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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1947

Page

4

Be Expanded Tar For Arey Xr Slavery Protest

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a call to action concerning slavery and expansion. Mentions Australians and a referenced group seeking contact or support, with unclear context and names.

Trade Applications For Jar Om Saturday Trade

The Prime Minister's Department urges trade parties to submit particulars to the Department of Commerce in Melbourne. This request relates to resumption of trade on dust files and associated rate applications.

Firma Dapan USA Malbourne

Gratitude payments approved for Papuan natives

The cabinet approved pensions for Papuan natives and other native members of security forces at 3% of monthly pay for service from December 3. Eligibility lines are unclear and some groups appear ineligible. Prime Minister Chisey announced the plan highlighting police, constabulary, and civilian combatants under the intelligence bureau.

Pustensay Gutane Sparmans Chisey Membare Renal ‘Guinea Reval Faguan Concevalery Citilians Ge Alfied Tntelligence Bureau

Derequisition of Shipping Services Announced by Prime Minister

The Prime Minister announced that derequisition of interstate shipping services would occur at the earliest possible date. The action follows directives under charter to the Navy Department. Senator Rabley was empowered to defer renaming of renels to ensure orderly operation of essential services.

Oery Pi Suger Navy Department Chifley Supply and Shipping Rabley Sim Pepe Gaines

War Widows Demand Basic Wage Fight for support in Melbourne

War widows press for minimum compensation after loss of husbands. Air Widows Croft Guild paused its agitation to seek a wetter deal, with Mrs Vaney urging action. Word of a basic pension resonates amid protests and public sympathy in a strained wartime economy.

Melbourne Weansesay Air Widlows’ Croft Guild Vaney

UHR Coal Mines Control Face Complex Legal Dispute

Fragmentary OCR text suggests a dispute over UHR coal mines control with references to authorities and disputed duties. No clear individuals, dates, or organizations are readable enough to identify specifics. The readable portion hints at regulatory action and possible contract or duty issues without concrete facts.

Canberra Weather Report Fragment

Weather data fragment from Canberra with unclear time stamps and numbers. Mentions temperature, wind direction 314 degrees, a maximum at 3 pm, an amount of $24 and a forecast period around 34 hours with a coat estimate of 40. No clear location or date.

Wrowesday

Weather Forecast For Purrow Bay Region

Forecasters predict cloudy conditions across Purrow Bay with light winds from the west. Expect cooler temperatures and possible inland drizzle late in the day.

Australia weighs end of clothes rationing and sugar shift

An Australian briefing argues clothing rationing should end within a year as production and import capacity rise. Sugar rationing ends first due to world market changes, while meat and other goods remain controlled. Government notes evasion and calls for prudent consumption and gradual relaxation aligned with supply and distribution conditions.

Taseek Australia Ny Scala Eagie Caporta Lake Plate

Governor General chairs Federal Executive Council meeting

Vice regal welcomed a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at Government House Canberra yesterday morning. The Governor General presided with officials noting progress on royal air route schemes and allied colonial air transport matters.

Watelleney Air D- MoKel Couneil Government House Cabers Wis Eecelieney Genfeel Wo J Melfell Porce &Catlan Canberra

Royal Navy Losses Reported in House of Commons

The Financial Secretary of the Admiralty stated Navy losses during the war totaled 1508 ships of unknown tonnage with 261 aircraft and 71 submarines lost. Surface craft numbered 100, shore batteries four, while eighteen were rammed. Unknown causes caused further losses and accidents, with 114 wrecked and 89 died at sea.

London Weanentay The Admiralty Dugdale Caldalon

July 4 Reception at Embassy to mark Independence Day

A Fourth of July reception will be hosted by the American Ambassad or and Mia Buiter at the American Embassy in Washington. About 400 guests are invited from Commonwealth governments, diplomats, and media. The event commemorates the Declaration of Independence drafted in Philadelphia and signed in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson.

Ambammanor Mia Buiter Aimbassy Uomimamare Mately Commonweath Government of Bei Ihe Canberes Diplomate Forse Radio Gallery Daney Infs Aspen Sagen Sil Heart Truk Il Bs Tlence Aimarkey Continental Thoman Benjamin Frovbitn Dean

Petrol Supplies Unaffected by U S Restrictions

Australian mining official says U S restrictions will not affect Australia imports. Port of Petrol may maintain supply levels with monthly output around 80 units and year round access to ample stock.

