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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1946
Page
2
A garbled page of obituaries and memorial messages honors relatives and friends. Names such as Mey, George Snabetprere, and Werr, with dates like May 14 and May 3, appear alongside tributes from family members.
Obituary notes Archdeacon Ravbert Hammond of Melbourne and Sydney who died after illness. Born in Brighton and educated at the Church of England Grammar School, he served as Rector of St Barnabas Sydney and represented Australia at the Westminster conference. He founded Hammondville aiding 115 families, led temperance work, and drew large crowds at Wednesday men’s meetings and Town Hall intercession services. A tribute by Archbishop De Mowill lauds his social and church reforms.
Melbourne reports indicate Mr HB Gull prepared to retire from Beaty seat in favor of Mr BG Casey. The Liberal candidate for Calare remains unsettled as party discussions continue. Joan Brooke Howse, son of the late Pleville Howse VC, has been selected for Calaresisctar role after 39 years.
A wartime freight dispute and plans for double dumping of wool threaten postwar stability. Wool shipments and waterfront labor tensions risk crippling exports as Australia weighs auctions, government controls, and industrial tribunals.
The Governor General visited the Duchess of Gloucester at Gloucester Rowe Sydney on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Mayal Migh nea attended the King's Cup Rowing Championship on the Nepean River and was received by Mr H O Alderson of the New South Wales Rowing Association. After the race the Duke of Gloucester presented the King's Cup to Male Royet igs. Yesterday at Divine Service at St. Johns Church the Archbishop of Sydney and Rev De Mowil and Br Moyett arrived at Government House Canberra.
A dramatic crash near Mascot Airport ended with a lucky escape for a pilot named Caldwell amid a gusty landing. The aircraft reportedly lurched, rolled onto its side, and skidded after a wing dipped though all five engines operated briefly during the emergency response.
A British government proposal advances increases in minimum wages for farm workers. Men would see a rise, with women set to gain £341 extra annually. The plan, announced Saturday, signals an overall agricultural wage rise estimated at about £20 million across the sector.
A junior Mornington Ice Brigade member Joan Gray Burnay aged 17 was killed when a fire truck overturned on Pt Nepean Road. A senior member of the brigade, the driver, was hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred during an alarm response.
Wartime corruption allegations center on Navy supervised dice games at Pearl Harbour. Rear Admiral Doyle testified to a 1943 and 1946 gambling school near the Navy yard recreation hall and to a professional gambler taking up to 300 dollars daily plus 19 percent of takings. Details include a wide range of bribes and items traded for proceeds.
Yesterday 1200 waterside workers marched onto a ship at Norman wharf and refused to unload cargo. The stoppage halted a load of fruit while the crew and captain faced protest amid a tense labor dispute sparked by a double-dump wool melee and related charges.
In a wartime address on the eve of conflict, Mr Davis urged Australia to unite with Britain and the Commonwealth, develop land and population, and embrace industrialization to deter invasion. He spoke of closer ties with the United States and closer cooperation with India, Ceylon, Malaya, Burma, and Indonesia to raise living standards and national strength.
A fragmented wartime article recalls the National Pigeon Service established by 1940 under the Air Ministry. It notes pigeons aided covert air operations, with missions from Felixstowe and Halland, referencing recovery rates and a 4000 release tally during the conflict.
Firefighters avoided a larger blaze after a bus stop yard near Canberra allway station yesterday afternoon. The brigade faced delays as hydrants had no water and attached hoses to a second hydrant, tying up more than 300 feet of hose in front of the railway booking office while the cause and extent of the fire remained unclear.
A disturbance at Causeway Hall after 11 pm resulted in Mr D F Brown sustaining 16 stitches and several lacerations before ambulances transported him to Canberra Community Hospital. Police investigated civil proceedings and possible charges as bystanders recall the chaotic melee among dancers.
Archbishop Maw presided at a 109 year commemoration marking the church’s role in education, missions, and civilizational progress. He cited the Yangtze, Great Wall, and China’s needs, urging faith and discipline through religion to unite families and nations for peace and cooperation.
Sunday at Sydney Stadium Dave Banks 11 4 won the Australian middleweight championship from Jack Kirkham after two falls to one with a disputed finish. In Newcastle Dutchie Sande 11 8 defeated Brudalion. in Melbourne Mickey Tollie defeated Keo Alexander on points over 33 rounds.
Sydney report quotes Bundey and others condemning appeasement by ministers. They argue that upholding a recent decision would please the public while continued appeasement would provoke condemnation and risk undermining the government and Labour Party. The piece warns of trade union and national upheaval if authorities back down.
In Rockhampton and across Australia anarchy in industry drew sharp attacks on the Government and the Labor party. Leader Mr Wadden urged immediate action to awaken the Government and enforce the law against communism and acts disrupting national industry.
A report chronicles delays and scrutiny as Prime Minister Chifley and party faced processing in Washington and arrival at Hamilton Field. Officials debated signatures and timing before the plane departed at 31.31 while tensions rose over the lengthy rescreening and travel procedures.
A fragmented report notes a new Hythe airborne vessel set to operate on the England Australia route via Qantas service. The craft is described as capable of over 2000 miles with full tanks and is reportedly bound for Sydney after a departure from Hythe.
A chaotic shipping disruption unfolds as the stevedoring commission meets to move men away from wool vessels, aiming to ease a nationwide test ship delay. Potatoes face glut fears with 24,000 bags at risk of late loading in Sydney ahead of tomorrow, while ministers report political tensions rising in the Eastern States amid a union strike wave.
Golds beat Kingston Side in a tight hockey match as Galde clashed with Mehanget midgame. Barton and Holden starred for Golds as Univ vs Raiders and other results showcased strong forward play. Final scores highlighted RAC Barton three and standout defense from Golds.
The report outlines a contested 7 loan to Britain and Australia’s push for more dollars from the deal. Officials warn the agreement may reshape trade balances, impact the dollar position, and influence postwar world trade. Opposition leaders anticipate parliamentary debate and possible refinements to terms.
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