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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1947

Page

4

First Steps to Pacific Settlement

The United States proposes a Pacific peace framework with eleven powers meeting in Washington to draft a treaty. Australia supports equal voting by all powers and a two thirds majority on decisions, aiming for a balanced approach aligned with Commonwealth interests.

United Exatee Staten Far Washington Canberra Ftemubsdien Australia Pacific Europe Attempee Amell British Commonwealth Eitah United States South Che Pacife

WANTED HELP AND JOBS LISTING MIXED AD NOTICE

Fragmented recruitment notes show diverse job ads and positions for waiters and cooks, housekeeping, and domestic roles. It references locations like Canberra and Kingston, with notes on permanency, shifts, and accommodation, alongside military veteran assistance. The garbled text includes various job titles and contact prompts.

Legacy Button Day and Canberra Vikings Club Visit

Canberra Vikings Club members visit with 20 supporters from ACT to discuss a legacy button day event. The group, inspired by veterans and wartime torch symbolism, plans activities and a public appeal to involve families and the broader community.

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Slaughtermen Strike Halts Cattle Abattoirs Output

In a Thursday strike at home abattoirs, slaughtermen stopped work after demands for uniform abattoir conditions. About 30 cattle heads were killed before the walkout ended, with authorities stating the move aimed to force wage and policy changes.

Rydney

Forecast for Aoith Basken District Shows Coastal Showers

A brief coastal shower forecast for the Aoith Basken District with cool day and night temperatures. Winds are moderate over the Sentral and Worthers slopes, with seas described as moderate. The forecast notes activity across the central tablelands and Bouthers Tablelands on Friday and Saturday.

Aoith Basken Henryy Foote

Canberra Weather Report Summary From Mars Era

Canberra weather details report scattered temp readings and rainfall estimates from a fragmented source. Observations show several locations with 3 pm and 4 pm data including wind, rain, and minimum temperatures, plus rain forecasts and regionwide rainfall totals for the past hours.

Five Day Work in Shops Sought by Council

In Sydney Vinton the Fasaral Council of the Bhop Aaslntamty moved to push a five day work week of 90 hours. The decision affects branches at Alatn and Bats and will apply to Bat industrial tribunals for the abolition of Meturday trading.

Sydney Thurmiay Fasaral Council Vinton Ail Beate Bats

Postage errors cost Melbourne readers dear

In Melbourne during the year a special audit found about £38,000 collected on articles not properly issued. Postmaster General Renwick Cameron urged careful postage to avoid future complaints and irritation among recipients and advertisers.

Melbourne Nortal Renawit Cameron Wali Losay

Report decries lax building controls and rising costs in postwar Victoria

The annual report attacks unregulated builders and high taxation, warning lax standards threaten housing and living costs. It commends Master Builders for significant yet uneven industry effort, calls for stricter registration and removal of wartime controls to restore production and morale in Victoria.

Mgrs Victoria Henry Bigh MBA Sopmibers Afl Ving Conestamion Works Delimes

Butler Wedding Pictures Shown in Canberra At Theatres

Fox Movietone and Cine documented Waller Huusriltend Stine Soirley feeder's wedding at Christ Church in Canberra. The reel showed interior scenes and the church ceremony, with audience at Capitol and Civic Theatres. Ambassador Butler and Mrs Butler attended and viewed the film revealing public interest in the event.

Fox Movietone Cinepound Waller Stine Soirley Uas Cupherra Capitol CME Antight Fire Recellert Ani Rimitanay Mr. Butler Butler Mia Kathrine Butler

Crashed BOAC Airliner Kills Crew Members in Desert

Report says 12 passengers aboard the BOAC airliner crashed in a desert near Basra with crew killed. Among the passengers is Sham Wan Ram, the Labour Minister, en route from India to London.

London Steuters B.oa Basra Gan Labour Dir Wan Ram

Darwin Morsel May Resign Amid Hospital Unrest

Unclear yet, but reports indicate Darwin Morsel faces pressure to resign as hospital tensions rise. Chief medical officer investigates a complaint of unauthenticated care and potential missteps in inmate handling.

Darwin Nuraing Darwin Hospital Coame Unaatinfnc Abe

Coal output in five day week rises in 1905 London

London reports coal output for the five day work week showing a leap from the previous year. The Minter for Pst Aninwell notes production exceeded a prior seven day week, with total outputs reaching 10,884,000 tons from 28 weeks to July, an increase of 8,? million tons, while overall week totals rose to 34,731,000 tons for the year.

