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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
2
A fragmented report notes Queens firms facing a 50Gey shortage in Biscuit and pastry production amid supply gaps. Officials warn of market impact and potential price rises as bakers scramble for ingredients.
A government issue outlines aid worth millions to support relief efforts. The plan references funds totaling 6 million and a special reduction program to assist Treasury operations.
A Telegraph correspondent reports massive armaments swiped from a former Berlin arsenal and loaded onto lorries for transfer to unknown buyers. The operation involved German, Russian, and French weapons, with shipments continuing over weeks via Berlin waterways. Officials claim British authorization and German high command oversight, while stash sites remain guarded as evidence.
A Marrickville shop assistant fired toward a Greek proprietor after being refused cigarettes. Valentine John McCarthy, 22, was charged with intent to murder and carrying an unlicensed pistol and remanded for medical observation until July 12. Police say he threatened to shoot the clerk. Arson reports emerge from Indian riots in Ahmedabad with twelve cases noted.
Two National Security War Moratorium cases, one for ejectment at Hall and another for possession at Forrest, were dismissed by Mr T Brooke BM as both occupiers were protected persons. Mrs Mary Tell Young sought ejectment of Mrs Patterson of Hall while Beaton sought a flat purge. both applications failed due to protection and vacancy questions.
Lottery No. 14 drawn today lists the first prize number 85038 with syndicate led by HL Christie of Mortdale and others including Bob Nash and Mrs Driver. Second prize 26269 associated with Lyndic and GT William Street, fourth prize 188% tied to Harding and Edgeclee. Draw on Friday promises top prize of 100 pounds. notes possible restrictions and winners under a water/sewage utility context.
Funeral notices from local Canberra funeral directors list several services and arrangements with names and dates obscured by poor OCR, indicating religious and respectful rites. The fragment mentions Canberra area firms and generic notices for families seeking dignified ceremonies.
Noted court session details offences from motor vehicle violations to liquor possession. Noel James Brogan, 17, paid fines after pleading guilty to driving without licence and related charges following a truck crash near Yatralumia leaving all five passengers unharmed. Other defendants faced fines or short terms for liquor at a public hall, unlawful behavior near Civic Centre, and radio theft among Acton incidents with diverse outcomes.
Major Cook and Mrs Prowse with Mr N Hougeoe and Miss Clarke faced a daylong blockage as heavy snow halted road access to the Chalet above Mt. Franklin on Saturday. Attempts to free a truck failed leaving the group stranded until help may come with improved weather.
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