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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1947

Page

2

Remembrance Notice for Reedys and Reedy Family

Fragmented obituary notice recalling loved ones Fred Reed, Thomas Reedy, Hedy Reed y and Frame Reed. Mentions January and 1945 dates, sudden passings, grandchild Rosemary, Mae, Alnia, Hao, Jane, Gary, Glad, Andy, Pat and other kin. Contains lines of loving memory, with affectionate phrases and family ties.

Thames Steed Alnia Dad Pravilad Thomas Reedy Jane Gary Reedy Glad Andy Defra Grearism John Rip Bath Incumry Nie Pat Spal Artbar

Ainslie Play Centre Opens Today

Ainslie Play Centre opens this morning at Corroborea Park in Canberra. Children may attend with supervision, join age groups, and participate in activities including crafts, reading, drawing, and outdoor games. donations of craft supplies are welcomed at nearby locations.

Ainslie Wielock Corroborea Park Anyehngeen Amalie Nowharay Parente Childen Crayne Aurea Huth Ereratt Errest Volley Nail Tunis Chelon Will Knehudle Dentul Articion Spoenue Niger Paleong Authenties Menibarn Canberra Fas Niles Clarke Manwea

MCC Team Leaves for Adelaide for Fourth Test

The MCC squad departs for Adelaide amid confidence, with Matsvere of Che 34 and Sanday of Tasmania reportedly joining. The team aims to arrive this week and prepare for the Fourth Test, keeping hopes high of saving the series as they reach Adelaide.

Melbourne Sanday Matsvere Che C.C. Tam Tasmania Adelaide Wiltton MG Adelside Tretr

Water shortage in Queanbeyan prompts watering restrictions

Residents face strict limits on garden and vehicle washing as Queanbeyan Town Council imposes watering restrictions. The council cites low supply and urges households to store water in tanks amid a push for improved supply and higher pressure.

Strada Jueyer Capiah Teerlory Iery Gantene Queanbeyan Thredey Br A.C Turner Wealden Atamal Beyan

Australian prosperity in the balance in world trade talk

The piece argues that while International Trade Organization aims are worthy, Australia must safeguard its living standard and employment. It asserts Australia will not surrender its economic structure nor reduce prosperity through harsh external terms, stressing expanding trade while preserving national strength and defense.

Australia International ‘Trade Organization Nalictie Owen Australie Industrien i

British Countries Draft Their Own Proposals for Talks

At the lake the British countries formulated a character of their own ideas for the international trade talks instead of issuing the rere ara esa rae Phe Auetatad Chores of Associated Charest Menufactures Ms Lee Withall fet night.

Lake

University Speech Urges Balance Between Science and Culture

A Sydney address debates science funding and cultural training at universities. Dr Deller and others press for strong science while warning against neglecting humanities, urging the state to invest in knowledge, leadership, and national development without bias.

Urges New RAAF For Defence

War alert discussion from Sundey rally in Arlbourne calls for a revamped Royal Australian Air Force to defend Australia against atomic war. Messages emphasize readiness, with Air Vice Marshal Martial Wed 6, CAS, warning that survival hinges on stronger air power and rapid mobilization across northern routes and key outposts.

Arlbourne Sundey Australia New Iulnea Bannone Thainland Ban Seid Air Martial Cas Benlor Worta Oder

Tanker Strikes Mine Off Denmark

A 6000-ton tanker named Brite Exel struck a mine off Denmark while en route to Staduhalm. The ship was towed and beached but sustained only limited damage. There were no casualties reported among the crew, and the extent of the hull damage remains uncertain.

Building Trades Trainees to Work With Borrowed Kits

Trainees from Canberra Technion College under Rehabilitation Teaching Sher are farewelled by staff after completion. They will loan gear from the Gallege to start work Monday. Kits promised under the melanic have not yet arrived though Melbourne applications were sent. The second painting class at the Gallege begins on February.

Clems Canberra Technion College Sher Lneireux Gallege Tootkita Melbourne

Smoke Social To WeW A.C.T. Residents

The newly arrived Beallstredoe Stade notal aevanged the Cam, locals say. The Trades and Labour Council in Albert Hall hosted welcoming messages from ministers and officials. A bus picnic to Cotter River kept many away from the Canberra swimming pool as Briton builders planned a timber venture in Perth with Australians.

Beallstredoe Stade Notal Dohnacny Str Chambers Chambere Bangland Cotter Canberre Canbarre Jack Fielder London Perth England

General Marshall to Be Sworn-In Today

General Marshall is slated for a sworn-in ceremony today amid discussions of a Canberra project to relocate a youth gymnasium and related building programs. The plan involves a large contingent of carpenters and trainees from Canberra Technics College, with the aim of starting outside college projects and staffing by independent teams once skeleton reforms and equipment are ready.

