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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
4
The engagement of Juan Mari Edeat to Vincent Marmulan elder son of Mr and Mrs Marmulan of Sydney is announced in Canberra.
A historical report urges reducing wool classes to streamline auctions. Key figures including DAFFA, Billott, and MAW experts discuss the impact of lower grade wool mixing, appraisal schemes, and buyer demands on auction outcomes. Recommendations favor dividing consignments into more lots to boost sale efficiency and price realization.
The United States and Canada approve a harvest gear sharing plan allowing cross border movement of harvesting equipment. The arrangement, formalized by the US Department of Agriculture and Canadian Labour, sets a May 16 start with transfers continuing until September and equipment entering Canada through December 31.
Wuppertal residents watch as Limis ponies and other animals roam near playgrounds under cheerful children. Keepers say the display aims to amuse visitors while authorities consider more controlled feeding amid a noisy, evolving scene.
In a chaotic scene a fire broke out at a rail shed causing damage and panic. Fire crews battled flames amid dense smoke as workers evacuated. No injuries are confirmed. investigation to determine cause continues.
Canberra and New South Wales endured a severe cold spell with record chills. Minimums ranged near seven to thirteen degrees, with Sydney and other towns reporting low single digits and a high around 49.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Windy, icy conditions caused widespread discomfort and travel delays.
Forecast calls for Bhowera on the coast and adjacent tablelands with windy and cool to cold conditions. Regions elsewhere show milder to rough winds with unsettled weather, extending to the tablelands and southward toward the veat, with cool nights and variable gusts.
Weather report fragment lists pressure 31.220 inches and temperature around 30.007. Mentions wind 7 mph and 24 hour minimums, plus district rainfall across several locations with unclear spellings. Data appears garbled OCR from Canberra area observations and rainfall totals for the prior 78 hours ending Sunday.
An advertisement from The Mutual Life and Citizens Insurance Company Limited invites readers to own a home. It directs inquiries to a balance collector and lists the branch office Oxley House 203 Auburn Street Goulburn with a phone number 36. The notice emphasizes home ownership through the insurer.
A fragmented report notes Australian Samoa involvement and international sources including The Danly Teagan and Delly Mail. It references Associated Press and North American news networks, signaling mixed coverage and uncertain sourcing.
Canberra Times reports on postwar uncertainty as Winston Bevin warns that peace terms for Europe remain unresolved. He argues only a truly universal United Nations framework can secure lasting stability while criticizing Soviet noncompliance and the risk of renewed conflict if power blocs diverge.
A group of Indian geologists studying in Melbourne are touring New South Wales visiting coal mines near Newcastle and Wollongong. The trip includes site visits to Robinette, Baden Worke, Mt Lyell Railway, Mount Bacon 17 mine at Waratah, and planned excursions to tantalum and uranium sites, with arrangements for further mining area visits.
Despite ongoing shortages an eased power rationing allows limited electricity use for another hour and a half. Authorities warn continued restrictions remain necessary and urge conservation while transmission and supply are stabilized.
A fragmentary note cites sugar production estimates showing Williamstown and Lohr, with figures around 680,000 tons for last year and 200,000 previously. The text compares 115,000 tons to 68,000, referencing annual hearings within a sugar industry context.
An Australian report describes extreme and primitive mine conditions with naked workers seen in the coal pit. The Commonwealth Controller of Charities cites dangerous heat and severe practices, highlighting unsafe labor environments.
Fragmentary report notes a court or official action regarding a street sleeper and a disputed living arrangement. Documents reference Wellington, a party called Hieroe Ray, and mentions of a commission and a potential move related to a guardian or parent and children. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse for full facts.
Swedish defense updates report delivery of jet fighters amid a shifting security landscape. The government confirms a batch arrived in Stockham for testing and integration, with ongoing calibrations and readiness drills planned through the month.
The Commonwealth Government is bound by preference rules in handling soldier cases. Attorney-General Holloway commented during a Melbourne hearing that wartime civil conscription and rehabilitation policies affected government duties. He noted thousands faced wartime revivals to civilian life, and no new complaints had merit under the revived framework.
General Blamey criticizes the Commonwealth Government for handling the dismissal and rehabilitation of returned soldiers from a Commonwealth munitions factory. He accuses officials of broken promises to men who served their country and questions the government’s ability to meet obligations despite legal loopholes.
