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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1947

Page

4

PROVISIONAL OPTOMETRY NOTICE IN BROOKS AREA

Fragmented OCR reads as a professional optometrist notice in Sydney near Milwaukee listing Dr J. Schatraf and Daviem Pharmacy. It mentions appointment times, eye examinations, a high street location, and preparedness for eyewear orders and pharmacy services in the area.

Orn Eye Aengic Mit Filker J. Schatr Flg Qpinsetsiat Opinian Btards Sydney Daviem Pharmacy Thuratay Piltay Ani Optelan Marty Plave Bytory Mkain

Trade Delegates Question U S Plan

A scrambled report discusses an international trade and implementation conference. It notes debate over the Marshall Plan and European economic policy, questioning the plan's restrictive influence and its alignment with postwar economic recovery efforts.

Orneva Thurwlay Chayiey Ihenlaline Ruri Tom. Fermat Clement

Norwegian Mazis Land Im Spain De lo

A garbled late edition item reports a misrendered world news brief about Norway and Spain. It mentions an American Associated Press style credit and a transfer of a man, but the text is unreadable and inconsistent.

Petrol ration tickets and public notice text

Waterman stated that petrol ration tickets will be suitable at all points from Monday. Ration schemes will cease at the city’s public business hours on Saturday.

Waterman

Death of Wheatgrowers Leader Stuns Industry

Figures across farming groups mourn Ernest Wiela Porbos Pompita described as a key organizer within the Wheat Traders and allied bodies. He served with the Australian Wheat Board and held a council post on the Central Council of the Country, shaping early market directions before his passing.

Ernest Wiela Porbos Anii Erin Wan Tavibey Lan Avy Couneil

Retired railway worker still interested in trains

A reader from Sydney describes ongoing interest in railway work. The note mentions a former junior porter at Morben and a yard contrafier at Central, with plans to upend several days a week at work while watching the railway scene.

Sydney Babe Aataist

Communism Rife in Northern Ports

Perth report quotes the mayor Alderman Polenie declaring communism dominant in Bicone Darwin and Port Modiant at a civic reception to the Conaul. He forecasts difficulties seizing in the future if communism remains active in the northwest.

Perth Bicone Darwin Port

Fragmented weather note from old paper

Fragmentary OCR shows a brief weather snippet noting easterly winds and a light breeze with scattered unreadable phrases. Names, places, or exact dates are not recoverable from the legible portions.

Canberra Weather Incomplete Fragments Reported

Fragmentary weather notes from Canberra provide partial data with unclear terms and stray phrases. The readable items reference time indicators and general climate mentions but lack concrete values, dates, or actionable forecasts.

Australian policy stance outlined amid frontier tensions

The article discusses Australian leaders and followers amid debates on frontier security and foreign policy. It critiques government posture toward the Netherlands East Indies and Netherlands action, urging firmer, clearer Australian policy and participation in regional affairs. It calls for decisive leadership and unity to protect national interests and regional stability.

French demand on German production seen in Paris notes

Paris reports a French cabinet discussion on reducing German production capacity and using restraints to aid Germany’s recovery. The piece suggests France aims to curb German output while Britain and America consider balancing support, with Germany’s postwar revival treated as a secondary concern.

Paris

Boorow A Estate For Settlement Of Returned Men

A fragmented notice details a Boorow estate aimed at settling returned men. It lists names, dates, and an approval by Bey regarding the FEAL authority with scattered readable facts. The readable text references a settlement action and involved parties in a local probate or settlement proceeding.

Boorow

Fragmented OCR Sports Schedule Card Teases Local Matches

Readable lines hint at a basketball and gridiron week with multiple school teams. Names include Gea Merriemant, Christopher’s, and Patricks, plus venues and times. The garbled text lists matches and locations like Warataba and Peretea, suggesting a school athletics page summary.

Moutehew Waturny GonAbe Eaktadema Telepea Buteower Warataba Paplek Gea Merriemant Mighty Ae Patricks Chriatopher Grasmar Itty Uivel Fymetavens LSE TV Christopher's Bilder Chriatopner Tone Steiner

Salts as Migrants for Australia

Jr PA Wilkins of the Commonpealih Immigration Advisory Committee notes the pull of displaced persons brought to Austria from Europe. He discusses 2000 maps and 2000 a year, with many original refugees fleeing Halite persecution and working with Green authorities in occupation zones.

