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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1946

Page

2

Wartime War Memorial Trotting Show at Queanbeyan

The Queanbeyan showground hosted 6000 attendees for the Auend Trotting Races and related attractions. The War Memorial Handicap winner, Larhian Robert, covered one mile in 3.24 for the day’s best time, amid continued pageantry, rodeo acts, Highland dancing, and a running commentary by Mr Jim Gohe.

Gueviteyen Moruthern Metho Larhian Robert Willie Revo Atalingrad Petes Une Queanteyan Municipal Band Muatosl Jim ‘Gohe Marivers Ladies’ Committee War Memocial Fund Committee Aiolty Robert Nancy Mayle War Mast Othary Laurie Soy Aweond Traine A. Siddy Lady ‘Tarlington Tron Realm Walynd Naney Habelert Booland Kyredan Pirrby Beat Lass Laws Pronto Nesen Deiby Witiner Waafy Mr. BR. Pool Rainat J. Kelle Tamuita Neat

Bright Outlook for wool suits American growers

In Salt Lake City on Monday Dr Booth, chairman of the International Wool Secretariat, told American growers that world wool prices should lift if handled properly. He predicted higher demand and sustained production, signaling a favorable, though cautious, peso for the wool industry this year.

Alt Lake City Booth International Wool Recretariat

Weather Forecast For Rowihern and Surrounding Districts

Inland winds shift to northerly with mild to warm conditions. Expect little to no rain, general improvement by Wednesday. Southern areas face unsettled conditions with a light to moderate northwesterly breeze and cooler nights. The McIntyre River region notes lingering high river levels from Saturday.

Rowihern Twbielande Conak Hlygatse Nland

Canberra Weather Notice Turbid Blurb

Weather fragment from Canberra page reports temperatures and conditions with unclear digits. Readable items indicate a morning temperature around seventy two degrees and a forecast of a higher daytime high, but many characters are garbled.

Singapore Inquiry and Malayan Campaign Reflections

A Canberra Times letter discusses the Malayan campaign and calls for a formal inquiry. It argues an inquiry would seek factual sequence, assign responsibility, and guide future actions, but warns it may fail to satisfy all parties and must involve UK, Australian, and Indian governments. It urges timing and judicial commission oversight.

Gordon Benet Churchill Utenf Valle Malaya Yelun Fritiey United Kingdom Tewr le Wlan Thie Rlea Anguiry Pruion

Australia Day Greetings From China Sent to Chifley

A damaged note records Chinese president sending greetings to Prime Minister Chifley on Australia Day. It expresses hope for continued cooperation with Australia and allied nations for a just world order and peace in the Pacific, though wording is garbled.

China St. Chifley Eni Australia Iran Iria

Australia to share in atomic knowledge and munitions plan

A UK Australia discussion outlines an agreement to share atomic knowledge and coordinate munitions production and defense planning. The plan envisages closer ties, with Australia kept advised on progress and potential future cooperation, including weapon and energy developments.

Australia Gomion England Aefenve Organian Fal Marriam Bec Salusion Paacestime

Broadcasting Parliament Debates Experiment In Canberra

The document discusses a planned experiment in Canberra to broadcast Parliament debates via a new and powerful video station. A national network broadcast was favored, with committees arranging the subject and the Peakmaster-General and engineers' department officials involved.

Kcnginowra Canberra Vedio waDe Cemieryn Aueday Aral Ue Engineers’ Department

American Line renames cargo service to Australia and New Zealand

The American Line announced a renaming of its cargo service routes to Australia and New Zealand with new eastbound calls. Projections show enhanced eastward departures and revised port expectations.

Voo Wick Tiraya Nave Stonduyame American Line Australi New Famland

Operation Needed to Save Tamworth Infant’s Life

Tamworth parents Mr and Mrs R of Tamworth face delays as no application for a splenectomy to treat their infant has been made. The Prime aviiater Mr Chiney notes no ab uty request has been filed. Specialists assess whether surgery on the brain is possible, dependent on the brain’s cause. Reports mention American authorities and polio guidance influencing the case.

