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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1946

Page

4

Urgent Help Wanted and Public Notices Across Regions

Classifieds show urgent employment needs for private households in Hattavedy Hresty and Tupmabe areas with terms on board and family living. Notices imitate royal and governmental language about titles, governors, and official arrivals at Government House, suggesting a mix of formal public notices and odd classifieds.

Hattavedy Hresty Oratleman Wahl Uires Board Branton Amalie Vals Hinzaton

Allies fail to agree on postwar peace terms at Big Four talks

As the Big Four argue over draft peace treaties Britain United States France and Italy clash on postwar terms. Disagreement delays final settlement and prolongs the armistice while efforts resume to craft a unified treaty framework.

Britain America Rasme Frames Maly Petit Renee

Banking Hours Amid War Weekday and Weekend Schedule

A garbled item notes banking hours during wartime with weekday and weekend changes. It mentions Commonwealth Bank and adjusted timings including Saturday and Sunday access, though specifics are unclear due to damaged text.

Canberra Weather Noted Amid Sparse Readable Text

Weather report garbled with scattered terms. Mentions wind, rainfall, and dated notes but lacks clear data, locations, or times.

King’s Birthday Holiday Observed in Territories

A historical notice notes the King’s Birthday holiday observed in Amiailang Capital Territory and Tasmania with a ceremonial event on October 4. The text outlines the date and regional observance details for the holiday.

Jeena VT Ktnday Amiailang Cmpital Tasmania Tie Anuronosciy Tie Fang

Franco British Union Meeting In Paris

A Franco British union conference held in Paris discussed responses to Germany and movement toward a broader trade union alignment. The May 20-11 meeting produced a statement highlighting attention to German actions and unity among European labor groups.

Paris Trader Union 9 Unis

Duchess Returns Home From Hospital

The Duchess of Gloucester returns to Government House Canberra after a 17 day hospital stay for appendicitis. Her Royal Highness is said to have made an excellent recovery and will resume official engagements. Crowds in Australia sent flowers and messages of support during her illness.

Duchiar Gloucester Sydney Yeanor Nine Canberra Haa Alan Wll Roper Mount O Femms Tausheus Owers Moenages Australie Covernmnent Tipiuse Prince ‘Witla Prigty Hicker

Onan Airlines Mission 4 Address and Moral Obligation Dilemma

A chaotic report outlines Onan Airlines Mission 4 with references to AL W. Colee and Mumapahire. The piece records a 2 year tenure, calls for moral obligations, and notes debates over resuming a position amid international plans and insurance ties.

Mr F W Bacon Retiring From Business

A correspoding letter reports Mr F W Bacon of Hotelline Amated in February plans to retire from the business. Kingston Pty Ltd expresses appreciation for his services and agrees to keep the offices in Canberra functioning until June 6.

Aes By & Cormapondent Canberra St. Iw. Bacan Wen Aceapead Motut, Kingston Pty. Ltd Site Mra Wolzon

Uncle Charged With Dirth Of Child

A local man faces charges in connection with a child abuse case noted by Grayford Court yesterday. Authorities say the incident occurred last night in Peavritia, with the child sustaining injuries to the ankle. Police declined further details pending investigation.

Ayoney, Thuredy Janice Longie Peavritia Utiet Petheca Barstothy Fonselagged Faherman Tan 'Radform Court Sain “Haying Lorie Oh

Australia on Verge of Great Expansion

Australia moves toward a vast industrial push with plans to resume oil searches in and around Sydney and New South Wales. The Department of Supply, led by a new director, reports a 500000 square foot project for mineral surveying, mapping, and petroleum exploration, seeking engineers geologists and electro-physics experts for urgent war tasks.

Sydney Pitawatt Conauruct Mmn Ulize Stesourete Arsheha Department of Supply Me. D Saucyes Che Fe Gastos Ralt-Uf Petroleum Af Sedi Mens Tal Standard Telephones McVey Australia Shanston

Mr Chifley Set to Return Sunday From Australia Trip

Acting Prime Minister announced that Mr Chifley will return Sunday and proceed to Mathorst for a period of rest before continuing duties. General Mar rt and Mr Forde are mentioned in the plan as part of the return arrangements and forthcoming steps.

MR. Chifley Ir Pome Chiley Masatte Fyne Fersran “Batenn Avatia Mar Rt Chifley Mathorst Forde

Canberra to receive 18 new buses for Sydney service

A Department of the Interior official said Canberra plans 18 new buses to replace obsolete models in Sydney and other routes. The move aims to modernize internal lines, though completion will take months and some older buses remain in service.

Canberra Sydney Saldam Department of the Interior Canbrrre Wingston

Trade push to expand Australia India ties reported

A. company aims to boost Australian Indian trade with India forming a new venture. Mr J G Mathies and five representatives will arrive in Australia to place orders for processed foods beer wax and machinery while seeking other equipment including printing and agricultural machinery electrical generators and diesel engines.

Tadla Tie Mfr Mathian Ware Australia Als Eotu Brie India Uralla

Memorial Hall for North Canberra Ex Servicemen

North Canberra sub-branch of the Returned Servicemen seeks funds for a memorial hall and club at Civic Centre. The initital stage costs £6,000, with projected total about £9,007 upon completion. Donations to president Mr Bl A Wood of A Butver AL and RAMLC treasurer are requested via the town.

