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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1946

Page

2

Rumor Denied In Headache Powder Death Case

A report of a headache powder inquiry is denied. The alleged user, Cartion John NeCerihy of Mallowy Terruer, died after taking the powder near his home. Doctors at Parramatta Hospital declared him extinct. Police note the case involves a death following ingestion of the product advertised locally.

Atoney Aunday Spatier Cartion John NeCerihy Parramatta Patmline Laman Keaire Granville

Boys Arrested In Big Theft Charge

Sunday police report arrests in a major theft case. Bank notes valued at about 1,100 pounds and a loaded .22 calibre revolver were stolen from the home of William Law, Banmore. Two years had been previously charged with breaking and entry. The money was in £1, £3 notes and a Way Savings Cert created by the bank. The break in occurred at a sale a shopkeeper used a key from the owner to open. A defence tag marked the seized property as linked to the case and the suspects appeared before Cullen's Court tomorrow.

Atondy Willian Law Banmore Armas Cullen's Campurdowy

Royal Canberra tournament muddled list of players and scores

A distorted OCR readout lists many names and numbers for a Canberra event. It mentions 108 players and a string of unclear identifiers and scores, with fragments like Oui Chae and Meat oarda, plus assorted initials and stray terms, all lacking coherent detail.

Mbannigre Naal Toyut

Health conference invites all nations except Germany and Japan

The United Nations plans a June health conference open to most nations minus Germany and Japan. Five drafting committees will organize world-wide participation, with executive and designated bodies guiding the proceedings.

Hazis New York Bunda United Nations Germany Japan Contursae Citiad Iar

RAAF equipment held back from sale after move

Fragmented report states RAAF equipment remained unsold following a relocation from Rovner Street to an unspecified site. The notice mentions administrative details and orders but is garbled with broken phrases. No clear dates, names, or outcomes are legible.

Fragments say mild rain or mix on alpine outlook

Readable fragments describe a weak forecast for the alpine region with mild rain possible. The text mentions snow on alpine medals and fresh conditions, though the overall coherence is limited and details are uncertain.

Canberra Weather Update From Historical OCR Fragment

Weather data fragment notes 442 degree reading, 473 maximum to 9 pm, 42.4 unspecified units, 30.017 inches pressure, 3 pm to 9 pm period. Mentions minimum, 8, and 14 hours ending. Observations tied to Canberra region with scattered garbled terms and times.

Maairoum

Suitors for the Snowy River Power Scheme Debate

The Snowy River lures attention as a major potential hydroelectric source while political rivalries and neglected water resources loom. Competing schemes seek 260 kilowatts or 2, 000 kilowatts via diversions to Murray and Murrumbidgee, with regional development hopes for South Eastern New South Wales and a call for a joint conference of Commonwealth and state governments.

Snowy River Government of New South Wales Shoalhaven River Shoalhaven Wimp Bang Negleted Nowy Bulter Itewalyn Sydney Wichia New Mouth Twofvid Bay Murray Vietoran Murray Valley Achamea Murr Yumbidgee New South Welee Monaro Enowy Snowy Burrumbidger Australia Qh Authority Tennoagee Valley Authority United States

Religious broadcasting urged to aid churches in England and Australia

In a Sunday broadcast Bishop Moyea of Ariudale urged churches to use cinema drama and radio to revive religious aims. He cited Church of England findings of apathy and warned Australian churches face similar indifference. He called for vision and unity to restore truth and love amid divisions.

Sydney Ariudale Itho Rt. Rav Moyea Church of England England Minhop Iatomic Rowe UK Moyles

Goulburn Seat Seen Safe for Lasour at By Election

In Goulburn a late count showed Lasour leading ahead of rivals as counting paused, with Tully and others mentioned in the NSW political scene. The by election result appeared to favor Lasour, reflecting local party dynamics and candidate standings.

