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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1947

Page

4

Funeral acknowledgments and thanks to friends and relatives

A mixed page of thanks and condolences from several families. The entries express gratitude for telegrams cards and expressions of sympathy following recent bereavements and bereaved homecomings.

Fea Fred Rendval Dee Clive O'Connell Alpalis Irsinlives Farity Ailamu Richlands Thair Alncery Cherde

University Exams Amid Concessions for Ex servicemen

Efforts rise to help cx servicemen who failed November exams to qualify in February at University College. Lecturers shorten leave and resist research work as students push through final-year bars into second year with revised schedules and exams. University officials expect passes to reach about 88 percent, aligning with national norms while assisting lagging students across institutions.

Esvereioe Peraomsal Ara Enamimation Omisiaia University Canere Dillae Claewe Universitieg

Weather conference paves way for regional maritime reports

Melbourne directors at the Pacific Ocean Weather Conference plan to organize a maritime observing service. Tach county will select and appoint a unit to provide reports as required, outlining intervals to the committee.

Melbourne Tach County Ite Stagione

Sydney prisoner escapes from prison farm

Police and prison officials hunted Séward Jamas Morris a 21 year old inmate from Sydney after his escape from Bmx Plaine prison farm at 1 30 pm He was serving eight months hard labour for housebreaking Morris weighed about 10 stone and was last seen near the Saf t hasid area with a crown badge and blue jersey in unclear wording from the report.

Sydney Séward Jamas Morris Plaine

Italians Seek Help From Former Leaders on Peace Treaty

The Italian president Micole calls in three former heads of state to assist in solving the crisis after Deputy resignations. The government, with 49 seats, hopes to craft a peace treaty that would stabilize the nation.

Micole Wicomnea

Governor General Appointment Sparks Australian Debate

An Australian public debate centers on the imminent appointment of a Governor-General and the royal approval process. Critics urge respect for the office and caution against personal attacks on appointees, while supporters argue for national pride in choosing a worthy representative of the King.

Australia Bat Seon Getreralx J. J. Harrison Harrison Wolems Conera Cummons Executive Council Ifa

Egyptian Senate Votes to End Premier Nokrashy Pasha's Rule

Cairo reports the Egyptian Senate rejected the Premier after a government crisis and adjourned amid discussion of Sudan and colonial policy. Abdalzal Pasha urged resignation as the Premier remained absent. power shifted after protests and a 40 day period in office.

Cath Kamters Isimbe Cairo Sudan Senate Senate Ccomalciate Wafciet Airy Abualinza Pasha Nokrashy Pasa Beceum Fe Fus

Weather report fragment with unclear data

Fragmentary weather notes show values such as 0 am 29.687 inches and 1S pm 768 with 9 am temperatures around 6 degrees. The text is garbled with unclear times and measurements, making it difficult to extract a coherent forecast or location.

Reparations Plant In Australia Reported

Melbourne dispatch notes arrival of motor transport near Belvourne as reparations negotiations proceed. Officials report 1.0m units to be processed at the plant with ongoing talks to finalize terms for supply and upkeep under government supervision.

Melbourne Yeewatranga Belvourne

Air Pilots Seek Higher Pay Amid Industry Talks

Labor representatives for air pilots press for increased wages as negotiations with airline employers resume. Details remain sparse, but organizers say the demand reflects rising living costs and staffing pressures across major carriers.

Chifley Discusses Arbitration with A W A Leaders in Tulks

Australian Prime Minister Chifley met with leaders of the Australian Workers Union and representatives from employers to discuss reforms to arbitration courts. They proposed expanding powers for arbitration commissioners and adjusting court mechanics to speed hearings.

Umhin Johnson Yeetian Drsmunions Wfaday Auttralading Council A.W Miegate

Livestock Trade Delegation From Liverpool Arrives

A New South Wales stock purchasing delegation arrives from Liverpool to assess livestock import opportunities. The party travels amid regional trade interests and will inspect consignments for Avatrelle in the UK market context.

Ediay New South Wales Ehipold Avatrelle Liverpool

Queensland Oat Wins 18 Foot Sailing Title

Queensland team wins the 18 foot sailing championship at Bundy Harbour. Australis and Metuedan compete as contenders with Queensland finishing first, Culex Cal and Retoera also ranked amid a tight title race.

Queensland Weaneatay Australis Serosa Byandy Harbour Australia Raving Metuedan Retoera

Georgia Governors Debate Intensifies as Talmadge Offers Surprise Plan

Georgia political clash heats up as Lieutenant Governor Thompson rejects a joint session deal and Herman Talmadge pitches a joint session vote while civilian protests erupt near the Capitol. Students march, banners fly, and the public eye focuses on the recurring fight over the governorship.

Atlanta Thompaan Gavarnor Talmadge Ane Jeng Park Capitol Herman Tal

Wheat Stabilisation Scheme Faces Impasse in Dominion Debate

In Canberra discussions on global price parity and farm support strain, the Wheat Stabilisation Scheme stalls as voters’ participation could determine acceptance. Dr Evatt announces remaining delegations to the World Trade Conference, led by Baron Van Aermen from the Netherlands, signaling high expectations for the talks.

Srowns Comaine & ‘Ravial Vieasharna Tarmare Ixternal Amatrs Evatt Beaty Saxe Cote Munion Canberra Thoss Netherlands New England Besland Wendled GY Marie Walter Muah Membre

Hungarian MPs Arrested in Plot to Oust Government

Belgrade reports arrested Hungarian Members of Parliament charged with complicity in a plot to overthrow the government. A warrant has been issued for a bank manager's arrest as part of the case connected to the smallholders party.

