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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
5
A garbled report describes a meeting at Hotel Civic with references to a president, branch, and league matters. Attendees and agendas are unclear, with notes about attendance and apologies. The text lacks coherent details on outcomes or actions.
A judge issued a temporary order over a pigeon visiting Beeaort room with department officials opposing the action. The case centers on alleged damage and the responsibility for keeping the bird out, while neighbors dispute the need for further measures.
A Japanese and Allied trial focus on war crime charges as indictments accuse leaders of planning to mobilize civilians and military for aggression. The article notes charges include violating constitutional norms and establishing military authority, with references to Germany and a broad group of defendants.
The Allied International War Crimes Tribunal adjourned indefinitely to allow American counsel time to prepare detailed particulars for the defense including General Tojo and other Japanese leaders.
National matches include Maalie versus Manuka at St Amalie Umt nies with umpire Weight and Zantialsy against Acton at Kinumston with umpire Wharton. Queanbeyan faces Mary at Queanbeyan with umpire.
A competitive examination for entry to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia service will be held on Saturday afternoon 13 July 1946. Open to British subjects including male ex forces under 19 at enlistment and qualified by public examinations.
A historical economic digest notes that postwar reconversion and government data show American goods scarce at rising prices. Buyers face limited availability as production lags, stores expand shelves slowly, and households scramble for essentials amid unmet demand abroad and in domestic markets.
Mixed athletics meet coverage notes Handy Daley as a multi event champion per a Canberra era report. Daley tops points with strong showings in javelin discus high jump long jump and running events establishing dominance at the university level.
Fragmentary note reports a vacancy in the Victorian Senate caused by the death of Senator Keane and an ensuing contest involving Labour and other parties. The text is garbled with names and numbers unreadable, mentioning candidates and votes in unclear order.
Frederick Patterson, eight year old, saved a child from an electric train in Sydney on Saturday. The Hallways Department announced a reward of 20 pounds for the guard who aided the rescue and ensured the child’s safety.
Adelaide race reports show Attle Tch winning the Adelaide Cup in a photo finish, with Wie Memnesney and Le Fich among top placers. The event, held at TA E Preston track, featured betting notes and a time around 3.31 while others trailed by a neck.
Wednesday at Wagga marks the running of the Wogee Cup with betting on Peter Wis Wagga Caladin and The Trapper. Diva shows 61.9 a, Wan wins by a neck over Amine with 7 lengths to Tine and 5.teecn in the field.
Sydney reports the government plans to reforest an area near Broken Hill within fifteen miles with trees. Premier McGall announced today a conference on the subject as part of the effort to restore the country.
Day old chicks available now from Banketown hatchery with mild pulses of light and warmth for optimal start. Orders welcome from Banketown and nearby Blacktown Palfield regions. Ring UBLOM for details.
Classified help wanted ad notices list vacancies at Civic Centre Manchester Department for youths aged 15 to 18, a second cook chef position in a hotel, and a laundry job at Canberra Steam Laundry in Braddon with contact for applications.
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