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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
4
Obituary note honoring A Cummings who died January 7 1948. Passages mention grief and remembrance by family including Grace Harper. The fragmentary text laments his passing and recalls his kindness and companionship for a cherished spouse and friends.
The Min Inter for Works and Housing stated yesterday that workers were penalized and faced conditions tied to permanent employment. He noted protests over bus lunches and claimed the men were not to be drenched, while a committee member warned against altering climate to suit complaints.
A fragmentary letter draft recounts bricklayers from Britain and Ireland protesting labor conditions in Canberra. The author criticizes contractors, questions yardage versus quality, and notes journeys of 15 000 miles. He argues workers adapted yet seek fair treatment and possible deportation after experience.
The article reports a mother charged with murder after the deaths of two young children from poison. It notes bail denial, a trial date pending, and mentions two other individuals implicated in the same case along with related charges and a separate suicide accusation.
The Sunday afternoon train to Sydney will depart Canberra railway station at 4:10 pm instead of the previous time of 2:08 pm. A permanent weekly timetable reform will be announced as soon as finalized.
Fragmentary forecast notes describe southern district conditions with light to moderate winds and partial mentions of temperatures and times. Content is garbled. readable elements reference southeast districts and wind.
Weather data fragment for Canberra with barometer readings and temperatures. Mentions wind speeds and dew point anomalies, but the OCR text is garbled leaving incomplete values and units. Contains sporadic figures such as 20.855 barometer and 086 ram minimal values, hindering full interpretation.
The article discusses Britain and France negotiating a postwar accord to build an Anglo French alliance. It weighs the potential for a joint security framework, emphasizes avoiding entangling power rivalries, and notes the need for economic and continental cooperation beyond Europe. It underlines both nations face wartime reconstruction and shared interests in stabilizing Europe and broader global influence.
The Minster for Tamtine announced a proclamation to be issued February 1 with hotels closing for the event.
J. Re Metrom reports on Hut Shar redid 108d. during the final day of the Methonne. Hulk hailed aaled with merino wool sales and market activity.
In Tokyo reports mourn the British pullback as the Dorset Regiment, Comerah Highlanders, and Welsh Fusiliers depart Japan. The move reduces allied troop presence, while American forces scale down from 200000 to 580000 in the past month.
London reports a settlement granting Winston Churchill ten thousand four hundred pounds free of tax after the libel suit over allegations involving Mrs. Churchill and the White House affair. Publishers and Amalie Adams reportedly withdrew imputations and apologized, while a separate column faced a related retraction.
Mr Paul McNutt, American ambassador to the Philippines, arrives in Behasy Saturday morning. He will travel to Canberra accompanied by Mrs McNutt and their two children for a luncheon with Ambassador and Mrs Walter before proceeding to Sydney for IBIL that night.
Reported plan to expand metropolitan rugby by adding a Baswood-Epping club, bringing total city teams to 11. The scheme aims to give byes and broaden exposure for players under the new competition format, with monitoring of top prospects.
Gas supply is reported to be back in Sydney today serving areas covered by the North Shore Gas Company. Local government officials and the Avalratinn Joas Cigat Company indicate full restoration by 5 30 pm tomorrow, with arrangements to issue a proclamation revoking prior gas use regulations.
The report notes state level consideration of a milk subsidy amid drought concerns. Dairy leaders pressed for a price support of at least 24 a gallon for October through January, following a higher subsidy recently granted by the Commission.
In Melbourne, 20 building trades union members declared all contraction work black after the State Electricity Commission delayed on a building at Tatourn not paid under the building award. The dispute risks broader electricity reductions as workers fear nationwide disruption.
Mr Frost, formerly in service at the lant, has been appointed by the Cabinet and the Australian Trade Commission to a post in Ceylon. The Prime Minister and Cabinet members confirmed the appointment last night amid reshuffles.
