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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1946

Page

2

Funeral service announced for David Edwards of Canberra

Amy Edwards and other relatives announce the funeral of David Edwards of 46 Paleron Alsaire. He will depart Can Berra Community Hospital for Canberra Cemetery for interment. Sanders Funeral Directors arrange the ceremony at noon TO-DAT with invites to attend and a special lunch for attendees.

Swarda David Edwards Paleron Alsaire Can Berra iFnema Canberra Pebls Cemstery Sanders Manske Cramford Qessabeyon Baal Monher City Bunraneh Reballa Attendine Erevetide Une

In memoriam of Tay and family members in wartime deaths

Loving memory notices recall Tay killed in action at Tart Ran on May 12 1046 and other relatives with fond remembrances. Messages express sorrow from sisters brothers and in laws with long lineages and dates, including May 12 memorials and May 12 1948 events.

Cawrerce Ak Mat Aimong Alwayn Tie Slater Jay Ana Stuart Rio Ray Lawrence Turnbien MM. Kelly

Positions Vacant in Commonwealth Education Office

Invites applications for permanent appointments in the Commonwealth Office of Education. Positions include Educational Investigator and Investigating Officer, with duties in educational inquiries and educational broadcasting. Salary up to 4502 a year, with enhancements for seniority. Applications should state full name address date and place of birth qualifications war service if any and experience. Send to the Commonwealth Office of Education Phillip House Sydney by May ithi.

Pers Adaresa War Service Office OF Education Romion Dale Jon Commonwealth Oley of Education Phillip House Phillip Vereet Sydney Ion

Positions Vacant in Post War Reconstruction Department

Commonwealth of Australia seeks temporary Committee Secretary and Deputy-Director posts in Melbourne and Canberra. Duties include recording meeting proceedings, preparing minutes, filing submissions, and liaising with departments. Requires shorthand 100 words per minute and references to wartime service. applications close May 7, 1946.

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Post-War Reconstruction Office Seeks Analatant Biretor

The Department of Port-War Reconstruction invites applications for a temporary Analatant Biree tor in the Re-establishment Division. Salary from 2 to 4,000 pounds per annum based on qualifications and experience. Duties include planning reestablishment of personnel, propagating memoranda, and implementing directives. Applications must address the Director-General, Post-War Reconstruction Canberra by 30th May.

Analatant Bireetor Poat-War Reconstriction Canberra Agt

Post War Reconstruction Training Coordinator Sought in Sydney

The War Service Land Division invites applications for a temporary position as coordinator of rural training with headquarters in Sydney. Applicants must show full name date and place of birth and wartime service details. Applications addressed to the Director of Past War Reconstruction must reach by May 30.

Horsl War Service Land Sydney Actus Milary Payshir

Wanted: Experienced Iat Class Trades Wav Worker

Job ad seeking a seasoned tradesman named Garpenir or similar to perform duties at a facility. Describes good wages and reduced hours with two days a week work and directs applications to Blotel Wellinayon.

Garpenir James

Wanted to buy stamps and coins at Camers shop

Fragmentary ad seeks to buy stamps and coins from any country in large or damaged condition. Offers cash payments and mentions a sale at Homeward Way and Causeway properties.

George 7 Causeway

Australian London finances and projected repayments in 1940s policy

The Canberra Times outlines ongoing Australian policy to convert LondonJon market balances to curving market rates, noting strong Australian funds in London and the British Treasury's control of loan operations. It discusses past conversions on five percent and four percent securities, potential partial repayment of London-held 1940s securities, and prudence in not overextending repatriation amid expected UK imports and wartime commitments.

Australia London Solveryone Treasury Commonwealth Br. Clay Thea Australie United Kingdom Jevada

Doctors not interested in Sister Kenny in Brisbane

In Brisbane on Friday doctors showed little interest in Sister Kenny’s methods as only a fraction attended a public session. Sister Kenny urged the audience to study the subject, but overall engagement appeared limited and skeptical.

Brisbane Jon Ee Slater Kenny Kenny

Guaranteed prices for feed affirmed by commerce department

The Commonwealth dairy and grain program set guaranteed prices for fed barley feed grain sorghum silage continuing into 1040 47. The Commerce Ministry announced rates: barley 3.5, oats 3.0, and sorghum 3.7 per unit, listing all applicable terms and methods for enforcement.

Canberra Weather Report Fragment

Weather notice from Canberra shows barometer 30 332 inches at 3 pm and 0 134 temperature reading at 8 pm. Wind figures 7 408 with a maximum noted for the day and for a minute detail. Obscured values limit full interpretation of the meteorological data.

Ethan Mia

Harrogate Legion Tends Australian Graves

Harrogate branch of the British Legion led by Viscount Lascelles will care for over 100 Australian graves in Stonefel tery Harrogate. A member will tend a grave and place flowers on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.

London Pleasy Harrogate Viscount Lascelles Chatrmink Stonefeltery Chruttman

Jury acquits murder charge in dramatic court verdict

Ronald Morris is freed after the jury finds no sufficient proof of murdering Mrs. Jenmete Wiehe on January 2. The Crown had relied on circumstantial evidence and an alleged revolver possession. the judge emphasized the burden on the Crown while Morris’s wife and supporters testified to his innocence.

