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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1947
Page
2
A full report forthcoming to the interstate executive of Ge ACTA on the sentence in Canterbury last week. The Arbitration Court will hear bearing of Untale 77 for all Tedent Unions meeting, aiming to propose a Galishe action plan for wart times.
Fragmented report alleges a taxi driver Tamás Albert Waters transported a man to a cemetery near Newtown where a girl was murdered. Police say no immediate action was taken at the scene and the investigation details remain unclear with conflicting statements.
Fragmented text reports casualties and costs during a wartime period. Mentions Americans, medical care, hospitals, and a claim that casualties or expenses exceed wartime peace costs. Public notice style suggests a summary of war impact and medical burdens.
Police and hospital authorities investigate the death of Percy Brewert Denton Dawson 30 a Sydney company director after he fell at his home. Early reports indicate a postmortem is planned with the inquiry focusing on his death certificate and any possible foul play or medical complications. His sister in law Mrs SSMNFE slow ast Dawnon reportedly spoke of a nitrate incident prior to his admission, and Dawson is linked as an uncle to David Sievert Dawson in a separate legal matter.
Brisbane reported the Kyvrallen arrived with passengers from Manila, delivery and awards discussed, with an official note that the Jewish Welfare group paid 220,000 to Smit United Corporation, owners of the Kwalien, to bring migrants aboard.
Weather summary for Canberra includes barometer readings, temperatures and wind speeds across early morning to evening. Data fragments show pressure around 29.8 inches and temperatures near 2.3 degrees at unspecified times with various numeric codes.
The piece argues Australia must unite under democratic values to meet postwar security duties, align with Britain and the Commonwealth, and lead in Pacific stability. It emphasizes guarding national industry, employment, and social welfare while resisting imperial preferences and ensuring Australia shapes its own international and economic policy.
The report notes an incoming announcement likely about the new interim minister and Cabinet changes. It mentions Mr Macy as a possible representative and references other cabinet figures including the Attorney General. The text reflects a tense political transition and anticipated statements from officials.
Weather authorities report record rainfall across Queensland with 1,870 points in a day and up to 31 inches in some reaches. Creeks overflowed, residents evacuated, and towns including Lagan Village and Nerana were cut off as water damaged homes and crops. Rescue teams worked through the night as river crests and ongoing rainfall kept alarms active.
Thieves entered the garage of Wl Preebody in Montrort at the Civic Centre early on Saturday. They removed a car from the front, moved it to the main garage, but left it unopened. Suspects appear to have disturbed the site without attempting to break open the safe containing hooks and takings of SS Ee.
Sunday report from Buckingham Palace states Princess Elizabeth is suffering a cold but nothing serious. In Britain officials note continued precautions at the palace as a ministerial briefing outlines policy measures and public edicts amid travel and weather disruptions.
A Sunday incident near Broadway Sydney involved a truck colliding with a horse close to a toy department. Youths aged seven and ten were present in the store as witnesses or participants during the event and the accident area showed damage and loss of goods valued around £33.
A plasterer named John Riveritt, 40, drowned in the Lachine River early today after his boat capsized during a paddle on the water. Rescue crews recovered his body a short time later.
A garbled excerpt discusses threats to Australian officials and alleged collusion within the Commonwealth Government. The fragment references the annual report of the Australian Tari Board and comments by Withall, but the text is too corrupted to extract a clear event date or outcome.
Fragmented text from a 20th century article argues that Australia’s future depends on population increase. It references fears about racial demographics, wartime context, and the need for greater east facilities, with garbled OCR details about migrations and defense. The piece mentions Soviet Asia and potential impacts on national policy.
The Archdiocese plans renewed Friday abstinence rules in line with wartime practice. Exemptions remain limited and vary by diocese, with Good Friday and Ash Wednesday exceptions noted. The policy reflects revived meat abstinence during food shortages, applying to most days except specified holy observances.
Travel officials in Canberra arrange extra carriages and road bookings to cope with a rush of residents returning for the new school term. The ACT notes most travelers are escaping heat and will rely on expanded Canberra-bound services to meet peak demand.
Sydney report details a drunken brawl aboard a cargo ship that left several crew members ashore and others jumping into the water. The vessel drifted toward the Rose Bay entrance as police pursued warrants for arrests before returning the men to the ship.
A ferry accident last night jolted into the river as it traveled down the Aten River. Five men aboard were thrown clear and escape in parties. One man drowned in the mishap.
The Prime Minister welcomes delegations as regional officials outline a plan to transform Grammar School for a forthcoming conference. Furniture from multiple sources has been acquired and authorities expect satisfactory completion within a fortnigt.
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Dr P Dunneheath CBE, visiting lecturer at Centrer Division, discusses wartime and postwar British engineering challenges. He outlines power production, munition manufacturing, and defence needs, noting 500 miles of transmission, sulfur removal via vegetation cleaning, and the Empire’s largest electricity undertaking.
A damaged note recalls a religious service led by Mr McVittie at Be Too Wouse with Mr DW Cargill presiding. More than 180 attended the Dharma club inner gathering, as references to ceremony parts and speakers appear amid garbled phrases and names.
Reported Friday evening two men were arrested on larceny and assault charges following an attempted burglary at Mr. J Lloyd’s sandcastle market garden. Officers recovered a firearm during the incident and the suspects were questioned before being charged.
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