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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1946

Page

5

Big Acreage Increase in Wheat for 1946

Australian farming reports show a large rise in wheat plantings for 1946 with aims to average 1,000 bushels per acre. Officials expect strong production from New South Wales and Victoria if weather remains favorable. Government incentives and price supports are noted to influence sowing and output, with expectations of substantial nationwide supplies for feed and planting needs.

Aus Valle Dever Paul Alrying Digstad South Angris Victora

Army Stores Fire Inquiry Opens Verdict in Perth

The Coroner Mr Parker to day concluded the inquiry into the Nine Mile military arsenals depot fire at Pobrusky. The fire caused £980,000 worth of damage. The coroner announced an open verdict, noting it was one of Western Australia’s most disastrous fires.

Perth Mr. Parker Mie Armanes Pobrusky Western Australia

Men Guilty in Perjury Conspiracy Case in District Court

Four men including Henry Davidson Ware and Parker were found guilty in a district court on charges of conspiring to perjure themselves. The jury condemned the co conspirators for perjury while Parker received a 12 month sentence. Authorities stated Parker, while driving a car, fatally injured a boy and allegedly faked the incident with others.

Chatira Meng Sur Henry Davidson Ware Péryart Davidson Parker Monty Ur

Sudden Death of Girl Sydney Report From Wawasan

A post mortem was faked to obscure the death of Madaline Auten a 19 year old of Buckingham Street found dead at her home in Chippendale. Police planned interviews with a number of people as inquiries continued this afternoon.

Sydney Madalaine Auten Buckingham Street Chippendale Efe House Abe Ennis Tarviews

Petrol Rationing to Continue Despite Plan Opposition

The Minister for Supply and Shipping Renator Anbley stated today that petrol rationing will continue and rejected New Zentanit's plan for major oil firms to handle their own allotments. He expressed no support for the proposed company run rationing system.

Syley Weantaday Il Fe Renator Anbley Zentanit

Wagga Diggers Cup Result and Entrants

Wagga Diggers Cup at Waena Cup track day featured Wrenaday Polar winner with Tanter and Man Bean in the field. Entrants include Peter 10 percent, Qrderney 9.0, Naval Be ver 4.13, Hugh Natlone 8h, Tink ben 7A, Fauet Colndin 7.8, stage Law 12, Annandale 72, Paym Hand 7, PyLamMUN 7.0, Aarehion 7, Havel 2.

Wrenaday Polar Man Bean Ton wolRtt Peter Qrderney Naval Bever Hugh Natlone the 'Tink Ben Fauet Colndin Stage Law Annandale Paym Hand Pylammun Aarehion Havel

Ma Forde Welcomes Pootball at Parliament House Canberra

Acting Prime Minister Mr Forde welcomed the Collingwood District Australian Rules football team visiting Canberra. The visitors toured Parliament House and met Mr Forde who praised sport as central to character and national unity. Collingwood Juniors outplayed Queanbeyan at Queanbeyan Park with final scores Collingwood 19 Queanbeyan 6.

Forde Parlament Rouse Collingwood Sanberra Parlament House Commonwealth Forts Walcome Erritory Characte Waliding Port Ahound Bbe Atu Andralia Prtanorwate Fve Nea Fas Canberra Callinwood Questeyan Queanbeyan Park Queanbeyan AR Callingwood Purdon NJ. Lyons Twomey Neeson B Bulton Queanbeyan Naan Bohow Amith Broters Tovtgers Lea Hanger Detell Bon Drewen Noah Yoothall

Varsity Students Continue Rag in Sydney Streets

Sydney police faced no serious damage as varsity students rallied, throwing bags of flour and distributing handbills. The protest blocked city streets for hours, diverting traffic until officers redirected the crowd and restored order.

Sydney Streets Sydney Wednenday Hhmdpoleoe University Mudera Tastento Ve Ky Trapedor Campbell Campbell

Judges to Probe Murder of Three in Batavia

Unclear report describes a Batavia murder case prompting a government inquiry. The fragment mentions judges from Australia and Japan involved in an investigation following deaths connected to an incident at Batavia. Names and specifics are distorted in the text.

UMICH Faces Defiant Strikers After Union Directive

Sydney reports members of the Gedricel Tempes Union defied orders to resume work at the Associated Battery Makers. They were summoned to explain why they would not comply as pay disputes linger. The factory, described as paying £8 a week, drew complaints from workers who pursued other jobs.

Sydney Whdnentay Gedricel Tempes Union Cmuse Odan Hott Gally Nik Men Ty ‘Itlara

Expansion with Soya Sean Crops

The DInmer for Agriculture noted excellent results from experiments with overseas seeds. He expected that thousands of acres would be planted soon, predicting bigger yields for farmers and improved soil health as a result of this program.

Yonty Dinmer Graham Aamerte Adie

Moral looseness leads to crime reported in Sydney

Sydney report shows a sharp rise in crime blamed on moral looseness and wartime strain. Commissioner McKay notes under staffing and police force limits contributed to an increase of 14,576 cases, with munition crime at 163 cases and only 1 percent cleared, the lowest since 1940.

Sydney McKay Ue Police Forte

JUNTOR salewoman sought for Ladlot showroom position

Classified note looking for a 17 to 48 year old JUNTOR salewoman to attend a two week Lagming course at Marlat's for qualification. Trimanant position and advancement possible. Apply in person to E.R. ANOW I/D City Canberra BM YOUTH for training in Typewriter Mechanic.

Hullabie Spollvant Marlat's Ssey E.R. ANOW I/D City Canberra Manthe Sager

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