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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1947

Page

3

Ship salvage efforts near Wellington after oil dump

Reported salvage operation after a vessel struck a jagged rock causing hull damage and oil spillage. Crew evacuated, 40 tons of oil dumped, bulkhead fears raise risk of further flooding, manager D. Molean of Madiastarte and Co comments on prospects to save the vessel Wangurea.

Nats Tia Ton Eal Jr Wellington Ort D. Molean Madiastarte and Co Ald Tos Wangurea

Bremen Returns to Free City Status Under Allied Occupation

A Thursday report states Bremen will regain its traditional independence as a Hanseatic port under the American military administration. The move ends direct occupation and restores Bremen’s status as a trading center with the port of Bladen area included.

Berlaw Bremen Bladen Americas

Hospital gains from gold mined in Meckutharra District

A Meckutharra District hospital benefited after gold found in earth funded a drain improvement. Two men allegedly mined and diverted dirt from the gold mine, used in the drain, and were charged after locals spotted the gold traces and machinery crushed at a local battery.

Malqoorlen Meckutharra

Actress Obtains Divorce From Walter Partingale

An actress filed for divorce from Walter Partingale 37, a musician. She alleged his desertion after leaving the army and objected to her continuing in her profession.

Walter Partingale

Prime Minister to Visit Japan

Tokyo reports the prime minister of New Zealand will visit Japan during February to assess conditions of the New Zealand troops. Major British forces adjutant general Richard O'Connor is due to arrive to inspect troop operations.

Japan Tokyo New Zealand Urater Treopa Richard O'Connor B.cof M. Geatrey de Freitar Alr Suapeet Army Adrit

Britain tightens meat ration as shortages loom

Fragmentary report shows Britain considering deeper cuts to meat, bread, and other staples amid wartime shortages. Officials warn sustained reductions may be needed. international allocations and production trends influence policy, with forecasts uncertain and public impact rising.

Amnesty Offer For British Deserters Sparks Debate

London reports nearly 20 000 British Forces deserters are abroad or hiding underground. Defence ministers reject general amnesty but indicate leniency for voluntary surrender before March 31 with mitigating factors to be considered.

London Thureday

Women Smokers Show Increase in Sydney

Report from Sydney on Thursday notes a rise in women cigarette smokers as quotas to retailers next month rise to 109 percent of the base 3840. Retailers cite shortages and more women among customers, with aged groups showing greater adoption of smoking since 194? century.

Sydney

Refunding of Loans in USA Seeks Public Offering

New York reports an Australian refunding loan of 45 million dollars with an interest rate around 5.41 percent in 1908. Officials expect a public offering by mid February amid plans for another 34 million dollar issue in June to support bond calls.

New York Honda

Newcastle Dean Adams Toward Recovery After Accident

The Dean of Newcastle was admitted to hospital after a serious accident. Mrs. Faith Thompson said he was in satisfactory condition tonight at the hospital in Newcastle.

Newcastle Morrie Lg Waa Eutlafactary

General Marshall Resigns Prominent Army Post

A chaotic telegramish report describes General Marshall resigning from a high military post amid a deadly Army crash near Newcastle on the Pacific Highway. The incident left Ada Blanche Williams fatally injured and several others injured, including Mr Thompson with a broken ankle and facial wounds.

Waarmee Washington Thury George Smurahall Department Plain Pacific Highway Newcastle Sage Sarahall Thompson New York New York Papers Describe Him Up and Ankle, Poncuation and Shock. Fvanmudly General Weetatery Ada Blanche Wiliams Gary panPahall

Immigration debate in Australia and refugee policy shifts

Mr A Catwell outlined adjustments to immigration policy amid wartime pressures. He noted limited landing permits for refugees and emphasized balancing humanitarian intake with economic and security concerns. He cited Australian and allied concerns and the need to manage public sentiment as governments consider future admission patterns.

Roneras Wales Galwell Australia

Geelong Police Ordered to Take Further Action After Baby Death

A Geelong police inquiry targets additional investigations into the death of infant Bayerney Rose Liisaoeibe, who died December 18 weighing 4 pounds. The mother and father, James and Ward Luscombe, claim family funds and welfare aids, while authorities seek missing evidence and conduct further inquiries into possible neglect.

Bayerney Rose Liisaoeibe James Ward Luscombe Corome Iwaa Luuma Jim

Attacked Man Receives Facial Wounds in Sydney

George Toseph Bhep of ty fern was attacked by a razor handler in Sydney. He was admitted to the hospital with a chest and right cheek wound, doctors inserting fourteen stitches. A man from Redfern offered to help but was accused of aiding the police as others sought aid.

Sydney George Toseph Tyfern Oman Mefiop Easor Sydney ‘Hospital Aiaphen Chriakinas Evs Redfern Witsvens

British printers seek withdrawal of Australian book

Heinemann Limited asks for an order to withdraw all copies of The First Lady Chatterley printed in Australia. They allege the work is an expunged version of Lady Chatterley's Mother privately published in 1938. Similar actions to be taken in Australian courts.

London Heinemann Limited Benging Setion Emuery Lady Chatterney Australia Barence Lady Chatter Fey Florence Ausial

Delegation to the South Seas Arrives in Canberra and News

American Department of Southeast Asian affairs notes a delegation to Canberra with Tom Maa and Jon visiting weekly, inviting Australia in 1929. The party departed by air on March 8, carrying 150 kilograms of cargo to Sydney. The group later included Chief of the African delegation to LNARA and a WHS meeting, amid a plane crash and memorial reports.

American Department of Southeast Asian Affairs le U8 Boulh Sas Beth Jon Mer Australia Land Atom Sway Sydney Aberban Lnara Icomerenes WHS Aenic Abbot Low Moffat

Swimmers Shine At Manube Pool Carnival

The Manube pool carnival drew the season’s largest crowd as Allan Williams led the senior men in the 200 yards freestyle with a near record time. G Shannon cut his 400 yards freestyle best, while youth events featured strong showings from J Armatrone, P Barnard, and S Stephenson. Strong performances across junior and women's events accompanied the day’s fast times and promising talent.

Boye Unier W. Fropty J. Macafee Byrne Giria M. Stephenson Wilson J. Armatrone Wilde Acon Finn Photeon J Armi- Wiiiag

Italian Premier To Form New Cabinet In Rome

At the request of the Italian President the Premier Te Guaperti, leader of the coalition government which resigned this week after rifts among Socialists, will attempt to form a new government in Rome Thursday.

Pratian Pafmier ORMEW Rome Sie Wicola Te Guaperti

Fair Pageant Display At Fairbairn On Monday Next

The Canberra Gliding Club will showcase its sailplane Mercury at Fairbairn aerodrome on Australia Day Monday after a crash last weekend. The display, organized to aid the R.A.A.W.P. Memorial Fund Appeal, will feature model flights and a display by Canberran clubs with a Japanese bomber and Lancaster bomber among the exhibited aircraft.

Fairbairn R.a.awp Patebeire Yanterday Lye Canberra Ehu Mont Canberra Victorie Flighta Promt Betra Matanal Spreial Vanern Omookern

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