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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1947
Page
3
The readable text mentions incidents about vehicles and a party named Protana and Mhele Dah with references to rail travel and road transport. It notes trucks being halted and warnings about licenses and a poller/pausing actions. Overall content is fragmented with numerous garbled names and places.
The adjourned wheat case in New South Wales faced delays as Commonwealth payment eligibility and farm support issues were discussed. The matter, sent to the High Court, centers on farm funding and legality of the program.
A report by the Trades and Labour Councils committee warns of dire living conditions for pensioners in Canberra. It recommends urgent action, including creating two room units near the hospital and improving support for elderly residents.
Tara Barry star of The Dancing Years says she would go back to England to fulfil contracts then return to Australia with her three year old son. She praises Australia as hospitable and friendly despite her husband’s death serving with the commandos. She hints at possibly remarrying in Australia.
Australian Wool Board chairman Mr. D Boyd said in a night message that the wool trade cannot risk losing a shadowed by tariff cuts on other products. He linked Australian growers with Dominions in a world campaign to boost wool use. Wool prices rose notably in the United States with wool imports reaching 748 million tons last year, up 16 percent, and he urged stable prices to protect textile leaders and American growers from harm if export limits tighten.
The Full Court made an order nisi absolute against the Arbitration Court foreclosing contempt charges against Acting Chief Judge Drake Brockman and Judges Foster and Sugerman. The Sun News Pictorial editor and publisher face the case, with next steps on settlement and further action to be decided.
Sydney reports Health Minister Mr. Kelly told Leeton Hospital Board chairman that NSW hospitals owed more than £500000 with the Federal Government contributing only £100000 to cover debts. He warned of uncertainty unless the Commonwealth provided more funds.
The Petrol Rationing may terminate by year end according to the Associated Petroleum Industry Group. C A Gregory notes agreements with the U K to speed dollar payments for oil imports. Britain seeks to maintain oil trade with 34 nations and keep dollar flows while awaiting dollars for Middle East oil.
The Country Women’s Association will send delegates to the World Conference in Amsterdam from September 7 to 13. Delegates include Moses M. Payne of Nundle Mary White of Armidale and Mrs E A Cogtilan of Wooflahrs Lead. They will depart by plane on June and men Joh Ross of Holbrook and Mrs B A Munro of Janly la travel by sea.
Report notes alarm among executives, businessmen and professionals at new income tax assessments. Officials warn many will be embarrassed by the expected bills, prompting avoidance of payment and potential reputational harm.
Reginald Gennelly of Hurtatone faced a ten pound penalty in Campale Court for installing an unapproved telephone extension to aid his betting business. Though he claimed authorization, the court noted the line served an adjoining house and fined him previously for similar offenses.
A Bourke report notes Mia Grace Reilly aged 40 gave birth last night to her 14th child at Bourke Hospital. The newborn weighs 121 pounds and is the youngest in the family, with the eldest being 18. The piece describes Bourke residents as hardy and healthy.
The Trades and Labour Council passed resolutions to seek Health Minister McKenna's help investigating breadmaking. Delegates cited multiple complaints about bread quality from Canberra and Queanbeyan bakeries and called for improvements.
A government body approved a motion by the prime minister to empower ratification of peace treaties with the five Axis affiliates, signaling steps toward formal settlement and postwar reconciliation. The decision follows ongoing negotiations and shifts in regional diplomacy.
A London court granted three years bond to a former boxer after an attack at the Derby meeting. Judge Holt commended W J Cavanagh for his fair conduct while riding Patchouly in the Craven Plate and Craven Handicap as Australian jockeys dominated the event.
The Rev Teell Doig of Beacon eld Toranmix resigns in protest over church stipends. Rev EJ Davidson of St James Sydney supports the protest saying the £350 stipend, including £50 for a car, will not adequately sustain a family.
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