuamanix to ease the shortage.
In front of about 2000 spectators A Beart won the 380 yards free event at Minty in the North Sydney Olympic meet. AL O Neil and Ryan led early before O Neil surged ahead clocking 3.14 for the turn, beating the record held by H AL Biddulph of Manly. Picons of Maree claimed the 10 yard girls title.
State ministers met in a two day session with the Main Tor Commerce discussing the wheat stabilization scheme. Officials promised full consultation before any actions, and emphasized strict acreages and the opportunity for returning soldiers to participate. The conference planned a quick agreement and measures to bolster funds for potential price drops and production support.
Chief Justice William Webb of the Queensland Supreme Court and War Crimes Commission member has been appointed Australian representative in the International Military Courts that will try Japanese war criminals in Tokyo. The Attorney General announced that Justice Martial of Queensland was also named and the nominations were sent to Washington for approval.
Official figures show increased delays in the government housing program across all states and the ACT. Only 7,477 houses were under construction or completed by December 1945, well short of targets, with disruptions to materials and lingering industrial disturbances slowing output.
Mille producers in the Sydney production zone would receive 4 Government subsidy of id per Kat lon for January. It was announced in a joint statement by Prime Minister Kr. Chimey and the Minister for Trade and Custom (Henator Keane) yesterday. The action would involve an expenditure of £60,000 to maintain milk prices for consumers and sustain production at levels needed by metropolitan districts whose demands have been recorded.
A player plans to enter the Davis Cup and compete in the European section. Britain Ireland Belgium France and Creuho Morakla have already entered, with the event set for Amsterdam on a Tuesday in Holland.
In parliament discussions the Commonwealth Government weighs higher pay for airline executives amid talks with Canada on a joint or Canadian guided carrier. Negotiations center on aligning executive compensation with Australia's needs while assessing the impact on national air services and potential transnational operations.
Australian officials discuss ending petrol and tyre rationing to speed service, cut administration costs, and boost state revenue. Deputy President J A Paterson notes private motorists pay higher fuel and drive costs, citing Canada Britain and others where rationing existed or was ended. Senator Joannes proposes immediate consideration of the association request.
Dr H W Downes of the Commonwealth Health Department warned at an ACT Advisory Council meeting that the Molonglo River above Scott’s Weir is unsafe for swimming due to impurity. Water samples show contamination extending to Queanbeyan, with authorities urging parents to tell children to avoid the river.
A large Bathungra blaze was brought under control after last night’s fierce flames. Strong winds previously threatened nearby structures as crews battled the inferno and secured the area to prevent further damage.
Turaday report from Brisbane notes alarms as Commonwealth Departments take over a building on Queen Street formerly used by the British Navy. Premises are being evacuated by the armed services and the Commonwealth action is in progress.
Fragmented report discusses a shipping ban on export trade with reference to Australian wheat and flour mills, labor opposition, and government policy. It notes the Fung of orders by Dutch buyers, potential removal of the ban subject to conditions, and remarks by officials on wartime trade pressures and labor responses.
Reports from Balikpapan say Australian troops expect to land by today after progress in conditions aboard ships. About 1100 troops have traveled on the two transports, withered by peanors gains and improved rations, as ships depart weekly for NASW ZL Victoria South Australia West Australia and Taumania.
Hobart records reveal a naval commission inquiry into alleged irregular gifts and improper dealings involving Premier Cosgrove Minister Lt Colonel Tay Wut and others. The probe centers on claims from November regarding Col Tay lor and Went accepting gifts from A Newman of Melbourne and related timber trade profits and tax implications.
In Siam a surrender ceremony featured Japanese generals and officers relinquishing command as British and other soldiers watched. The event included the presentation of a sword marked by flags, with British officials later ensuring the ceremony proceeded in orderly fashion.
Aboard the Mariport the U S liner will sail on January 37 for Avabalis and will carry brides of American war workers on the return voyage. The Monterey departs San Francisco January 24 bound for Sydney with a stop and is due about February 18, carrying direct routes home.
Premier Sanderen indicates federal policy may push continuation of uniform taxation at a conference. McKoths quote suggests support for a nationwide tax approach, with leaders pledging to discuss consistent rates and administration.
A 1946 Canberra Times letter page discusses civic centre planning, public service needs, and North Asnatle district naming. CHAS Auvatin argues for interim stalls and better infrastructure while locals critique Westlake and interior department policy. Readers question cost, timing, and citizen involvement in urban expansion.
The article notes government controls on paper use, excluding daily, Sunday, and weekly newspapers and periodicals. It describes regulatory shifts affecting paper stocks, wartime production limits, and a planned review of supply to enable limited future production.
Within days the Sydney to Canberra rail line will resume, with the tram service returning and maintenance staff deployed for the overhaul. The commissioner announced schedules including a 8 pm departure from Sydney to Albury and a 40.30 pm from Sydney to Albury, and travel from Sydney to Canberra will restart next week with line work ongoing.
Melbourne report notes that nominations for the Country Party were closed for the Wimmera by election. Five candidates were submitted. The Liberal and Labour parties did not nominate any candidates for the seat.
A disrupted wage dispute in Milbourne arises as Builders' Labourers Union threatens a one day protest over base wage increases. The protest targets February 10 and involves calls for a 3 percent uplift. The act is tied to an Australian award and a potential wider impact.
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