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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1947

Page

4

RUPTRALIAN LABOUS PARTY SERIE BRANCH NOMINATIONS

A clipped notice from the Department of Tas Entreior Comnus Service shows nominations for the Advisory Council and Hospital Moara Pre defection closing on June 30 with Returning Officer Mr J O'Brien Weatlake collecting through the day. The secretary THOMTHON and details reference June events and a county location Kingston Hall for the aksaraa on Tuesday.

Advisory Council J. O'Brien Weatlake Lon YB. Thomthon

Wige Council Meeting Notice for Ex-Servicemen

The Wige Council of Wx-Sarvicemen's Barcerations ACT invites ex servicemen employed in private sector to attend the next monthly meeting at Lay Gere Berens Chmon on uth June at pm. Attendees should contact Br G Gre or Mr C Davia at the Department of Interior by June 23 for details and attendance.

Wige Council Wx-Sarvicemen PHVEA Alot Stitt Governmant Bulla Tat AL Lay Gere Berens Chmoneieany Uth Sharp Thien Br. G Gre Department of Interior Vor

Edith Nicholas obituary in Canberra tribute follows Lewisham Hospital death

The death occurred at Lewisham Hospital in Sydney. Edith Nicholas, aged 48, born in England, had lived in Canberra for 42 years and spent years aiding residents through welfare and charitable work. She faced a major operation but passed away after medical care in Sydney following a brief service.

Edith Nicholas Lewisham Hospital Byaney Raith Nicholas Canberra England Mars Nicholas Ln Australis Rade Drewent Bydney

Theft Charge At Audiry Court Friday

Police stated several UF college students faced theft charges for cutting property at 6900 block, all alleged to have involved dismantled materials. Listed defendants include Ana Trallan Woollen and Har old Jnavpht Hansell among others. Proceedings took place in Bewtown Court with material claimed for interstate transfer.

Audiry UF Collea Ana Trallan Woollen Antia Py Follegret Aguinial Laalie Quintay

Victorian council rejects bill extending wartime economic controls

A Victorian Legislative Council vote rejects extending certain wartime economic controls to December 31 next year. The editorial argues continued controls curb price and land sale evasion, condemns racketeering, and urges law enforcement and public cooperation to uphold laws rather than concede to offenders.

Sepiatative Council Une Victorian Legislative Council Red Lawa

Canberra Officials Hosted at Government House Meeting

In Canberra at Government House the Governor General received Mr W J McKell. The Right Honourable Raric HlrNein and the Fugat Mor ourable tH, Yy Evate stayed ten nights with Their Excellencies.

Governes-Oen Government House Canural W. J. McKell Bovocament House Canberra Raric HlrNein

Atomic equipment becomes obsolete as new plant planned

The Atomic Energy Commission says half of the 9 million equipment units are obsolete due to rapid advances. The House Appropriations Committee published the finding after hearing from officials. The committee plans for a new plant and recommended an appropriation of 175 million dollars.

Walmington The Atomic Energy Commission House

Food for Britain Appeal Tennis Event At Paula’s Club

An early British relief drive is linked to a tennis tournament at Paula’s tennis club. Organizers include Minera Fe and Barton Teuole, with proceeds reportedly totaling £300 to aid the Food for Britain appeal.

Ankenaws Tos “Association Banegit Yerralumie Tennis Club Minera Fe Paula's Barton Teuole Rales Seana

Aborigining Bones Found in Kyrmle Cave

Fragmentary report states bones found in a Kyrmle cave are believed to be those of Australian aborigines. The site is described as a mural ground, but details are unclear and dates are not provided.

Byogle Bydnec Frigay Kyrmle

Japan Woollen Yarn Output Rises Slightly in April

A Tokyo report quoted by the Journal of Commerce notes Japan’s April woollen yarn production at 61 000 pounds, up from March’s 54 400 000 pounds. Woollen fabric output edged up little. 7 000 bales of Australian wool shipments are expected soon but meet only a small share of consumption capacity. Unsewn raw wool sources could boost direct production after July to conserve stocks and avoid price drops.

Jew Nore Wrigay Federation of Japanese Textile Associations Journal of Commerce Tokyo Japan Orion

Arnott Airways schedules Sydney Melbourne run revised

Arnott Airways announces timetable changes delaying the Canberra leg to avoid delays. The Sydney departure is set for 10:30 PM with arrivals in Melbourne and Canberra, and the return trip shifted one hour later to sync with connecting transit.

Sydney Canberra Malbourne Ian Wil Wold Pairburry Arnatt Airways Canberre Melbourne

Indian offer of trade pact to boost wheat exports

Indian government aims to secure a trade pact to increase wheat and other exports to Australia. Prime Minister Codie discussed imports with Australia as India warns exporters to meet obligations or risk licence cancellations. Officials say flexible export measures will be used to maintain shipments through government channels if needed.

Mar Lidia Australie Inn Australia Sean Yada Pan

Judge to Inquire Into Land Sales Proceedings

Judge Mc Kirby of the District Court of New South Wales is to chair a Royal Commission on land sales irregularities. The inquiry will be held at 2090 am at the Bankruptcy Court in Sydney with witnesses sworn. The commission examines possible misconduct involving treasurer consent and allocation by listed firms and individuals.

MC. Kirby District ‘Court of Ne.w Monour Nea Bankruptcy ‘Court Sydney Canberra Freamurer Stanley Evan Parcy Kaward Richard Courtney McCormac Tatater and Tend Pty Burke, Naugh Ltd

Commonwealth Bank to Control Credit

Government plans to require all government and semi government institutions to bank with the Commonwealth Bank. Mr Clark, chairman of committees in Federal Parliament, said the bank would expand credit and enable wider access for all, with an amendment expected in September to allow preference for facilities without examinations.

