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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1946

Page

4

Parliament Set To Meet On June 18

The Prime Minister announced a June 18 parliamentary gathering to discuss Victory Day evolutions and rehearsals. Cabinet will receive Mr Chifley’s report on his overseas trip upon return. A conference yesterday touched on Eupire scheme and related military supply matters with senior officials in attendance.

Diditora a.Shiney Chifley Acaimin Eupire Attarary Chimay Fords Ft. Dedman J. #. Everts Carior Brith Ministry of Supply Mision

Canberra community report for Regia Fortune 42 event

Community notice outlines a Friday gathering at a Canberra venue for the Regia Fortune 42 event hosted by the Cluberrine General Remotery Fister Funeria. Contact details include Cauberray Lid, StH. O'Rourke and phone number 62 for inquiries.

Ae Trave Canberra Wenn Regia Cluberrine General Fister Funeria Cauberray Lid Sth O'Rourke Cranfurd WL Queandeyen

Honours Won by AMF and Allied Forces in the East

The report lists honours awarded within AMF and Allied forces across the East, including 130 decorations with 77 in the Addie Rast and FE 18, and various ranks from dean to warrant-officer. Awards spanned HW2.A., Malays and Malaya, with 14 in the Military Cross and other decorations from allied nations totaling four.

Romreay Ferme Swarda Victoria Crom Taacher Mr Wetde D.m.o.a Wp.a Malaya Coe Timere Wor Maly George Meat Hans

New Dispute On Sydney Waterfront Avowed By Unions

A Sydney waterfront dispute erupts as the Wharf Labour Federation disputes shift norms and pay. Workers allege unequal wage allocations and delays in payment under Industry Commission rules. The Stevedoring Industry officials seek to abolish the late shift after 1 pm amid ongoing talks and protests.

Fedocte Yon Dy Te Keaven Fyany F'Mahon Federation Amare Sen Thos Hoamala Ma Tea Muy Toomorrow Indus Fey Diac

Australians see milk production rise in long campaign

A report quotes Protano r Mareey Burton stating Australian annual milk output may reach 14 to 18 million pounds in a continuing industry campaign. He notes much of the industry’s demand rests on domestic consumption and that restrictions were lifted, allowing up to 3,000,000 gallons of milk to be produced.

Ayoney Adiewaang Stanee Bee Natatt Protanor Mareey Burton Australia United Australie Ito Brewerina Doug W.K. Crothers Aeniar Cruthers

In Memoriam Note for Brother and Family

A memorial notice honorably records a brother's memory and acknowledges the sorrow of his father and mother. The fragment recalls May 23 and a family bereavement, with references to siblings and kin in a local obituarial context.

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Search For War Graves In Malaya

The article reports on a campaign to locate and identify war graves in Malaya including Australian, British, and Commonwealth personnel. It notes government policy on compensation and efforts by authorities in Singapore and Melaya to recover bodies, with calls for payment and recognition of fallen service members.

Guiry Tanma Singapore Forde Tien Melaya Dodien Souiare Ersvane Mre Billy Br Anairaile Anairaile Bvim Tureo United Kingdom Papita Comn Siouwealth Yarouk

TOBACCO INCA SA BOYOWEY WEEKEND LIQUOR ACT SUMMONS

Fragmented brief of weather and court notices mentions independant Labour hotels meals by doge y Wednesday and liquor act compliance for a crowd. Reports about allocation of comforts fund draws from Melbourne Rabatla War effort and athletics results. Trawler adrift near New Zealand, fishing vessel spared, parliament franchise debate in Burma.

Ie van de Cully Fung Melbourne Credit Cabanes Alta Comtaris Hervier Raluation YSICA Twa

Canberra Weather Note Missing Clear Forecast

Fragmentary OCR yields an unclear weather item with garbled temperature data and stray text. Reads like a Canberra region note but specifics, dates, and values are unreadable.

Own Your Own Home Ad From Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance

An early 20th century ad from The Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Company Limited promotes home ownership. It lists a branch office at Oxley House, 203 Auburn Street, Goulburn, with a local collector contact by phone 38 for further information or applications.

Mutual Life and Citizens Amisance Company Limited Oxley Auburn Street Goulburn

Fragmented Text Improperly Cited From The Times and Other Papers

A garbled OCR fragment references The Times The New York Times and the Norte American Newspaper Alliance. It mentions The Canceres and several jumbled names and phrases with no clear event or date. The piece lacks coherent facts suitable for a fuller newscard.

