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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1947
Page
4
General Governs Pot Seavant Charged As He Ends Service
Government and military officials spar over the dismissal of Major Cousens after a controversial action. Colleagues protest the board's handling while allies claim inadequate explanation and argue the severance seems punitive. The decision, made at 6 p.m., ends his active service and ties to a Japanese matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pot
Seavant
Beck
Bof
Military Board
Tong
Cousens
White
P.G.W
Affcers
Malaya
None
Mr.McDonald
Cousens Wee Dha
Ali
Dry spell hits food situation amid drought report
Fragmented text notes concern over a dry spell affecting food supply. Mentions reduced wheat harvests, cattle movement, and regional drought impacts across Victoria South Australia and Western Australia with varying harvest outcomes and ongoing water stress.
Peacemaking views for Australia in postwar treaties
The text argues Australia should have a larger role in drafting postwar peace treaties, criticizing exclusive Four Power dominance. It warns against limiting Australia’s input and urges a broad, security and economic framework that includes non European powers to ensure global peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peach
Telory
United Nations
Britain
Waa
Stacy
Asia
Australis
Eapon
Fuse
Germany
Europe
Austria Hall
Austria
Slater Seonce
Guna
Australia
Announcement of Likely New Governor on Sunday
Sydney report states Rome State members expect the announcement naming Mr McKellesp Yoinimant as Governor General in the near future. The note refers to a historic anniversary and mentions a cable to London headquarters urging intervention as part of postelection diplomatic signaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov.general
Sydney
Rome
McKellesp- Yoinimant
Geversl
Mads
Pete
Rth
Fempire Union
London
Fragmentary meeting notes from a mixed 1940s council
Incomplete OCR text records a 1940s level assembly with names such as Davies and Soyer among officers. The document lists appointments and mentions various organizations including Air Force groups and a council interior affair. The garbled content obscures dates and full roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eae Sicemens Ocean
CT Taconvet Seite Polation
Returned League
Air Force Association
Austrasian Legion of Ra
High Council
Che Bachata
Wae Davies
Wae Davies; Vicrpreident
Mi Soyer Adrethry
D. Tie
Tresmurer
Ita Tind
Sant
Can Fmn
Amos Hy
Eis
Wwe
Council
Interior Fae
Chaii
Palley
Tome
Proron
Ordinance Clerks Seek Attention Over Stopwork Meeting
An article reports that ex servicemen and court clerks at Orsinanes Depot held a stopwork meeting to protest against RELICA of the CO. They demanded desk inspections and to be addressed by the side of their desks, calling for action yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Thurstan
Deere
St Mirmadimeaiden
Orsinanes
Mors
Massion of Betts Set 1 Thursday News In Brief
Fragmented notes report executions and crimes including Betts looming, Fr Wrenn hanged for murder of twelve women, Crown Crop ExRaeTen MELBOURNE aims to distribute rice. Reports mention naval training, Dumbarton, Al Capone, and a Darwin plane discovery with uncertain origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massion
Betts
Driver
Wrenn
Tevlin Rewter Eye
Melbourne
London
Tates
Titiah Pavien Pantain
John Dugdale
House of Commons
Ballatin
Chri
Dreitan
Eyoney
David Blewart Duwnin
Darwty Darwin
Thureday
Darwin
Grafton
Thuratay
Redin
Willin
AL Capone
Turaday
Jenuare
Anil
Ariel Et
Former nurse outlives doctors in wary tale from Lewdn
A historical note recalls a former nurse who surpassed doctors in longevity, tracing her life from Lewdn to Austral Terrentay and her sixty fifth year. It highlights the era’s medical debates and community celebration of her milestone birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murata
Milk Announcement in Queensland Reveals Trade Court Action
Fragmented text indicates an upcoming statement about milk pricing or policy in Queensland. The note mentions a minister or court decision and possible alternative choices for producers, with uncertainty about timing and outcome.
