Obituary fragment for a departed spouse May 3 194
Fragmentary obituary notice notes a departed person with a loving wife and family. Details are incomplete but indicate a bereavement with a personal tribute and a date in May.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
2
Australia to Supply BCOF and Allied Forces
The acting Prime Minister announced a program to supply British Commonwealth Occupation Force needs. Officials discussed extending acceptance in principle of scientific equipment and services while costs and logistics are shared among Commonwealth governments and individual forces.
Decentralization Prompts Government Push in Airania Australie
Fragmented OCR text outlines a claim that decentralization is vital to progress and security. It mentions Airania and Australie, cabinet members, and aims to bring amenities and utilities to dwellers, but the wording is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airania
Australie
Victory contingent to return in July
The acting Prime Minister announced that the contingent will return to the United Kingdom on July 1. Personnel will receive at least one month’s leave to visit relatives, with a discussion of extending the visit to America deemed impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Afr
Forde
England
United Kingdom
America
London to host multiple British Empire science conferences
Australian scientists and military experts led by Major General Bergia and Air Commodore Wackett travel to London next month for a series of June conferences of interest to the British Commonwealth. Delegations include David Rivet and leaders from the Royal Empire Society and Empire Defence Defence planning, with meetings touching on defence, agriculture, and aerospace.
Dog P.O.W. To Be Honoured By Dickin Medal
London reports Judy the dog, a World War II prisoner of war mascot, will be enrolled as the canine member of the Returned Dullah FOW Association. The dog, who spent time in Japanese POW camps, is set to receive the Dickin Medal, honoring valor and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Didy
Toomorrow
Canberra Weather Chronicle from Midweek Report
Canberra weather notes show temperatures with masempeter and fam readings. The data records daytime maxima near 40 degrees, minimums around 23 to 27 degrees, and a 3 hour rainfall event on the Boulders Tablelands. Kiandra is mentioned in the rainfall context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiandra
Army Promotions Announced by Acting Prime Minister
The Acting Prime Minister reveals a series of high level promotions across the armed forces. Major General Milford becomes deputy chief of staff in the South-Eastern Districts while Lt General Robertson is named commander in chief of forces in Japan. Adjutant General and other senior roles see appointments across western and central commands. The notice was posted after a cabinet meeting late at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Reventh
Dmialon
Heviners
Inter
My. Fords
Ight Dens
Loe Cuties
Anglo American Inquiry Report on Palestine Sparks Debates
The Canberra Times reports on the Anglo American Committee of Inquiry into Palestine. It criticizes the proposal to admit 100,000 Jews from Europe as a sole solution, arguing it risks destabilizing the Middle East and cannot ensure lasting peace. The piece cites prior Royal Commissions and notes deep Arab Jewish tensions and the futility of imposing a European settlement model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry
Lnto
Ras
Palestine
Europe
Palestina
United States
Middle
Raat
Lane
Araba
Royal Commission
Wiveh
Britain
Pelestina
Messengers Used for Outside Duties by Officers
At a Gunberre Trades and Labour Council meeting Mr J Sullivan alleged senior officers at the Mineral Aurway Branch pressed Mesengers to perform heavy outside duties to meet employment conditions. The Council resolved to write to the Minister for Supply Senator Ashley requesting an inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aivas
Mies Seguir
Gunberre
Fragmentary Royal Dispatch From Canberra
A garbled report notes the Governor General and Royal Highness reacting to a Zinc Corp arrival at Aberthetiad mill. Government House Canberra confirms a response from hierarchical officials, signaling a subsiding reactionary period and gradual improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberthetiad
Broken
Royal
Ganorel
Lorimer Bods
Whack
YMCA Convention in Canberra Plans National Youth Week
