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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1947

Page

2

Fragments Recall Family Ties and Military Memory

Fragmentary note recalls Artier and the kar brothers Bill Jim Vic and meters Ady and Ann as well as a tribute to Jim Hgl Pilot RAAF in Kenya. Mentions a Mrs Sofarweather and Port Jervis URA and hints at a resumed educational term and other subjects.

Krrertin Tevther Artier Bill Jim Vic Ady Ann Baron Gearac RAAF Nervios Nanyuki Kenya Jammaary Bee Javed Nm Sofarweather Aed Deile Port Jervis Ura Scorthend Kdcothly Fem

Theft Of Wristlet Watch Noted In Brief Item

News in brief reports a theft of a wristwatch with details about the suspect and incident. The item mentions an airliner wreckage and a possible collision inquiry with limited casualty information.

British Builder Takes Private Job In Canberra Camp

The report says a London bricklayer Sohn Weller left a British builder migrant camp in Canberra to accept a private job in Tamworth. He claimed he would have stayed if a private plan had been offered and noted the camp was similar to the old army act. Several pundits did not return to the camp after the long holiday weekend.

Lonfion Sohn Weller Canberra Tam Nuye Atayed St Lan Af Kip Masali Tamworth Tiwan Aumber of Pundera

Fragmentary OCR Brief on Springbrook Weather and Road Issues

Readable bits note nearly 28 inches of rain at Springbrook and highway disruptions from noon. Mentions repairs, ongoing service, and a suspected Queenland element. few clear facts or coherent details remain due to garbled text.

Springbrook

Boat Masters District Uneddfied Weather Update

A scattered rain and thunder pattern affects the district with initial freshness. Weather officials note brief, unsettled conditions as a band of showers moves through, with potential localized gusts and brief cooling.

Arbitration Powers and Public Interest in Australian Law

Canberra's press discusses the Commonwealth Arbitration Act and its aims to extend industrial powers within the Constitution. It emphasizes the need for a balanced arbitration system, conciliation, and swift hearings, warning that delays harm the public interest and urging parties to support timely, effective awards.

Saamy Geopin Bust Ac Aif Industriet Akmime Ito Eed Sourt Union Cam Army of Advocates Came Ite Arbitration Court Ars Civil Courte

Queanbeyan Agitation for Own Water Supply

A public meeting in Queanbeyan tonight will press for a new weir on the upper Queanbeyan River to secure adequate town water. Organizer Mr J Beaver claims possible attendance near 9,000 and argues a dam to match Cotter Dam capacity would ease Canberra’s water strain.

Fusanbeyar Queanbeyan Jonnwin Commonwealth J. Beaver Beaver Queenbeym Canberrs Cotter Canberra Quaanbeyan Wilon

Secretary Asked Former Official In Diary Dispute

Washington Tuesday report says Secretary Morgenthau seeks access to a diary or diary material from a former official. The Treasury chief cites government purpose, while the aide, Mr Bay er, contends the diary is private. The New York Times notes Morgenthau has about 900 volumes of letters and records related to his tenure.

Washington The Treasury Morgenthau Bayeer Bayder New York Times

Canberra Weather Report Snapshot

Canberra forecast data shows atmospheric readings with temperatures around 72.4 degrees at 3 pm. Wind from the northwest at 5 mph, with pressures near 28.888 inches and minimal variation in the 2 hour window.

Moscow accuses Britain of unfriendliness

The Tass News Agency says Britain is not acting toward Moscow in conformity with the Anglo Soviet alliance. It cites Britain’s intimate relations with the United States and questions Britain and America’s joint wartime organization of security and economic preparedness.

Moscow Britain Tass

Hansard Report Beats Interpreter in French Delegation Speech

A correctional report notes a French delegation speech delivered in French by Mr Pierre Auge, with a reporters shorthand record by Re Mura. The scene captures the moment as the interpreter struggles to keep pace at the South teas Con and Iece Ler rostrum.

Hussar Pierre Auge Mura Augel

Rain experiment continuation endorsed by CLR scientists

Scientists from the CLR continued tests designed to produce rain and prompt large scale effects. Dr. J.K. Kraus said results so far are encouraging, pointing to potential use of an experimental generator bomber for the tests.

Eyoney Tussing CLR Bein Kraus

Canberra Milk Shortage Report Signals Regional Pressures

Fragmented OCR text from Canberra describes a milk shortage with unclear details and garbled phrases. The readable elements point to a regional supply issue, suggesting dairy shortages and potential impact on local consumption, but specifics such as dates, sources, or involved agencies are not recoverable.

Electric Supply For Sutton and Bungendore

Council meeting notes discuss funding 438.090 for a dam project and a planned power line to Bungendore and Sutton. Shortage of materials delays start, with new supply to come from Public Morus via Canberra Captain's Fist volt sub station near Gunanbiyan. Line to run via Mac's Reet after Bungentora.

