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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1948
Page
4
The document lists grave notices, funeral arrangements at St John Parish Church and urgent tender invites from the Department of Works and the Interior in Canberra. It includes bid deadlines, locations like Red Cross and Flinders Street, and mentions a dental clinic opening hours.
Landholders are urged to note Regulation No B11 within the ACT and Jervis Bay period from November 1 to March 31. Internal combustion engines used for agricultural dairy or pastoral purposes with sparks or generators are exempt near farm operations under specific conditions.
Officials announce price increases to take effect from Monday with new levels for hen eggs and medium eggs while blaming higher costs and market conditions. The exact figures appear garbled but indicate a sustained rise in egg costs.
The article argues Britain's Bevin government offers a postwar Western Europe plan. It envisions a Benelux inclusive customs union and deepened Western alliance to counter Soviet influence, strengthen economies, and support the Marshall Plan while seeking broad, unified foreign policy.
Weather brief with barometer readings at 9 am and 1 pm, temperatures from 6 am to 7 pm, and a gusty wind report. Mention of Tokyo and Pacific region weather activity, plus references to Sydney Wellington and Melbourne events and a ban on wurmiana migration in Ottawa.
Weather bulletin from the meteorological station Pairbsirn notes a 24 hour period starting yesterday at midnight with scattered thunderstorms in the mountains and cooler conditions. Light winds remain chiefly from the north as the day progresses.
Report says Professor Copland is considered for the vice chancellor post at Canberra National University in Canberra with sponsorship by a limited group. The indication centers on an academic leadership appointment amid ongoing discussions.
In Sydney, Senator Ashley and officials discussed early investigations into incidents involving use of sliver and copper components amid a broader inquiry into a renter-related matter and associated equipment. Authorities indicated the probe remains preliminary with further steps pending.
Discussion at a gathering in Canberra included Mr McFarlane and notable officials such as Sir William Wilkins and Mr Watts. The group debated taxation policy and inflation, warning that government austerity and high spending dampen production. An all out production campaign was urged to raise output and curb price rises while trade unions were urged to support industrial incentive schemes.
Fragments from a London report indicate tax waivers affecting gifts connected to a royal wedding. Officials quote Mr Gleny t Math and reference authority questions as parliament discusses waivers and duties tied to imports and revenue.
Fragmentary dispatches from Havana say an eight member of the Chamber of Representatives and a party worker was shot aboard a train. A soldier was also killed in the clash with Cuban army detachment. precise date not confirmed.
A conference on methods to boost exports to dollar areas will be held Friday. It is convened by the Department of Commerce and will be attended by the Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Manufacturers, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry, the Redlo and Technius Development Association, the Metal Teuten Employed Federation and the Australian Exporters Federal.
The Prime Minister was asked about a minister’s concern over a reported uranium discovery near a location described as Collector Me. Chifley stated he is more concerned with a coat that cannot be found near a coastal area. Two conferences were to be held as discussions progressed.
The Minister for the Interior Mr Johnson announced a conference at Commonwealth Ind. House in Canberra on February 3 to discuss the welfare of Australian aborigines. Officials will consider whether future welfare should be managed by the states or the Commonwealth.
Fragmented report notes Mr Chifley leaving Canberra for Perth to deliver a broadcast over a national network. It mentions a Perth departure timing and a 715 p.m. Eastern State airing, with uncertain references to dates and locations.
Fragmentary text describes Argentina planning a base in the Atlantic region with mentions of small detachments and a government announcement tied to an entity called Hind’s ProSente against Ltd. The garbled wording suggests a wartime logistics note and a contested establishment.
A bushfire near Adelaide endangers the town of Milles trom Exititburgh with telephone lines cut and residents urged to evacuate. Officials estimate damage to date around 160000 with women and children among those advised to evacuate.
Reported talks in the coal sector aimed at ending a wage dispute and avoiding widespread strikes. The joint board meeting adjourned with plans for another session, as ministers warned electricity rationing could hit if workers do not return.
A terse Malayan theater report describes British and Australian forces under General Sir Thomas Stamey as preparing for renewed defense and possible wider operations. The dispatch, attributed to Raber, hints at future steps in the campaign and the strategic outlook.
Melbourne report shows Dairy Harmony Association urging the Council of Agriculture to educate and raise wages to attract workers. Fray Mr G Miney says government must boost agricultural production for Britain, with Canberra conference and funding decisions pending.
Reports discuss Britain's plan to ship tinplate to Australia this year to ease dollar pressures. Mr Le Withall of the Amadate Chamber of Manufactures notes discussions with Welsh firms and possible purchases with sterling, aiming to secure tinplate amid wartime and postwar constraints.
A fragmented report discusses an Australasian Antarctic Expedition near Heard Island. It mentions mining, wartime operations, and funding needs for a purchase debated by a committee led by Dr. A Woodenship. The text notes dollar amounts and a forthcoming decision.
A severe thunderstorm battered Bungendore with hours of heavy rain and larger hail than prior storms. Residents report extensive property and fence damage, blocked roads, and evacuations in several communities as emergency crews assess the scene.
A dense list of Sunday services across churches including Anglican St Pauls and Christ Church with varied prayer times and preachers, plus Roman Catholic mass slots, Presbyterian and Methodist worship, Salvation Army meetings, and Christian Science services noted with locations Braddon Gardenvale and Kingston, among others.
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