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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1947
Page
2
A forthcoming marriage is announced for Mavis Murphy, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Murphy of Fairfield. Details note the couple’s plans and family background, with best wishes from relatives.
In Rio de Janeiro on a Tuesday a landmark Brazilian election saw about 5,000,000 Breil Dane vote for governor senator and legislators across 20 states. The race remained neck and neck between Labour members led by President Grtubia Varga and the Communist Anie Carlos Presieg who had issued a Night Virgin election eve warning.
Two boys aged 17 and 14 were charged with unlawful assault after an alleged attack on a girl at Hingaton Hallway station. They will appear before the court in the morning following the incident at approximately pm on Monday.
Unclear OCR text records a threat by post to a Boson manager. The note mentions Sydney Glebe Court with names Tony Hentey and Dennis Edwin Jenner, dubious terms and a trial on unclear charges. Details are fragmentary and not fully readable.
The NSW government confirms a new integrated Soil Conservation Service to be led by the Premier as executive head with the Commissioner of Water Conservation and Irrigation, the Forestry Commissioner, the Director of Soil Conservation, and the Permanent Head of the Department as executive members.
A terse Canberra weather bulletin notes a data patch for temperature and wind readings, listing a maximum for a forecast period and a minimum value. The fragment references Ison family and a dat nim OO, with vague timing and degree notation.
A south easterly forecast for Dimrica with squally conditions. Southerly change expected through the day bringing showers over highlands and coastal areas. Winds light to moderate, temperatures and rainfall trending lower as the day unfolds.
The article discusses Franco British cooperation to stabilize trade after the war. It notes Britain’s treasury approving revolving credit to a French bank, aiming to back purchases in Australia and Europe. It argues joint Anglo French economic action could strengthen sterling and franc areas, reduce trade imbalances, and foster multilateral agreements between Britain and France.
The next Governor General of Antigua to be announced early next month after the Duke of Gloucester arrives in London. The successor will be noted before the King embarks on his South of Heart tour.
In Melbourne City Court today Bill Walker aged 43 and Anglas Kau aged 67 were fined £4 each for professing 46 Yell fortunes during a church gathering. A birthday party for Judge McEweeney preceded the charge as police described a trance and supposed messages from a medium.
Sydney reports indicate E J Harrison will decline invitations to attend five Queensland state functions. The article discusses political tensions between government officials and the Liberal party, noting concerns about unity and appearances at public events.
The council approved the Building Operations Control Ordinance amid debate over permit access and costs for housing projects. Councillor Daley argued delays in permits hinder construction while ex-servicemen seek homes. an amendment was challenged to speed up regulation and maximize use of building materials. The measure passed with terms to ensure regulated building while expanding material supply.
A government crisis in Italy ends with the cabinet resigning after turmoil. Premier Fromm faces political pressure as leaders step down and calls for rapid new talks follow regional instability and fiscal strains.
Canberra debate centers on the National Capital Development Ordinance and a proposed National Planning Authority. Members condemn secrecy and demand Parliament oversight, full-time leadership, and public disclosure of committee activities and planning recommendations for Canberra development.
The council discussed pensioners policy with Minister for Interior and Gardiner urging targeted aid rather than broad landholder rents. A plan emerged to widen representation, adding two practical auditors and a new memorials ordinance to empower committees. Local concerns included internal moves on national memorials and council membership adjustments.
Fragmentary text discusses Australian government stance on lieutenant orders and a committee’s recommendations. Mentions leadership, acceptance by government, and questions about policy direction. Named entities are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Field Marshal Montgomery, chief of the Imperial General Staff, will visit Australia in July for over two weeks of talks with Prime Minister Chifley and Defence officials. He will depart Britain June 26, stop in New Zealand July 16 to 31, and return August 5, with plans shaped by the Australian Government and public bodies.
Rescue crews saved four adults and three children from a blazing home at Mt Atone Ponds. Firefighters reported victims were pulled from flames with minor injuries and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
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