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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 07, 1946

Page

2

RYDNEY Thureday Traffic Incident Report

A garbled item notes a Thursday event involving a truck and police. Readable fragments indicate a traffic related incident with authorities responding. details on location, people, and outcomes are unclear.

Water Conservation Report Standards Adopted

A Thursday session notes an advisory motion on land and entailing discussion of water conservation standards. The report highlights Australia’s guidance and a need for practical methods amid ongoing deliberations.

Bydnny Australia

Crash wakes Mata Hill occupants as rock falls

Sydney report describes residents of Mata Hill waking to a heavy crash when a rock or earth mass fell from Retiense Hill. The event damaged surroundings and drew attention from nearby observers. No injuries or official statements documented in readable text.

Sydney Rétiense Hill

Iraq says no need for treaty with Britain

Iraqi ministerial committee members said there is no need for a new treaty with Britain. They asserted the United Nations Charter and current agreements suffice and favored not formalizing a stricter alliance.

Iraq Britain Baguead United Nations

Drs and Family Depart for United States Mission

Among the 46 titles and hi of Dr. Mervicemim who are leaving for the United States, Drs. H. McConville and daughter Cari travel with the party. Mrs. McConville was welcomed this afternoon by her mother, Mrs. Lueland of Camierre. The couple met when he was 14. They will be based near Canberra for three years. The Neil's will make their fame at Begundl near Law Ane.

Fosedad An Chien Mervicemim Fomor David Shanks Unites Masten Drs H. McConvilie Tar Cari Hin Canberra Neil Begundl Law Ane

Widow Wins Half Share in Lottery Prize

Justice Roperculva in Equity care rules that Mrs Pravt Me Craig widow of Kent Street Newtown is entitled to half share in 11600 lottery line won by another widow Mire Melle Adella Collins of Kent Meret Sewtawa

Sydney Roperculva Equity Mra Pravt Me‘Craig Kent Street New ‘Town

Royal Canberra Golf Associates Victory Report

A competition occurred yesterday with Mire Kilmartin winning scoring 111 36 7 percent. Notable participants included War Thorne Mee Reuler WA940 Mrs Fare 10624 40 and Me Devideon, among others.

Mire Kilmartin Mra War Thorne Mee Reuler Fare

Forecast for South Eastern Districts and Highlands

Weather bulletin notes cloudy conditions across South Eastern Districts with further showers in lowlands and snow in the highlands. Cold temperatures bring frost risk. Moderate to strong southerly winds affect coastal areas with rough seas in exposed channels.

Peeteh Trade Union Demands Wage Rise For Workers

The Peeteh Trade Union delegation urged the government to grant a wage increase of Ba-par cent with pensions for all workers. The executive action was discussed as a key demand in the union’s appeal.

Prencr Peeteh Teste Union Coupe Prensa Tee

Canberra Weather Thursday Report

Weather briefing with scattered readings including barometer around 684 inches at 3 pm and 8 am wind data. Notable mentions include Seattarn Apts and Cooma with several rough measurements and locations cited in stray, unclear entries.

Ainslie Vandal Attacks Housing Project Sites

Vandalism blamed for repeated damage to Eden Street and Ainslie housing sites. Timber, bricks, piping, and concrete mixers attacked. sheds toppled. markers removed. nighttime tampering disrupting Foundation work and delaying extensions to the terminal project. Police and interior department monitoring.

Ainslie Eas Amalie Eden Street Atrion Bret Don Street

Promotions list sparks public service concern in Melbourne

A Melbourne public service debate centers on recent appointments amid claims of favoritism toward less experienced candidates. Protests focus on promotions tied to wartime service, salary ranges, and alleged attempts to abolish old practices as a new framework is proposed by government officials.

Commonwealth Gasrte Department of Teeniry Promtion Genersly Bervice Poxitina Epplientinny Cine Public Service Board Melbourne

Dutch youths help load ship at Callan Wharf

Reported in Tasman Bay a group of Dutch youths assisted dockworkers at Callan Wharf loading a ship. The vessel Tasman, once a hospital ship, faced delays but three trips were completed with the youths aiding laborers amid complaints and logistical challenges.

Tasman Aus Callan Wharf

Anniversary of the speed era and the motor car

An overview of the motor car’s impact since its introduction, noting mass production, urban rural shifts, faster tempos, and social changes. It traces how the automobile redefined life, industry, and culture, highlighting progress and adjustments while acknowledging some nostalgia for past times.

Personal ad fragment with Australian Canberra references

Readable text shows a damaged personal style item mentioning My, Ke Re Brinbin as managing director and Ready Battery Co. in Australia with unclear Canberra reference and a rank Tray. The fragment is garbled but implies a corporate personal notice or advertisement.

Brinbin Dirge Toy Ad Cieves Ready Battery Co Australie Canberra Et ‘Orem

Melbourne University official cites atomic tamps delay

Melbourne Pro tem Gordon L Wind of Commerce at the Melbourne University maid today that rng atiac of the atomic tamb, a bie pripithtian jane nat be AMBATATA beet die Fence. The si MOSEL vernene a the om hd cancelled Une tert.

Melbourne Thurnauy Protemar Gordon L. Wind Pyuion Melbourne University Rng Atiac

Talc Powder Stocks in New Zealand Withdrawn

Unclear OCR text notes talc powder stocks in New Zealand withdrawn and mentions Auckland and Thursday. The fragment references withdrawal from listing and possible action by authorities but details are unreadable.

N.Z

Fire Brigade Seeks Reduced Hours For Station Work

Firemen at Converra Fire Station seek shorter shifts due to staffing imbalances and rising fatigue. Officials anticipate adding more stations and new oil powers to support the service and improve response coverage amid budget constraints.