Audraian Kame Bourges Lacluire England the Times Tally Maral Britain Racnanen Telefreph Agency Bed Americen New York Otcined Torret Matter Tn Newapagers

Australian Prospect and War Debris in Commonwealth Year Book

The article reviews the Commonwealth Year Book entries from 22 years prior noting four major events: German reparations, New Guinea Mandate grant, Australia’s ties to Pacific and Asia, and postwar finance shifts. It asserts Australian significance lies in governance and reconstruction rather than material payments, urging focus on national unity and future development over past wartime bargains.

Germany Danmity Avatralis Amiralis New Guinea Pega Spland Australie Waalwagar Clermon Japan Austruit Gaines Pacific England Australia New Zealand Austraia Payakal Lerma Ari Andy de

VICE REGAL VISIT TO NEWEALLY WITH ROYAL OFFICIALS

The Governor General and Duke of Giouceater visited Neweally yesterday morning. They were greeted by local officials and the dockyard director and later met with the director of works and dockyard managers for afternoon ceremonies.

Giouceater Cahill Myf Campbell Chateminn Ditectore J Darling

Matron Admits No Check Of Instruments After Operation

Coroner hears that faulty instruments were not checked after a surgical procedure. The case notes a failure to inspect tools used during operations at a private hospital. A coroner's inquest is expected to review instrument handling and safety procedures. The report also notes the death of 102 year old Abra Mary Johnson, daughter of planters, at Nasomburd.

Ayoey Abra Mary Johnson Nasomburd Mae

Symphony Concert Programme at Atwell Canberra May 30

AJC presents a fine programme by the Aganey Symphony Orchestra at Atwell Canberra on Thursday May 30. The programme includes Variations on a Theme by Madry, Rimsky Korsakov, Prokofiev, Donizetti arias sung by Vivien Herbert, and a concluding suite of Pan Asian dances. The concert promises classical forms with romantic touches and features an Oriental dance sequence and arias by famous composers.

AJC Te Aganey Symphony Orchestra Atwell Canberra Wil Ben Tor Atridge Batanjor Wivian Herbert Donigett Handel Hi Ronsini Prokovies Tramados Oriental

Canberra Photo Exhibition By Mr Waller Burts FATS

Mr Waller Burts FATS will stage a photo exhibition at the CA Thestrette next Saturday from 9 to 4. The display features photos taken with small cameras and will be available for enlargement in salon upon request through the photographer.

Waller Burts Fats Canberra Ducory Salon

Move to halt repairs to Dutch ships

A waterfront union discusses stopping repairs on Dutch ships, with meetings today aimed at recommending no further union action. The wording and outcome are uncertain as the document includes garbled OCR text.

Ryoney Wrdnaning Capair

Military Board Reviews Royal Military College Report

The Military Board considers a report from General Linutx Reoberts von and Major-General Vaney on the Royal Military College. Acting Prime Minister says no immediate comment on the college's future while awaiting Board findings.

Linutx Reoberts von Vaney Yanterday Vom Ghat Fords Tim Futuire College Cee

Chifley to coal scheme discussed after conference

The Prime Minister Mr Chifley and Minister for Supply Senator Ash and Deputy Prime Minister Mr Forde planned a meeting after the Sydney Coal Conference. Reports say Mr Chifley would confer with Mr Forde on state control measures, while coal policy details remained unsettled.

Chi Tates Tale Weel Supply Senator Ash Forges Sydney Otter Adhiey Bydnay Chiley Australie Fred Sega Partie Chilley Tony Mir. Forde Mtale Uyesealks Om Coal

Minister Dedman Opposes Concessional Rates for Industry

In a debated speech Mr Dedman stated he does not support broad concessional interest rates for any industry or production. He suggested that even if concessional terms were offered for building, it would trigger demands from primary producers and other sectors to extend the rate to housing.

Mr. Dedman Dedman Wal Asford Weal Toang Iry

Court Refused to Defer Union Order Enactment Began

In Brigbane on Wednesday an effort by industrial workers and Labour Minister Malloway to postpone the enforcement of the court’s order for the Georegistration of the State branch of the Mest 20n dustry Union failed. The order will come into effect on Thursday as the union’s appeal to delay was rejected. The court indicated it had been tolerant in recent discussions, despite arguments from Mr Hollowsy and others.

Telen Ealing Plate Malbourne

Labour member denounces communists in council meeting

Mrs AC Lamaarint and former agitator Misiater addressed the Trades and Labour Council denouncing Communists linked to the Chicago Right as untrustworthy. A. Maran, treasurer of Waterside Workers' Federation, was cited in claims of described links while Lanzarini denied any briefing. The speakers urged Labour groups to suppress anti Australian influence within union ranks.

