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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
2
A serious view is being taken of alleged injustices at University exams after authorities were pressed for a full report. The Education Minister demanded a full inquiry into claims of biased marking and restricted student progression across faculties, with university officials denying deliberate wrongdoing.
A fragmentary report discusses scientists noting cosmic rays and uranium fission could release energy. Dr. Compins of Laks Weetington University cites the potential to convert portions of an atom into energy, marking a frontier toward micro worlds.
Cabinet to consider Amending Bread Act with aims to raise bread prices as alternative to ending the milling scheme. Minister Hamilton Krignty says higher bread prices could replace imposed controls. A meeting will discuss creating a Rich Industry Board and licensing bakeries while considering abolishing age baking.
Canberra hosts a Radia conference with Monday sessions planned to explore radio education and technical advances. Attendees will witness demonstrations on actual broadcasts, hear from broadcasting officials, and examine new methods for school and youth program development across regions.
Readers condemn the government for delays and urge a faster civic centre plan. They call for more shops, better services, and a timely opening to attract traders, workers, and residents to Canberra and Queanbeyan.
Reports from Washington indicate the United States intends to ship vast raw material exports to Japan, Korea, Austria, and Germany as part of a wartime policy. The War Department confirms arrangements for sending 50,000 tons of cotton to Japan, with details of allied supply lines still being finalized.
Weather record for Canberra on Thursday presents corrupted OCR. Key readings appear unreadable with fragments such as 20,725 inches and 80.1 degrees. Likely temperature extremes and wind data are incomplete, hindering a clear summary of the day’s conditions.
Forecasts indicate warm to hot temperatures with strong north winds and a general risk of light to moderate rain in central areas. North eastern districts face higher fire danger while seas remain bright. Rainfall registrations yesterday across the Southern Tablelands include Croskwell 4, Goulburn 12, Yass 23, Queanbeyan 19, Cooma 14, Cooma 14, Adaminaby 13, Findlay 98.
In a broad interview Churchill argues the United States should not withdraw all troops, warns Germany’s partition options, and stresses Britain will need U S bases for up to 50 years. He says joint effort is essential to secure victory and rebuild postwar Europe.
The article discusses the Canbraire Agreement idea that wartime military bases do not grant territorial claims after hostilities. It argues Australia will resist any expansionist claims in the Pacific, supports friendly base use for regional security, and envisions reciprocally allowed access for Allied powers to bases like Pearl Harbour and Port Darwin to preserve peace. It emphasizes neutral and small states' protection and a shared security approach among nations in the Pacific.
United Press announces cessation of its service to the U S State Department. The brief notice cites unspecified reasons and notes the change will take effect on Monday. Limited details remain about immediate impacts on ongoing dispatches or future coverage.
Bermuda reports that British and American aviation experts have reached a general understanding on four new civilian aviation agreements. The spokesman says talks avoided a fixed cluster of bases, aiming to grant individual waivers and freedom of access, with terms to be finalized.
Deputy Neil Uhiernor announces that in 3 000 communities with populations over 20 000, political trends may shift toward democratic sentiment. General Lich Clay says outcomes hinge on personalities rather than parties, with about 4 500 000 eligible voters after exclusions.
A fragment from a Virginia report notes a man named Welch killed and others wounded by a mine. Details are incomplete but indicate a fatal incident and injuries near a mine area. Authorities investigate the blast and casualties.
Washington reports the fertilizers committee of the Sumbined Wood Howrd forecasts a global fertilizer shortage in 1940. They urge continued export restrictions, a joint effort to reallocate supplies, and a basic solution plan to curb consumption while boosting production. The aim is to direct essential materials to deficient areas.
Australian aides-de-camp to the Duke of Gloucester include Colonels and Lieut Colonels with temporary ranks. Named are J. Field, 1 Bt. Dullery, Lucas, R. King, W. M. W. Inine, M tewin, Spry, Ay Camwray, and RL Anais.
Cardinal Gilroy will depart for Rome to take up office as pope. He will be received by church officials on February 30 and will be farewelled by about 200 priests at St Mary's.
Cabinet gathered with one of the longest agendas in years as it considers ratifying the Bretton Woods Agreement. No decision has been reached and ministers were urged to stand by for possible action over the weekend.
The French Prosecutor Franсois dementehar urged retribution for Nazi war crimes at Nuremberg. He condemned the crimes and called for conviction and punishment, asserting a moral duty among nations. The proceeding featured Goering, Kempner, and Atherton presenting cases on behalf of Allied powers.
Martial court to hear two charges against Captain John Joseph Murphy for treacherously giving intelligence to the enemy while in active service. Details allege he provided information at Indormtion nent Te and other locations. courtmartial adjourns to Sydney after four days of testimony.
A Thursday briefing outlines two party Fenate Trap measures and U S actions regarding occupation and defense of Pacific islands. The report emphasizes maintaining American security and coordinating with overseas allies.
The Labour Council and Labour Connall plan to appoint a committee to inquire into the Indonesian sub-committee. An inquiry was demanded by Mr Py Liston to explain why donations sent to a postal box funded the committee and how money was spent on hire of pamphlets for Dutch ships in Sydney harbour.
Bran appointed general manager of Sydney Banking Co of Sydney Ltd and will take up the appointment on January 1. He replaced Mr Darvell who is retiring after his long medical service. Bran previously served at Coommble in 1907 and was head office head and master secretary earlier in his career.
Representatives from the War Cabinet and Empire military chiefs gather at Parliament House for an official dinner. Attendees include Rene Aditi A Portal Major General J C Haydon Air Vice Marshal Graham and Brigadier Cliffod among UK and Dominion chiefs.
A Tousian military court sentenced a German railwayman and ordered confiscation of his property for deliberately causing a wreck on a Berlin suburban line. Eight people were killed and 63 injured as highteen ferrbons were retired. The railwayman planned revenge after Germany's defeat.
In January 2640 Westlake writes from Canberra urging broader democracy and denouncing high rents. He cites WW Wax era camp life, calls for plain living and fair housing, and questions departmental control and weekly rates. He argues for true democracy and criticizes current housing and taxation policies.
A Canberra letter from January 11 1948 cites Labour Council actions labeling individuals as black and subjecting families to social penalties. The writer cites public anger at such practices and argues against punitive stigma amid wartime labor tensions.
In a Warringah party dispute Mr Bruce was named as candidate and the branch debated a new party name for the seat. An official at the Wight meeting questioned authority for changes while Percy W Spooner pushed alternative views and questioned the process.
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