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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1946

Page

2

Tragic Family Memoir Notes Hidden Loss and Names

Fragmentary obituary style text references Se Yowed, Private Cpt. Jack Woods, and Allan Swin. It mentions a death around January 24 with names Diva M. Wood and Roaguyies as context. The passage is garbled but centers on a memorial with multiple relatives and a military figure.

Rheman Guinan Anaes Ivelmar Swin Wrether Allan Prlead Jack Roaguyies Diva M. Wood Waeger Miter

Commemoration marks Lenin death anniversary in London

Reports say peaceful demonstrations followed Lenin death anniversary observances. Commemorative stamps announced by Postmaster General Cameron for a February UK release, with stamps available for two to three months. Strike returns to normal as workers gain a wage increase. Athens paper strike ends as unions seek rehabilitation.

Lenin London Stonday Mose Radio Mustiana Laniv Canis Melbourne Benaud Cameron Athens

Premiers Seek Taxation Council Proposal Deliberations

Premier leaders plan to push for a taxation council to determine state allocations from uniform tax collections. They view unified taxation continuation as essential to balance budgets and will submit the proposal as a key bargaining point with the Commonwealth government during contingency talks.

Tate Bretiiert Tate Premisera Commonwealth Discumaiana Governaunt Unifarte

Forecasts Show Cloudy Southern Districts With Showers

The forecast indicates cloud over the Southern Districts and Tableland with light to moderate winds from the south to northwest, showers and thunder in Garntorma, and continued heat wave conditions across the state. Sydney reports heat and rain activity limited, with temperatures around ninety four degrees, and a trend toward lighter winds in the north.

Tableland Anlal Timtt Sydney Dagrass Uae Newman

Canberra Weather Update From Local Observations

Canberra and surrounding areas report mixed figures with a 0 am temperature around 0 and a 3 am reading 0. The day shows a maximum near 24 degrees and a minimum near 0. Humidity sits around 80 percent at 8 am and wind shifts to 18 mph by 9 am. Regional stations list varying values including Queanbeyan Bungendore Michelago Conan and Jindabyne among others with modest temperatures and gusts.

Pam

Fragmentary historical article fragment yields unclear masthead

Disjointed OCR text shows scattered names and phrases from a 19th or early 20th century American newspaper. Several garbled publisher and contributor references appear alongside misread phrases about papers, alliances, and road safety, with no clear event or person identifiable.

General de Gaulle and France Without a Leader

A historical column argues de Gaulle’s resignation would leave France exposed to political division and risk. It asserts his role as a unifying force and laments the absence of a strong French party to keep France above factional struggle amid postwar instability.

Agfa Sern Ben de Gaulle France Ceseral de Geille Lorraine Germany Eurely Alan Kimw Aretolkas Ornevil de Gaulle Generes de Gaulie da Gaulle

Parliament To Meet On March 6

A Sydney era of debate opens as Parliament schedules a March 6 session. Prime Minister Chifley hails radio education, praising Forum of the Air and national broadcasting strides, while urging broader reach and practical learning via airwaves amid a murky cultural mood.

House of Representatives Willy Easembla Senate Me. Chifley Tralia Burgetsuanlan New South Casino Chifey Yeriselven Chifley Staona AEC Avatralia BBC Chifiey Armatrone Berlin Sinatra van Johanson Erligird Neville

End of Pacific War Date Debate Cited by Attorney General

The Attorney General Dr Rivet aid that hostilities with Japan likely ceased on September 8 1943 after considering the surrender in Tokyo on September 2 1945 and other circumstances, suggesting the war end date for Australia. Dr Evatt noted the surrender formalization in Tokyo and supported a Sept 8 1943 cessation date.

Rivet Evatt Tukeya Hay Rome

Authorities Agree in Manila Girls Case

The 15 Australian girls were brought to Manila under cover to avoid detection of their intentions. Information leaked by taxation authorities revealed details of the arrangement between Commonwealth and American authorities. The Amierucan team will not seek extra ports unless deemed essential, with some airmen readied for return to the United States under the demobilization plan.