Prime Minister Chifley announced all governments accepted invitations to Australia and New Zealand to aid a conference at Cavers on January 26 to establish a South Seas Commission. The body will advise governments on health, sanitation, native administration, communication, and research, with a 60 member makeup led by Prime Minister Menzies of Australia.
Figures from the Queensland shire board show dairy production severely hit by ongoing drought. For the autumn months ending December, output fell sharply with thousands of boxes lost compared with prior year. The report notes dairy fodder shortages and live stock stress across the state, affecting processing and supply.
The Prime Minister announced Australia would participate in a proposed international wool study group. He said the aim is to exchange views among governments and avoid duplicating action by existing bodies while work is largely country-led and incident-driven.
Australia claims the Linton Cup in junior tennis at White City France and Belgium. Singles and doubles results feature George Worthington, D Rowe, and Miss Enid Wild among notable performers. South Wales and Victoria vie in divisions as teams excel in the memorial event and Polygon Wood summit rounds.
WOBART Thursday Henry Yardley captain of the MCC presented a cheque of £509 to Launceston Crippled Children's Hospital to endow a cot at Giles's Home. This is the 14th cot endowed by the MCC Order. The presentation in Launceston involved members of the MCC team led by Yardley and included former test player Brian McCabe. Colonel James Eyre, a prominent member and former Launceston resident, attended. The ceremony lasted over an hour as the English visitors spent time with the children before departing for Trutrow the next day.
Reports describe dingo predation on sheep herds near Wallorawan with weather and age factors cited. Local accounts claim dogs wandered from town and abandoned stock by departing CCC members contribute to losses as shepherds push to defend flocks amid ongoing threats.
Tennis selectors announced two Australian teams for overseas tours to match against South Africa and New Zealand. The squads include Victoria’s Bedgman and New South Wales’ Worthington among others, with plans for two further players to join after trials in Australasia. The teams are set to depart around early August, with New Zealand additions anticipated later in the schedule.
Leslie Birrelt, 96, injured after receiving a 450 volt shock at Balguwlah on a worksite. He was lowered 26 feet to the ground by a mate, revived with carbogen, and rushed to Manly Hospital with burns to the hands and legs. Birrelt, of North Manly, worked for Manly Council.
Fragmentary note discusses polls in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales liquor referendum, suggesting polls would be well before February 19 and referencing Mr Johnson. It hints that nilw poll results might influence voting outcomes in the ACT and other regions.
Fragmented OCR text outlines questions for the upcoming census including dwelling details, method of occupancy, utilities, heating and cooling, appliances, and services. It notes a January 20 issuance date, the structure of the form, and required personal dates, with emphasis on occupancy, ownership, and facility status.
The article outlines that canteen funds, managed by Australian military groups and the RSL, would be distributed for special benefits to servicemen and veterans. It notes executive bodies of wartime leagues will oversee fund allocation, with trust provisions guiding usage for army and air force members.
A sleet storm in Sydney caused massive electricity failures trapping many and forcing hospital operations to pause. Power outages lasted over half a day before limited restoration, with hundreds of radios blown and electrical equipment damaged in homes and offices.
Fire swept the upper room of Mr Ward’s Healey Street residence in Paddington causing damage to a bed carpet and fittings. Fire brigades of the Commercial Bank Company of Sydney Limited and Metropolitan units rushed to the scene and extinguished a small lumber room on the roof before it spread. Fire chief said the building was probably saved by the concrete staircase and air vents.
The General Secretary Mr Carney denied reports of a nationwide strike. He said the Commonwealth Council had not decided to order industrial action connected to the Victorian Metal Trades dispute. The council received recommendations to extend discussions and await further particulars from Sydney engineers.
Ayongy reports Dr Edgar Booth, described as a prominent medical figure, is invited to Australia. The message mentions Dr Tamar Imooi of New England University College Arnidale, now chairing an international secretariat, with unclear references to a South African representative Cronpet.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Australian trade in the Philippines during wartime, mentioning Manila and shipments of milk and other goods. The text is garbled and references a next voyage and duties of trade and remade markets without clear dates or figures.
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