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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1946
Page
3
The Prime Minister indicated that a decision on the matter with Japan would be deferred for Cabinet review and would not provide a firm date. The report notes ongoing debate and pending considerations by government officials.
A middle aged woman awoke to a torch flashing intruder in her bedroom. She hurled cherry brandy bottles, struck him with a chair, and forced him to flee. Husband checked downstairs finding an Egg Board carter missing his coat. Police believe the man escaped through a drain pipe after the break in.
A Health Department announcement reports the worst measles outbreak yet in Canberra with many children affected. Officials say exact case numbers are unclear, but a large portion of school roll shows absent students while attempts to trace transmission continue.
Fragmented notes describe weather concerns delaying a nuclear test near Bikini Atoll with details of air bombing requirements and civilian protections. Radio controlled drones and high altitude manned planes are mentioned, with plans for ship conditions and radioactive water effects potentially delaying surface inspection.
Canberra High defeats Parramatta High in a multi-event inter-school meet held Friday and Saturday. Canberra led early with basketball and football wins, overcoming Parramatta’s two tri-strong athletes and weather conditions to clinch the overall series.
Youths escaped from Gosford Farm Home ransacked a Bosford residence stealing cash and valuables. They took about 300 clothing coupons and a pair of shoes, planning to flee toward Sydney or Newcastle. Police seek clues as to the boys’ identities and route.
At Tamworth the Farmers and Graziers Association discussed rabbiters evading taxes. MP Wilson noted large rabbit skin exports and minimal meat exports, urging government action to collect taxes as many rabbiters avoided assessments by setting "setitionsames." The council urged stronger tax collection to curb evasion.
A garbled OCR style classifieds page lists pullets and poultry items, bicycles, furniture, clothing, toys, and tools with scattered prices and contact notes. It mentions various names, addresses, and locations like Howitt Bt, WakeGeld Gar dens, Amalie, and Kingaton, plus requests for workers and tradespeople and odd items such as a motor cycle and a heater.
Classified notices seek staff for hotels and homes including a chef, kitchen roles, a maid, waitress, cook, and messenger. Applications directed to various local employers and venues such as Hotel Wellington and Seauchanp Hote with mentions of after school hours and reliable help.
The Interior Department announces electrical restrictions effective today under the Buildings and Service Ordinance 1424 420. Prohibitions cover shop lighting window displays and external lighting of theatres public halls or entertainment venues and heating radiators or devices. Authorized officers may enter premises to verify compliance. offenders face penalties up to five pounds per day or three months imprisonment for continuing offences.
The Department of the Interior informs fruit growers in the Australian Capital Territory to comply with the Plant Diseases Ordinance and related Regulations on spraying fruit trees. The ordinance and regulations will be strictly enforced in the coming season. growers must observe requirements and act in good faith. Carrodus, Secretary, Department of the Interior.
The department urges owners to remove old and neglected fruit trees before seasonal spraying. Enforcement will follow the ordinance during the raving season. Tree owners are reminded of proper sanitation and the need to prevent infestation in gardens and orchards. A. Carrodls, Secretary Department of Teritor.
Internal notice on fruit tree resistance study mentions no fee and directs inquiries to the Department of the Interior. A meeting is scheduled in Acton Trades Hall at 7 4 pm with Canberna diggers and local officials, plus a special AT Branch Executive meeting at Lady Sydney Services on Holy Thursday at 7 pm requiring full attendance.
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