Goulburn Meg Tully Lapiur etlaRt Nsw St Tully

Goul um by election forecast by late premier

In a night comment on the Goul um by election the late Premier McKell predicted Labour candidate J Tully would win by about 100 to 70 votes. He noted that final counts depended on postal and absentee ballots and expected an early final result around 1200 votes to be tallied.

Hydney Bundey Goulum Me. McKell Labour J. Tully Tully

Students To Run Film Society In High School

Canberra school prepares a student run Film Society under the policy of the Rehoot Documentary Film Bodity. The program aims to train pupils for community life, operate screenings at varied times, and manage machines under supervision as part of a library backed educational project.

Puplia Canberra Mishchoo Spemhea Nominaoa Vaureday Gran Choo Pr Nesira Aigat Echors Argenings Argenings, and Opeate Jmechines Supervieton Riddal Kaw Alm Library New South Wales Department of Education Auture National Library of #tlms Cabburrn Worvign Alvin Aasietamey

New law enforces weekly half-holiday in shopping districts

The new act requires a weekly half-holiday on Wednesdays replacing former Saturday observances in 204 shopping districts. Councils must poll residents within three months from November 20 to decide if another day should be the weekly half-holiday, with residents on the local government roll eligible for the vote.

Sydnet Hamilton Abe Hamilton Knight Ballinday

New Uniforms Adopted by A.T. Police

Canberra Police announce a new uniform design for the ACT force featuring an open neck, back collar, and epaulets. Blue shirt worn under the tunic, with a small Commonwealth Police badge replica on every lapel. Sergeant Richards confirmed issuance to other members.

Canberra Cuna Berta Hichards

Plans for Memorial Hall in North Canberra

Tentative plans for a Memorial Hall in North Canberra were submitted to the Department of Interior. Estimated cost starts at £2,000 with potential total £4,000 and aims to provide a meeting venue for recreation and services. Fundraising through donations is underway via Mr R A Filwood and Mr J Baxter in Anstey. Memorial items include a Honor Roll and Cenotaph to be placed in the foyer.

Ue Dulin Department of Interior R.A. Fiiwood Butterreet Alnalie

Obituary for Dr Cyeur Huth Matallack

Obituary recalls Dr Cyeur Huth Matallack a 70 year old former leading medical practitioner. He served as a major with ABC in World War I and recently retired from practice, living with his son Clive Metallack at Wood Street. He leaves a widow and daughter. Funeral service at St Johns Church Tuesday at 7 pm.

Cyeur Huth Matallack Stetallack Ratalinck ABC Cme Clive Metallack Woodst Iv Keathionary Sthionts St. John's Church

Extended Use of Radio in Canberra Municipal Services

Canberra authorities are expanding short wave radio for municipal services to improve town planning office communications and community projects. Experts from Australian manufacturers studied low frequency two way systems in Melbourne and Canberra, with several depots and vehicles equipped to operate in all weathers, and plans for additional radio sites and dedicated frequencies for brigade, ambulance, police, and transport departments.

Canberra Australia Melbourne Tale Berra Cantra Inet Inca i Departmente of Road Tara Vian Proaest Exaervicefen Slo Transport Department Iworkanopa

NIONS ASKED TO HELP RED CROSS

The Ted Crome Society appeals for public aid as peacetime needs grow. Mr. Forde urged the trade union movement to support the Red Cross from September to March 1946, citing £10,000,000 spent on service to ill and wounded prisoners, including food, medical aid, and social relief. The Central Prisoner of War Agency tracked 48,000,000 messages and inquiries and aided families separated by war.

Rydney Ted Crome Society Forde Fish Cross Red Cross

Boy Stabbed by Tram Conductor in London Incident

A boy was admitted to hospital with a stab wound between the third and fourth ribs on the right side after an incident on a tram. Police say the boy knocked the conductor’s cap, provoking the conductor to strike with a penknife. The tram depot is listed as Waverlay Depot. The conductor was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.

