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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
2
Melbourne reports stock agents alleging a single trader cornered the rock transport market on NW railways. They claim huge profits amid drought, with limited sheep and cattle wagons and months of orders pending. Agents urge that advance bookings should not be taken on railways.
Four more ax servicemen were thanked at Sutton’s third welcome home social in Mutton Hall. Mr W Darmody chaired the event with Mr P Handy declaring it a public tribute to former servicemen and their civil life contributions. Recipients included Stan Bingley Grow Read Leo Smith and Jack Cameron. Mrs Read the English bride welcomed home by Sutton ladies. Tennis Club revived after years inactivity with new members aiming to renew matches with Canberra clubs.
London Thursday. Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand Mr Nash told the Royal Empire Society that Britain would emerge stronger and tougher from the crisis. Princess Elizabeth attended. Nash cited the past six years and wartime resilience as evidence of quality, stressing Commonwealth consultation and shared economic ties.
The Industrial Board opened hearings on a new award claim by the A W U for Canberra Steam Laundry employees. Lawyers argued over hours and pay rates, noting many junior workers and long travel from Queanbeyan. The board adjourned to resume at 3:30 today to compel evidence from industry workers.
Plans for a shopping and welfare centre at Wakefield Gardens are under consideration by the Department of Interior. Proposals include mothercraft and kindergarten centres, a library, shops, and sporting facilities with tennis courts, cricket, and football grounds for the area. Definite plans will be submitted to the Advisory Council when decided. A man suspected of nine robberies in Sydney over the past three months was arrested today.
Melbourne readers learn of a trial in which Ramadan Kariff and Ahmat Kasen were committed for trial on a charge of malicious wounding. Cant Mustad allegedly had the tip of his nose bitten off by a man who claimed the act would remind him not to take another man’s wife. Police say Karis asserted Musted ran away with his wife and baby.
Reported national football juniors face a Canberra matchup after a decisive win over Queanbeyan. Collingwood managers Munro Soule and Munger express concern as Eastlake prepares for trips to Wages Chiltern and a Capitol Theatre screening of Alma. Local players and officials named, with plans for specials buses and upcoming matches at Manuka and Capitol venues.
Communal disturbances last week left five villages burned and three persons dead with about 50 injured over three days in Calcutta and surrounding areas. Local authorities reported the violence flared amid sectarian tensions and mobilized police to restore order.
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