London Conimara Aninwell Deep Cos Productios

Talks With BMA On Medicine Formulary

Government health minister and representatives from BMA and Federal Council discuss a pharmaceutical formulary. The meeting aims to align officials and pharmacists under the government scheme, with BMA guidance seen as influential. No immediate agenda agreed, but consensus on the formulary being central to policy.

Health Redaerviers Tesalie McKanna Wsareh- Ing Dentermnee BMA Benatar McKenna Toean Uw Blmla BALA Nena Eterna Fist Trunexe BEBLA Melbourne

Pre Marriage Examination Proposed by Government

Minister for Health Renator McKenna proposed a pre marriage medical examination as a form of medical conscription. He stated the government supported nationwide compulsory checks, with reports indicating possible implementation across New South Wales and Australia.

Australia Asked For Trade Talks

The Acting Minister for Fenlow Reconstruction requests negotiations on trade at the Geneva conference, aiming to advance discussions amid unclear participation and evolving international relations. The text references Geneva talks and potential agendas around papers, appliances, and related sectors amidst broader economic concerns.

Fenlow Yallardy Geneva Gene's

Living costs show upward trend in major cities

The general cost of living rose year over year, with Sydney at 2 percent, Melbourne 2 percent, Adelaide 1.8 percent, and Port 1.8 percent. The measure covers food, rent, clothing, footwear, and household goods, excluding vegetables and fruit. figures reflect a broad rise across major centers.

Adelaide Wilson Jim Bydney Smethmurne Ta Arabene Adelaiie Porth

Accommodation delays in Canberra housing program

Readable fragments show ACT housing allocation behind schedule with increased applications and long waiting times. Officials warn applicants of extended waits up to 21 months as reports cite government reviews and a delay in delivering new homes and hotels.

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Mr Chifley Arrives In Tasmania Visit Planned

Mr Chifley arrives in Tasmania with a scheduled address and gathering at 80,000 League. He plans to visit Hobart tomorrow and then return to the mainland by Saturday.

Mr. Chifley Tasmania Burnie Culley Hobart Satslinda

TaxsomER Pails In Amateur Golf RYDNEY

Thureday walstriver, who had in vith one at the alate emalesto championship, went down today in the mamic finals. Adam Waterson won the other semi, seating John Alton 3 and Be anew beat Mary 2 and 1.

Rydney Thureday Walstriver Adan Waterson Jonn Ailton Be Anew Mary

US talks date may be altered in British conference

A misdated telegraphic report suggests the United States proposed altering the date for a proposed preliminary conference with the British Empire to avoid excluding British and Commonwealth members. Canberra officials said scheduling is provisional before talk attendance.

Camperre Brisiah Fealen United Staten Wac Canberra America

The New Caruso Mildos Gafni This Week

A Hungarian born singer, Gafni, studied medicine before turning to music. He sings, teaches, and explains vocal technique including breathing, posture, and phrasing to preserve culture. accompanist Lau Demat supports him at the American embassy event.

Layeine Gafni Mw Beaye Renld Mhengary Aityanene Canon Raturdey Prafes Eve Amie Gafni Atnall Hungary Mark Plano Dafai

Monty Welcomed in Wellington Amid Crowd Cheers

A chaotic Wellington welcome greets Montgomery as crowds gather near Parliament buildings. Police form escorts as he moves through streets, amid shouted chants and jeering spectators, while plan for security and reception is arranged by authorities.

Inquiry Sought Into Migrants

In Melbourne a government inquiry is requested to investigate migrants. The request cites figures between 200000 and 490000 and notes ministerial involvement. The move aims to assess youth migration and its impact on the empire.

Complaints At Eastlake Camp Question Food And Oversight

City hospital records and camp officials face inquiry after residents report inadequate meals and poor canteen service at Eastlake camp. A letter from editor M. White praises management for endurance while criticizing alleged neglect and misreporting, as auditors prepare an inquiry.

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Allegro Theft at Eastlake Hostel Reported

Canberra Court hears a July 28 case against Whyte wan pd for entering a cubicle at Orks Hostel and stealing a pet diary and money. The suspect allegedly opened the cubicle and fled with the items. The award notice references Alpert Award.

Eastlake Alpert Whyte Wan

NEWS IN BRIE REPORTS MULTIPLE APPARENT HANGINGS

A fragmented Australian style brief recounts several apparent hangings and injuries across cities including Dubbo, Sydney and Melbourne. Reports mention a four year old, a restrained death in police custody, and a man found hanged near a residence plus other violent incidents and hospitalizations.

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