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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1946
Page
4
Fragmented catalog entry lists firewood prompts plus a mixed array of garden items and seeds. Mentions include delivery prompts, various plant names, and supplies like manure, foam, and mulches. Readers are urged to order items for home gardens and shade trees with unclear, garbled branding.
A weather note reports strong westerly winds and rain in Furth Irland with shifting slopes and notable precipitation. Shane Ayd 8 references appear in stray text, but no clear forecast details or official station data are provided.
Weather fragment from a 9th hour Canberra report mentions temperatures around 48 hours, wind with average updates, and a rough handicapped forecast. Names and places appear garbled, but the piece records a weather checkpoint with timing signals and mixed numbers.
Reading through a fog of mistrust the world weighs peace amid widespread unrest. The piece notes that despite calls for unity from leaders like Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations there is little progress due to divergent outlooks and insufficient funding among major powers. It emphasizes that without a shared understanding among nations the hoped for settlement of disputes remains unlikely.
Dutch servicemen and duty equipment are reported returning home from Australia amid a limited movement plan. The item mentions reentry arrangements and potential departure details, with scattered references to officials and locations.
The Lingue of Red Cross Societies discussed belt at Onford and accepted France headquarters in Paris. The Australia Abdegate suggested establishing oneHv HOTV brane office to vstah and lit A nntion was baleen. Movements are under control of SEAC.
The Federal Labour Caucus is likely to adopt a recommendation for holding the section on September 28. The referendum on Commonsceants powers is planned for that date, with opinions among members varying on polling day approaches and acceptability for September 28.
Mr Calwell and Mr Clark discuss Australia attracting overseas visitors, noting hotels are dated and railways need modernization. They urge publicizing progress in America and plan preliminary government steps with federal and state departments to raise tourist appeal, while debates on liquor nationalization arise.
The Minister for the Army Mr Forde denied in the House of Representatives charges he used BAAS transport planes for electioneering and travel while acting Prime Minister during Chifley's absence. He noted planes were needed to visit Western Australia Queensland and other states, and defended quick transport for ministers. He called Rankin's transport claims paltry and said ministers have a right to use planes for official duties.
The Parliamentary Broadcasting Committee discussed granting speakers attacked in debates the right to reply in broadcasts. Mr Holt asked Mr Rouvear about similar practices elsewhere as Mr Rosevear offered to verify current procedures. The chairman noted limited complaints and observed correspondence from upset readers. The House prepared notes on equipment and acoustic issues for the chamber and considered seating and wall adjustments.
The ARC chairman Mr 3. M Woyer was summoned by Postmaster General Senator Cameron and Speaker Rosevent after a published statement. Cameron said the broadcasting of Parliament is government controlled under the Broadcasting Act and the ABC cannot refuse to broadcast parliamentary proceedings. He noted responses would appear in Hansard or via newspapers, and the government would decide further actions with recommendations from the Joint Committee.
The Wheat Stabilisation Bill cleared the House of Representatives amid urgent government measures. Prime Minister Chifley urged rapid passage by 8 p.m. Tuesday, with MPs debating board structure and state representation to ensure wheat growers have input while the Treasury maintains control. The bill, including seven amendments, proceeded to further stages just before 11:35 p.m.
The ceremony marked Greece’s urn to be placed in Canberra’s National War Memorial honoring Australians who died in Greece and Greeks who died in World War II. Prime Minister Chifley and Greek officials spoke on enduring friendship, with the urn to be housed in the museum and archived as a symbol of shared sacrifice.
A telephonic wedding connected Mitchell of Arnoiit with Rutherheld of New Ulm Minnesota. The bride wore tan chantilly gown and carried white ayacinthe. witnesses attended in person while the ceremony was completed via telephone with the husband’s instructions relayed by the clergyman. The scene included a humorous exchange as the groom’s reply and a passage about travel to America offered a light moment in the unusual service.
The amengine drivers dispute threatens to halt Hoa mine production. The Arbitration Court will hear the case, with the State Secretary of the Fire enginedrivers and Firemen stating the union has prepared formal input. A seniority protest triggered by Royal Navy notices led to key men being removed from posts.
Royal party from Glourweler will tour Canberra Community Hospital on Tuesday. Hospital board members and officials including the Medical Superintendent are to greet Her Royal Highness at the reception area. The event is described as a brief hospital visit with no plans for additional engagements.
Rainfall totals across Saath abielande for the 24 hour period ending imiday show varied figures with Galton a Toonta and Canbeyin a among the higher readings. Additional measurements list Quean hevan with 3, Buneoidure 2, Kusdra BE and Adainiuaby at 14, indicating uneven distribution.
Fragmentary OCR yields a government advertisement about atomic experts and salaries. Reads as a garbled notice citing a clerk's pay, a London style phrase, and references to public service. Unclear details and jurisdiction.
The Commonwealth Government plans to introduce legislation next week to set up a joint authority over the coal industry. The bill, prepared by the Mines Department, will transfer certain powers to a Commonwealth joint authority while preserving the existing contract system until broader mechanisation advances. The Prime Minister said the government is not abolishing contracts but seeks a formula defining the 68.5 percent provision and reforms to the mine sector.
London Friday report says the British motor industry will require buyers of new cars to sign covenants not to resell within a set period. The move, aimed at preventing dealer price manipulation, follows a precedent set by sellers of secondhand terms and financing arrangements.
A condensed notice lists sermons and services across multiple churches including St Johns Parish Church eleven morning prayers and a Sunday communion with Rev Robertson. St Paul Manube holds family communion at ten. Other parishes like Sutton Patricw Braddon and St Ninian's Case fused show morning worship and evening services with various preachers and times.
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