Commonwealth Bank Clark Ual Lowey Anance Bo An Te Commonwealth Bank

Higher pay for New Zealand salvagers reported

A tribunal chair in Auckland orders Brim of Wir. Cable and Co. to raise payments for 16 men on the Wanganui run. Workers will receive 17 shillings per day for their toil. The ruling follows prior staggered pay allotments and confirms ongoing wage adjustments.

Auckland Wesday Wir. Cable and Co. Abati Wanganui Ehler

PORECAST ne spa. others to edtfy collegera light to moderate

Regional forecast fragment notes light to moderate south winds. Mentions south wind and scattered observations but lacks clear locations or times.

Ne Spa Collegera

Canberra Weather Fragment Summary From Friday Note

Fragmentary report lists temperatures around 8 Tun and 18 mast, with a 2 pm wind reading and a 24 hour rainfall tally on the southern Tablelands. Places named include Crook Wall, Centraerre, Nira Trabel, Bereiale, Elsadra, Adaminaby, Dalabyne, Kosciualy and Tombong with varying figures.

Canberra Maine Crook Wall Ase Cenberre Nira Trabel

World scientists to advise on Canberra University plans

Four internationally known scientists have accepted invitations to join the Academic Advisory Committee of the National University. The panel will guide internal government, structure, and research directions, including medical, Pacific, social science, and physical sciences. anticipated buildings may not be ready before 4067.

Canberra University Tniarim Council Avntrelion National University Pietwseor A. C. Milla Sio Profemer Raymond Raviacey Metonal Howard Flarey William Dunn Ondord London Behool of Economica K. Hancock University of Oxford Foam Marcus Olite Department of Physica University of Birmingham Medical Milla Aneia Unesr

Rent Control Regulation Clarified on Prohibited Leases

Deputy Rent Controller Tetax clarified the act constrains only transactions forcing purchase of goodwill or tenancy for a business. He said enforcement targets cases where prospective buyers must buy a lease, pay inflated prices, or obtain tenancy through nonbusiness factors, stressing strict application of the regulation.

Tetax Tetax Nald Ivan Comemonweith Bent. Covntroller Atr Grano Fogard Slich Amos Tetak

U S Aims for Peace in Batava

Washington notes hopeful for a peaceful solution to the Batava dispute after recent exchanges between the IndoChinese and Dutch interim governments. The Secretary of State, General Marshall, voiced a spirit of good faith at a press conference as talks convened amid tense allied memoranda and crisis notes.

Washington Fruay Indocesian BUBNC Netherlands Marahati Etuavin Chet ’ Norinum Atizen Aince He Harding

Ironworkers Seek Better Conditions After Meeting

Ironworkers meet at Broker Hill Port and plan next week talks. They seek improved wages and hours under state arbitration, citing current awards. Officials including Mr Ty J McPrith and Phat endorse a fair settlement and safer conditions.

Rydney Broker Hill Ast Comalder Ty J Phat

Changes in Lower Tax Deductions Scale for 1947

Regulations empower employers to apply a reduced tax and social services deduction scale for the year ending June 1947. The new provisions set provisional rebate amounts based on total income, with variations by taxpayer class. Commissioner notes 73 percent may receive refunds, 25 percent pay small additional amounts, while some workers face no change in deductions.

Saradue Wesalylaren Chiftey Dee Yanddenta CniMay Mics Imi Bone Fexid

Indian High Commissioner on Atomic Energy Aims

Raghanath Parwripye stated India will pursue atomic research for constructive use of nuclear energy. He said no desire to destroy and that public confidence in atomic energy will not be wasted.

Han Pean India Raghenath Parwripye Raghanath

Soviet Apologies On Shooting Of Swedish Official

Vienna reports that a Soviet apology was issued for the shooting of a Swedish official. The legation said it had not completed its own investigation into the incident and noted the need for further inquiry.

Vienna Bombats Fargation Nigh Manalan Rad Anne Karlaon Swediah Melief Nate

Chifley to Tour Western States After NSW Visit

The Prime Ministerate plans a brief Western Western tour with Mr. Chifley. He will reach Adelaide on Tuesday June 24 and depart for Broken Hill on Thursday June 28. He is slated to open a night there and then proceed to Rourke before returning to Blathuret on June 2.

Chifley New South Wales Adelaide Droken Hill Broken Hi Trucetwy Rourke Blathuret Retina

India to Make Rayon From Bamboo and Waste

An Indian High Commissioner announced that India will produce rayon from bamboo and industry waste. A factory already exists at Tras Myonre Ua, with a new company formed in Hyderabad to undertake the work. India’s rayon consumption is about a ton annually.

India Sir Wagnanath Paramipye Air Haghandth Tras

State Law Opens Way for Commonwealth Jurisdiction

A garbled report notes the prima minister signaling steps toward relaxing authorities and moving to state jurisdiction. It mentions a shorter working period and possible policy shifts, with implications for the Commonwealth’s legal framework and local interpretations.

Mir. Chaffey Iowa Dee Commonwealth Lie Polley

Census Wall Aid Trend Forecasts

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a census effort with expected conditions for residents to answer questions. It mentions end of month timing, a planner or official, and anticipated data collection in dwelling facilities.

Church Services and Parish Activities Across Denominations

A fragmented church notices column lists Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, and other services. Times include 10 am communion for Bt Panis Manuka, 11 am children's service, evening prayers, and sermons. Other entries reference Randox area pastors, prayer meetings, and parish events with scattered names and places.

Toms Panis Manuka Inmmunion Riv Oy Terarong

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