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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text references Murray Ned and Donald John Mary as individuals in a brief obituary context. The readable content is sparse, with garbled phrases and missing details about dates places or a clear event, suggesting a local death notice truncated in the source.
The brief items report a cigarette theft valued at £18,000 linked to the German legation archive thefts, art treasure thefts in Austria, Chaplin’s retrial refusal in Hollywood, a Norwegian king’s return, and Duchess of Kent launching the aircraft carrier Leviathan in London. The mixed dispatch covers intrigue, deaths, and political moves across Europe and Britain, reflecting unsettled wartime headlines.
The House approved a two month absence for health reasons on the Prime Minister’s motion. Curtison Lend-Lease grain shipments were discussed along with repatriation rights and manpower issues. The government pledged to support committees tasked with details for releasing 50,000 military personnel amid inquiries into army embankments.
Forecasts indicate cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with light rain and mist along the north coast. Central coast shows light showers, while southern tablelands experience fog and scattered clouds. Temperatures remain moderate with southeast winds across districts and similar conditions on adjacent highlands.
Weather note from Canberra reports a barometer reading of 20 400 inches and a temperature reading around 3 pm. The text includes garbled phrases and partial entries, but indicates a routine recording of atmospheric pressure and temperature.
The article discusses opposition to the Sunday afternoon Sydney to Canberra train schedule. It notes the train leaves Sydney at 5 40 pm but is near full by 4 40 pm and argues for an earlier departure to ease passenger flow to Canberra and connect with Canberra transport. It cites railway staffing, weekend Canberra residents, and potential timetable revisions to reduce late arrivals.
A London report describes Usensland inviting migrants and new British industries after the war. Dr Cooper calls for employing returned servicemen and women, with plans for postwar development and housing for settlers. Abandoned phrasing remains from the source.
In a recent Industrial Court ruling Sydney workers in the public service are set to gain pay increases ranging from 22p to 41p 40. The award, delivered by Justice Ferguson, expands the Communion's jaria station to permit earnings up to 61 000 per year, up from the previous cap of £78.
A report notes a case involving a large value, recording 410000 and 20090 in local currency. Details are unclear in the fragment, but the event centers on a financial loss or transfer and an incident at a place named Bisang. Further context is unreadable.
The Australian House debated housing and banking legislation with the Government winning key divisions. Leaders discussed acts on housing, Commonwealth Bank operations, and parliamentary ratification. Earle Page and McFadden led opposition amendments, all defeated as the bill advanced.
D WAC conference of district War Agriculture chairmen met in Canberra to study cooperative machinery pools for farming. discussion covered staff shortages, training needs, and potential pooling to boost efficiency, with L Judd noting pooling could reduce costly capital outlays and improve farm output across Queanbeyan, Bungendore and surrounding districts.
Canberra ministers move to halt what is described as cunning letters sent to the wife of a soldier in Japanese service. The inquiry considers the matter under the Defence Acts with witnesses and evidence available in Canberra. Members note delays and express intent to ensure a fair outcome for the soldier’s dependants.
A demand for a thorough inquiry into alleged treatment of return soldiers and the application of housing regulations to Canberra dominated debate in Parliament. The Minister denied that veterans’ housing rules apply to Canberra and faced calls for a full inquiry into ministerial statements and the regulations.
A Canberra letter from June 1940 denounces former soldier leaders and the Old Guard for exploiting wartime loyalty. It accuses Haylen and allies of betraying servicemen by prioritizing political expediency, backing preferential treatment, and undermining the Union of Returned Soldiers' aims. The writer warns the Old Guard risks public trust and calls for continued veteran unity.
The RAL party and officers recoveries are detailed with 400 other ranks awaiting recount. Riveryiting mentions 1 300 workers and citizens heading home, with health and morale a focus. Delegates to the federal party conference discuss membership certificates and a provisional executive.
A fragmentary report suggests a plane wreckage near Alpe Monbon in November involved Sir Leigh Mallory as a passenger. The text indicates confusion over the event and identifies Mallory as a participant, with unclear details about the aircraft and investigation.
A conference of the Taxpayers Associations of New South Wales recommended broader tax concessions for families with dependents stating the current system was unjust and burdensome to those with children. The proposal argues for relief aligned with family obligations and income.
A historical note reports no prospect of relaxing phone service restrictions. Postmaster General Cameron states equipment in many automatic exchanges in metropolitan areas is fully utilized. Switchboards instruments and lines remained in short supply due to depleted manpower and material shortages.
Ute Minister for Commerce Mr Scully announced a temporary reduction in the minimum dressed weight for pigs starting next Monday. The plan aims to aid producers short of feed by allowing markets to accept lighter hogs and compensate producers for brains at a reduced rate. It is designed to be temporary until feed supplies and wheat rebound.
In a Commons speech Minister for Munitioneate Makin said evidence shows underworld guns traced to foreign sources. He named a Lithgow factory origin and noted army markings on some parts, while calling for vigilance against further similar supply leaks and urging inquiry into procurement.
The United Kingdom Senior Trade Commissioner Patton has moved from Sydney to Canberra. He remains economic adviser to the High Commissioner and will continue directing the Trade Commissioner organization via Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane offices.
A deputy leader condemns a plan to house discharged servicemen in flats, alleging it undermines welfare and proper housing. He disputes consultations with servicemen and questions government intent while stressing the need for suitable housing and support facilities.
The piece reports on censorship concerns voiced by BRP official Paddigon about Australian radio broadcasts. It cites the Postal Department’s strict controls over recordings by English comedians and references proposals to curb broadcasting of certain content.
In the country, hundreds of workers join 64 new textile plants, each paying about £55 000 weekly in output value. Labour officials report higher quality goods than Sydney's benchmarks, with no immediate plan to close the local factory.
In Sydney on Thursday, proceedings in the case against Whitemer Plater, proprietor of the Palace Motel, moved forward. The defense contends state regulation is invalid, while the Commonwealth Government argues the regulation stands.
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