Tamworth Chiney Amrit

Canberra to Coast New Services Start Up

Two untimed rail services between Canberra and South Coast began operation from Narooma to Canberra yesterday. One runs on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 a.m. Canberra residents and visitors from southwestern New South Wales are expected to use the service to reach Bowral resorts, with Government bodies urged to fund improvements along Queanbeyan, Braidwood, Bateman's Bay and Moruya.

Canberra Jervis Bay Narooma Canterie Tourist Bureau Mr Dunbar South Western New Bout Wales Sanborea Dunbar Cowal Queanbeyan Braidwood Hateman's Bay Morty

Maitland Dairymen Talk Strike Amid Milk Price Fight

In Maitland district the dairymen vote by majority to strike over milk prices. Delegates from all branches of the South Zane Dairymen's Committee plan a Thursday meeting to press government for higher rates. They seek about 3d per gallon on milk supplied to Melbourne and 4 pints per gallon for January. The government has offered 30 in January.

Ryeivey Monae Ymleyiton Maitland Yamtarday Trea Dermansis Rxbew Acuth Zane Dairymen Rovern

Search for plane wreckage near Barrington Tops

Police and WLA af experts plan a horse pack journey to Barrington Tops forty four miles from Benne to view wreckage believed to be from a worn ultr a bomber spotted Friday. The rugged country terrain is described as heavily timbered and mountainous.

Sydney Wla.af Barrington Tops Benne

Lili Kraus Concert Recital In Canberra February

Lili Kraus concert planned in Canberra on February 12 features her acclaimed interpretation of romantic piano repertoire. The program includes works by Schubert and Brahms, with Kraus praised for precision and expressive depth.

Canberra Carnal Amd Bigsthova Bredemie Kraut Budaedt Royal Academy of Mu Fle Tuldapest Ryewives Gegrera Bete Bariok Arthur Behnabel Mower Britain Paris Japan Chine Indiana

Liberal Party Meets in Canberra Faces Policy Debates

The Liberal Party of Australia plans a three day meeting in Canberra to decide key policy issues. NSW recommendations include a social welfare scheme with pensions and broader labor measures. Leaders discuss foreign policy stance and relations with the Country Party ahead of potential Senate arrangements.

Waren Aberal Abe Canberra New South Wales Anduntey Mendless Tor Wil Country Party Pederai Stestion Tanetal Senate Tetm Atv Atiening

Liverpool Dock Modernisation Plan Aims At 8 Million Scheme

The report outlines Liverpool’s 8 million pound dock scheme to expand and improve river entrances. Bomb damage and underwater repairs affect operations while 14 million in wages is projected for the project. Large scale dredging and pile driving are expected as the new river-dividing project enables smoother entry and exit for ships.

Liverpool Ainiot Tin Watehs Bleahiny Iit

Hoyday Week End Tourist Traffic Review

Tourist traffic over the holiday weekend was heavy as all guest houses filled to capacity. The Tourist Bureau reported about 200 people from Wollongone on a one day trip and 120 visitors from Watlongenu booked through the arrangements, with continued visits planned for the following weekend.

Enin Wed UN Muro Alan Sever Apa WollongoMe Busca Wallongone

Death sentence for Polish woman spy in Milsa trial

A Milsa tribunal sentenced Lena Ambraick, a Polish spy, to death after she was found guilty of betraying patriots and causing numerous threats and disturbances at feast churches. The accused fainted during sentencing.

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Escape of Navy Jest Pilot in Wrecked Plane

A damaged craft near Koliyilly bursts into flames after a crash, with pilot Grifn dragging fellow crew from the cockpit as the aircraft spirals. Grifn then guides the plane to a crab landing at sea or ground, narrowly avoiding a fatal post-crash fire before being hospitalized for observation.

Tres London Susinak Alineek Gelfin John A. M. Robersann KIAAP England Anther Morrison Obertan Parramatta Hospital Grif Kity Herne Bay Royal Naval Hospital

Rehabilitation of Ex Servicemen in Striving for Return to Normal Life

More than 20 000 veterans faced unemployment as talks urged national rural development programs and local authority empowerment to fund reemployment schemes. A.W. Greene urged government support to finance rural work while councils could run projects locally. Officials emphasized aiding ex servicemen, easing reintegration, and speeding freedom from evictions.

