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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1946
Page
2
Fragmentary memorial item lists names and tributes to soldiers who died of wounds in wartime service. It mentions mates and a memorial note honoring the dead, with references to a ceremony and a remembrance at a named location.
A damaged notice describes a sustenance allowance approved for a wife of a man with a nervous disorder linked to war service. The Repatriation Department arranged the payment. A separate Adelaide advertisement mentions Love Me Sally and other local postings.
Sydney reports recount the bruising aftermath of a test match with captaincy questions and injuries. Players including Jonneton and Cooper suffer knocks. Bailey sprains an ankle, and Farrell bears facial injuries. Coach anonymity and ongoing debates about leadership and form color the scene as teams prepare for Saturday.
A proposal outlined by Lord Mayor Ad Ramleys seeks to build modern baths at Circular Quay in a parkland area. The plan includes replacing the current structure with a new complex offering facilities and improved accommodation for visitors and residents.
A proposed reduction of working hours for the fire brigade is being considered by the town and the Department of Tiurrine with a decision expected within a few days. Officials expect changes to affect staffing and schedule efficiency.
Fragmentary weather note shows cloudy skies with scattered frost and weak wind. Specific locations and times are illegible though several proper nouns are missing due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary weather text from Canberra describes temperatures with times and vague figures. Mentions minimums around 40.7 and 22 as a range, with several unreadable segments. Observes district references and precipitation context without a coherent forecast.
The Canberra Times reports on price control debates amid postwar inflation in the United States. It discusses wage gaps, material shortages, and the push to restore price controls while warning against long-term distortions and calls for balancing inflation with production growth. The piece notes Canadian frontiers and export trade implications, and references upcoming U.S. measures and economic conditions shaping policy decisions.
A garbled OCR text discusses a petition to the Duke of Gloucester in 1911 involving Kipmanite and a Commonwealth office matter. It mentions individuals such as Mr Kim Boneiey, Biden, and others, with references to employment, government action, and a proposed joint attachment to a petition before a government canal. The exact events and names are unclear due to corrupted wording.
The Shinuster for Works announced the end of the National Security Housing and Accommodation Regulation yesterday. The rules aimed to shelter wartime workers near munitions plants and reduce housing strain. About 2,800 workers were housed, including 1,800 at NRW. Mr Lusnarint paid tribute to the former Controller of Accommodation, Edgar Bartoppy, who is retiring.
A garbled account outlines a campaign against Hammond taking the role of test captain. The text references Wally Mammen Ve and a group aligned with a Daily Foraid style outlet, mentioning Burmamond and Souger in unclear context. Credible names and exact actions remain uncertain due to OCR distortion.
During wartime restrictions New Zealand receives Australian tyres under special arrangements. Officials from Australia and the United Kingdom coordinate to supply tyres to New Zealand motorists, aiming to ease shortages and lower costs. The impact on Australian production and New Zealand transport is noted as governments seek continued access to tyres.
In Sydney a controversy surrounds the appointment of wool valuers for the Australian Wool Commission. The minister defends the process amid claims that veterans and servicemen received preference, while critics cite incomplete tables of units and concerns over wartime staffing and expertise.
A cache of gold rings and jewelry was uncovered by military police during a raid in Addin under a stock, revealing items tied to victims and wartime plunder. An individual named Aman was arrested in connection with the case, which involved German forces and local authorities.
Government officials discussed establishing a Canberra university under a new site. Key figures Dedman and others outlined plans for university structure, funding, and governance, with informal talks on appointing leaders and the scope of fourteenth institutes, site allocation, and building needs.
Fragmented OCR note details stringent regulations in Sydney on minor matters. Mentions Baer morcior 1048, penalties for liquor and license violations, forfeitures, and inquiries about enforcement actions and market conditions without clear coherent facts.
A painter in Luciene, while painting, grabbed live electric wire and fell. He crawled to safety with injuries and was treated for shock at hospital.