Jr PA. Wilkins Austria Europe Anes Germany

Extraordinary 0-hour week court action noted

Fragmented report cites arbitration delays and potential shifts to a 0 hour week in New South Wales. Authorities discuss pending industrial disputes and requests for aid while a 40 hour standard is reportedly under review with court involvement anticipated.

Wales Variour Potibentiona New South N Wales Moringa

Gippsland Foundered During Gale

Gippsland foundered during a gale near New Guinea while drifting toward Port Moresby. The 1380 ton vessel carried 600 tons of iron ore and sank after lifeboats were recovered. one crewman was later picked up about 100 miles northwest of the site as rescuers rushed to the scene.

Eenisban Cippsland New Guinea Nort Moresby Kabul Kure Gippsland Sovine Aml Ai Ahip

Armstrong Attacks State R.3.L. President Over Immigration Policy

Senator Armstrong criticizes government immigration moves and ministerial support for changes amid debate on 4000 refugees this year and 18000 next year. He argues Bolton misrepresents union views and urges focus on resuming soldiers and industry. Legion leader McDonald calls for cautious migrant intake.

Health scheme to place control under new administration

Health Minister announced plans to set up a controlling body for a National Medical scheme. He said a central authority would oversee hospitals and diagnostic centres, with patients directed to designated centers. The scheme aims to restructure hospital care, modernize centres, and protect patients while shifting funding and governance to a Commonwealth framework.

Fokenna Monpotil Raminlateatorn Caxiberrs Benntoy McKenna Benatar MoKennie Pee Petes Dabbiah Health Department Gvem Valletton

Preference for Ex-Soldiers Sparks Strike Threat

A garbled report notes a council plan to call a strike in Coburg over reinstatement of discharged workers. The document cites the Mal 10-day event and mentions the mayor, the ex-soldier preference issue, and a potential council action by the Trades Hall Council if temp staff are reemployed. The text references the Commonwealth and parliamentary proceedings with unclear details.

Amalequane Thuresay Laomt Bute Gongrese Fic Weenn-Gowan Comgreas Taalie Coburg Tradra Hall Council Trace Hall Council

Diver Attacked by Groper at Darwin Harbour

A diver named Thuradey in Daren Harbour aboard the wrecked Meuhina was attacked by a groper. Injuries or specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR text but indicate a racial or gendered name error and scattered words.

Darwin Thuradey Ale Foming Alver Wong Daren Harbour Ara Atari

Blamey Sees No Early War Light in Moscow Ties

Melbourne report quotes General Bir Thomas Blamey denying an early war link to Moscow. He says Communist Russia poses no immediate threat and Australia cannot accept a policy of surrendering to communism. Officials note Cold War strain and Australian stance shifting away from appeasement.

Escape from Albury Lockup Sparks Riverina Search

From Albury, an inmate escaped by burning a lower wooden door and fleeing the lockup. Police scour Riverina and explore leads as investigators recount the attempted break in a jewelry sale and the ensuing explosion. A criminal reward is offered for information guiding to the fugitive.

Riverina Buch Albury Bexstone Beeeng Tae Sale

British squadron enters Sydney Harbour parade

British squadron ships Glory and Phesena arrive off Sydney with fighter escorts. Marines and support vessels accompany them as crowds gather. One ship damage reported to a wheel during the ceremony, no injuries recorded.

Royal Navy men charged after public disturbance

Involving ILM and sailors, police report a disturbance near Regent Theater on Gere Street. Two Faulagn men were arrested for offensive behavior and assault after an incident in a vestibule, with officers detailing confrontations and subsequent charges.

Royal Navy Wile Pabinis O.P.O Polatar Regent Theater Gere Treet Srrestet Ising

Air Transport Council to Meet in Canberra

The second meeting of the Air Transport Council will be held in Canberra from August 11 to 4. The council will review the operation of the Pacific air service with focus on selecting an international airport and on navigational facilities.

AIR Transport Canberra Salnournt Bawth Madhie Air Transport Council Ashi Pacific Air Service

Woman Dies of Leukemia in Sydney Area

A 38 year old woman from Ganoord is reported to have died from leukemia after a prolonged illness of more than two weeks. Authorities note several other cases in Byanay betas and warn the disease may be more widespread.

