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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

2

Greenwich To Move Off Zero For Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory at Greenwich is to relocate from London to Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex, keeping Greenwich Mean Time as the international standard. The move follows growing light and noise pollution in London, prompting a safer site for precise astronomical work and timekeeping.

Greenwich Royal Governanwry Britain Oldent Scientific Institution London Huratmonceux Castle Thas Britiah Abinger Surrey

State Lottery Draw Details and Winners Abroad

State lottery No 1350 drawn today with prizes listed including No 34675 Birthday prize to Mrs B. Mort $4. Willingady prize No 47718 AY ban ayhdicate to Langbein at 18 Pare Street Wentworthville. Prize No 26127 Vince Thal Syndicate EE Hook 46 Parrasadu and Peteratiam Fourth prize November 2 at 1 Warn Wyona Road. Lottery No 1261 to be drawn on Friday.

Sydney Vira Mort Bove Willingady Senond Priate Langbein Pare Street Wentworthville Vince Thal EE Hook Parrasadu Ond Petoratiam Warn Wyona Road Piper

Suspect Captured After Struggle in Melbourne

Melbourne police captured a wanted suspect after a struggle during questioning for multiple robberies. Detected by officers, the man was overpowered and restrained after a brief grappling fight near Kant Fompnwiek 64t fe, with a hollow fog hidden in the bunh and Mey Pcovernd property later reported.

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Open verdict on death of constable inquest

Sydney open verdict returned at the Coroner's Court in the inquest on Hubert Jones Cinckvon a police constable fatally shot with his own pistol. The doctor could not determine if the head wound was accidental or not as evidence failed to clarify the cause. The plate on the bed and a closing rag nearby were noted when Constable Henry Grover called to check the absence from duty.

Sydney Weanasauy Hubert Jones Cinckvon Plato Danny

Milan Opposition To Female Labour Rally At Town Hall

A large procession forced entry to the Town Hall demanding dismissal of all female labour from the munter PAL provincial administration. Police warned via radio vans that armed force would be used if disturbances continued.

Milan Munter- Pal Arma

Judge weighs 40 hour week inflation risk in Australia

In Melbourne a court discussed the impact of a shorter 40‑hour week on inflation and unemployment. Judges questioned economic effects, noting U S inflation around 124 percent and Australia about 24 percent, with calls to study evidence from economist Brigden. An agreement on a 40‑hour week between the Australian Worker Union and Victoria’s government was approved, covering more than 5,000 workers from July 1 with a weekly pay rise.

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Newspaper thefts prevalent in suburbs

Reports show morning paper thefts common in northern suburbs. A newsagent cited near-daily complaints of missing papers. An employee observed a boy trailing deliverers, taking papers, and reselling them. The youth was warned after lessons in behavior.

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Penicillin Viewed With Skepticism in VD Treatment

Sydney reports that penicillin may prove more of a curse than a blessing in treating venereal disease. Dr Drew notes 247 patients treated, many cured but with lingering heavy infections. One man reportedly cured seven times and sent to the department after six weeks, raising questions about the overall impact. The incident suggests penicillin’s impact on disease reduction remains unclear.

Sydney V.D Houta Hywtene Drew Wis

Air Schedule Disrupted By Early Morning Gunfire

Money problems delayed the Canberra air schedule over two days as early morning guns prevented landing. A passenger money transfer from Sydney to Melbourne caused berth delays and a long wait near thirty minutes before the landing area was cleared. Canberra travelers awaited onward service to Melbourne.

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Overseas Mission Cost Revealed for Australian Delegation

The overseas trip of Mr RC Gibson, General President of the Primary Producers Union, to assist the Australian delegation to the International Federation of Agricultural Producers conference will cost more than 1900 pounds. At the quarterly central executive meeting the union showed 1200 pounds already advanced and another 238 pounds voted, with these amounts in addition to the salary.

Sydney Wedniway RC Gibson Primary Producers Union International Federation of Agricultural Producers Conference

Fascists Planning to Overthrow Democracy

A jagged account alleges fascists plotted to undermine parliamentary government and seize control. It mentions the Communist Party and a public meeting at Chafee Wood where officials warned of a supremacist strategy to slow production and coerce the nation, detailing accusations of organized propaganda and key positions held by supporters.

Sydney Pau Salt de Franke Louat Chafee Wood Communist Party Key Pote Mt An Scala

Four Private Planes in Canberra Rally for Flight Clearance

Canberra aviation authorities granted use of Fairbairn aerodrome for car flying as four privately owned airstart aircraft prepare for a July 4 meeting. The Canberra Aero Club officials said postapproval they will inspect airworthiness and await further clearance from the Civil Aviation Department.

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