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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1947

Page

4

Canberra notices and officials listed in truncated public bulletin

Fragmentary Canberra public notice references health and forestry actions, local orders and cooperation urged among property owners. Names of officials include B D GUMLEY proprietor and CARRODUB secretary, plus medical officers J A James and BW Monahan among others, with reference to repatriation commission staff in the federal capital.

Gumley Eri Petit Toa Fe The Abe Soca Canberra Pam Daly BBC Farthwoaxs Conetaulton Queamiey AN Ani Cy Canbern Mulldoner CS Mene J A. James Torrens Street Braddon Monahan Melbourne Avenue Deakin Uther Addenak Denokon Carswell Sydney

Weather Forecast For Inland Regions

Inland forecast calls for showers inland with some scattered rain and a cold night ahead. Frost expected inland under clear skies, light westerly winds.

Alpe

Canberra Weather Update and Local Notes

Weather brief reports 47 degrees at 2 pm with 63 degree max 24 hour reading and 40 degree minimum. NW winds 10 mph. Mentions Crockett Wasdre and Bouiaern Shoe event with unclear details and fragmented place names.

Maraaster Gem Bouiaern Crockett

Postwar Accounting Critique at Royal Australian Naval College

Analyzing the Commonwealth statement of receipts and expenditure for the postwar year, the report argues the form misleads the public, traces deficits to Loan Fund accounting, and calls for clearer balance treatment and more detailed future statements on postwar costs and enduring charges.

Commonwealth Dnancia Prine Ravenna Labour and Nations Service Transport, Information and Australia Treasury Sleveamry

Canberra Greetings to Princess Elisabeth Trade Betrothal

The Victoria League in Australia sends congratulatory messages through the Governor General to Their Majesties and Prince Elisabeth on the betrothal to Lieutenant Flip Mountbatten. The dispatch wishes royal happiness and long life for the couple.

Victoria Langue Canberra Fas Measaife Princess ‘Elisabeth Victoria League Australia Skpreas Toyslly Majcaticn Tater Princeme Elisabeth Werr Flip Mountbatten

Man Slaughter Case Settles With Ten Year Gaol

London Friday John Griffiths 30 found guilty of murder of Glyndwor Parfitt aged 4. Child was found drowned in a river near Alan with his widow and wrist bound. Griffiths sentenced to ten years gaol for manslaughter amid court proceedings.

London John Griffiths Glyndworen Charles Parfitt Alan Hie Enidow Wrisla Ale Voodlacen Grins Cetelond Peers

Political tensions Sour in Harrgon Election Report

Fragmented OCR notes indicate accusations between Chifley and Liberal Party over taxation and policy shifts. Mentions of production cuts, party campaigns, and electoral pressure as tensions rise ahead of the Paderst elections.

Mey Wrenthr Chifley Liberal Party B. Marrimon Paderst Br Chifley Polce Launety

Income tax rules for business use of private cars

Motorists using a car partly for business may deduct business portions of motoring costs. Depreciation allowances apply at 40 percent for tenancy cars, with specific rules on mileage, time, and petrol. A seller gaining £80 from a car sale may have that amount allocated for tax deduction.

Alec Gaciat

Britain showcases National Physical Laboratory at London art exhibit

An exhibit in London by Britain's National Physical Laboratory displayed its industrial research breadth. Highlights included precision metrology, wind tunnel testing for a Delage bridge model, and demonstrations of metrology devices such as the Cathy Ferraday Chronograph. Engineers discussed aviation lubrication and high temperature testing to advance aircraft and machinery performance.

Britain London National Physical Laboratory At At Scientius Nde i Research Nich Great Britai National Mmyaical Laboratory Waalntritain Hehenyaog Tt Vertis Delage Europe Fiedford Cathy Fderray Wtmel

Workers to Have Freedom to Organise

Workers gain freedom to organise as the International Labour Conference adopts a motion endorsing the right to collective action. The gathered delegates reaffirm protections against discrimination for union activity and urge governments to uphold peaceful union organising rights.

Flying-Boat Services Interrupted by Men Ceasing Work

Reported on Friday that the flying boat services were halted as workers stopped. The conference with unions and officials is planned for Monday, with talks to resume under government mediation. England aims to maintain the timetable with Hythe service expected to proceed tomorrow.

Byuney Tee Cunellation Comamigelone Une Sigpute Ube Bying-Coat Ban England Jen Nusabering Hythe

Squattera Arrested At Double Bay

In Double Bay officers detained squatters after a night raid at a palatial residence owned by Wootahra Council. Police readied a court action as squatters resisted, were removed to Paddington Police Station, and charged with trespass.

Double Bay Bydwey Weimreing Wootahra Council RAAF Thamselven Thamselven [18 Kbd Counci Rowe Paddington

RAPT EXPEDITION TO POLYNESIA DRIFT AND EXPERIMENT ENCOUNTERED

Norwegian expedition radioed from the voyage toward Polynesia that after Todasa they drifted west of Pend by 400 nautical miles while attempting a pre-Incan feat. They tested center boards like Peruvian predecessors and reported plausible freshwater from bamboo and juice from crusted fish. Sharks swam nearby and a shark fin was touched on the raft as squid and Dix Oak attracted shoreward catches.

New York Aix Polynesia Pend Indiana Wlan Scientisia

Nazi scientists work for U S Army report from Los Angeles

Seven German scientists who aided Nazi weapons research are now said to be working for the United States Army under a voluntary contract. The Times reports one scientist, Dr. Herbert Abole Wagner, was once a director of the underground network in Germany.

