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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
2
Report of vandalism at Manuka Oval where the scorers left the board blank and field markings scattered after a Saturday football game. Officials maintained scorers roanmainted while spectators and players swarmed near the structure. notes suggest damage to high board sections and incomplete posting of event scores.
Sydney reports 16 ships totaling 80 000 tons were stalled due to a wool loading dispute over double stacked bales. 1 600 wharf labourers refused to work unless 200 coworkers are removed. ships in Brisbane, Newcastle and Melbourne may join the action.
The Acting Governor Sir Frederick Jordan announced a bill creating a state pension fund for MPs. From proclamation, MPs contribute 30 shillings weekly for a pension of £6 4s weekly if defeated or retired after 15 years, or £5 weekly after three parliamentary terms.
Douglas Ronald Morris 26 confessed to the Crown Prosecution that he attempted to mislead investigators during the Mrs Wicks murder inquiry. He said he later realized his false statements and admitted wiping hands and a latch to hide evidence. Wife Phyllis Thelma Morris testified he was unsettled after learning of the death.
A muddled report notes praise for General Blamey from Sir Thomas Bir and Mr Mamatey regarding army supply and tonnage targets. The piece highlights differing views on leadership and the role of the former director in military affairs. The tone emphasizes official respect alongside criticism.
An Australian policy plea argues that wartime industrial growth must be sustained through new export markets. It warns that without Dutch reconstruction orders returning and broader trading facilities open, Australian factories risk shutdowns and unemployment as communist agitation and disrupted shipping curb overseas trade.
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