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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1947

Page

2

Europe to discuss Marshall Plan amid European disarray

An article surveys Britain and France urging joint talks on the Marshall Plan as Congress hesitates to approve the American program. It notes distrust of long held motives, Russian actions, and hopes for European unity to avert postwar disintegration while U S support remains pivotal.

Fetter Britain France Paris Mevin Cave Ita Athera Congress America Europe Sulferia

Australian warned on trade barriers impact

Minister Pollard warned that imposed protection and limits on imports would hurt Australia’s economy. He said shortages could worsen, reducing demand for secondary products and risking higher prices. He argued careful barriers are needed but cautioned against harming production capacity or profits.

Pollard Rumiteat Australis Australia Mir Pollard

Administrative changes at Varuty College Canberra

Canberra University College faces admin strain from postwar enrolment surge. Melbourne delegates including Chancellor Frofemer Pate and Dean W. Hreat visit to review reorganization. Officials aim to shift administration to better serve students and integrate faculties while remaining in Canberra.

Canberre University University Council University of Melbourne Social University of Malbourne Consieta Une Acti Frofemer Pate Pacul of Law Profemor RM Crawtytean Faculty of Arts Canberra Mubjpcta

Sydney Daily News Fragment Delivers Mixed Local Notices

A jumble of brief items reports bus and tram fare disputes, a local government appointment, a Dutch freighter arrival, a well known singer and former radio announcer’s death, a political meeting, and shipments of ammunition amid farm immunization shortages.

Fraser Attacks Employers on 40 Hour Week Policy

Mr Fraser criticizes employers for resisting a 40 hour week, arguing the act allows flexibility and a grace period. He contends workers deserve a standard that reflects fair pay and reduced hours, while some employers defend current practices as practical given industry needs.

Mr. Fraser Allan Fraser Ritera Miehnur Drea Fraser

City Traders Disclosed High Overcharge Details

A report notes city traders disclosed a renent ohetk by Prirws sain in and discusses overcharges tied to a June to July period. It cites McCarthy and StoCarthy detailing fees, commissions, and the justification for marked price increases across several shop categories.

McCarthy

Surrender and Desertion Reported in War News

Fragmented OCR notes describe Japanese surrender and chaotic actions amid wartime step by step. Mentions include Chinese indeterminate reports, initial army caps, jackboots, and confusion over British personnel. No coherent dates or places established in readable text.

Jay Cilian Isbour

Australians to Play in Holland Championship Bid

Australians head to Holland for a batch championship bid as explorers prepare for competition. Details are limited due to damaged text, but the team aims to showcase talent on an international stage.

Holland

Weather Forecast With Partial OCR Readability

Forecast shows scattered showers along the coast with breezy south southwesterly winds. Stronger gusts offshore expect fresh to moderate conditions, with improving periods inland as a high pressure builds.

Canberra Weather Update From Monday Report

In Canberra the barometer reading is uncertain with a low accuracy forecast. The report notes a maximum pressure near five inche units and a short timed interval of about 44 hours, followed by incomplete details on precipitation or wind.

Governor General and Mrs McKall Attend Canberra Events

The Governor General and Mrs W J McKall were welcomed by the Governor General at Government House Canberra on Saturday morning, and attended divine service at St John’s Church. They also took part in a recital for Claudio Armani at the Albert Hall Canberra yesterday evening.

Gengel Ate W. J. McKall J. M. Chiffey Prine Mra Ilivine Nervicw BL. John's Church Canberra WJ MoKel Claudio Arca Albert Hadi Yesterrenin

Governor General to Visit Brisbane for August Schedule

The Governor-General will visit Brisbane next month, arriving August 13 to present the King’s Cup at Grinoaneraree and attending the Brisbane Show on August 14. The itinerary is being finalized, the tour confined to Brisbane due to Parliament in Canberra.

Cer. O Akelly Brine Grinoaneraree Brisbane Heiabane Lana Tueely Sesalon Canberra McKall Rasfala Pivic Sydney

Monty Welcomed Adelaide Visit With Government Figures

Montgomery arrived by air from Twamanin forday to Government Rose where he dinned with the Acthig. Governor Vir Mellin Napier Large crowns lined the conte and etromned charity.