Los Angeles Fray the Times Neweamper United Eaton Navy Magu California Herbert Abole Wagner Niet Rderground Pround

Abbott Denies Using Political Pressure in Ex Servicemen Case

In Melbourne and Sydney reports, MP Abbott testifies before officials about attempts to expedite tax and land arrangements for ex servicemen. He describes discussions with Attorney General Evatt, NSW officials, and Canberra offices, aiming to speed values and approvals, while denying political pressure.

Melbourne FB. Ie Evatt Sydney Nsw Abbott June Buoyat Canberra High Cours Arly Solte Tamworth Balmford Lushun

Pastoralist Claims £410,000 Damages In Melbourne Court

Mr Justice Dixon heard a case in Melbourne where a pastoralist seeks 410,000 pounds for alleged wrong and unlawful detention. The defendant, held after refusing to obey a security order limiting travel near the coast during the war, faced questions about loyalty to the Allied cause.

Melbourne Justice Dixon Townsend Island Rockham Bowttlewma Wim Hiro Apata Iene

Four Banks To Reopen In Japan For Allied Occupation

Tokyo reports that four banks will reopen branches in Japan for Allied occupation personnel. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Chartered Bank of India and the Netherlands, theInfra Commercial Banke and the Retherianan Treasog will also aid private and general trading preparations, with reopening set for August 16.

Tokyo Banka BCAP Japan Hongkong and Bhanghai Banking Corporation Chartered Bank of India Netherlands Infra Commercial Banke Retherianan ‘Treasog

North City selects team for Causeway clash at Manuka

Rugby squad named with TE McCulloch J Paterson L Mar win Jaman Hawke D Medilan D Armatrong D Kerwick M een im Rees B gunblin R Day W Goodwin. Reserves include J Shoobert Hearn. Match against Causeway at Manuka yesterday.

North City Causeway Manuka McCulloch J. Paterson L. Marwin Jaman Hawke D. Medilan D. Armatrong D. Kerwick M.een Im Rees B. Gunblin R. Day W. Goodwin J. Shoobert Hearn

News in Brief from Adelaide and Melbourne

News in brief reports fines for a Glenelg man over meat coupon fraud in Adelaide, naval ships Theseus and Glory arriving in Melbourne and greeted by few bystanders, tariff and price notes on pork and copper expansion plans, and a government offer inviting ex servicemen for seven year terms at distant towns.

Crs Adelaide Glen Thoms Braybrook Mutcer Glenelg Costa Adelaide Court Melbourne Theseus Glory Concade Contest Watapaiders TIGRE Taronga Rom ‘Unday Waibrant Ten Minaw Shenban le Bre Dunes Niles Grau

Dr Evatt Sailed to Japan on Kanimbla Today

Dr Evatt sails for Japan aboard Kanimbla with External Affairs staff including J Quinn and AB Jamieson and Mr MacLean, Prime Secretary, after years in Washington with the Bar Lantern Company. The party departs from Australia for official duties in Tokyo.

Bydnex Tatty Wa Mia HMLAS Kanimbla Jxpen Mesara J. Quinn AB Jamieson External Affairs Department MacLean Prean Alstor J. Pimaok Plimsoll Auatralia Washington Dr. Eyatt Japan

Monty Back in Sydney Amid Airfield Reception

Fewer than 300 people gathered at Mascot Aerodrome as Field Mary Montgomery arrived by air from Pest. eight and a half hour journey via Sydney. Senator Ashley represented the Federal Government and Premier McGirr welcomed Air Field Marshal Montgomery who laid plans for a foundation ceremony in Brisbane.

Sydney Mascot Aerodrome Mary War Pest Ashly McGirr Montgomery Alana Brisbane

Peace in Industry Too Utopian Says Melbourne Report

Friday reports from Melbourne describe the ACTA applauding a decision by Prime Minister Coley on industrial relations in Canada. The conference is seen as a possible platform for earnest discussion, though some fear the phrase peace in industry is too utopian.

Melbourne

Third Party Car Insurance Made Compulsory in A C T

An amendment to the Motor Trac Ordinance in the Australian Capital Territory introduces compulsory third party motor vehicle insurance. The ordinance aims to ensure compensation through a special fund for injuries from unlicensed or unfit vehicles, with regulations to follow.

A.C.T Australian Capital Territory

Greens wage war on guerrillas

The Greek government reports a fortnight of fighting with about 4000 guerrillas near the frontier. Greek troops clash as 3200 guerrillas allegedly plan to cross from Albania to Greece to establish a brigade at a border post.

Greens Athens Atratoe Greece Albania Bput A. Antiek Foreign -Apatete Uo Eitish Cewek Muse

Church Services Across Denominations in Canberra Area

A historical church notices page lists Sunday worship times and activities for Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, and Congregational groups. Read shows Holy Communion, morning prayers, sermons by named clergy, Sunday School, youth and women’s groups, and midweek services at St Christopher's Manuka, St Peters Braddon, and other local venues.

Church OF England Prinly John's Park Church A.B. Corporais Bermon Gordon K. Armstrong Levensong Gordon ‘Armstrong Sey Wien Ainalin Pe Hey Pan Eednsone Uriarra Holy Name Sodasity A.C Bussell Bi Bervicon Ywala Civic Bundey School Minter Limestone Ave Alalic A.C Dumnell B.A. Babjoot Parentine Mt Auntie Braddon Keingaton Tif P Neleon Tuiwater Sonjoy Uikingatony Selah Women's Homie League Jim Murrey Ervacent Manuka Christian Bciance Society

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