Errant Deviations Reported in Hiner Figure Measurement
A document notes deviations in the finalized figure for Hiner's measurement. Officials report minor discrepancies and initiate a review process to confirm the correct value and procedures used.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
4
Obituary Notice for F. A. Ormiaton
Obituary reports the death of F. A. Ormiaton with sparse details. The notice references the name and possible connections to a prior wartime service and residence, but many fragments remain unreadable in the clipped text.
Gold price dynamics and Australian mining incentives
The text discusses how gold as an export commodity affects balance of trade and dollar needs in various countries. It notes the American price around 36 dollars and contrasts with higher prices in Asia and Australia, arguing that world market forces set a global price and that Australian producers stand to gain from favorable policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thees
Formanc
Wenemeery
Ford
Prion
United Bator
Wold
Defence Projects Act shows strain on government
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a defence policy topic amid turmoil in government. Mentions Vat Deterreat and Gemeines at Monnmid with references to Stat Suprem and Dr. Reval Sian. A rough sense of a legal or parliamentary discussion appears, but details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reval Sian
Raintalls Sere Adominaby Incident Report
Raintalls sere aominaby 13, Sind Sant woehome FS. The fragmentary line hints at a local event with names and places unreadable. No clear actions or outcomes are discernible from the surviving text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raintalls Sere
Sind Sant
Newcastle Church Dignitaries to Attend May Day Celebrations
Canberra figures Archdeacon Robertson travels to New for Standing Committee of the Provincial Synod meeting. The event features Bishop W. Tyrell and others from Melbourne Adelaide Brisbane to attend a regional gathering at Morpeth and nearby cities including Armidale Bathurst and Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ican
Wistop
Goulburn
E. H. Burgmann
B. Robertson
Roberson
Canberra
Arte
Termela
Morpeth
Sen.sary
Tyrell
Wratiminster
Adday
Malbourne
Adelaide
Brisbane
Pras Ioi
Wewenatie
Witt Basty
Grattan
Armidale
Bathurst
Briebane
Centennial Church Pageant Promotes Growth and Unity
A Melbourne based Youth Groupe presented a pageant marking the centenary of the Church of England. The event highlighted church growth and community ties across Melbourne and nearby regions, with performers from Dlucame nf and Réviside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Newcartie
Cartatlan
South African Team Triumphs in New Zealand
Wellington report states the South African soccer team defeated Wallington by one goal to zero. Officials announced that a match and date are to be arranged by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Wallington
Speynae
Metropealitas
Census Answers Vacating Lahore Amid Partition Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR notes describe census responses amid upheaval in Lahore during the partition era. Mentions local correspondents, factions, and mounting displacements as communities adjust to new borders and authorities.
Australia to Supply Wheat to India Aimed by Stabilise Plan
Australia plans to ship wheat to India as part of a government effort to stabilize markets and implement necessary regulations. The initiative follows criticism of prior regulatory failures and seeks to uphold a stable supply chain amid ongoing trade considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
India
Diane
Matia
Auswale
Bribbane Witness In Trial Of Clive Lite
Unclear OCR text describes a Bribbane case involving Clive Lite and a request for unlawful arrest. Detective Fants testified about a reef to reveal a scheme. The detective admitted he traveled to Townsend Island to conduct a search and observed a person mop goats toward Bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bribbane
Clive
Little's Dame
Townsend Island
Melbourne Wemanday Aims for Long Range Webpone Plan
Fragmentary report notes Melbourne and Wemenday discussing a long range project with an organization. References to Napster, Bellsbiry, and Woomera appear as placeholders. Runway readiness at an airfield is mentioned as forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wemenday
Australi
Napster
Bellsbiry
Woomera
Conditions at Kew Asylum Condemned by Inspectors
At Kew Asylum inspectors condemned conditions describing a 43 year old building in decay. About 1,200 patients were housed with limited staff and food spending barely covered washing and care. Patients slept on floors among mantelpieces and many wore restraints in rooms surrounded by metal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rma
Anya
Country Women's Golf Title
Fragmentary OCR lists names and locations likely participants in a golf event. Readable items include Newcastle, Penwicke, Netant Beorge, Katooutas, and references to holes. No clear outcome or full event details present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chempida
Newcastle
Vice Regal Visit Reported At Government House
An unclear OCR fragment notes a vice regal visit involving Governor general representatives and ministers at Government House. Mentions Australia and Netherlands entities and a visit to a place called WaEAS with several garbled names and titles.