Fourteen delegates from New South Wales Victoria South Australia Queensland and Canberra will attend the National conference of the YMCA which opens tomorrow at 7 20 p m The plan for nationwide YMCA activities and the establishment of National Youth and Boys Week will be discussed The conference runs May 3 to May Mr J T Massey National Secretary will arrive Saturday and address the gathering at 8 30 p m A welcome dinner for visitors is planned at the Blue Moon Café on Friday evening Contacts for attendance are Mr Clive Smith Canberra WALCA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wales
Victoria
South Australud
Quegnsland
Canberra
FALCA
Tegga
V.M.C
Renee Imente
Ional
J.T. Massey
YMCA
Walc.a
Clive Smith
Blue Moon
Commonwealth Employment Service takes over duties in Sydney
The Commonwealth Employment Service assumes operations today replacing the manpower directorate. Director W Funnell becomes head of the new department. The service will advise job seekers and operate offices in towns and cities, with daily job bulletins compiled and distributed to provide guidance to all who seek employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Weanssang
Commonwealth Employment Service
W. Funnell
Snowy River control conference urged by minister
The Minister for Postwar Kanone atraction Mr Dedman said a conference between the Commonwealth Victoria and New South Wales should be held to discuss the pricing of the alars of the anowy. He noted that the Commonwealth conference had been suggested by the LW Premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanone
Mr. Dedman
Uweris
Commonwealth
Victoria
South Wales
Gert
Ats. Dee
Canberra meat strike disrupts shops and supplies
Canberra abattoirs and butcher shops faced a sudden walkout causing meat shortages. Stores closed temporarily to secure stock, with deliveries delayed. Rabbits and poultry sales surged as customers stocked up, and suppliers shifted to meet weekend demand amid ongoing disruption. Vendors hoped to reopen by Friday. some centres planned limited operations Wednesday.
Home brew filtered through hat storey in Dighton tale
A garbled 19th century note reports an individual from King's toad, Dighton te, wearied Joy making beer with at least two parts ale. The text claims liquor was being altered through three felt bate, indicating an alleged local disturbance around improvised brewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey
Willen _arbert Behater
King's Toad
Australia to boost food pool exports in coming year
The Director General, Mr Balookh, briefing on May 30 outlined Australia’s plan to increase food pool exports if weather remains favorable. He cited potential shipments of wheat and staples, aiming to move more grain to mills and markets, with totals depending on rainfall and regional production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Bulooch
Australis
Auscedian Seyvo
Bate Governmant
Pacent Raine
Vic
Voria
Arrow F Tung Council
Balosk
Acetralia
No End Seen for Food Rationing Says Minister
Des jamber reports Minister Dedman indicates rationing will continue with no end date. He states rationing will extend through Eve supplies and June books will not be turned in. The state confirms no December end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedman
Tee Munster
Cummings
Transport Workers Refuse To Handle Meat Deliveries
Transport workers have rejected a department request to continue meat deliveries, announcing in Canberra that only hospital deliveries would be resumed. The union leader cited political pressure and warned the council of ongoing disruption, distancing the union from wider protests and party alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caner Greaaport
Enterior
Canberré
Ttre
Prades and Labour
Factory Protest and Meat Supply Disruption Report
Pickets marched from Failway station to the factory with police present as workers demonstrated. Meanwhile Sydney butchers seized meat from cold storage amid a strike, while officials said mutton and lamb carcasses were available and of good quality. Butter shortages and retailer scarcities affected supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queemaland
St Murarrte
Failway
Tattory
Auattos
Sydney
Siuudeede
Lew Hone
Imray Ampere
Canberra shops seek earlier closing amid union dispute
An agreement between the Secretary of the Shop Assistants Union and the government redirects Canberra shop hours. The Board to decide if proposed earlier closing impacts profits. the compromise allows an earlier finish on Mondays Fridays and Saturdays with a two hour shift, delaying full effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industral
Canberra
Javluaire
Yaster
McDoneid
Rumwnerville
G. A. Findlay
Hup Avaiatants' Union
Ffair
Buxineas
Radio Exchanges Urged For Rural Areas
