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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
4
Labor Council discusses price changes for newspapers and safeguards on distribution. Meetings address housing allocation in Canberra, technical college needs, and welfare for workers in delaying projects. Delegates plan deputations to ministers while noting postwar development priorities and wage concerns.
Forty people died from cold in Hamburg and Wednesley with medical certificates listing severe frostbite among victims. About 100 severely frostbitten individuals remain in hospital as authorities scramble to determine causes and prevent further tragedy.
A described storm Wellington threatens New Jersey with heavy rain and severe winds. The alert notes potential building and crop damage from fed showers and coastal influence, with southerly winds and moderate seas. Emergency services brace for impact along the coast and Bay of Plenty.
Turbulent protests rise as miners oppose meat supply blockades by Homebush abattoirs and related figures. The dispute centers on strike tactics and the impact on public access to meat, with warnings that law and order must prevail and that the community should not bear the burden of industrial action.
The Counsellor Finbanay Mnatts Earle Tuweel attended a diner party at 12 Mujegw Way on Theaday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert, Mr and Mrs Minter tur Franme, Mr Prevve, Mrugel and Madang, Ms James Lyons, Mee G., Tweed, Mr Jared Skim, Aisinet Jumienan, ate Flaten Heath and Mr Rupert viunnne.
Report from Sydney states General Jabin's wartime bodyguard will hunt crocodiles. The unusual mission ties to a sponsorship by Amarin wrestler Nie l Peters and a contract with Aydin iudlunié Limited. Australia-based wrestling tour plans are referenced with travel to meet Che pee UE.
In Teheran crowds demonstrated near the Shah’s palace amid claims of election unfairness. Police dispersed the crowd injuring several as ten speakers were reportedly prevented from addressing the gathering.
New York reports President Truman invited to draw the Davis Cup at the White House on the ceremony date. If Truman cannot attend, Trygve Lie of the United Nations could perform the ceremony at Lake Success.
An American business group in New York, led by Welsenbach, urges caution as exporters face dim futures in durable woods and diversity in markets. He notes improved but fragile prospects in Australia New Zealand and South Africa, with exchange purity attracting buyers but regulatory hurdles and labor rules hindering foreign traders seeking to expand into the United States.
French representatives in Aquattas yesterday pressed for relaxation of import rules to allow large quantities of French goods to Australia. They argued easing tariffs would help reduce the unfavourable trade balance and boost trade with Britain. Officials will hold further talks with authorities to review the proposals.
Canberra police introduce a ker system for cars enabling faster contact via mail from the bank to the Police Meadquarters, aiding rapid cooperation with the ACT Dairy Society. Officials noted earlier wartime delays and a milk supply crunch as 1 509 gallons faced urgent demand, with new equipment and improved dispatch timing to halve delivery delays.
The Minister for Commerce announced the end of a soap shortage tied to caustic soda. James McMeel, a long time State Government Printer since 1911, retired after 93 years of service. A luncheon and travel bag with cheque celebrated his career, with colleagues praising his efforts in education and printing.
Melbourne reports the Minister for Air announced that the Chief of the Air Staff and four other senior officers received temporary promotions effective January 1, 1947. Named are Air Vice Marshals and Group Captains with designations for personnel, engineering, and supply roles.
City South 38, a vapourer employed by the RAAB of Fairbairn Aerndenine, was sentenced by LA Col. J. TM. Goodwin at the Canberra Court to three months' ward labour on three counts of stealing clothes and cigarettes valued for the United States airmen temporarily stationed at the aerodrome. South admitted taking the property while the airmen were absent in Melbourne, claiming he was jury at the time.
Washington reports that American ships carrying army wheat to Germany have been ordered to Italy to relieve famine. Premier Monsignor Prursaperi has been detained by weather but plans to depart for Italy today.
The Britain lightweight champion James will retire from boxing after failing to make the weight limit for a possible return. He aims to build up his strength and may tour to Australia, with discussions of a new bout that day.
Unemployment relief totals show 9,463 paid over four months with 36,024 men and women receiving some form of benefit. Cost reached £464,479. Higher unemployment seen among those aged 49 and over. Notable recipients include smiths, mechanics, and engineers.
The minister announced today in Mary Blorden that there will be retrenchment of unskilled workers as the decline of war continues. Workers will be dismissed at once and Hod wit Raye is expected to depart by next day.
The minister warned that only about 6 000 migrants may arrive this year rather than 70 000. He noted Australia could allot roughly 890 for migrants and that the Commonwealth faced questions over transport services to move people, including ships from America and the Philippines, for which states would share allocations.
The Mritisa Ministry for Food agrees to pay an additional 4 10 per ton with a quoted price in sterling and Australian currency. Export sugar price signals indicate high costs since the 1914-18 war, with consumers watching for further shifts.
Melbourne reports the Premier of Victoria stating that the Premiers will renew demands to end uniform taxation and reclaim the right to reimpose state income tax. He argues against Commonwealth grants replacing state revenue and says justified progress would allow states to tax their own income.
The National University at Canberra construction is expected to be delayed about a year due to housing problems in the Australian Capital Territory. Minister for Postwar Memorials Mr Dedman said the plan would proceed with a revised timetable after discussions with Professor Oliphant.
Sydney reports that Metters Football Club manager Cyril Piaud denied any club involvement with British or Inglish players being offered jobs. He stated engagements for players Peter Roberts and others were arranged by the club, not by the Canberra company, and work in Sydney or Canberra was discussed as possible positions.
A U S House committee chairman Charles wer varian will push a resolution to form an inter agency panel on airline accidents. The proposal seeks a federal aviation inquiry and a coordinated review by officials to determine causes and recommendations for safety improvements.
Australia faces export disruption as ships linger in remoteness ports. Prime Minister Chifley convenes a conference with Water Resources and transport officials to cut port congestion. He notes slower ship turns and calls for remedial measures to improve efficiency and volume while considering temporary labor adjustments.
Mr Earle Russell, longtime American Foreign Service officer, is promoted to Tokyo staff as political adviser to the Supreme Commander for Allied Powers. Ambassador Robert J. Pastel confirms the posting follows his service across Salonika Smyrna Rome Casablanca Alexandria Johannesburg Capetown Pretoria Sydney and involvement in North Africa during the 1942 invasion.
Bill promised to fix watersiders annual leave stalemate as Prime Minister pledges review. Government aims to grant annual leave to waterside workers amid threats of industrial action and calls for attendance payments. Mealey indicated a government response forthcoming at the Waterside Workers Council meeting Friday.
Newsreel describes the embassy tennis event and official opening with Morice slated to perform at Canberra. The Capitol Theatre screening is set for Thursday as part of the embassy program.
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