Russian Delegates in Turmoil Reported Amidst Odd Events
A chaotic report describes Russian delegates involved in bizarre incidents including stoning and tense exchanges with other groups. The American delegation asserts Tuumians will receive immediate Sepa action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonan
Birt
Talen
Vatican Paper Attacks Yugoslavia in Full Page Feature
The Vatican newspaper published a scathing, full page attack accusing the Yugoslav government of ruthless persecution and murder, claiming more than 400000 deaths and the arrest of 200 priests. It cites three vicar primaveral and one archbishop among those targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Wednester
Vatican
Oscarentore Romans
Yugosavia
Grenade thrown near Jerusalem as military court sat
Wednesday reports say all gates to Jerusalem remained closed and a grenade attack occurred as three youths condemned to death were marched. Major Roy Ferran of the Palestine police appears linked to events in Jerusalem with an inquiry urged into Palestine. Police notified the boys’ families but details were withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Palfedtine
Dirition Uyrmany
Ibowlea
Jeruasiem
Vilstedy
Roy Ferran
Palestine Potlos
New Business For Sydney Ane Riweartes
In Stoney turning WI Rey sears Greer ont Wows castle soul tare NG eee eee eederel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Busee
Sydney
Ane Riweartes Stoney
WI Rey Sears Greer Ont Wows Castle Soul
Meat price and rationing controls debated in federation
Trade representatives press for price and rationing measures as ministers group discusses meat and allied trades. Officials from Sydney address poultry and other staples seeking uniform controls amid ongoing shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yar
Pollart
Custome
Couruice
Sydney
Frases
Interior Minict To Meke Visit to Portuguese Timor
Interior Minister Solomon plans a visit to Portuguese Timor as part of Australian naval and development interests. The Australian Minister will head to Timor with involvement from the British Concordance and Western Australian funds. The trip, set for July 11, will proceed by air and sea routes via Canberra and North Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portuguese Timor
Timor
Solmon
Covardneal
Tirome
Wasavatrais
Tase
Johnson
Canberra
China protests to Russia over restrictions in Manchuria
Disjointed text reports China voicing protests to Russia about restrictions and military actions in Manchuria. The garbled lines reference aircraft, tanks, and heavy weapons, suggesting a clash over government forces and regional influence, with unclear specifics on dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Russia
Canadian expert to study agriculture here
The acting High Commissioner for Canada announced a Canadian expert would visit Australia to study and report on primary industries. The aim is to identify Australian schemes and practices that could be adopted by Canada’s pressing industries, with the expert to spend time in South Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Fgh
Camada
GM. Croft
Orr Riven Leasess Association
Canada
Recapture of Changtu Reported by Communist Radio
The report claims Chinese forces recaptured Changtu with continued fighting and casualties. Communist radio tallies claim over 30,000 government troops killed or wounded in the broader area around the town captures. The message mentions Tommusiate forces and 24 towns involved, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghal
Cour
Tt Chang
Chae Sxen
Henry
Dune
Aborigines Claim Widespread Cancer Cure Found
Perth reports claim that local Aborigines can cure cancer using a plant. Constable A Menciaf Falgoo investigated residents in the district after reports of a man reportedly cured instantly. Police seek verifiable evidence as authorities note historical Aboriginal remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
A. Menciaf Falgoo
Neorbrong
Monchthas Ment
Sreniorn Australie Torical
Abuire Depmrissent
Country trains to be restored after repairs
The commissioner announced restoration of services for the country trains with plans to resume by July 4. Central West services were booked for Monday operations from past Monday, with Dubbo line set to run Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays, replacing lone Mondays and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nant
Bailar
Mart
Sorie
Central West
Berlin Crises Grow as Social Democrats Win Mayor Post
Berlin reports show German authorities removing hundreds of officials since occupation began. One Social Democrat, Mr Reuter, wins mayoral position while others oppose Professor Rauter in the city government amid ongoing restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wetasday
Cheemang
Ant Reuter
Bovint
Rauter
Baby gnawed by rat in Adelaide home incident
Fragmentary report describes a baby reportedly bitten by rats at a Adelaide residence. The piece notes a large rat population and nocturnal rodent movement around the home, with unclear details on injuries or timing.
Woman and children slept in vestry at church
In Sydney a woman Marjorie Laver with two young children slept in the vestry of Newtown Methodist Church after fleeing her husband to the country. One son was adopted, another went to a boys home, and the remaining two aged eight and eleven were also found in shelter. Police aided by Reverend W.ene helped them stay safe in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Marjorie Laver
Newtown
Mille
Redfern
W.ene
Housing Claims for Non Government Employees
Incomplete text describes housing claims for non government employees and government share in housing allocation. Mentions service members and satisfaction of conditions but overall content is unclear and fragmented. No definite names, dates, or places are present to anchor specifics.
Mystery OCR Fragment From 19th Century Paper
Fragmentary text appears to reference an opinion or editorial, mentioning a city and apparent political or social commentary. Names and places are garbled, with unclear actions or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a dated, formal newspaper voice but lack coherent facts or events to confirm specifics.
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Ormiaton
Paulkaer
Oraiatom
Valiey
PMR
Building City
Pete
R. E. Clark F
Optometrist Neethinguene Avenue
Civis
Deateien Euit Te OX
The
Canberra Times
Defence Projects Act
Warerecs
S.A
Dus
Lahore
Jaye
Sikmus
Kew Asylum
We J
Jenne Pederal Bees Council
St Goverment House
Jakeeny
Vaticam
Yugoslavia
WTO
Fribal Pasion
Waco
Chinsas
Changtu
Bydney
Wednaniay
Bydnay
Eysney
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