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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 22, 1946

Page

4

Funeral notices for Canberra and Queanbeyan deaths

Relatives announce the death of Margeret Aitasthat Freebody and others, with funeral details in Canberra General Cemetery and Queanbeyan. Messages request attendance at 35 Manuka Chele and 280 arrangement locations, noting services for mourners in Canberra.

Anders Manuka Chele Crimen Thre Feational Slater Sintersia-lew Margeret Aitasthat Freebody Indy BM Christopher Sauike Hie Mflerood Canberra General Cemetay Sacaaic Paring Funeraie iCanberre] Ltd Flee

Cash donations to the Ald to Brie tale Apa

Donation note mentions contributions to a local cause in Biers Way City and a vague appeal to support a narrative project. Names, dates, and concrete details are unreadable, but the fragment suggests fundraising or charitable giving within a community.

Gil Eine I. Biers Way

Documentary film producer visit to Sydney flight plans

Fragmented OCR shows documentary film producer Mr Stanley G Hewes visiting Hawes in Australia. He met with government and information officials and associated with John Kleraem. Hewes and Hawes left for Sydney by plane late night.

Stanley G. Hewes Wr Hawes John Kleraem Cettain Dial Information Bate Ted Hawa Aydney

Cardinal Gilroy at Ballarat

Report from Ballarat details Cardinal Gilroy's arrival and recitation at Mt. Patrick's Cathedral. The departure and reception are noted with brief, ceremonial mentions reflecting the official visit and religious observances.

Gilroy Ballarat

A.N A. to appeal to Privy Council in Melbourne

A.N A. plans to appeal to the Privy Council after the High Court decision upheld the validity of legislation establishing a national air service. The move signals a challenge to the court ruling and seeks to overturn or review the judgment.

A.N A Privy Council Melbourne Tuisany Alwuse Pppa Agilvet Hien Amivatia Ubu

Infantile Paralysis Epidemic Reported Across Cities

A Tuesday report notes an infantile paralysis outbreak affecting ten metropolitan areas with ages from one to thirteen. Attendance dropped but overall impact varied. two cases aged around ten responded to treatment.

Sidebly Woman Run Over By Train Fatality

A damaged oblique report from Teewtuy, MIG recounts a woman named Mulley of Watlars struck and killed by a train. Witnesses reported she attempted to cross near the tracks and was fatally injured. Emergency responders conveyed the casualty to hospital, where she died.

Mulley Watlars Wits Aden Tesla Gilley Sun

Forecast for Southwest Bligh and nearby regions

Forecast notes dense with garbled text but indicates weather outlook for southwest Bligh region. Mentions light rain, moderate winds, and potential diabetes-like health reference from unclear wording. No clear dates, exact locations, or measurable details available.

Ragland Event Names The Claw And The New Term Times

Fragmentary OCR listing names and terms including Ragland The Claw, Deke Gaara, Manabeer Maee Videa, Barvien Ammainied Brias Gewat Briain Exchangs Tole, and The New Term Times Herald Triana. Mentions North Amarkaan Hewacapar Atilanes Mattar tress Tae.

Rome Ragland Manabeer Maee Videa Aisines Barvien Ammainied Brias Gewat Briain Exchangs Tolerape Agency Lk Anwrice Timea Timea” “Herald Triana’ Certatad Prom and the North Amarkaan Hewacapar Atilanes

Progress in Power and Australia’s Expansion Plans

The article argues Australia must expand power, industries, population, and food. It flags chronic housing and public utility shortages, poor railway service, and urgent electrical expansion. Rural electrification and river hydro projects are urged to avoid industrial collapse, with coal stock stability linked to national growth.

ERC Wrnehle Emery Ary Australan Por Auaitalie Eero Australix Mreet Lara Taing Australia Nycro-Electric Works Rural Fix Construction Commission Minera Tay Gumire Tatan

Duke Pays Visit to Newcastle

The Duke of Gloucester arrived by air from Canberra to Newcastle for a three day visit. He was received at Withamtown Foredrams by Alderman Norting and presented with an address from the council. The Duke was hosted at a reception at the city hall and enjoyed a tour of local sights.