Bydney Bunday Hyante Cam Hay Tuwnell Pallinfont Wan At. 8 Hospital Bowen Momwell Waverlay Torgigne Min

Gunning Team Short For Citizens Cup Match

Gunning team short for Citizens Cup match after several players miss the weekend. Local substitute J Petherbrides enabled the match to proceed as Canberra results show mixed outcomes with Gunning losing and other pairings securing wins in a congested round of 108 games.

Sasuke Canbarre Thorsten Rue Gunning Sienuke Courin Yastertey Marie Ing Bal Inrwagh Cenberes J. Petherbrides Tromarian Baynahav Real A Bonnett A. Crawley Canewerra G. Wartars Horton Ginning Eit Baluer M Hiint Raysey J. Mathvs D. Me Taylor p.Pryor D. Moyion J" Bylivera Ridge Reanatt o-Roying Haines Aerlon Anda Peieebiden

Mothers warned off talcum powder import

Auckland New Zealand reports five newborns in Australia linked to an imported talcum powder mix. Health officials urged mothers to avoid talcum until sterilisation tests and further research confirm safety. Authorities say no alert for Australia at present.

Auckland Australia Miniater For Health Nordmeyer RBW Anerat of Jealth Borin Ign Morrie Commonwealth Metcalfe Australl

Queensland Orders Check On Powders In Queensland

The State Health Officer Dr J Caney will order an immediate investigation into all talcum powders after reports of spark-related infections in Queensland. Officials will seek more details from New Zealand health authorities. No infected powders reported in Queensland yet. mortality concerns in New Zealand prompt inquiry by public officials.

Burbane Aundas J. Caney Queensland Questaland New Zealand Morrie

Memorial Service To Naval Heroes

Memorial service held in Sydney on Sunday at St Mary Cathedral for naval personnel who died in the two world wars. Admiral Moore and other officials attended as wreaths were laid on the cenotaph. The Ex Naval Association praised wartime friendships and commended the service for keeping memories alive.

Sydney Sundsy Aeservicw P Naval Moore olMlegis Ralman MLA Ere Dro Muchfeld Mawil Martin Place

Two Arrests At Wrestling Match Reported

At Leighhard Stadium two arrests were made after disorder during a wrestling card. Ringside spectators clashed with police as fights broke out following an attack on the referee and a wrestler. The main bout ended with disqualifications and a crowd disturbance surrounding the ring.

Rydney Lrlehhardi Referse Waal Truseutl George Tie Trumcott Hay Fred Atking

Snowy River Month Tale in Minutare and Newmouth

A garbled report hints at a contested month between Minutare and Newmouth on the Snowy River. The finance and government bodies weigh the final decision amid sparse details and unclear names.

Snowy River

Two Casualties In England Rugby Clash At Wollengour

A crowd of 12 000 watched England edge a Southern Division match in a hard fought finish. Key moments included a Jones ankle injury and strong forward play by Trever Wester and Dirdeoman. Fussell starred for the visitors and Whitcombe impressed for England amid a tough, fast pace battle.

Trever Wester Keritah Aide Freak Fussell Whitcombe Saaeel Serithe Gama Seer Oris Capa G. Denate Prinea Tri Cola Giana Trequanty Gltned Rho Maint Haselton Mune Utes Rnart Hatten Gonla

Changes It N.S.W. Side for England Test Match

New South Wales changes include five country players omitted from the side to face England in Sydney. The XI will include Mulligan, Ginter, Bailey, and He, with Newham selected, as the team plans to play on Saturday at the Sydney cricket ground.

England Sydney Aberbey Beven Agav Newham Mulligan Gio Ginter Aervea F. Bailey Pnite J He

England Grabs Narrow Victory Over NSW in Last Minutes

A chaotic late spell decides the match as England edge New South Wales by a slim margin. Key moments include a captain's influence, pivotal goals from multiple players, and a late surge that seals the win for England.

England Nsw

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