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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1946
Page
2
A governmental plan to revive a regal fund for lessee compensation is described. The proposal involves annual payments per acre and a mechanism for fund collection, with discussions on responsibility, timing, and anticipated raises to meet the compensation needs. The text notes unclear authorizations and potential adjustments.
An English notice describes Britain's Auxiliary Air Force evolving during the Battle of Britain and beyond. It notes squadrons reorganized with officers and airmen, integrating into RAF structures, and preparing to operate light bombers and night fighters with updated equipment.
A fragmentary report from North Canberra memorial hall discusses a division meeting of the AS ALLA and local committee concerning a town planning issue. The text mentions various names and proposed actions but is heavily garbled. it notes a vote expectation and references attendees such as HH, Neale, and Uri o Swine with unclear roles.
The government reports progress on removing shelters labeled AML-RAID amid controversy. Local government officials say the effort targets unsafe structures and includes a 9 day completion window, stressing shelter parts will be dismantled and unused areas cleared.
Weather notes for Canberra indicate a dry 24 hour period with calm winds and light conditions. Wind tracking mentions Om NM and Hatt wT SUNDAY with aeros at Wx, and a forecasted wet morning.
The article discusses Congress approving a British loan to support wartime finance and stabilize world trade. It highlights debates in both houses, the aims to remove trade barriers, and the hope that Anglo American cooperation would foster economic recovery and a peaceful postwar order. It notes Britain needing breathing space and the loan as pivotal for global economic stability and Allied rehabilitation.
Canberra philosophy group hosts discussions on problems of modern thought at University College. The inaugural event featured HM Gibson outlining aims to broaden inquiry beyond elite circles and encourage practical appreciation of philosophy among attendees.
A garbled report notes taxi service impacted by a tramless Sunday. It mentions delays, fare issues, and passenger complaints, with references to pedestrians and street scenes, but many words are unclear. The piece hints at transport disruptions and possible government or transit authority involvement.
A garbled Melbourne paragraph references a place named Kinglake West and a March time frame. The readable bits mention a skull and some aid efforts, but the overall event and involved parties are unclear. The fragment hints at local welfare or health actions but lacks concrete actions or outcomes.
The report notes Queensland facing its worst drought in years with nearly 2 million sheep affected. Livestock suffer as animals roam for forage, eating bark and foliage due to scarce feed.
The Parliamenters Committee on Bewadeasting of Parliament will seek to-morrow to discuss time during which the Bena is the Broad. The committee decided the time devoted to debates in the House of Representatives and the Senate if possible. The general principle stated was that the same Chamber would be in session for the entire day, though the debate would cover both sides.
A Canberra audience enjoyed a colourful CEMA musicale at Albert Hall. Margaret Fricker led the program with recitative and arias, praising the performers from Canberra’s music circle. Michael Entwistle contributed songs, while Gladys Manvel and The Driihing Rong delivered vocal highlights and Bach accompaniments by Ada Six and Mal Levy.
The Canberra High School Andrew Watson Scholarship Prize is funded through windfall donations and endowments. An annual prize will honor in-school achievement in the final examination, with a photograph presented at the ceremony. Preparations hinge on cooperation from parents and students for the forthcoming function.
Fragmentary report describes Allied air and ground operations in Java with RAF involvement. Dutch forces and local camps under Japanese occupation face ongoing control, evacuations, and prisoner movements as wartime conditions intensify.
Fragmented report cites Colonel BeCann Ehe Coeur and Mr McCarthy alleging price control corruption. Names and details are garbled but point to claims of intimidation and bribery associated with price officials. The piece hints at public harm from anti price control forces and mentions enforcement actions and tastings or bribes.
A chaotic account details armed robberies in Sydney as gunmen threaten drivers and bystanders. Police respond with chases, arrests, and fortified patrols after a spate of violent incidents across neighborhoods including Dartington, Guilburn Street, and nearby locales.
Reported note says Parliament will convene Tuesday with talk of a possible adjournment amid uncertain details. Page references mention Telecommunication and National University entities, but specifics are unclear. Opposition center Senator Metsnyy is expected to press adjournment as other business lingers.
Unclear text reports two unidentified men recovered from a river near Melrose with fragmented, garbled details about identities and circumstances. The report references locations, possible timelines, and investigators but remains incoherent and lacks verifiable facts.
A postwar policy argument in a Sydney Dispatch urges higher output to sustain living standards and economic growth. Leaders from the Opposition and Liberal camps press for production boosts, contrasting plans with New Zealand and Russian outputs and warning of shortages impacting industry and everyday life.
A Queensland boy from Baribbane Sunray Pyne hunted cemented soe nuimund Awhertiolt and Farvapinit after Sanyo ented the misaliig Doyo rat. He left Mangontes on Friday afternoon and travelled toward Murwillunlah with plans for a job in Murwithinban. Police theory suggests he attended a criminal activity and fled.
Newcastle fire injures seven people in a house blaze. Officials report the blaze began in a room, with two women hospitalized and a man and three other residents sustaining burns and lacerations. Police and medical staff investigate, while officials discuss coal industry actions and safety measures.
A fragmentary notice describes a squatter insisting on sale of a motor vehicle. The advertiser, Mr Nevilly, visits the address and questions whether the car was sold, receiving a receipt claim from a witness while asserting title and sale conditions amid confusion about pricing and ownership.
In Adelaide on Sunday Mel Casey announces intention to stand for Parliament. Discussion centers on Casey challenging the Corio seat, with speculation about ministerial prospects and government support amid wartime figures and local political circulation.
Sydney reports an American Army officer, Major Charing Cousens, arriving at Ae Aralia to provide evidence. He was met by an Army captain and is said to be part of Allied intelligence teams interviewing Cousens in Japan after a flight from Han Fronelaen with his wife.
A Friday night incident at Albert Hill disrupted a youth dance show. A point was damaged and several attendees caused a disturbance while a performance continued amid confusion and some injuries.
The Housewives Association urged government action to increase meat delivery, asking officials to enforce delivery policies and to contact willing butchers. Mrs Glencrand and Mrs Chencrona spoke about improving supply and ensuring homemakers can obtain meat reliably.
Fragmentary report mentions Kenteyen for Mine Mountain county and a main prison holding about 100 to 635 inmates. It references Victoria and New South Wales with counts 6 and 24, and Western Australia 15. Closing date for entries appears as 8 M1 posters.
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