Wecrony Ue Amie~ Teana Maite Airln America Amarwcann SF Typien

New Move By American Official Ariamane Meeting

Fragmentary notes claim an American official group discussed substituting people brought from elsewhere. The text suggests a meeting about potential replacements and broader implications, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. Strong entities are limited and uncertain.

Oppiciale Aly Poirne Girix Jcieearaae

AQED TEACHERS TO RETINE RYDNEY

The president at the New South Wales Teachers Padination announced the Public Service Roar had failed to terminate the services of radors of 4 grare and Over from December 31, 18.

AQED

Occupation Force for Japan to Leave India Soon

General Northcutt announced that the occupation force for Japan will depart India shortly after talks with General Aichinick. Northcutt will fly to Australia today following the decision and the contingent plans to expat the detey in their departure.

New Delhi Monaxy Northeatte Riritiah Japan India Northcutt Australie AiChinieck

Conference on 40 Hour Week in Melbourne

A fragmentary report notes a conference on a forty hour work week held in Melbourne. It mentions Attorney Cerernt and Dr. vattl discussing charges, with officers of ACUTA and various groups referenced. The text is garbled with unclear dates and names.

Melbourne Cerernt Vattl ACUTA Dlacuar Riteina teRaed Terence Beltie

Darwin Plans for City of 23,000 Population Growth Ahead

Plans outline Darwin expansion to about 24 000 residents with 0 squa re miles near Katherine River. Commonwealth lease spurs building efforts while land costs and labour shortages slow progress. Projections show mining cattle and gold as key industries with two large community centres planned and separate church sites near residential zones.

Tuluire Iterior Hubnaon Squire Mallee Darwin Commonwealth Johnson Lasaarini Australia India Italy Defence Council Alegtripa Katherine Giver Wea Atripa Brous Waa

Exeter ratings perish in Jap prison camp

A damaged report from London recounts the loss of crew members after a three day battle during a Japanese raid in March 1942. Captain S. L. Gordon compiled a full record of the fate of the cruiser Exeter, and the event is tied to Allied efforts to disrupt enemy traffic.

Exeter London MLM B Ls Gordon Exater Ajax Achilian

Britain fog grounds Big Ben and transit services disrupted

A fog bound last night hit Britain as Big Ben chimed through muffled strokes and noisy chimes. Transport services were crippled to the north where road conditions left cars stranded and broken down in the cold and rain.

Big Ben Britain

Miraculous Escape Child Washed Down Drain

Sydney reports a miraculous escape as a months-old girl Lua Far rer of North Sydney was swept by torrential rain into a storm drain. She was carried 23 yards and smothered by misty water, then released into another pipe leading toward the harbour. Bystanders and her father Waller Mayne acted quickly to retrieve her and shield her from further danger.

Sydney Lua Farrer North Sydney

Tokyo Police Strike Planned Amid Wage Demands

A report states about 18,000 Tokyo police officers plan to strike for a 200 percent wage increase. The note hints at widespread resignations and recent service changes, with vague references to engineering tubes and other uncertain terms.

Tokyo Okyo Ecmen

Fields Reinstated With Full Pay After Inquiry Outcome

In a brief inquiry at Hotel Kingston, Fields was reinstated to work with full pay from January 12, following representation by J E Cassidy for Howel Kingston Ltd. The Industrial Commissioner recorded settlement terms and noted no cause for the dismissal was proven. Mrs Fields and her husband prepared to return to their jobs and family life as the case concluded.