Adelaide Marahal Montgomery Forday Gavrenor Mellin Napier

Judges' Salaries to Be Increased

In a High Court and Arbitration Court action judges will receive a 1000 pound raise. The pension and wage changes take effect from July 4 but require approval by the Law Review Caucus.

High Court Veawir Sapterbar

Migrants Drought Travel Plan Amid Continent Tour

Fragmented text describes immigration officials and travel plans. Mentions Mrs Celwell and a plan to visit eight cities in the Continent via RAF air travel. Details are garbled but indicate a commute or surveillance project concerning migrants and travel routes.

London Monany Calwell Twa Ahippio Celwell RAF Escandaias

Empire Portry Seeks Large Donation Amid Forests Appeal

An early 20th century London notice calls for about £100,000 to fund empire forestry efforts. The appeal urges contributions to support government priorities, highlighting velvet forests and imperial income. Text is partially garbled but conveys fundraising for imperial forestry and national gain.

London Morniny Teast Arslan Empire Toremry

Census Returns Delayed by Nonresidents in Canberra Division

Census collectors in Canberra division faced delays as nonresidents withheld forms while volunteers and inspectors worked to gather papers. Insp Weld praised public spirit for aiding the task, noting other centers suffered collector shortages and fatigue, yet Canberra reported no incidents.

Fedak Camatry Abe Prea Etna Acbuta Weld

British Builders Leave Canberra

Nearly all of the 190 Bri Lust builders who arrived in Canberra have departed. Only 47 remain, with a northern contingent and over 700 Australians in the city. The departure is linked to higher wages elsewhere and better conditions, leaving Canberra short of workers and facing entertainment shortages.

Canberra Riverside Novivas Snd Howtet Laok Amenition Theoaian Ita Atalit Alg Candafer

Woman Trampers Plunge From Icebound Slope Near Wellington

A solo traveler Pauline ey of Mastings fell on an icebound slope near Napier while touring with a camping party. Rescuers, including Ree Evans, arrived after a perilous descent to aid her. She was hospitalized with head injuries and lacerations as authorities investigated the accident and attempted to clarify the timeline and location of the descent.

Wellington Napier Oman Pauline Waa Patsien Ree Evans Taner Tas Hospital Utalind

Fragmented Text Review of Samoa Partition Debate Influence

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Samoa partition concepts and Western Marna investigations. Mentions Binlear Tre people and a questioned princely leadership, with reference to a potential presidential outcome and German United States partitioning history.

Marna Bama Te Hom Princer Amillen Asaketon Matadis Tite Germany United aalCoy Friment Faripe Waimoane Pawtion Aervicam Welch Emmpwan

Malay Clerk Charged in Singapore Court

Fragmentary OCR item reports a Malay clerk charged in an office setting in Singapore. The text is garbled with names and actions unclear but mentions a court appearance, magisterial involvement, and officials present. No clear dates, amounts, or outcomes can be reliably determined from the readable fragments.

Fragmentary Note on Cabinet Crisis and Resignation

An OCR fragment references the cabinet crisis in May and the resignation of Nagy. It mentions a reduction from 430 to 3090 delegates or figures, but the text is incomplete and lacks full context or details.

Crise Nagy Newopees Jer Delegatea

Trial expected this month for associated committees

Fragmented OCR text suggests a trial or determination involving associations or departments. It mentions a conference, a meeting this month, and potential actions by MORSE and related entities. The readable content is highly garbled with missing names and dates.

American Clipper Ships Two Horses for Gold Cup Race

EW York dispatch reports American Clipper arrived with two racehorses for the Cup race valued at 100,000 dollars to be musak New York on July th. The cup will feature the most important international race in Urs Unites Aster at 2 fours. Competing are Argentina champion Kn. Genvour and Brazilian heiress Hexsven. Mighty Munratta, owned by the Maharajah of Marphy, and Suvajiraa, the Derby winner, will also race. Other nominees include Wal of France, Amault, Cahora, and Bhatane from Australia with jockey Edgar Hirtto attached to Ravaliren.

