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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
2
Gordon Taylor was sentenced to ten years gaol after being convicted of armed hold up of a tax driver named Rex Wyldeiver in a Victorian court. The case cited threats to wardens and use of a revolver. He was arrested in Sydney weeks after discharge from a Victorian prison.
President Truman named a Cabinet committee to help shape and implement a Palestine policy. Secretary Byrnes said the United States is prepared to discuss with Britain how military forces might be used to maintain order during increased Jewish immigration. Byrnes noted talks with Britain on a joint expert panel to study practical steps amid rising Jewish migration and tensions. Altman of the United Nations group said the Grand Mufti was unaware the governments of Britain and France planned his movements. He claimed the Mufti’s Syria presence was a plotted move to trigger trouble in Palestine.
The Canberra GPO will close early starting next Saturday at 1:20 PM instead of 5:30 PM. Telegraph and telephone services at the door will be available until 2:30 PM, with mail clearances and despatch unaffected beyond that time. Public counters will shut, but telegraphs at the door and posted notices remain in effect.
A well-dressed woman, 55, was knocked down by a car near Central Hospital on Monday and died. Details describe her fair complexion, grey auburn hair, and attire including a fawn top coat blue linen gown black lace-up shoes and a black handbag with a handkerchief bearing initials. Relatives or friends are urged to come forward.
Sydney reports a heavy bomber test flight moving from Melbourne to Sydney with an average speed around 240 mph. The aircraft landed at Kingstudd Smith airport after the Richmond aerodrome was deemed unsuitable for four engined machines or for dispersal of the bomber.
An airman named Maurier Athol Joued was released after serving time for being AWOL. He had been held for 28 days, went AWOL again, and surrendered, then returned to work on a lorry at Orange to support his mother and brothers.
Me W H Hardman a leading Brisbane punter asked bookmakers for more time to pay 14000 owed from losses at the recent carnival. Legal reps for Hardman and bookmakers reached a compromise to allow a substantial reduction and a staged settlement. Hardman, who owned racehorses, including Prince Hus and others, indicated he could clear debts under Queensland law governing bookmaker punt debts.
A terse report notes J J Savige to Australia in September for developmental planning as part of Sydney Water projects. It mentions Avvertean enginer YMy and Waragumbs dem in connection with the program while referencing Sydney, Waragumbs dem, and unspecified sites.
Mrs Elsie Higgins rushed into a neighbour's Oatley home when a fire broke out in the kitchen. She carried the infant to safety after grabbing the child by the arm and guiding it to a safe exit as smoke filled the building. The baby's mother, Mrs Matthiwn, was nearby and escaped as well.
Pritish migrants anxious to come to Australia, with 30 000 promising applicants in London March alone. In Great Britain over 100 000 wish to travel. Under the agreement, migrants over 19 must contribute £10 toward fare. remainder funded by Britain and Australia.
Unseen officers of the AEC outbid the public at a sale of 26 army remounts. Details mention a college program and ongoing instruction in housemanship for students. Horseriding use and safety notes appear, with horses aged six to ten cited as suitable for youth riding and recreation.
Sydney reports the appointment of Mr. AH Davey a longtime engineer with Homebush and ten years in navpolatra work overseeing development and construction of large abattoirs in Queensland New South Wales and Victoria he joins the State Government's country Willing organisation as engineer.
In Sydney on Wednesday inquiries for club and restaurant liquor licences under the Liquor Act were being considered by the Chief Licensing Inspector. He said that no applications would be processed until the Act amendments are officially proclaimed. Twenty licences will be granted to organizations including the Australian Legion and three to other groups.
The dry spell in New South Wales wheat areas causes worry as fertilization and moisture shortages threaten germination. Minister for Agriculture Mr. Boult confirms large area sown but drought hampers early crop development with some early-sown fields failing. Reports from other states show mixed prospects.
Australian ecaervicemien, selected for training as engineers Ni America by Bitumen and OL Roto eriem, Buatrane, Ltd, were nor were fed today by the Premier at Parliament House. The only country-representative ona Mr. W.B. Jones, of Glen David, spoke on the matter.
Mr and Mrs Duni left wedding presents valued at 6300 with Mr and Mrs Etherington at their home on Pacific Parade Dee Why. A large dog knocked over a kerosene lamp during the night causing the blaze that destroyed the gifts stored in a shelf beside an incubator.
A garbled report portrays Australasian figures addressing a crowd in Rockhampton about national duty. It notes strong resolve from figures like a duke and ministers in discussing governance and public courage, urging steadfast service and reform amid tumultuous times, with emphasis on unity and duty.
The Blais Government faces a decision on whether to negotiate with another applicant to head the NEW Conservatorium of Music or to reopen recruitment and advertise again after a stalled succession plan involving Te Mughain, gland, and Dr Walgr Bainton.
Premier McKell announced a major expansion of police road patrols in New South Wales to cut road accidents and deaths. Patrols will supervise secondary roads and bring more vehicles and officers onto duty during the drive tonight.
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