Newcartlic Tureday Duke of Gloucester Towiay Texan Canberra Withamtown Newcastle Aidarrman Norting Rity Arahome Council Ind Crater Waa Elty

A B C Symphony Orchestra Concerts Next Week

The A B C Symphony Orchestra plans two concerts at Albert Mion auditorium. Under Percy Coda the orchestra performs May 30 with tenor William Herbert and guest artist Linda Vogt appearing May 31 for a children's program. The Interior Department has opened a program for public school audiences.

A.C. Symphony Ganboern Mulual Mowlnty Albert Mion Orchvatre Tt Sayon Percy Coda Vleyere William Herbert Linda Vogt

Community Churches Advocated in Local Meeting

A fragmented note from a community gathering highlights churches advocating mutual aid and resilience. No clear names, locations, or dates are legible, but the item reflects local church groups urging solidarity and support initiatives.

Fragmentary War Report From a British Front

Fragmented OCR text shows a wartime scene with wounded soldiers, a British lorry in a native quarter, belts, and patrols. The readable names include Necande Yren and Sloe Munday with Beltien soldiers noted as injured or detained amid railway events and combat.

Lontion Sloe Munday

Wives May Join B.C.O.F. in Japan

Reports state that the Commander in Chief General Northcott is examining allowing Allied wives and families of servicemen to join their husbands in Japan. The move would require careful arrangements with the Allied forces and officials are studying feasible protocols and dates for reunification.

B.cof Japan Ale. Ghiftey Perde Northcott

Rural Electrification Urged by Commission Findings

The Rural Reconstruction Commission warns electrification is essential for farming areas, noting limited private interest and uneven state provision. It highlights low rural access, with estimates like 8,000 homes without power in Teonanla and scattered extensions reaching Graton and nearby towns.

Rural Reconstruction Commission Bae Farmer Iteen- Ap Teonanla Hyaro ‘Electric Lalscd Rveionad Systems Weuthearerm Eysteen Tenaiagan Taree Sokerne Graton

Queensland Meat Strike Still On Despite Talks

The Federal Minister for Labour and unions representatives failed to reach a settlement. An application will be made to the Queensland Arbitration Court to suspend the de-registration order while further action proceeds. The minister plans to brief the ACTU tomorrow on the situation.

Melaoumae Theeday Egotiations Tatwama Lanour K. Holloway ACPA Alss Queensland Meat Ban Playear’ Union Atra Ube Quemulud Tn de Orcas ACTU Tommorrow

Indian Break Empire Opposed in New Plan Debate

A report quotes High Commissioner for Australia Bir Raghasuth arguing against Indian break from Britain. He suggests independence would yield a vulnerable, defence dependent state and warns conscription might be needed to build a capable defence. He says self government plans could raise living costs and burden the middle class.

India Emsira Britain Mate Machane Bedie Fatent Suia Ang Indie Wythy Didin Ty Wing Costa

Miners Press for State Control of Industry

A national conference between federal and state ministers yielded a push by miners for government takeovers to stabilize coal supply. The commissions will draft reforms to implement state oversight, with three representatives from the Commonwealth, three from the state government, and three miners’ delegates.

Awaited Action in Cousens Case Near Final Decision

The article reports that a final decision on whether proceedings will be renewed in the Cousens case is anticipated soon from the Attorney General's Department. The acting Prime Minister indicated further advice was received and the matter was actively pursued, with an official announcement expected shortly. Mr Fordes died.

Aje Coumna Silewediy Broad Vropae

Police Boys Club attack described by Australian clergyman

The article reports Objections to the way the Police Boys Club attack was handled. Reverend F Peak, director of the Presbyterian Youth Committee, condemns bringing any Australian soldiers’ wives or children overseas and calls for accountability of officials. Gardiner criticizes the actions and argues no justification exists for relocating families or mothers abroad.

Atoney Police Boys Erere Raland F. Peak Presbyterian Youth Committee Mitr A.B Gardiner Traden Latour Gounelt Welivitten Peer Novia & Mation Atul Winnie Ingdon Kitchenaid Willams Buirting Caatia Glenen Gary Ton Dorman Australia

Direct India Australia Trade Line Proposal Discussed

The article reports a proposal for a direct shipping line between Australia and India advocated by the Tadiany High Commissioner and an Indian delegation. It discusses India’s potential to ship large food exports to Australia and the ambitious scale of rupees involved, with mentions of negotiator Mir Faghanath Paranjpye and related figures.

