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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary notice references a memorial event with mentions of a government placement and a returned service member. It lists names like Hervions and Langer and notes restrictions on activities or merchandising around the site. The legibility is poor and only scattered details remain.
A Canberra report notes a significant drop in dog registrations, with figures falling from 1812 to 13. Authorities acknowledge many canines remain unregistered, despite awareness among station grounds and park users.
A fragmentary report from Sydney discusses master condemnation of black market timber sales. The text mentions government concerns about timber control and effects on builders seeking supplies, with unclear names and dates.
Fragmentary text reports on tax evasion methods, customs vigilance and jewellery in Australia. Mentions Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, and a Chinese attorney general with references to thousands of pounds and jewellery seizures. Names and details are garbled.
Reading from the authorities shows a rise in new building values for the last quarter of the previous year. Total construction value reached £40,108,000 with about £30,807,000 attributed to houses. New housing and construction activity exceeded earlier periods, reflecting a growing housing stock.
Warrawa boat retailer Mr. Prey Wolt died after a 60 foot plunge at Glowcenter Hours Hospital Camperdown. He was convalescing and slated for discharge soon.
Melbourne honours roll lists officers to receive MBEs and Military Crosses amid wartime decorations. Temporary majors and captains from Victoria and Western Australia are named along with mentions of despatches and a death in Bathurst. The chaotic OCR notes reflect awards for service and a fatal incident abroad.
Weather bulletin notes light to moderate winds inland with elevated caution for gusty areas. Forecasters highlight changing conditions this afternoon as a trough moves through the region and temperatures trend cooler tonight.
A fragmentary Canberra Times notice references overseas agencies and wire services. It sketches distant maritime events and distant political commentary with no clear dates or fully readable details. The piece appears as a garbled collage of agency names and generic phrases.
In Australia the public mood has shifted against rigid two party dominance. Analysts note voters favor a substantial return to a two party setup but recent electors show reluctance to grant power to a united Liberal Country Party coalition. They warn a two party government would offer limited national benefit.
The governments plan reciprocal payments for widows pensions endowment and health care for New Zealanders settling in Australia and Australians in New Zealand. Legislation will be introduced in Parliament within 12 months to extend social service benefits including unemployment aid.
A rough weather bulletin from Canberra describes a morning observation and a forecast period. It notes temperatures and conditions with references to times and a four hour window for expected changes.
Afternoon tea bowling event at Ye City featured multiple players with scores and placements listed. Names include Braden Nore, Kruger Primiey, Richards Horgan Thomas, Wallace Creams, and Norse Motura among others, with final score 32-19 noted for a team matchup.
Canberra schools report rising enrolments across primary and infant departments. Ainslie State School lists 65 new pupils, while Taloola Park notes higher initial enrollments, with 52 entering primary. Teachers' numbers rise to meet demand, maintaining pupil to teacher ratios near one to forty.
Riverside Hostel plans youth training with Canberra communal aims. Three men volunteer for jailer roles and to participate in basketball and table tennis. boxing and wrestling programs also discussed for youths club members.
Police report a gang shooting aboard the freighter Atal near Arlboulne. Detectives say two men, Ging and Pack, were shot. Pack was wounded in the back while Ging was killed. A gunman fled as officers arrived. a revolver was used to threaten crew. Gambling debts are mentioned as possible motive.
The AWU announces direct action on the 40-hour week with more than 90 000 shearers warned to accept no work after March 16. The union threatens 100 valve 69/600 workers in allied industries if action proceeds. Court decisions on the week remain unsettled as members rally with Palion and Dougherty expressing concern over compliance and timing.
The minister for Post War Reconstruction Dedman told the AW U convention Australia could see one life of atomic energy for industrial use within our lifetime. Professor Oliphant warned that certain materials used to produce atomic energy were available here and that the next war could be far more terrible, urging actions to push world safeguards to prevent war.
Reports indicate price cuts for beef and mutton set to take effect next week in Sydney. The conservative cattle valley values show declines, while sheep values fall slightly, reflecting market shifts in the region.
In Queensland, Daymen and Tarba0,000 bat ik van auieutt face drought pressures. The Country Party censor criticizes interpol and ministerial stance north of the Brisbane line, while calls for government action to protect producers grow amid losses.
A U S counselor from the embassy departed Canberra for Tokyo to join the office of the Chief Political Advisor to General Masarthar. The official, who has over 30 years in the foreign service, will report directly under the ambassador in the allied command structure.
A broad program for native welfare in the Pacific region was decided by committees, including research on virtual aid in education and development. Debates over funding surfaced, with estimates near 50 000 to 128 000 pounds over four years and a report on colonial financial matters expected. Delegates were treated to lunch with government ministers, while talks on health, nutrition, and staff exchange outlined a tentative five year program.
Reports from Melbourne discuss the proposed site for a key headquarters with opposition over whether Suva or Byance would better serve the commission. Debates touch on native alignment, communications, and potential funding of 160 pounds for initial operations. The piece also notes a separate death in South Yarra from wounds sustained at work.
A fierce thunderstorm struck north Tamworth killing Kevin Hagen who sheltered under a tree along with a dog. The storm caused electrical shocks and temporary blindness to two men and damaged railway and telephone infrastructure.
A fragmented report notes the Trades and Labour Council's opposition following Prime Minister Galey's refusal to modify wage parity rules. Council members warn the PM's stance could spark industrial unrest and indicate a forthcoming ACTN policy decision next week.
Two policemen escorted Rev. We Lce Taylor director general of the National Union of Protestants from the church doors after protests outside Mary’s Church near Avatrailp House. Union members claim they were barred from admittance.
Sydney February report says state lottery office clerks plan a meeting to oppose Saturday shifts if the government agrees to end Saturday work. Acting secretary of the clerks union cites past schedule and lack of time off during the week amid calls to abolish weekend duties.
Incomplete text mentions a postman and a journey along a major road near Adelaide. Several garbled phrases refer to levels of vigilance, a crossing or interstate context, and distant locations like Sydney and Melbourne. The readable parts lack clear events or outcomes to summarize.
A crowd watched Mu Strain Laie set a record at Manuka Pool as New Zealand swimmer races and Canberra rivals competed in a carnival. The meet featured multiple events including 100 yards freestyle and backstroke with top times from NZ and Canberra swimmers, and attendance noted by officials present.
Fragmentary notes describe an attempted port transfer and a voyage by a stowed passenger named He who faced detention and exile. The text hints at a man’s journey from a distant locale to Australia, with references to rent, tension, and arrest.
The Carols by Candlelight event, titled Any Evening in Music, plans concerts on January 13 to benefit the Christmas Festival. Albert Clark leads the program with Beth Wveman, Ki Gumiley, Albert Petare, and Geary making a debut. venue details include YMCA and Wesley Hall with Lady Hopetoun mentioned.
Readable text notes Sunday bookings for rail travel to Carbarra with a timetable detail mentioning Sydney and a train departure. The fragment references advice and a date around the 20th with unclear context and names.
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