Rydney AC Lamaarint A. Maran

SOAL PRODUCTION STOCKS STILL LOW ACROSS MINES

Production stocks remain low with six mines affected by disputes and media trouble. 5800 tons at Tunnerong last 38 hours supply. immediate replenishment planned. Victoria industries face coal shortages. Yarra Woollen Mills may close, 1400 workers at risk. Western federation officers urge Central Council to push for stoppage as contract miners dispute pay and reallocation incentives.

Tunnerong Aydney Gaa Hina Ahort Victoria Minny Idustries Mt Daly Yarra Pea Willains Miners Federation Oul

Arbitration Court Hears Argument In 40 Hour Case

Melbourne hearing discusses a proposed 40 hour week for industrial workers. Valerie With appeals to national rights, while counsel cites wartime labor gains and calls for broader industry reform. Judge Drake-Brockman notes procedural issues as both sides present arguments on feasibility and impact.

Arbitration Court Melbourne RM Bagglestar ASTU Tot Maraiure Awe Trail Atill Drake-Brockman O'Mara Kelly Yower Bogarman Ome Cousinel Drake-Brockman Saul Ghunael Kawlenton Dio

Wage Review Calls for Basic Wage Committee

Melbourne report notes Minister Holloway proposes a Commonwealth inquiry committee to study the basic wage. The body would include representatives of the government employers and employees and examine computation methods for the basic wage.

Melbourne Miniter For Labour and Industry Me. Holloway

Traffic Congestion at Civic Centre Examines Parking Plan

A damaged report notes congestion at Civic Centre with a plan to reduce parking near Hotel Civic. The Visibility Committee will review impact, proposing temporary measures such as street reconfiguration and added signage to ease peak period traffic and parking demand.

Civic Centre Aine Street Civic Hotel Civic Northbourne Brent TWCA Lune Down Place Kavi Coe Issaurde Atinan

Shipping prospects hinge on vessels as export hopes rise

Shipping shortages and unsettled markets cloud Austra lia trade plans. Officials say available ships will limit exports of wool as auctions shift after June 20. Officials warn return for aura selling stalls, auctions move to appraisements with delays until August. Freight and delivery depend on nuclear constraints and financial arrangements.

Austra Seld Omsials Commerce Department Ager Reptomime Aura Belling Wa

Students Attend Screening of Pride and Prejudice

A private screening attracted about two percent of Ganberrs FN Behoo students yesterday afternoon. The event featured the dramatic adaptation Pride and Prejudice, with remarks noting the theater setting and the aim to connect literature to language study. A younger student commented, not a bad show and easy to follow, while others noted the atmosphere and background provided by the film.

Ganberrs Myth Norther Lehi Tim Younser Matlne

RY DNEY Welcoming Application To Test Court Validity

A fragment notes a week to test the validity of five desks or items in a high court proceeding tied to a former resident in a Commonwealth area. The garbled text suggests a formal application or hearing set for early week.

Rydney High Court

Peace plan aims to hold peace talks in United States

The article reports a proposed peace plan endorsed by Dr. leaders seeks to hold talks in the United States during July. Details are scarce and names are partially garbled.

London Wednadey Rite United State Durine Uly Minian

Jewish refugees arrive in Sydney ship from Hong Kong

Immigrants aboard the Sydney bound vessel berthed at Sydney. about 30 Jewish refugees from Hong Kong among 2,000 set for arrival. Other groups from Shanghai on Monday May are granted permits by authorities to migrate here after being previously held.

Bydney Widuenday Yaniengora Bydney Toving Hongkong Mhanghai Mone Thay Wun Bar Kat

Japan Budget Aims At Relief and Recovery Efforts

Tokyo reports General MacArthur directs Japanese government to draft a 490 million budget for relief works. The plan covers wage support for the unemployed, new power lines, housing, land reclamation, and wheat production targeting 20 million tons annually.

Tokyo Wednoaisy Caoneral MacArthur Projariad Xan

IReaders Views on Canberra Culture and Community Centers

A May 16 column discusses CEMA activity and Canberra cultural development in 1946. The piece notes increasing landings of concerts and workshops, calls for more community centers, and mentions twentieth century welfare and local institute efforts shaping Canberra’s cultural growth. It references parliamentary proximity, public welfare groups, and proposed post office cultural initiatives.

Activitias CEMA Australes Rowth Mapartory Rocieie Ebert Cam Jace Ube Canberra Craresly Ko Ion Evretney Tal saMmee

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