Ryoneny Atunday A.W Leslie Morsehead Australia Dunston HLMLR Anson

Denied Entry to University Amid Army Clearance Delay

Report from Sydney on Monday notes Dente y University College faces obstacles for applicants as the Army refuses clearance. Mr L Hayley MUP states a telegraph has been sent to the Minister for Postwar Construction Mr Dedman requesting investigation into student plights. He warns action is needed or further measures will be taken to remedy the situation.

L. Hayley Dedman Sch Permaarel Ivaleam Hayton

Tasmania’s Playground of the Pacific Plan Unveiled

An unclear Tasmanian tourism plan proposed by the mayor aims to elevate the island as a premier playground. The document envisions Tasmanian tourism surpassing other states with better public promotion and a wider touristic reach, sparking discussion on its independence as a tourism hub.

Hobant Monaay Moe Tasmania Tanguaila

Five Championships And Premiership for Canberra Highlighted

Readable fragments show Canberra athletes Laurel Mahoney Jo Courtney and Mecha Richard leading multiple events at a Canberra center meet. Relay teams from Aubly Tillers Purces and Canberra claimed titles with notable performances across 100 yards, 140 meter decks, and freestyle sprints.

Fount Tan ST Poidls Maltland Rhatipiomelipa Thier Wasande Waghip Laurel Mabothy Jo Courtney Mecha Richard Canberra Rotary Pewny Brophy Jaauirel Mahondy Pat Criman Purces Sydney Semilias Fefterneun Pegggy Tranby Laurel Mahoney Sean Weitayyyrnen Amond Reil Pat Calman Eiaites Winnouer Peter Courtney Wihathoe Michel Risharde Seinning Iyrtree Barkatroie Fur J. Rtn Ofork Avin Pe Mall Tang Chariton Scanberray Awen Waynaure A. Finbar Weat Courtney Canherray Anes Hinton Mokies Bok Strutees Cook Tackbey Tima Eee Boye Etlee Ruvanty Courtney Cunberrep Meleood Armidniel G. Caloraan P. Colinane Owen

No Increase in Beer Quotas Amid Misinterpreted Announcement

The minister for customs clarified that the reported 225 percent beer quota increase was a misinterpretation. The actual plan allows only a possible adjustment by bringing forward a week’s supply from February to January and would be reviewed in March. A Sydney brewery plans to begin operations in February.

Henavor Kennel Mimbue Hernane Uhr Almitart

Bromwich Defeats Pans To Claim Tennis Title

In a tight Adelaide final Bromwich dominates with powerful drives and precise returns to overwhelm opponent. The match features standout play from Bromwich while partners and other players, including Malga Rule and Fitch with Revie, are noted in the page’s oblique mentions.

Canberra Letter on War Time Food Delivery Frustrations

A reader letter from Canberra voices wartime complaints about food distribution and delivery. The writer cites milk and bread delivery issues, storage and refrigeration, and consumer hardship, urging authorities to improve service for households including young mothers and families amid rationing. The missive reflects local frustrations with wartime logistics and the impact on daily life.

Raton Rowsewite Litem Canberra Austrane Adenute Japmd Poumboldare Seretary Canberm Dairy Bedgwice Willogly Hye Bey Bellvary Ina Leaat Fom Prem Tairy Society Vail Jaydney Milk Board

Hospitality Appreciation From The Kantor Visit

The writer thanks hosts and organizers in Sydney for a warm and memorable gathering in the Australian capital area. The event featured notable doctors and attendants, with praise for the care and friendliness shown by those welcomed. The writer expresses gratitude and anticipates future collaboration and service.

Kantor Canhoree Cam Pary Lawvee Nathing Aydney Hany Menering Pet Ronally

Injured Woman Ordered Rest Amid Navy Reorganization

An injured woman in Auckland is ordered to rest while the New Zealand Navy restructures ships and personnel. Reports say the Dito Mla is to be examined tonight to determine jaw injury treatment as reforms proceed under the admiralty.

Rodney Monilky Aire Meanie Crven Auckland Amcamnauas Cambie Avhllincher Weilevue Axton Aalurdas Cruleeta Dito Compiete Navy

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