Medvorge Scovall Surrey Canberra Shaald Scovert MCA Tsl Trauen Washington Honolulu United Brakes Menle ACT Ang Amoram Canberra Technics College Rita

Lorin Caught in Uf Esaver's Throat

Sydney report of a man named Manty iitenaver Lloyd Watta 21 rescuing a woman but a coin became lodged in her throat. He used a coin mouthhold and called for help at Royal North Shore Hospital. Rescuers worked to dislodge the coin as witnesses described the dramatic rescue at the coast.

Sydney Lloyd Watta Royal North Shore

Migrants Face Unfamiliar Worksite in Canberra

Reading from a mangled report, migrants near Canberra are reassessed for deployment as authorities consider transport limits and worksite fit. The text notes confusion, with some migrants showing reluctance, while officials claim continued coordination with agencies to place workers.

British view shifts as American draft charters dominate

The discussion centers on international federation efforts and the British response to the American draft charters. Mr Withall notes British countries must prepare their own charters for submission by the next Preparatory Committee meeting, while concerns persist about multilateral trade arrangements and potential biases toward American viewpoints.

Withall ETO Mr. Withall LTO Atala Au Fe Oran Snd Eas Intercatirae Australia New Zealand Mugenana Germutty Aly Ine Yeport Ic Zimpire Australie Lester Miers Shepparton Hualalla

Grain production and export trends in 1946 47 report

The report notes wheat and rye world production near 1946 levels with fluctuations from crop yields in the US Canada and Argentina. It highlights export volumes July December 1944 to 1946 and counts the impact of maritime strikes on trade. Wheat and other grains show varied yields and shipments, with expectations for continued strong wheat output into early 1947 and a rebound in grain trade despite weather and drought conditions in some regions.

United States United Canada Spain New South Water Medina Gant Serosa Hunheta Ceil

Union Men Not Participants in Eviction

A report from Sr. GJ Butt’s residence describes the eviction as performed by nonunion workers. Cane Shorn branch secretary ME Macdonald stated no union member took part in the eviction. He noted Ned Ogden drove the departmental lorry that loaded Butt’s furniture.

Butt Campbell Aino Caneshorn Ene Transport Uniamn ME Macdonal Atte

Forde Speech Echoes Empire Ties in Ottawa Visit

Mr. Forde spoke in Ottawa during a welcome extended to Canadian and British representatives. The remarks referenced ties with Britain and Australia and commented on colonial links while addressing attendees.

MR. Forde Ottawa Sunoay A Onsos Semtercay Forde Canady

Police called at Sydney art gallery incident

Police were summoned at an Australian national art gallery in Sydney on a busy Sunday afternoon as more than 2,000 visitors entered the venue. Police responded to a theater or gallery incident described in fragmented terms, with no clear injuries reported.

ART Sydney National Art Gallery Ais Tr Batgie

Berlin Party Attendance Snapshot

A Berlin social report notes about 780 attendees at a party with international beverages including French Pine, Russian vodka, and American bourbon. The event featured a content combination and a second danger moverate to light, with roughly half the 739 attendees accounted for.

Berlin Tod Hhat

Increased meat prices hit New South Wales regions

Prices for beef veal mutton and lamb in New South Wales areas including Grafon t Wy Blackheath Bowral Katoomba and Lehigh Gow have risen by 1d to 2d per pound. The higher price is approved by Prime Minister inter official McCarthy as part of a national meat price adjustment.

Aydnay Meneuade Touluy Chiffey McCarthy Matton Grafont Woy Wy Blackheath Bowral

Amalgamated Pusin Workers Union Stoppage Planned

About 4700 NB W branch members threaten a stoppage likely to disrupt postal services. Elmllnt meetings scheduled this week and Swanlott Pidfetal Cornel sets a pivotal date for the action.

NB W Pusin Workers’ Union Swanlott

Eviction of Ex-serviceman From Government House

In Canberra January 46 1947 the Returned Soldiers League faced calls for immediate repudiation as Premier and ex serviceman representative debated the eviction of a former service member from a government owned house. The league stated no knowledge of actions against the man and stressed caution while officials prepared statements to substantiate the eviction claim.

Canberra Bruit Dee A.C Leagar Hind Balt League Prem. Dent Ff Hotinen Atakemante Te League

War on Los Angeles car black market investigated

An undercover probe revealed a wide black market in cars, with money and documents seized as part of the operation. The deputy prime minister stated marketers acted without public cooperation, and a key figure faced court proceedings in a related case.

Adelaide Aun Prt Contin Gatzad SF Ewleré Pricen Communi Ueul-Col. McCann

Federal Caucus Set Meeting February Fifteenth

Fragmentary note reports a federal caucus to meet February 15 in Ottawa with members discussing heated debate and proposed amendments to the registration act and related provisions.

Ponty Canbert Payiament Caucup Padith

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