Cable from New Zealand health authorities states talcum powder linked to four infant deaths was manufactured in India. New Zealand samples show both finished powder and crude resin contained formaldehyde not an ingredient. Australian powder was ruled not connected to the deaths.
Britain’s motor vehicle export figures surge as postwar production resumes. Leaders caution a slow return to prewar markets while overseas shipments, valued above a million pounds, climb and the industry eyes a 200,000 unit target for 1946.
Parishioners in Darwin vote to ask the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Interior to return church property acquired by the Government under a wartime act. The church, linked to Ragland, was contested amid plans for its use. The Bishop of Carpentarin supports reclaiming the land for church work.
Cabinet plans to sell or lease 39 government owned munition factories and annexes in the Commonwealth to commercial industry. About 18,790 workers may gain employment, with 26 factories retained for military use or special purpose. A three group plan lists sites in Victoria New South Wales Queensland Tasmania Western Australia and South Australia for transfer or retention.
A government chamber motion urges truth about the country’s economic position and remedies. The debate notes industrial disputes and wage losses with 1.4 million workers affected as a warning of a looming crisis.
The Mimiater for True nd Cur omy said there was no penalty of the natural tea ration being increased. He stated the ration would remain as manufactured products and not altered by other governments.
The Navy Minister Mr Makkingauld investigates reports about the Dutch destroyer Het Hels WOR de nied rapiniew for rapaicw in Brie nne Sydney Fremantle and Mel Hairne and would have to travel to New Zealand for repairs. He said the Piet Hela claim was misrepresented and there was no knowledge of a Brisbane repair. Carpenters had approached the Arbitration Court over work speeds. Repairs were planned in Melbourne but unions and inquiries constrained progress.
The Secretary of State stated United policy on Palestine amid international talks. He indicated new immigration figures and a stipulation linked to Jewish migrants, noting 190,900 individuals. The remarks set forth policy expectations for movements and settlement within the region, with emphasis on governance and security considerations.
The article outlines Commonwealth referred powers over coal and the NSW Government's stance after the 143 Constitutional Convention. It discusses whether coal should be treated as a primary product, Governor-in-Council action, and potential transfer of power to Commonwealth authority, with ministers preparing preliminary talks and Cabinet decisions affecting future controls and recommendations like the Davidson report.
ACTU to seek welcome here for immigrants through its own channels and publicity. Secretary Mr Monk cited Prime Minister Chifley’s estimate of 35,000 arrivals next year, aiming for a 70,000 immigrant target within two years. The Migration Advisory Committee’s visit to Britain and Europe impressed him with foreigners seeking to come to Australia, especially those with high education standards.
The Prime Minister Mr Chiney and cabinet agreed to extend the reciprocal social services arrangement between the Commonwealth and New Zealand. The accord covers invalid and widows pensions child endowment unemployment and sickness benefits and has been in operation since 16k. A conference with New Zealand Prime Minister Mr Framer Deputy PM Mr Mwah and NZ officials in Australia discussed implementation and future steps.
The Avtliratiog Court heard claims of widespread racketeering in the leather and allied trades. The Federal Secretary stated the industry saw much money moving and profiteering with exports and high prices. Trade officials described coercive orders and abnormal profits amid a fraught market.
Miners Federation voiced little enthusiasm for federal steps to improve wages and living conditions. Officials warned inquiries, commissions, and further talks would follow if no state action occurs. Attending leaders anticipated delays while awaiting government guidance ahead of next week’s conference.
Coal production today reached 1,000 tons, the highest since 1940, with the price at $1,100 per ton. The mine payroll rose to 300,000 in wages, reflecting strong activity and employee earnings.
A Perth protest at the Mint center pivoted on transferring the Perth Mint to Canberra. The piece notes government policy on decentralization and questions direct involvement with the transfer. It implies disruption of existing arrangements and mentions state authorities and related parties in the debate.
A deputation from the Holloway Labour Council and supporters pressed for changes to the 10 hour work week policy. They reported more than 200 applications had been received and sought board action to forward cases, with uncertainty over circumstances and private terms.
Royal gifts from the Netherlands decorate Parliament Hill in Ottawa to commemorate gallantry and allied forces’ role against Nazi Germany. The report notes large tulip bulbs and other horticultural items from the Netherlands, highlighting height and quality standards set by Dutch authorities and the ceremonial display in Canada’s capital.
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