Cocaine Possession Leads to Fines and Prison Time
A man named John Arthur Winnings Seastives was sentenced to a £100 fine and 12 months gaol for possessing cocaine. The court day details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the case was heard at a local court with prosecutors citing cocaine possession as the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arthur Winnings
de Fare
Secret plans to lock up petrol pumps
Reported talks reveal organisers affiliated with the Motor Traders Association and the Service Station Association seek action against government controls on petrol distribution. Long distance calls between retailers detail a rationing scheme aimed at restraining supply and pressuring ministers to resist rationing measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret
Bocrat
Plana
Locke
Gieromen
Theer
Wit
Motor Traders’ Association
Mike Chitey
Rarace Proprietora Tr
Rattonina
Britein
I'Ahaian Fatoning
Jong An Britdin
Police Await Reply From AG Over six Week Old Application
AGT and police await a reply from the Attorney General's Department regarding an application six weeks old. Officials say no information has reached the force about the telecommunication sale and the request remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceneral
A.C
Alice
Qi ‘Thia Wae
Rucheford
Mw South
Australia
Incel
Banlor Consiante
Victorian meat prices fear NSW rise may lure traders
Victorian butchers warn higher meat prices in New South Wales could tempt producers to exploit the border. Trade Minister Isid and Customs official Benetor Courtice defend Victoria with claims of ample supply and deny a need for price increases, while NSW shortages pressuring costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Himmler Theresa
Isid
Mowan
Rew South Wales
Benetor Courtice
Tners
Victorian Premier Cain Discusses Budget and Defence Plans
In a disputed session Premier Cain outlined government aims for the next quarter, noting costs and projections. The debate covered security, public works, and potential reallocations amid regional concerns and weather-related challenges.
Australia tightens immigrant arrival rules
The Commonwealth government ends permissive permits for refugees and displaced persons with guiding emphasis on skilled labor shortages. Immigration Minister Calwell said about 700,000 refugees and 28,000 Australians applied for visas in a recent year, with 34,900 permits offered the Commonwealth. future approvals will favor those likely to contribute to economic welfare, while many permits thawed would not reach Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Sweden
Calwin
Australis
Corvette Unable to Land Doctor at Island Landing
The corvette Lithean failed to land the doctor at the island Decaner due to high tides and bad weather. Ranger Abe, aboard with his wife, waited as attempts to land by boots and radio were hindered by rough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvette
Ila.n
Lithean
Petrol ration coupons extended for February and March
Sydney reports petrol rationing will continue through February and March. The minister for supply confirms the ration value doubles twice its normal amount and the currency period extends to March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ueketa
Krona
Sten
Henstor
Ashley
Uret
Petro ration tickets for February issued by LCT
The Liquid Fuel Control Authority announces February ration tickets will be available from the post office. Due to Monday January 6, 1907, offices will close briefly and reopen Saturday January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquid Fuel Control Authority, Lct
HL Waterman
Thal
Fratian Leket
Sons of Tanuary
Emu Plains Escapee Captured Near Sydney
Edward James Morrie, 21, escaped from a peleon farm at Kini Plain yesterday. He was arrested at a Riverstone house today after being chased by the owner and followed by a patron who assisted in the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Thuredey
Edward James Morrie
Kini Plaine
Emu
Honme
Riverstone
Warty
Fortune left by now fortune left by aeonrt
A garbled note reports a fortune amount of 37 ASA, mentioning Bliveteth L. maufiiner and several miswritten names. The text references a sale or exchange event tied to Wenner Sal with unclear details and multiple corrupted words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Maufiiner
Bert
Enid
Cyclone Threat Drives Coasts as Heavy Rains Loom
The cyclone Cyclone Seal sweeps Queensland coast with heavy rain and strong winds forecast. Port changes and seas rise as authorities warn of extended rainfall along the coast from Port Macquarie to Sydney, with potential impact on farming and coastal communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Manquarie
Weather Bureau
Bydney
Second Century of Heat Recorded at Canberra
