This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
2
Manfred Clynes, 22, left Sydney to hitch-hike to Melbourne for a piano recital at the Sydney Town Hall. He traveled by train to Liverpool and then planned to thumb a ride, aiming to arrive by Saturday afternoon for his engagement.
Canberra Avto Club plans to hire an additional plane to begin flights early in the season. Training will largely refresher work for RAAF personnel as the club regains aviation hours and prepare for full operation with longer daylight. The effort follows wartime recruiting from Canberra residents and aims to resume postwar flying duties.
Brisbane reports escalating stock losses as rail services lag. Authorities warn up to 140 000 head of cattle behind export, threatening price drops and farm hardship. About 3 800 railway workers show for early settlement talks to end a dispute that has left thousands unemployed.
The Supreme Court at Canberra heard cases including John William Nash seeking a review of conjugal rights with Daphne Neah ordered the respondent to return within a day. Colin Walter Mander applying for dissolution of marriage from Gloria May Mander on grounds of adultery with Norman Ernmet May-Dury granted a decree nisi. Cevil Tuckey represented by Mr Phippard obtained a decree against Edith Ver Pucker on grounds of desertion.
Nine creditors of Mrs Florence Elizabeth Livesey failed to locate her at a private sale. The meeting was adjourned until Wednesday to permit further inquiry and attempt to locate her.
The Lamia Department accepts a supply of powdered and tablet strychnine for dingo destruction in Queensland. In Quorn authorities plan to distribute poison and conduct airborne drops as part of the行动.
Survey notes Ronald Sutton Jursany 17 and Joy Filnts 43 found after being missing since Monday near Ryde. They were located at Muckville on the North Comat and arrangements made to bring them home.
Corrimal miners on the South Coast halted work this week amid grievances over dust and safety in the mines. They planned a continuing stoppage into next Wednesday as Labour figures and officials debated their demands and mines across the region faced work stoppages.
A rancorous Commons session featured Minister Hudson claiming Britain was among the worst fed white nations outside Germany and Austria. Opposition pressed for withdrawal as bread rationing defenses by Birachey prompted uproar. The debate over food imports and wheat supplies stretched with warnings of shortages and international obligations amid late harvest concerns.
Sydney report states New Zealand and Australia near a trade pact under Prime Minister Miraterine Agriculture MP Graham. The accord would ease exports of wheat and cherries to New Zealand and broaden access to NZ pasture varieties for Australia.
Sydney news reports the Railways Department will impose a ten percent cut in goods traffic starting tomorrow. Subsidized services will shrink Darling Harbour and suburban stations to two days weekly, and in many cases to one day a week, aiming to save about 2 000 long weekly.
Adelaide reports new talc deposits near the original site with promising quality powders. Officials note weekly outputs and potential government contracts to expand production.
A Sydney address by conductor Mudie urges every Australian university to establish a Chair of Music for arts analysis. He notes Walter Suankind departs for Kyiglane after a recital and calls for orchestral performances to spread nationwide beyond cities. He praises Australian symphony ensembles whose works have drawn acclaim in England and America.
A damaged notice fragment lists funeral details for a deceased individual with partial names and sparse placement clues. The readable portion hints at a service plan and local officiants, but precise dates, times, and locations are missing.
A Sydney court docket reports a surge in railway thefts at Darling Harbour despite harsher sealing measures. Richard Wanless, a 27 year old transfer driver, appeals a 2 1 month sentence for stealing wire wool worth £20 from the Railways Commissioner, while police note rail log losses climbed from £10,000 to £200,000 in 1945 amid widespread property damage at the harbour.
Plans for the renovation of the Trades Mall Acton in Canberra will be drafted today by the Prominent of the Canberra Trades and Labour Council led by Mr M. Rhoden, with officers from the Department of Interior. The Trades Hall once hosted dances, church functions, boxing, concerts, and public meetings, but its glory has faded and repairs are now needed.
Sydney reports police discouraging the making and use of the weapon called the waddy. Officials note it can be carried in public and used for protection, with intent to commit a felony provable. Growing numbers of women are crafting them for defense.
Raymond G. Sullivan and Carl Hodges pleaded guilty to illicit distilling at North Cronulla. Hodges faced detention for AWL while Sullivan, with prior convictions, was declared a habitual criminal. Customs officer found 10 gallons of wash spirit in the confinement.
The Commonwealth Public Service Organisation in New South Wales plans a conference near Sydney on Monday to press for abolition of other taxes, raise the basic wage, and reduce war wage loading. The Postal Workers’ Union will case the conference which will be represented by about 30,000 employees.
Brisbane report states Mr Nicklin leader of the Country Party urged Parliament be convened to consider amendments to Australian union law. He proposed unions in strike action be barred from official positions, with ballots conducted by independent public officials and Industrial Court declarations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.