Rvoney Aner de Dartiegfart Criminal Court Ronald i. Ens Jenmete Wiehe Bahanen Alesh Dustin Meath Morris Alain Morria

Anniversary Ball at Albert Hall for Jobo’s Church of England

The Governor General and Duke attended a Church of England anniversary ball at the Albert Hall Canberra. Debutantes were presented amid decorations and a concert by Lawry’s Orchestra, with 720 guests and more than 180 attendees.

Jobo's Church of Englerd Albert Hall Canberra Governoreneral Hla Toyal Mig Dalle If Qlouvwntar Tr Westeal Arch Robertson Hay J. Lo McKeown Sre. McKeawn Sre. McKeawn, Mav D. Pyke Chapin “T Waternan Ray Timpron Mra Timpsont Ayrton Min Fe Crawley Trobertaon Desbuntantes Alejohor Ation Mra J Carrodue Stew A. Tohnaton Ue Oroeaion Lawry Mal Porwone Mines Mhivtey- Dee Patricia Edwards Winkfred Austwick Barbara Bivett Audrey Pracock Laurel Stamnone Marcele Cole Ruth Kane Lom Dobieun Joyce Ouborne Tabet Robeertson Evelyn Palmer Cwenyth Liyod Margaret Geent Jonle Shutworth Bolly Baker Joyer Whatme June Karridge Mary Cowl Panels Tlarney Joyce Shanton Bymvia Odefinld Shirley Parker Mary Cloaga Rae Rosy Betty Bunche Barna Wolnh Irene Banks Joan Harper Bautinh Curren Joan Kane Brands Qrimihs Lynetia Bush Hilde Dunner May Dunner Ruther Imrari Patricia Coleman Judith Truskatt Anne Mexin- Pon Shirley Kile Gloria Price Lorna Hammond Betty Grant Wilms

Governor General Visits Canberra Institutions and Observatories

The Governor General Ceateraay visited the Australian-Poventry School Canberra and the Royal Fighneae was received by the principal. He toured the forestry bureau offices and observed grafting experiments on tree shoots. At Mount Stromlo Observatory he met Director K. V. der R. Woolley and Dr. D. Martin. The Governor General attended church services at St. John's and an event at Albert Hall. The Duke then rested briefly after an appendicitis operation. Lieutenant-Commander and Mrs. Albert and Mr. Russell with Virginia Russell arrived at Government House, Canberra.

Ceateraay K. V. der ‘R. Woolley D. ¥. Martin St. John's Church Albert Hall Canberra Gloucester Globes Ter House Spdkey AL Albert Russell Virginia Russell Governveant Hom Camm

Forecast Message About Beattweed and Tubilande Wind

Forecast notes indicate a coastal wind shift from northerly to a light change by Sunday. Stronger gusts expected near Tubilande and surrounding districts with gradual easing later in the weekend.

Routh-Mastay Beattweed

Proposed ACT Liquor Poll Ordinance Sparks Local Debate

A disputed council session debated a proposed ACT liquor poll ordinance. Officials clashed over police access to hotels and hotel licensing, with Dr. Nott and Mr. Daley opposing perceived overreach while urging orderly enforcement and public accountability. The discussion touched on hotel licenses, police duties, and the burden on government to address public concerns.

Church Services and Licencing Debate Move Forward

A church services schedule includes Morning Worship at 10 am and Echoal and Junior Fellowship with Kindergarten at 4 30 pm. A council discussion covers Mothers Day trading, grocers licences, and a liquor policing report to be obtained from the Chief of Police.

Mt Ninian's Mico Braddon Fawkner Street Annicernary David Lewis Tiods Propeaa Nacre Reig Gardiner South Wales Victoria L. Thornton Jones

Housing Register Inspection Advised at Meeting

A briefing on housing register inspection was received at yesterday's meeting of the governing body. Officials discussed procedures, oversight, and potential impacts on residents awaiting registration.

Brisbane Meat Strike Continues

Brisbane workers persist in a meat strike affecting supplies and prices. Local unions demand progress from authorities on bargaining terms while traders report slowed operations and higher costs across food outlets.

Brisbane

Diverse Church Meetings Schedule and Events

Fragmented OCR notes list multiple church activities across denominations with times and locations. Items mention Congregational and Baptist services, Mothers' Rolotwt, salvation society, YWCA, and Masonic society events, plus a testimony meeting and sermon themes.

Government proposes free dental care under national medical network

The government plans to provide dental service under a free medical network. The health director said dentists could be recruited after the plan gained final approval. The aim is to ensure every citizen receives full diagnostic and medical treatment facilities.

Landay Wctine Grustal Metcaifi

Unclear Radio Relay With Erratic Phrases Across Hague

A garbled wire service style item from The Hague reports disjointed phrases about Churchill, democracy questions, and an unnamed event. Names and places are obscured, leaving only scattered references to Wineton, Deven Min ory, and Coalgner without coherent narrative or dates.

the Hague Priday Wineton Churchill Pines Deven Minory Coalgner Dumoericy

Equit Control of Ro Production

Vivian Tenis article fragment hints at control or governance issues around RO production. No clear events, dates, or organizations readable. Further readable content needed for a concrete summary and dated details.

Equit

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