Belgrade Tugaday Aimpatch Budapest Reuter Pat

State of Emergency Declared in Trinidad After Oil Sabotage

Governor proclaims emergency across Trinidad following sabotage at Portin oil port tanks. Police clash with strikers injuring fifteen. twenty five workers detained as violence erupts between authorities and demonstrators. Authorities report disruptions at Trinidad Petroleum Development Company facilities and tank fires.

HPAIN Wemenday Trinidad Air Page Duara Vistaan Pulte Comers Aner Muler Weventy Fve Polat iPortin Triniad Pytronium Development

Local Secondhand Sale Attracts Residents

A community sale featured secondhand furniture and household items purchased by local residents. A trailer previously used by Lewd Corie sold for 51D and two optical siding machines were among the items, with buyers noting fair pricing and availability.

Renidenta Untarakats Dasiers Hteheen

Sabotage Latent in Tsslworks to Reernt Wel

Fragmentary OCR text hints at sabotage related to tsslworks and a attempted return or repair. Names, dates, or locations are unreadable, but the garbled phrasing suggests a historical note about deliberate interference with industrial work.

Cca Ape i Tsslworks

Al Capone Reported Recovering From Stroke

The latest dispatches indicate Al Capone has suffered a stroke and is receiving medical attention. Doctors reportedly say he is not out of danger yet but shows signs of improvement.

AL Capone Miami Delach Capone

Fragmentary OCR News Note From Unclear Source

The readable fragments mention an area exclusion and references to entities like Buick and Cidanionle with unclear context. No coherent events, dates, or clear persons emerge from the text.

U.S. Exports to Australia Rise in January to November Period

The period January to November shows U.S. exports to Australia totaling 14.8 million dollars, versus 30.7 million in the previous year, with imports from Australia declining in November to about 3.1 million dollars from 4.7 million in October. Government and industry observers note no decisions yet on future trade policy.

Sun al BP Calph Washington ChiBey Australis Australia

Water Shortage Pending Action At ACT Holdings

Landholders fear supply cuts as drought drives water use limits. The text notes ongoing restrictions and possible measures to sustain essential needs amid low runoff and evaporation.

Yugoslav Military Attache to Return from Athens

Reuters reports Yugoslavia will withdraw its military attaché from Athens due to changing diplomatic relations with Greece. The move follows notes from the Yugoslav government indicating the attaché is no longer considered essential.

Athens Reuter Unet Une Crsak Yugratay Athena Greece Yugovia Yugoslavia

German Industry and Soviet Zone in Price Talks

An Allied press report notes Berlin discussions on selling equipment to Ballarat factory and plans to curb Soviet industrial gains. The piece cites British and American inputs, with General Clay reaffirming four power peace time limits and restraint on wartime industry in the Soviet area.

Ballarat Omlintat Berlin Wadnesday Thamas Owen Tad Vaquinment Genveat Clayen

Jatab Wahment Offer Seen Halved by Government

Reported government figures suggest the private bid for the Jatab Wahment is about half of the government valuation. Prime Minister Mr Chitey, Postwar Reconstruction Minister Mr Dedman, Customs Senator Courtlee, and Industries Commission Chairman Mr Jensen attended the talks with Cain and W Marruon of Thomas Owen & Co. The conference ended without a conclusion and will reconvene today.

Ques Cn Ime Cain W. Marruon Thomas Owen

Local Liquor Bill Details Muddled In OCR Note

A note outlines a price or provision in a liquor bill with unclear amounts. It mentions wine and spirits and pints, but the text is garbled, leaving the specific quantities and entities unreadable. The fragment hints at licensing or sale terms but provides no verifiable names or places.

Writings from Prague Highlight Mysterious Exchange

A fragmented note from Prague hints at a trade or meeting between unknown parties. The readable words suggest a path from SD to Calnane with improvised timing and unspecified recipients. Further context is unreadable.

Onion Price Raid Shocks Sydney Market

Police and New South Wales officials raided an onion dealer in Sydney amid claims of overpricing. The raid uncovered a shipment from Melbourne valued at 100 bags, with prices reportedly set at 12 shillings 6 pence per hundredweight, though exact rates were unclear.

Sydney Melbourne Nit

Nine Vacancies For Y Camp Official Notice

A one day camp trip is cancelled due to sickness among children. The camp had nine vacancies and cannot fill the trip. Contact General Mr. C for further instructions and refunds.

Agere Luchely Ganeral Tiey FCA C. Will Tewriat Duresa

Return Japan to Allied Occupation Weighs in Tokyo

A disputed report cites an American Associated Press source noting Allied forces plan to strengthen control in Japan. The article mentions Australian and New Zealand troops likely to participate, with figures ranging around seven thousand to ten thousand.

City Hwa Canberra Times Almevided- Dom Rngland Thea Telegre Lly Mail Daily Merald Daily Express Reuters Service Asociated Press of Great Britain and Exchange ‘Telegraph Agency America New York Times Mierald Tribune Associated Press the Tones London Tokyo Sourosa Prem

Silk stockings shortage sparks appeal in Sydney

A director of a major hosiery firm warns that Pure Silk Stockings 300 limits may affect availability in Sydney or Melbourne. He notes demand remains high and asks retailers to manage stock carefully.

Fragmented Notice Reads Odd Phrase Framed Query

An unclear OCR fragment contains garbled names and phrases with no coherent event or action. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly readable to form a valid summary.

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