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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1946
Page
2
The family of the late Albert thanks friends and relatives for their moral support, cards, telegrams, and condolences during their bereavement. They appreciate the community’s kindness in this difficult time.
Fragmented OCR reads like an auction and product catalog with names such as Claude Westin and W Wretinke, plus references to exhibitions, ferrymood workers, tires and lubes, and deliveries. Multiple garbled entries mention Kingston, Napinalated BIDE, and Mother Day Guts, lacking coherent events.
Fragmentary OCR text references a prompt and several seemingly garbled names such as SHOOBERT BROS and Granny mith Rome Raauty with mentions of DELAIOUE and THE KIMGATON Wooo Yano. No coherent event or clear entities emerge.
Upright single man seeks board with private family for permanent employment. Prefers quiet home near Hackett area with furnished or unfurnished room. Contact J. Tine Ome Qentleman at 8173 Times for details. Reading, June start anticipated.
The article argues that arbitration over industrial conflicts has long neglected community interests. It claims unions and employers push for private outcomes while reform should protect the public. It warns metropolitan meat strikes impact country centers and calls for judges to consider the community viewpoint in decisions.
The AGT Lease Association held a dinner last night marking the Ster anniversary of their mascias ion. Guests included the High Commissioner for New Zealand Mr JG Barclay and returning war service members welcomed by KK P Anderwin, sole surviving ex-executive of the Presidential Lawes Association, who presented the trophy formaa Yon of the Fura Lemos Association.
YMCA delegates from Adelaide Bendigo Melbourne Newcaste Sydney Brisbane and Brisbane arrive for the MCA convention. Notable figures include General Secretary Sir Incke Curtin and Mr Verne Bil leading activities at Ganberrm yesterday. Delegates plan model area cluster competition at the Ainslie bus terminus and an exhibition at the YMCA tonight.
Fragmentary weather note describes a cooler trend in southern regions with a southwest shift and afternoon arrival in the central area. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable locations or times to provide a precise forecast.
Weather data fragment shows temperatures around zero degrees, humidity, wind observations, and precipitation notes. The readable bits mention 0 degrees, 425 degrees, 21 related figures, and winds to the northeast with multiple times and percentages.
Friday sixteen more women police are added to the force bringing the total to eighty eight. Premier Mr McKell said tonight that women police are essential in dealing with the crime wave including serious cases and locating missing persons.
The renowned Polish violinist Sayman Goldberg performs tonight in Albert Mall Canberra. He plays works by Handel and Debussy for violin and piano, plus the Raab Sonata in G minor for violin. The program concludes with a bracket of works arranged by the artist while Daniel Holeta provides a rumpuslet. Rania will be available for booking tonight at the hall.
Canberra prepares to phase out female bus conductresses as male staff join wartime roles. The shift affects depots and unions with a focus on efficiency and training while noting only a few widows or single women remain among the workers.
Persian court minister Choran, a member of Miraakown Xhan Teehti's royal circle, was arrested by order of the Pro prosp er Bullaneh. Earlier, he met with the head of Azerbaijan's government Peshaver I, a visit said to follow orders from high officials amid suspicions of subversive activity.
Government and private funding drive a large building program as 14 000 homes were planned and 6060 units allocated by December 31. Webb notes construction has begun in earnest, signaling a major wartime housing effort in Australia.
Extensive investigations continue to trace missing Australian service personnel posted across the European Mediterranean and Pacific theatres. The Royal Navy Army Air Forces and Allied Air Forces mine, inquire, and coordinate from London under the Air Ministry Healing and Enquiry service with Dominion representation to locate missing persons and determine fate in liberated territories and occupied areas.
An ambassador connected case in Sydney involved compensation for Brendon Fleming Toohey. The court ordered payment of 435 com to the victim as a result of the proceedings linked to a planned offense.
The article reports Robert Bains, recently convicted of murder, seeking a new trial and appealing irregularities noted by Justice Gwen. The Crown Prosecution warned against overturning verdicts while highlighting alleged misclaims and perceived flaws in the trial and judgment.
Reports from Melbourne indicate tests planned at Mt Felba and Drakford with Australian officials confirming rocket development efforts. Leaders from the military and scientific missions discuss factory strength and eventual prime ministerial representation at an important conference.
Australian Food Minister Forde stated there would be no easing of rationing while Britain remains desperate for supplies. He noted no protests against continued rationing and said requests have been made to raise rationing totals to increase overall food availability.
State to vapor blood stock effort announced with two delegations to visit foreign breeders. Plans include talks with leaders of three departments and meetings in Britain at end of July. A later visit will cover the United States and Canada to promote purchases.
Justice Cantor disallowed an application by the Federated Workers Union and the Clerk's Union to extend May Day as a holiday in Wollongong and Port Kembla. He noted that industry production, still recovering from a strike, was badly needed.
The Board of Inquiry into the Hobart air crash on March 10 heard Mr. H. Winneke state pilot 7 W Spence was unfit. The discussion touched on licensing, medical clearance, and critique of previous medical decisions amid union and government comments.
A landmark meeting of the Meat Industry Employees Union recommended settlement terms after criticism over the Transport Union mention and fringe units. The Industrial Court order faced renewed Labor Council input as clashes among factions appeared near a negotiated accord. Nearby, meat markets reported rabbit and poultry supply fluctuations with prices easing ahead of midweek sales.
Market notices indicate meat will be sold in Canberra today with three day sales to allow households to finish weekend shopping. The event is described to support country distribution and aims to keep prices steady for buyers.
A government announcement states work will proceed on a country construction scheme led by Mr. Orahem. The plan aims at decratratiaation and involves erection in several country towns as part of a broader agricultural conference agenda.
UNRRA appeals for clothing as Canberra hosts the Regional Council, highlighting ongoing Australian drives and wartime relief work. The report notes modest achievements, requests further consignments, and references transport readiness and regional coordination for Bed Crom aid.
A Steter's correspondent reports that British military personnel in Germany are being replaced by civilian officials. A senior officer notes the entire British military structure may shift toward civilian control with a unified command under civilian oversight.
A proposed state commission for mines would have sweeping power over the coal industry including output quotas mine by mine, wage and condition setting, and employment limits. The South Coast miners threaten strike unless compensation is sped up within a day of last Saturday, with 3 000 idle and talks planned with the Minister for Labor and Industry.
Mystery voyage details surface as the Hythe lying boat plans a May start between Australia and England. The ship aims to test new linkages with Alngapere, hoping for a direct route and faster connections across the seas.
An old church bulletin lists Sunday services at Pressytuian Church of Bt Anirew and nearby venues. It mentions Evening Devotions, Communion, Sunday school, and related events with times around 11 am and 2 10 pm, inviting visitors to attend various meetings.
The Horticultural Society of verre announces its final show and meeting. Aimed at showcasing chrysanthemum varieties, the event will be held in the public hall with a warm agenda and demonstrations.
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