Uaaieyes Dade Lo Darpore Gomg Rald Canberra Gunanbiyan Car Mac

Britain blamed for petrol rationing in Australia debate

A deputation from the Australian Motor Association urged Britain to lift petrol restrictions to ease motorists hardships. Senator Ashby and local MPs were urged to press for changes while Australia sought to conserve exchange funds and review imports of Americas goods. Dr Harold Morrie chaired the Australian delegation.

Tueeney Australia Britain Italy Dairy Sromuse Automotte Association of Australia Greipe Ashby Anid Milne Rsa Ahk Harold Morrie Australis

Seas Conference Opens in Canberra

The Seas Conference opens in Canberra with delegates from multiple nations aiming to promote world peace through economic and political cooperation. Leaders including Australia’s Dr Ewart as chair and Prime Minister Walter Nash of New Zealand emphasize unity, with talks held at a school assembly hall and focus on regional security and welfare.

Australia Ewart Ic Upied Seo Fesland Air Walter Nash Meare Butler Williams Es ‘Uni Safes United Kingdom France Netherlands Eran Senceeares Atrack Rset Delagetsa Tis Conferance London Kermest Mevin Nash Canberra Net United Nations Samoa Cocanilmsien Tor Butler Ea U.A Jean'Res

Nomad Leaves £1600 to R C Church in Fragmented Note

Fragmentary text reveals a bequest of £1600 to the Roman Catholic Church in Picton area. The article discusses aims of a conference and plans for a regional welfare commission, trusteeship, and international cooperation with the United Nations context. References to Australia, United Kingdom, Philippines, and colonial governance appear amid incomplete passages.

Picton Pollot Mt- Nah Aimie Tany Eutiong Alr Australia Lant Tippines United Kingdom Philippine Airlines France New Zealand Willisma Minteler Wan Air Drakeford Manila R.madow

Visitor cautions on Citar River heat risk and dam flow

Report describes a dangerous rise in river temperature as a dam and a pipeline release warm water into Blue Pool. It notes potential effects on city water supply and fears of sudden changes in the Mt haw Ut area, with officials monitoring the situation and the dam operators maintaining control over the release.

Citar Biue Pre TV

Court to Hear Claims for Sunday Work on February 10

Melbourne report states Acting Chief Justice Drake Brockman met the Emergency Committee of the ACT Delta afternoon to discuss the Arbitration Court hearing on double payments for Sunday work. He told the Committees the hearing would begin on February 10 and likely extend for about a week.

Melbourne Tuseday Cmet Drake Brockman

Canteen Sought For British Trade Camp Discussed

A discussion on establishing a canteen at the British tailtieee camp will be held Thursday by the Canterre Trades and Labour Council with representatives from Interior and Works. The aim is to support workers during the event.

Canterre Trades and Labour

Delegates Warned to Guard Press Secrets at South Seas Talks

Delegates at the South Seas Advisory Commission discussions were told to avoid press leakages and preserve secrecy. The six committees will handle structure, auxiliary bodies, powers, immediate projects, coordination, and drafts, with location debates and a forthcoming charter.

Texabera Etailinh South Seas Advisory Commission Peru We Jaa Samana Evatt Sie Afcretary Nash Pihance Wither Bydney Aukland Alan Alralan Feta Rumiona

Anglers clue links to snake stores and rivals

An obscure and garbled account hints at anglers, a mystery about a Cathar and a store, and a tense scene near a rocky ledge. The text mentions Mr Westcatt and a wary struggle with a roving creature, with fragments about a frog pool and a dangerous encounter by the water.

Hove Dlacova

Australian weather notes cause of shipyard shortages

Acting divisional minister explains wind conditions hindered jetty mining and supply lines. Equipment and materials were not available, delaying improvements and heating shortages noted in day’s weather report.

Byondy Stadt

Sydney Butchers in Special Fedend Court

Sydney witnesses, including Mr Atkinson and S.M., told three M74 butchers they failed to keep proper books of account. A 1200 sack fine was imposed on Geale. Adrian primary products described receipts and pricing connected to produce in theCaulk case.

Sydney Atkinson S.M Ney William ‘Staniay Weily Adrian Gure

Free Public Library Expansion In Sydney Region

A fragmented note discusses a government education minister and a planned library expansion in Sydney. Reads like archival OCR with unclear dates and figures, referencing years BC and a claim of unique public project scale. The readable phrases mention the minister, state, and a large estimated budget.

Sydney Tuceity Maid Doo Renin Wwe Ube

Damaged Ocean Refugee Case Reaches Australian Port

The fragment describes Australians aboard a refuge vessel near Sydney and Melbourne, with most of the 308 aboard considered stowaways or uncertain status. It notes a saloon scene and mentions Harbour and Uren Jan, with cases sent to Canterbury. The text is garbled and incomplete.

Sydney Ture Alt Harbour

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