Sydney Namarmiay Godorn Byanay

Indonesians Seek Australian Mediation

A report notes Indonesians request mediation from Australia over Java tension. Prime Minister Chifley’s government is urged to intervene as Indonesian leaders discuss possible military action while wary of British and Dutch involvement.

Australia Mediation Discussed by Australian Leader

In an interview conducted last night in Mackay the Prime Minister said Australia is in communication with Dr Byatt and the High Commissioner regarding mediation with the British government. He noted a Dutch offer was made two weeks ago and referred to it as a good bargain, but said the proposal had been rejected.

Comera Rekwetralians Bae Nation Avitralia Auethern Bea Frantier Australix Netherlanda Aydnet Nia Alnicher Benator Armstrong Bolton Australia Benator Armatroce Boltan Mrr Caivell Balton Teder Austrealian Legion McDonald Cubiowt Unuman Fur Ue Rapublic Cridey Tredomenia Dipto Critay Peply Wan Mignts Dreaan Vastteur Quernaland Melbourne Department of Tenet Affairs Chifley Matt. Werk MAS Burton Usenalt Toney Wengus Boma Patiarn Tadameia Hag Uwe Taman Aman Ugmnan Java Des Waren Mustenance Indonesia MacKay Thuresay Trenight Bor. Chifley Byatt Maxamy

Minister denies report of disowned child in WA

Melbourne Reuters reports a Western Australia minister refutes claims a child was disowned. He says the case concerns a 9-year-old living near Kalgoorlie and Albany, evidence from the Child Welfare Department indicates the child received support and a foster arrangement, with ongoing assistance from local groups.

W.A Melbourne Thucway Montal Kalgwn Albany Perth Watts Child Welfare Department Neexlan Aye Childres

Jet engines for Australia progress report

Development of air frames and engines has been aided by De Havilland Pty Ltd and Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation. The jet vampire Jer likely to RAAT next year. Twelve GA.C. envivars sent to England. seven more to follow. Single engined Vampire to be produced instead of twin engined model.

Perlile de Haviland Pty. Ltd Tmonwealth Aircraft Corporation Austrasianuut Raat Ga.c. Envivars England Fala Royce

Australian evacuee plans from Indonesia discussed

Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs in Canberra says Australians in Indonesia may be evacuated if conditions worsen. Prime Minister Col Bey signals possible airlift or transport, with readiness tied to safety assessments and diplomatic considerations.

Indonesia

Abuses alleged in petrol rationing debate

A deputation from the Trader Association urged stricter ration controls as backlog and abuse in petrol distribution grow. Officials noted limited supply, with 760 monthly arrivals and 274 trucks, while backyard mechanics flourished amid training gaps.

Motor Aeniere Albert Ibert Castle Hat Tikely Laren Companier Soren Vou Idt

Watersiders Ban on Dutch Ships

A Brisbane Waterside Workers' Federation meeting of ten members passed a resolution to publicly withhold support for Dutch ships in solidarity with Indonesian independence efforts. The motion aimed to halt Indonesian public opposition and align with broader global actions against Dutch imperialism.

Brisbane Thuresay Waterside Workers’ Federation Aelay Heingeliate United Yeumers Ashtralia Upswunkora Duten

Fragmentary hotel notes from Sydney incident report

Fragmented notes describe a disturbance at a Sydney hotel with unclear details. The text mentions a person knocked down, a drawer opened, and a possible theft or confrontation. Names, places, and exact actions are obscured by garbled OCR.

Sydney Thordsy Doven Roen Iran

Missing Papers Denied By Lush Alarm Bell

Sydney reports state lack of knowledge about missing papers from Lush. Prederice Alma Tash and Dewey H.D. deny involvement as Burke Pty Ltd is scrutinized. Secretaries discuss U S offer to Europe to examine Burke Pty Ltd books amid framing questions.

Lush Sydney Alma Afike Bales Sealey Dewey H.D Oxye Atahat Subdivision Estates Limited Covey Futelam Naughton Ply. Ltd Estes Burke Washington General May United States Europe Pty. Ltd Genertain

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