New Threat to Coal Mining Seeks Urgent Pay Rise

New South Wales miners press for a 14 day deadline on wage claims as pit-top cutters threaten to halt work, risking northern mine closures without reserves while ministers confer on state control and plans to raise coal output. A Canberra conference with the Prime Minister and ministers is slated for next week to discuss rehabilitation and industry restoration. The miners plan talks with the ALP and the Communist factions as tensions rise.

Anld Senator Aahley McMall Addsley Henator McKenny Can Petra Chifley Benator Ashley Baddeley McKell Jayco Camunlala Moers Federation Sonineullin Plana

Judges Clash In 40 Hour Week Review Melbourne

In Melbourne on Thursday judges clashed over a 40 hour work week during an Arbitration Court session. Judge O Mara pressed Judge Foster to speak, while discussions touched on certification of agreements and proposed weekly limits. The court heard on Friday that the government favored shorter hours and noted political figures associated with the push.

Melbourne Arbitration Court stoKe O'Mara Foster Pimael Drake-Brack- Man Rome Judme Kelly Bill Gout Dudke Kelly Porter Fostow Vanithant ACE Curtin Queensland Ihr Abe Adden

Victorian Rail Engines Converted for Crude Oil

Victorian locomotives undergo conversion to burn crude oil for both passenger and goods services. About 503 engines will be outfitted, with testing and servicing stages scheduled before service next week.

Victoria Guna Albourne Erale Ronal Commonwealth Otnoral

New Savings and Stamps Issued for War Financing

The government announced new savings certificates and stamps to replace the existing war savings certificates. They will be issued in denominations of 1, 60, 20 and others, maturing at full value after seven years, and exempt from taxation. The issue aims to continue savings during wartime and allow a family of five to hold up to 425 pounds total in certificates.

Adetralia Commonwealth

Electricity Bulk Rates Reduced by Government Authority

A government authority announced reductions in bulk electricity supply rates. The minister announced a 10.28 per ev decrease in BAL, with two other cuts ranging from 1.13 to 1.00 per ev. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the action lowers bulk rates for public supply.

Lalata Warkery Cabilly Bal

Few Restrictions on Imports from U. K.

Reported debate at the Windane Jugual contegance of the Associated Chamber of Commerce of Australia about limiting imports and prices with Great Britain. The British government favors easing home market pressure, while Australian advocates seek reduced trade barriers and coordinated tariffs.

Dedman Chamber of Commerce of Australie Bolantine Great Britain

Minister Resents Attack By Bishop

The minister condemns a bishop's assault claim amid dispute over plans to acquire the Angtuin Chuet area in Darwin. The decision had been strongly urged by the Defense Cornell of the Commonwealth and routed through the Naval HQ. Investigation and further steps were discussed with the Department of the Navy, with evidence indicating action taken.

Lhe Mahan Carven Heania Chuyet Darwitt Cornell Naval Hoa Jubnaon Leymut Ree Tawi Department of the Navy

Permission To Wear Uniforms Amid Shortages

The Commonwealth Government permits ex-members of the military to wear uniforms for six months due to civilian clothing shortages. Allye explained that the policy addresses the lack of civilian attire for discharged personnel and aims to allow temporary use of military uniforms where civilian garments are unavailable.

Ie Wan

Canberra Kennel Club Faces Animal Welfare Reform

Disjointed OCR notes allege Canberra kennel group plans for cruelty prevention and retention of an advisory council. Fragmentary statements indicate complaints received over time but little interest in changes, with unclear references to personnel and processes.

Canberra Nterra Bruni Tety Jie Gatre 1 Trantimantec Animale Rte Toreniystica

Beeer and Rum Party Ends in RN Rating Case

A jagged report describes a beer and rum party ending in RN rating with a 12 month sentence. Tara Gordon Godfrey of Bammwood is named in the action along with engineer actucer names and a police scene involving an Aminatanen driven vehicle and a taped ambulance incident.

R.N Tara Gordon Godfrey Bammwood Royal Necy Actucer Fovluy Axl Beally Dorothy Grave Tuck Esatwood Aminatanen Bydnes Challengan Herson

Goulburn Seat Won by Lapour in Odd Speech

A report from Goulburn notes Lapour claimed victory and spoke with garbled recollections about an incident involving alcohol. Judge Bubcy referenced a Navy feed and a 07.14 date in the folded courtroom fragment.

Bubcy Navy Joel Prd Tee

Sunday Sports Stirs Churches Split Over Public Day

A joint statement from Canberra church leaders discusses opposition to organized Sunday sport. The debate centers on religious authorities and the sanctity of the Sabbath, with Gardiner cited as a contentious figure. The letter argues against civilian and moral consequences of weekend recreation.

Unclear OCR report ties death to infant condition in Goulburn

A fragmentary police report from Goulburn links a fatal incident to a rare infantile paralysis style condition affecting Miss Audrey Camaron, aged 7, with unclear details and terminology in the text. The readable portion notes the death and mentions a Nose Cube and other unnamed terms, but the full facts are obscured by garbled OCR.

Audrey Camaron Goulburn

Three Girls and Four Men Stranded in Snow Drifts

A group of seven travelers, including three girls and four men, were driven off the road in heavy snow near a hotel. They were forced to walk through deep drifts for a mile or more before reaching safety. The trip covered about 41 miles, taking several hours to complete.

Komotusko Tursdy Rocerunka Chitet Vehte Tha Chi

Crockery Shortage at Northwest Cangarra Hotels

Report notes a severe crockery shortage affecting Northwest Cangarra hotels and hostels. Authorities reveal soup plates bought were unsuitable for use, with prices quoted around 98 pounds. Efforts to replace broken items face supply issues and delays.

Ana Anid

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