Iinet Australia Tridia Tadiany High Commissioner Ragnanath Paranjpye Austral Mir Faghanath Anit

No Federal Action In Meat Strike Report

The Commonwealth Government could not intervene at this stage in the Queensland meat workers strike. Acting Prime Minister Forde and Queensland figures Hawton, Holloway, and Hawon discuss reopening talks with industry leaders. Arbitration remains the current approach as discussions continue with state and federal officials.

Queensland Meat Workers Forde Tory Borda Queensland Mr. Hawon Labour and National Service Ir. Holloway Walon Blake Manion Bedold

Indian Raid on Food Woman, Tuesday Mayne

An Todian gang attacked a food facility injuring several people. The Alberert reporting party said the raid occurred near the Mant area. Injured individuals were treated at the scene or transported for care.

Todian Gang Alberert Nilor Uwe

Dicky Alleged in Will Revocation Case in Ryde

In Ryde on Tuesday a will dispute arose over a document alleged to be Mary Latham Clulow s will. Oliver Latham Clulow claimed probate granted to John Clulow should be revoked. The will allegedly bears a signature not matching Chloe Gilver s handwriting, and questions were raised about earlier offers from a brother. The court dealt with the probate matter amid scattered claims and suspicions.

Rydney Tuesay Dicky Mandy Oliver Latham Clulow John Clulow Mary Latham Clulow Gilver Chloe John

War's Toll of Natives of New Britain

Fragmented OCR describes violence in New Britain with names and groups distorted. It references native casualties and alleged campaigns, mentioning figures and places in a garbled tale of colonial conflict and looting.

New Britain

Dairy Industry Plans debated at Australian conference

Mr Scully and others pressed for a stronger dairy industry representation at the 40th annual conference of the Australian Institute of Dairy, Pectory Maonente and Becretariog in Sydney. They argued for better returns for dairy workers and community benefits as butter production rose by 317,000 tons year over year. A new dairy product factory was proposed to aid training and facilities for dairy technology students.

Scully Sydney Hoully Mar Beally Beally Added. ‘the State Sininr For Agriculture Ar Graham Grabnin New South Wales New Zealand Faoory Dairy Acchnoley

Army Generals Without Honour Says Blamey

Sydney reports Blamey denounces Australian army generals as lacking honour. He criticizes officials for mismanaging defence and failing to uphold national reputation amid evolving policy toward the USA. Thomas Rickard notes limited recognition of Australia’s role.

Blamey Sydney Auathulia Slamey Australia Manis Talends USA Missiona Caib Ale ‘Thomas Rickard Air Pwd

Calls on repatriation in Canberra draw many inquiries

The report from the Secretary of the Commonwealth Committee in Canberra notes extensive activity on repatriation during the month. It records 14 pages and test dealt with by Inter Clow, and a daily average of 17 telephone calls. it also lists numerous government programs and loans connected to wartime recovery, including employment, housing, and training schemes, with a push to expedite transport for war brides.

Leon Comettos Atest Ove Bratmanth Hr W. Coamtond Infulton Avainnanes Janeiataker

Melbourne Turbulence Shapes Next Elections

Fragmented notes from Melbourne report on political mood. Mentions Liberal chances, opposition leader, and expected Liberal victory with Liberals likely to gain support in upcoming elections. Ambiguous names and distorted phrases reflect a rough OCR of local political chatter.

Melbourne Weston Aurelie

Gardiner urges board on employment conditions dispute

Mr Gardiner asserts that changes to the 40 hour week and employment terms were not demonstrated as proven by the Board. He argues a misrepresentation by Mr O'Neil and contends the board’s authority is constrained by national security rules. The exchange centers on whether conditions of employment were altered and if any injustice occurred.

Gardiner Anid Garanere Indlay Natonal Security Gardiner Anjan Hays Cornet Pilstabe Lars Lee O'Neil Curaines

Rectify Tenancy Anomaly Referenced By War Service Moratorium

A wartime tenancy amendment pending regulatory action seeks to address a tenancy anomaly affecting families of servicemen. The document notes a writ and impending corrections to war service moratorium rules to prevent landlords from seeking other accommodations for wives and dependents of service members.

Ivan Sentor Merron War Service Moratoriui

Labour Executive Meeting Report From Canberra

Fragmented notes mention a Labour executive gathering in Canberra with references to ministers, timing, and political figures. The text is garbled but suggests discussions on policy, governance links, and possible electoral concerns within the Labour setting. Potential names and roles are unclear.

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