U.S Banator Anhley Reed Auweraln Australia

Early 1840s Coal Health Plan Endorsed by Jones

Flo proposed a research lab under Connect for Resensile and trdusteral Research Freteasor Jones. A 1840 conference with experts led to Zonar s urging university ed in CALM support. Professor Jones advised universal miner health checks and periodic re examinations every two years, with water spray and medical oversight in mines to reduce health threats.

Remarch Laboratory Flo of & Toa Research Laboratory Jones Ite Setwars Doe

Sugar Rationing to Cease In Australia

The cabinet decided to end sugar rationing immediately citing sufficient meat supply and a steady Australian demand. Prime Minister Mr. CHidey said rationing removal aligns with commonwealth aims and would not disrupt essentials.

Soutimie Chidey Austratia Eabinet Australia

Protection Extended for Ex Servicemen Following War Service

The Cabinet, on Attorney General advice, extended protection for ex servicemen and dependents from two to three years. Regulations grant special rights in matters affecting service members and their dependents, with court or compulsory land sale limits requiring consent. The extended protection under the Wartime Moratorium Act also covers removal rules and asset claims.

War Service Um, Chiffey Attorney-General

No Country in the World Wants War Says Montgomery

Imperial Chief of Staff Viscount Montgomery told Australian reporters there was no evidence future wars would be fought with button presses. He urged caution, warned against relying on aggression, and advocated peaceful buildup through citizen forces training and peace-focused defense policies. He spoke during a visit to discuss Australia’s defense and training systems.

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Good Soldiers Made Good Citizens at Canberra Visit

Viscount Montgomery spoke on military training shaping civilians and toured the Australian War Memorial and Duntroon. He met Prime Minister Chifley, Cabinet members, and foreign officials, previewing future defence plans and a landscape exhibit detailing World War I movements.

Viscount Montgomery Tolte Tore Pascal Pu Notu Ras Wita Livers Montgomey Cuidey Bundele Viscount Montgomery Parliament Min Ater Mr. Chifley McChitey Cabinet Arsal Parliament House Defence Frederick | Sheddon Cervicomn Canberra Capital Theatre Privace Austealo Ceflng Incktae Willie Cable Radi Teverywhorn Montgomery Aumetimes War Memorial

Unions Debate Defence Act Amendment on Rocket Range Issue

The ROCKET RANGE site unions and Labour Cognell discuss the Defence Act Amendment Dill regarding the rocket range. Mr Williamson seeks support to withdraw legislation deemed dangerous to the mashes. The union and individual critics urge government action and refer the matter to unions for acun.

A.G.T Diacuma Vaioe Cal Cigguima Ac.t.u Willameon Douman Fr Williamson Lintons Vent American Delagetan Witlasison

A C T Census Papers Collection Details

The Canberra paper collection faced difficulties in gathering census papers as collectors logged disrupted days. They made multiple calls to recover papers and faced complaints from residents about missing documents and distribution tasks.

Senate Canberra Jalive

Victorian wheat for N S W coal

Melbourne reports the wheat subsidy plan for New South Wales. The Railway Commissioner states freight could move weekly by trucks if trains are supplied, with the department aiming to dispatch as much wheat as possible each week. The note reflects a tentative schedule and logistical considerations.

Melbourne Wedneway New South Wales

Green light at Sydney Land Office inquiry report

Fragmented testimony from the Sydney Canberra Land Bales Control inquiry reveals discussions on land deals, alleged misconduct, and payments involving officials and associates. Frederick Alan Suan and others describe serial transactions, with references to Perry, Parry, and McCormack, amid claims of land sale shortfalls and potential collusion.

Sydney Land Office Sydney Weanerday Frederick Alan Suan Fs Raryat Communion J. A. Wurke Burke Commission Iy Aydney Canberra Perry Long Jetty Vincent Graben Taylor Kantates Ed Land Luday Cantertairy Courtland Caz Warbury Bydney County Edward McCormac Parry Mlc Net Taylor Kirby McCormine Parry Crunch Taylor Frederick Alan Lilawan Hunt

Canberra Freight Offices Sought Amid Air Line Expansion

Air freight in Canberra faces shortages as firms seek space for new freight offices. Weekly Canberra traffic exceeds 6,000 tons with dozens of planes in service. Local officials warn that Canberra could become a hub for freight and air travel, urging rapid scheduling improvements.

Air Fraight Canberra Prangh Wanagiva Canberre Freigat Laine

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