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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
3
An ad details a large sale of tarpaulins and canvas goods, listing sizes from 10x8 to 18x21, with prices such as 6/10 per tarpaulin or 5 for 30 shillings. It mentions sturdy seams, theft-free packing, and free delivery with waste payable, and invites readers to request a price list.
At Canberra Court yesterday Rob ert Roden Michell faced a betting charge with a not guilty plea. The defense argued the Patent Building was not a public place, while police testimony described a corridor area with restricted entry and notes on double card sales. The magistrate reserved judgment after debate on access and legality of the venue.
The Minister for External Territories said dependants of New Guinea civilians via Nana may gain full repatriation benefits. He noted dependants already receive pensions equivalent to those for army privates and considered extending further benefits.
The Postmaster General announced that the Government adopted the Parliamentary Committee on Broadcasting recommendation against talk concerning lorx matters. The Minister said all broadcasting stations had been reminded to refrain from such discussions forthwith.
Washington reports a Senate War Investigating Committee hearing where four men allegedly voted themselves salaries over 42 months, totaling 1 380 000 dollars, as officers of 19 firms handling war contracts. Totals cited include 509 709, 101 088 and relatives mentioned. inquiry centers on three Hines corporations and a former ordnance officer claims Rep May pressured for contracts.
An English serviceman’s daughter was arrested on a warrant and brought to Fremantle aboard the carrier Victorious. She appeared in court the same day as 11 air strips were handed to Royal Navy authorities and traffic arrangements were made for passage to Sydney.
Sinclair, held over ten years in a criminal lunatic asylum, was today found fit to plead to a murder charge. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded for trial.
A conference today between the Hospital Board and the Hospital Narmen' Association aims to settle the dispute after the liminant of Bieter P Swift. Mr Tuatiea Hinata presided. the meeting produced three ura and will be considered by the Industrial Commission at Kempney tomorrow.
Six more families moved into empty Royal Marine huts at Moore Park amid civilian police requests to clear space. Eight families, including children, now occupy the huts. An ALF veteran and family moved into an empty city shop, saying they were desperate for accommodation.
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