Canberra records a second heat wave with temperatures above 100 degrees. Fairbairn Aerodrome hit 108 degrees at 4 30 pm and the city saw afternoon highs near 100. Thunderstorms and showers were forecast to cool soon, with reports of grass fires along Northbourne Avenue and a heat stroke case in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Fairbairn
Northbourne Avenue
Arbitration Act proposal fuels ACTU push in Parliament
Australasian Council of Trade Unions urges a new Arbitration Act to be tabled in the approaching Parliament. Prime Minister Chifley's government faces ACTU demands on income tax concessions and a broader framework for arbitration, aiming to replace the Arbitration Court with a unified conciliation commission. Ministers and union leaders push for clear tax relief and formal approval of any new procedure, while discussions continue ahead of Monday meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australasian Council of Trade Unions
Cameron
Mr Chifey
Arbitration
Alma ‘Oy
F Aal
Iinar
Sean” Milas
Dloputen
Chifley
Hie
Willeenter
Ghiley
Evatt
Holloway
Dedian
Senator McKenna
A.C.T.U
Mclaia
Chifny
Aviation Conference in Melbourne Sets Pacific Transport Talks
The Ministry for Civil Aviation renounced Britain’s delegation led by Sir DF Peed. A conference to be held on February 4 will gather BW Pike and BOAS advisers to discuss transport facilities across the Pacific region and aviation coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ministry For Civil Aviation
Britain
DF Peed
Yall
Pike
BOAS
Weenie
Pacific
Unclear OCR Historical Notice Recaps
Fragmentary text shows references to Chifley era topics, lines about Golden Age, reciprocity, and a Vancouver voyage. Mentions Marchington, Thuraday, and a poem at Pitt Street. Includes stray names and an astronomy note, with no coherent event or dates clear from the readable parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marhington
Thuraday
Une Ates
Unita Matee
Ran
Frarelagy
Pitt Street
Januar
Vancouver
Sea Tenent
OD Fu
Ys Trane Auatra
Birwage
Colell Exter Oe
Ciwil Asronautics
UK Exempts More British Goods From Import Licensing
The government announced broader exemption for British origin goods from import licensing. A limited list of essential items remains controlled, including certain metals, textiles, and luxury wares, while most non British origin goods stay subject to import licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prin Minighet
Chitey
Ian Hee
Toxtey
Alu Uyalit
Arbitration Ends In Trans World Airline Dispute
An agreement reached November 13 ends a Trans World Airlines labor dispute. Pilots accept pay scales from four to ten dollars per month, with average amounts around ten dollars per month, concluding lengthy negotiations overseen by arbiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerray
Chicago
Thurming
Woh
Clalina
Ars Pilota
Miners Officials Meet Prime Minister on Federation Ties
The president and secretary of the Miners Federation met Prime Minister Chifley to discuss federation links between the Commonwealth and New South Wales and the plan to form a joint board to oversee coal work. They also talked about tribunals, amenities, and compensation as part of the coal industry reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Wells
Mr. Grast
de Miner Federation
Caitley
Chifey
Unions Draft Plan For Basic Wage Conference
Reported outlining a draft plan by unions for a basic wage policy conference in Melbourne with Labour allies. The event is expected to set out major wage demands and financial supports for workers amid rising living costs.
Australia Supplies Wheat to Britain Amid War Strain
The article details Australian wheat exports to Britain as essential wartime supply. It notes shipments tied to Empire unity, mentions purchases from the United States and Canada, and references prewar supply concerns involving India Ceylon and Malaya. The piece emphasizes Britain’s reliance on Australian wheat to sustain shortages abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Australia
Twtr
Empire Counteraan
Pacifo
Bull of Foot Wax
Canada
Meath
India
Ceylon
Malars
Milbourn Reelected Amid Turmoil In Union Races
In Belcumayer Morgan elections Thorley on Micka line up faced militants and Malbourne allied candidates. Morgan was re elected as leaders and the vote showed tensions within the union ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlbourne
Thorebey Milbourne
Thorley Ona
Ne Micka
Belcumayer
Union
Morgan
Gane
Ber
Tang
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Queen Fund Esi
Mr. Cain
Feding
ALC
CRIAY
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Cain
ChiBey
Spoette
Belbourne
Ita
Paris Drpane
Tha
Plantat
Emu Plains
Queensland Coast
Bribbane
Truredey
Sean Mill Awerp
Tamia
Hex
Leeabelter
Praaer
Meryborough
Bolumon Exlands
New Zealand
Austalis
Aviation Conference
Maibourne
Deliberatinas
Pas
Raiment
Wien
Ord
Rme
ST Ockers
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