ATDNET reports on rural radio exchanges proposed to replace private line telephones. The conference notes country residents face high costs to erect systems and urges automatic exchanges to extend service across New South Wales and Broken Hill. Malone emphasizes emergency country service remains far below adequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atdnet
Wales
Broken Hill
Malone
Sr. Malone
Pom
Surplus War Stocks Sale Talks With Chile and Latin America
Efforts are under way to offer surplus war stocks of Australia to South America including Chile. Sir Richard Richardson plans a visit to Chile and Latin American nations to arrange exports under special terms via Chilean authorities. A Chilean Australian trading company is formed to barter wool, agricultural machinery, and nitrates, with talks of a permit line and an expected sale volume around 10 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wruaningum
Chile
Albeen
Australia
Chila
Aurunlie VII
Siesat Ab
Australian Ships Built at Below American Costs
Australian shipbuilders faced higher initial costs but lower wartime prices later, with ministers arguing Australia had to train crews and prioritize aircraft and armament production. The discussion contrasted Australian shipbuilding costs and quality with Canadian and UK benchmarks and noted improvements in local facilities and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Uea
Attnag 6 Coountry Party
Padaen
Matin
Lima
Canad
United Kingdom
Initinl Costago
Atalesaid Sharn
Selva
Rezee Beery
Man failed to get order on wife to return diamonds
In a Supreme Court session a man who won £34,000 in a Tattersall sweep sought an order to reclaim diamonds from his wife. He claimed the wife took the jewels during a seven year absence, but the prothonotary ruled the jewelry was likely a gift and that she had a right to keep it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Supreme Court
Tattarwall
Albert Edward Batson
Elizabeth Bay
Army retrenchment softens command amid retirements
The Army trims leadership as several senior divisional commanders are reassigned or step down. After a peak of mixed general officers, about 860 remain, with many slated for retirement or reassignment in the reshaping effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmington
Memorial funds aid school plaque drive report
A report notes about two thousand pounds raised for a school memorial. It mentions payments, a March 9 deadline, and a Memorial Pavilion project funded by the Parent and Friends Association. Judge Davis and Mr Junie T outline resignations, accounts, and trust arrangements connected to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antag
Junie T
Darie Te Imiges
Canbiern
Crwtimar Mice
Masorial
Tendata
Pemwanty
Prealy “Wat Mostitar
Eta
Davis
Abe Paresia
Moma
Tim Nas
Kyuisaslam
Come
Grim food outlook seen in Southeast Asia
A dispatch from Re epory reports severe food shortages in Southeast Asia as rationing tightens. Officials warn life sustaining rations may fall to 3.8 to 4 months supply, with many populations weakened and unable to work. Authorities note a 38 percent standard in some regions and 31 million tons held in storage, highlighting looming shortages and potential harvest impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fein
Biam
Taszoere Wa
Alstrina
Aulthough
Washington
Ree Fauna Scs
MOUS CHAPS NOT WANTED POR CLERST MOUS CHAPS
Fragmentary text from a historic page notes rough phrases about men of church age and training grounds for dates. It mentions Goulburn and Anglican context with unclear terms and mis-typed words. The readable parts suggest a critique of unsuitable clergyman prospects and emphasis on earthly type youths.
Third fine for no income tax return
Sydney crime note reports Clive Hunter Smith of Turong Street faced a third fine this year for failing to file an income tax return. The case, referenced by officials, shows repeated noncompliance and reflects ongoing enforcement actions by the tax department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Clive Hunter Smith
Turong Street
Atc Ic
Partment
Romney flock ewes realized pounds three in sales notes
The report records Romney flock ewes realized £3 with prominent buyers including Goulburn. notes from P 1 and Cabos Willereo discuss a portion of Romney ewes sold to fund government expenses. The entry mentions Romney rams traveling over two to three years, averaging 43 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
P. 1
Cabos Willereo
Romney
Romney-crine
Romney Rams
Drought Relief to Three States Aids Farmers Hard Hit
The Acting Prime Minister announced measures improving drought relief across three states. Officials estimate the aid will reach farmers impacted by the dry season, with attention to those relying on small holdings and marginal crops.
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