Belmng Canberra LeaRus Tine Anijecant Civic Centre Robin Canberryovha iMel MY G Woods RAMLC Punetron

Canberra youth jailed for petty larceny spree

Simeon Rayor, 17, of Narrawa pleaded guilty to stealing five lever and a valve from a car rear and was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment. The sentence runs concurrently with 14 days for breaking his two year bond for larceny, set in January in Queanbeyan.

Canberra Simeon Rayor Tnarwa Tnunity Hompilsi Ois Luo Herman Clarenge Adame Queanbeyan Col. J. 7 H. Geobwtay Reelud

Canberra Citizens Meet At Civic Hotel Debates

Canberra residents discuss the proposed Canberra Times meeting at the Hotel Civic. The article notes invited attendees, including prominent figures, but many did not stay for the full session. It reflects disputes within the ACT branch and cautions against external meddling in local affairs.

Canberra Canberra Times Civie Reminy Ormentlee Rue Tne Canbarra ACT Assalla Hemaar Maer Mino Payan Sitinyne Geri

Death of A B C News Commentator Kurt Offenburg

Sydney reports the ABC news commentator Kurt Offenburg died in a car accident while en route to a radio station for a mid day news broadcast. Born in Germany, he lived in the Far Kal region for a period before his death.

Sydney Thornton ABC News Kurt Offenburg Alon Ant Germany Kal

Boys Chop Ends Off Cows Tails Novelty Farm Misdeed

In Wakefield Hadee area a curious incident is described where a group of boys reportedly chopped off cows tails as a prank. The text notes the act involved several cows grazing nearby and mentions mischief by local youths with implied damage to livestock.

Wakefield Env

End in sight for waterfront talks after Australia day clash

Australian waterfront talks near breakthrough as Senator Ashley and Prime Minister Forde press for a quick settlement. Government officials expect a temporary halt to double dumping while the Waterside Workers Federation considers terms, with ministers in Canberra and Sydney seeking an early resolution.

Menator Ashley Mtr Fords de Workers! Federation Prise Forde Lydney Ta'chek Ashley Jearry Sarde Aydney Adelaide Benator Dedman Canberra Minumters Fords Witsujeetor Commerce Liteaiy Ryeey Benlor Nave Yeeteriay Grater Tr. Holloway Endwald Waterside Workers’ Federation

Applicant Pared 70 Gains Possession Of Vacant House

In Sydney on Thursday the applicant under new War Service Regulations failed to prove occupancy of a vacant dwelling. Magistrate struck out the application after the Manly Court found the house not vacant. The applicant was Charles Gillford Thompson and others sought possession in Dre Why Bie. Thompson believed the house empty but mail remained in the box. Three other cases were adjourned.

Sydney Thureday Manly Court Charles Cilltord Rhompson Phompson

Mimi to Tell Industrial Board to Hear Claim

A deputation from the ACT Trade and Labour Council seeks to empower the Industrial Board to hear a claim for 40 cox hymione. Wollowey notes the ACT Industrial Board has jurisdiction and will notify the chairman if hearings proceed. The government considers National Security Regulations to enable the Board to hear the claim.

Mimi Industrial Board G. A. Findlay MK Atrike National Security Gsin Trade and Labour Council Bhumenthal Ani Myaly

Potato Prices to Remain Stable for 1946 47 Crop

Price Commissioner McCarthy announced that potato prices under the contract system will stay the same as the 1944 48 period. The Agriculture Department planned to extend the contract production for 12 months to cover 1946 47, aiming to avoid price reductions amid ongoing production concerns.

McCarthy Beuly Iy Mur McCarthy

Waterfront unions merge to strengthen peace on the docks

The Permanent and Camus Water Labourers' Union will join the Waterside Workers' Federation to secure a lasting peace and solidify an agreement between the two bodies.

Rydney Camus Waterside Workers’ Federation

Labour policy of fairness to public advocated in U S

Fragmentary text cites American National Association of Manufacturers and Associated Chambers of Manufacturers arguing for wage controls and price ceilings. It notes discussions on labor, strikes, taxation, and wage-related measures with references to industry claims and a brief court-like hearing adjournment.

U.S Labour Palhai Woul American National Association of Manufacturers New York Times Associated Chambers of Aviatalia American Chamber Indus Fivonta Amoko Remietad TAN Alternative Union Dbeminutes

Doctor appointed to AWA staff described in inquiry

Melbourne reports a staff doctor appointed to the Australian War Administration during an inquiry into aviation personnel. Captain Douglas Way testified that insulin treatment and diabetes were discussed in connection with the wartime aviation unit. The witness noted preparations for appointing a new aviation service doctor had been made prior to the inquiry.

Melbourne Alewaya Hac Iit Alymer Spener Renton Crem Douglas Way

Registration at Union Governs New Appointee

A colonial notice records registration at the Union on a matter involving appointing Margaret Neon Mesala as an associate to a film board within the Ambarit region. The document references deregistration actions by an export company and a cave administration.

Praaldent Tayattiooye Margaret Neon Mesala aMdarit Commopwealth Gasette

Migration Plan Unveiled for 70,000 Immigrants to Australia

Australia will admit 70 000 migrants annually under a commonwealth scheme. About 20 000 are slated for New South Wales. The Immigration Minister Mr Calwell announced the plan after talks with state ministers.

Aydney Australia New South Wales Wild the Mintater Cale Well Minwtat

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