Cuardia Alefeld New York Ulyth Aenlania Horne Ui Argentine Vhumplon Kn. Genvour Braiian Inser Hexsven “Twa Kingilah Norse Suvajiraa Munratta Maharajah of Marphy Ddars Wal France Amaault Tym Cahora Bhatane Australien Edgar Hirttt Ravaliren

Dollar Shortage Becomes World Issue as Nations Seek U.S. Currency

The piece notes a global dollar shortage affecting Africa and other regions. It explains the gap between export values and imports, with deficits funded by short-term loans, debt, and foreign exchange sales. It cites April trade data from the United States and remarks on the shift toward persistent deficits overseas.

Washington Africa United States Torriga Nations United Stas United Balsa United Matex Wartler Unites Mates Ymmerae Wade Exporta Importa

Russia Critiques Soviet Goods Quality Amid Trade Pressures

In Moscow the Trade Minister Makarov condemned the low quality of Soviet goods and warns of spoiled foods filling shelves. He noted textile output rose 4 percent from last year while trade organizations tolerate inferior factory products and faulty inspection practices.

Moscow Makarov Texillew Bart

Cabinet May Be Forced to Reenact Sugar Rationing

Mr Fraser MP said on Sunday that the cabinet might have to revisit its decision to abandon sugar rationing if the Commonwealth sugar situation worsens. He noted private talks about a four hour week and other labor adjustments depending on rationing outcomes.

Rraser Tronanto Commonwealth van Evercomy Ron Coat Ste Tewade Fraser

Chilean Artist dazzles Canberra with varied piano programme

Claudia Arrau delivered a diverse concert at Albert Hall Canberra enchanting the Governor General and Mrs McKell. The program ranged from Mozart sonata to Paganini variations and ended with Tartini and Bartok in spirited tunes. Arrau’s Pierrot and Shumann passages drew lively contrasts, all rendered with clarity and musical insight.

Claudia Arrau Herame Albert Hall Canberra Ted Kine Tage Tbe Spain Aes Excellencien Governor Genera Bils McKell Skatcher Elraann Arvau Pierrot Aha Cogistre Ube Phi Tintones Deduany Soreo Dana Grenade Uveit Alberia Bela Tartok Bartola

Liner Arrives With 420 Migrants From England

Monday the liner Orton arrived in Nay with 420 migrants aboard. Many areパ Partners and families, including a mother and six children from Dawson Valley. Seventeen dentists will travel to Bria while Norville Loverner advances. The number 380 mayen is noted as a transport figure from the NRW Government. The migrants hope for safe settlement as they move toward new homes.

Bydney Orton Arriewd van Demengers Partnels Sana Dawson Valley Queendlant Briawane Nuirwe Hille Loverner NRW

Altered text from 40 areas referenced at sea

Fragmented OCR notes mention names like Hobart Monty Laverton and Tom in a distant setting. The passage hints at a reshaping or alteration in a regional context and references sheep farming and a journey by sea. No clear event or outcome is stated.

Melsourme Pichi' Buran Tnt Hobart Monty

Land actions and inquiries in Tamworth district

In Tamworth district the Crown estate faced inquiries over land transactions and permissions. A May note referenced a Mr Baniford call while officials debated department adherence to price levels and approvals. Delegates reported pressure, letters to Mr Chifley, and involvement of Burke, Naughton, Lazarua, and others in evaluating subdivision and land sale implications.

Sydney Mandiy Frederick Posure Tamworth Baniford Brest Brice Lush Maid Tin Sea Chifley Burke Naughton Palrfield Tatake Mir Lazarua Trowauryr Lightside Mtr. WC Burks Ton Mty Utd Hudson Building Society Sn Geo Welt Mita Norman Kemi Waa

No Likely Power Cuts in Canberra

Reported outages and disrupted services in Canberra are unlikely to affect most areas today. Some temporary issues were noted at the port and along key streets, but operators anticipate minimal impact and continued service through the day.

Canterre Canberra

Declining Grist Crops Across Landon Area

Reports from farmers indicate crop conditions in Landon and surrounding counties are considerably below normal. Some blame cold winters while others cite feed and soil issues. The Times provides a table with indices showing widespread declining growth across crops, affecting property and market expectations.

Landon Owas

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