Cheeiber Cave Karenan Kingston Fields F. WP Flarey J. E. Cassidy Sydney K.C Howel Kingston Lad Cassidy Me. A. F Gardines Cisnley Renreiber Alardaeed Industria Communiasioner GA. Findlay Giapute Fielda Ira Schreiber Hngland Weil Admiralty Howe Melbourne Fielde Canberra Cay Bome Freie Fleide Ube Palier Nui Kingetun Holst Grona Tie Wits Ielde Troy Kingatan Hote Ltd Canberra Traden and Labour Council Wm Hwn Niprra Field

King Leopold By Plebiscite Statement Excerpt

The article notes King Leopold stating he would abdicate only if a majority desires it. He said Belgium would choose between Conservative, Boeallet, or other forms of government by referendum. The monarchy contrasts with the reformist parties, as Leopold positions himself against a return without public consent.

Leopold Belgium Aball

Brigadier Schreiber Denies Fields Allegations

Brigadier Schreiber, testifying in Canberra, denies aiding Fields to secure a post and disputes allegations about Fields' dismissal from the Kingston Hotel. He asserts no written contract existed and says he offered help, while noting that Fields claimed inadequate wages and sought different terms.

Schreiber Fields

German Elections See Massive Rural Turnout Across Provinces

A foreign dispatch reports heavy polling in German elections with voters in small towns and rural areas shaping results. In Alsfeld Landkreis, Left Wing Democrats lead with 7,430 votes while Communists trail at 24,888. one party candidates dominate in many regions, signaling broad political novelty and cautious civic participation.

London Wavy Volea Ware Germany Maya Associated Prose N. Fraysturt Ani Landkreis Alsfeld

Progress in Egyptian murder inquiries

Cairo date not specified reports progress in murders linked to a former army chief at staff Abib el Maer. Police and aull Kaine pursue Masri Je hoxeof emng as suspects amid ongoing investigation into the killings.

Cairo Abib el Maer Kaine Masri Je Hoxeof

New Chiefs at British Airways Amid Government Plan

London Morning reports the government plan to pull wider accountability for the air network leads to new leadership. Commanding officer Lamaghant will head the British-Bouth American airway, Harald Hartley becomes head of the British-European Airways group, and Lord Kivollye is named chairman of the British Airways Corporation.

London Wantedltiye Brien Air Leanaport Hiwor Bean Chase Gerald Berranger Oficer Lamaghant Ate Transport Auailiaty American Airway Bir Harald Hartley Ammadugad Airways Jain Comemiter

Macarthur Seizes Jap Arsenal Surprises Allies

General MacArthur reports seizure of over 800 plants labs and facilities in Japan including army and navy arsenals and laboratories. The move aims to preserve equipment for reparations while Japan mustered parts and equipment for removal. Officials describe the action as safeguarding essential assets for postwar settlement.

Tokyo Aameiate MacArthWe Nak Parc Japan

Minister to Visit Sland Bases

A chaotic garbled report says a minister plans to visit bases in Sland near Sydney Moray. Army authorities claim no effect or official report while secrecy surrounds the departure. The piece references Purde and other unnamed figures amid unclear motives and dates.

Sydney Moray Kemp Purde Uae

Ambone se farewell Australians Ambone se farewell headline

Disjointed OCR fragment describes a colonial scene with natives and Australians in a cordon. References to a farewell, a military setting, and attempted stowaway actions are mentioned amid garbled names and terms.

Huge payments by UlNara to world nations

A Monday report states a total of 903,000,009 sterling was allocated to 17 member nations by UlNara at month end. The distribution includes 48,000,000 from four contributing countries and lists entries for United Kingdom, Miatra, Fainda, New Zealand, and others as part of the payments.

Lordon BNL New Zeelant

Readers' Views on Government and Public Service Reform

Readers debate the role of government versus the people in shaping policy. They critique advisory councils and private sector roles, urging broader citizen influence and consideration of housing and service personnel in Canberra.

Pathans Fight Fued to Death in Bombay Theatre Row

A clash among Pathan men in Bombay led to fatalities with several wounded. The incident occurred during a crowded northwest theater area, where a fight escalated, resulting in one man dead and others injured before authorities intervened.

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