Manila reports that Lieut Commander Byrott Eleut HC and Lieut Blakley Briabane face a court martial over alleged black market activities and misappropriation at the submarine supply centre in Kubie Bay during the Philippines campaign. The case names their roles as attachments to the submarine unit and cites alleged theft of Navy property.
The dispatch notes no report received on Gibraltar riots. Mentions a contingent and forces, with scattered details about timing and locations, including references to Australiana and a developing rate after an extended period. The text is fragmentary and unclear in places.
The Central Coat Authority defers miners holiday and sick leave amid a dispute over wage and production conditions. The Mineral Federation and Central Council back a resolution seeking a clear government stance on reopening mines and avoiding prewar wage increases. The industry faces reduced output but promises order and discipline until a decision is made.
The prepared joint control of the coal industry by the Commonwealth and State Governments was discussed. Prime Ministers Chitty and McKell hailed progress, hoping the law’s completion would ease problems. No extra powers are required beyond those already available to the Minister for the Joint Government.
Fragmented text from a historical page notes a mine work scene with unclear names and actions. Readable items reference Monitay Minera and South Comat pity with discussions of instruction and a diet in Ane Hine The Ave mines.
A historic note reports a government inquiry into mine dust hazards. Officials discuss forming an agency to study dust control methods and the need to protect miners while evaluating possible experiments at Contett.
A disjointed report describes a near end to a Queensland meat strike as unions and government negotiators clash over terms. A meeting planned for Wednesday aims to secure compliance, with officials promising enforceable orders and potential penalties to ensure workers resume meat production. The piece notes prior talks, threats of action, and government steps to compel return to work.
Sydney reports rising public concern over income tax relief demands. Officials note government plans to raise Basle wage to frved and retain war loans, while workers debate terms. The article highlights dispute over postwar taxation and reconstruction costs affecting households and industry.
The Royal Aero Club plans to organize private flyers into a national body to promote air travel. Aimed at expanding operations beyond Britain into Europe, the move includes government cooperation, a new aeronautical college in Bedfordshire, and student aircraft design programs to train future engineers and pilots.
Members of the Parliamentary Liberal Party were elected to the State Council. J. P Rate GW Beet GC Gollan and Hearnshaw WA Howarth JG Juckett and H. Turner named to the council. The Leader of the Opposition Mr Vernon remains aligned with the party.
A Dutch naval vessel bound for Thursday Island was ordered to depart after authorities blocked its planned route. The ship, carrying relief supplies, faced verification by the Royal Netherlands Navy amid wartime controls.
A distorted report from Northern Territory cites Mr Cle A Abbott accusing government officials of rampant communism and infamy within departments. Abbott claims investigations were blocked and a highly paid officer recalled alleged activities.
Unclear fragmentary text references Australia, Central, and a meeting. Names, places, and specifics are unreadable. cannot determine concrete event or outcome from the OCR snippet.
The article reports a looming collapse of Victoria's iron and coal sector due to coal shortages and idle works. It notes a planned conference at Lemurrow with the Chamber of Manufactures and the Minister to discuss relief. Delegates and workers prepare to decide on next actions after a forthcoming meeting.
District Ras pila reports nurses at Kempsey Hospital remain unhappy over recent transfers and planned moves. They say the original timetable for January 14 has unsettled staff and couples, with Sister Swit noting uncertainty about if two nurses will relocate and what action may follow.
Smuggling case involves Customs Dave and Sydney. Authorities probe illegal entry and items smuggled through an overseas route. The report cites customs steps, suspicious bags, and a plan to prevent further entry while focusing on aviation arrivals and related enforcement actions.
The article discusses India's progress in aluminium production with a focus on wartime and postwar expansion. It highlights key regions such as Travancore, Central Provinces, Bombay Presidency, and Kashmir, noting new plants, capacity targets of about 40,000 feet, and integration with allied war efforts. It mentions factories in Travancore and planned output to match large producers, plus the role of domestic deposits and imports in shaping the industry.
A garbled report notes railway workers fearing a transport loss and emergency disruptions. The fragment mentions unions, a possible incident, and concerns about operations affecting the system and safety. No clear entities or dates could be read from the text.
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