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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1948

Page

2

Ambiguous Era of Peace Strikes Turwid Turwiay Scene

An incoherent OCR fragment describes tensions, threats, and public service disruptions within a community. Names and places are garbled, but references to a penalty on a broad population and potential strikes imply social unrest and civic impact amid unclear dates and actors.

Abarvaai Antdél Peoch Goodwin Interasla Doldell Veniah Ae Aientarerta Civics Ieee Molay Rerauereenad Miikea Sane Borie Sean Eres Sol Searian

Ward Declares Ho Impartial Press

A fragmentary report notes Ward asserting the press should be impartial. The text references external ministers and a fare arrangement at a bus depot, with dense garbled wording obscuring concrete details about dates or events.

Ward

Canberra Forecast 24 Hour Outlook

Meteorological bulletin for Lion and Wairoa predicts a cool day with showers mainly in the eastern districts. Moderate to fresh northerly winds, frosts likely in inland areas, and lighter variable winds near the coast.

Alge

Weather report fragment for Canberra and surrounding regions

Fragmentary OCR text reports scattered weather data including rainfall inches, wind directions, and various temperature readings. The garbled entries reference Canberra and multiple locations with inconsistent figures, making coherent specifics impossible.

Prime Minister backs Ward inquiry fallout in external territories

The Prime Minister defended Mr Ward amid a public scandal in the Department of External Territories. He credited personal honesty but urged ministers to uphold public trust, noting failures in governance and requests for stricter accountability in dealing with territory matters and officials.

Department of Ektorial Territories Ward Pepete Department of External Rontine Dr. Garien Mtr Garden Kalorml Uae Cadena Welli Nia

Meret and Eire Officials Attend Canberra Event

Dr Theton and Mr KR Dense represented Ireland and the Acting High Commissioner at a Canberra reception. Honours were conferred and formalities observed as notable guests from the ACT and surrounding regions gathered.

Uawral Meret Fsment House Canberra Dr Theton Pe J Ler Nau Eire KR Dense Soxige W Simpeun Igveme Court of Ute

Death of Mrs McCann Adelaide Tuesday

The sudden death occurred to Mrs Mildred McCann. Communic ioner Abient reports the death leaving a widow and two sons who are captains in the occupation forces in Japan. The obituary notes survivors and looks to bearings of the family.

Adelaide Mildred McCann WP I Mc Pwuphter Japan

Ban Sought on Greek Ships in Melbourne Street Scene

A garbled Melbourne report outlines a push to ban Greek ships amid a tense port scene. The article mentions a stop-work order and a value around $90, with authorities and executives tied to the Mes Presaiod and mill AML Greek Inacere TM.

Melbourne Bari Mustratinn Porte

Queen Mary Birthday Greeting From Government Liaison

A garbled excerpt shows a royal congratulatory message to Queen Mary on her birthday. The text references the governor, government, and a public greeting, though much of it is obscured or corrupted.

Expulsion Debate Marks League Clash

A fragmentary report notes calls in a league for expelling a Communist member. The document cites the council’s authority, slated tonight to address the issue, with tensions rising over procedural proof and disciplinary steps.

Contempt Charge Hints on Prime Minister and Ward

Sydney reports a possible contempt action involving Prime Minister Ward and Deputy Ward. The matter centers on a garden-court discussion and potential proceedings for contempt. A full inquiry was ordered by Mr. Moll ray, with no definite determination yet made on removal from administration.

Nemeval Ring Mir. Ward Icoe Beemer MoUray

Northern Miners Conference Move On Left Wingers Plan

A Northern Miners Federation meeting in MEWCABTLE discussed restructuring and goal setting to curb left-wing influence. The conference, amid detested rhetoric, considered forming coal and industry committees to oversee the miners and promote centralized leadership within lodges.

Northern Miners Mewcabtle Coat Arann Miners’ Federation Ates Antral Ees Peany Mina Capeillation Comomithees Clale Atrien

Evasion tactics in investigation of mental hospitals

Fragmented report recounts investigation into evasion tactics at a mental hospital scene with officials and psychiatrists cited. Mention of a controversial inquiry and several named parties appears in disjointed notes amid an Albany harbour incident with a cow whale and harpoon dynamics.

Albany Harbour

Formulary For Free Medicine Improves Access

The document outlines efforts to enlarge the formulary for free medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act. It notes invitations to doctors and chemists, and that while reprinting of the formulary is delayed, steps aim to meet urgent medical needs. Medicines may be tailored by practitioners to individual requirements, ensuring patients receive medications free of charge.

Cultural Plans Reported By Public Bodies Meeting

The President of CFAM.A.ir Robart Garren announced at a public cultural bodies meeting that views will be sent to the Government. A sub-committee was formed to prepare proposals from various cultural groups. Canberra invites suggestions to strengthen Detoretie nominations with a June 2 deadline.

Cfam.a Eli Robert Cultural Boule i Canberra

Police Suspect Poisoning in Deaths of Women in Sydney

Police suspect poisoning in the deaths of two women in Sydney hospitals. Gertrude Smith, 84, of Milton Street, and Miss Lewisham Hospital patient Vida Betty Fonman, 27, chemist of Strathfield, are linked to toxic results. A Government Analyst will examine postmortems. authorities report liver symptoms but no certain cause. A third woman, Miss June McAwhill, 25, of Herver Street, died at Royal Prince Hospital. the Government Medical Division found liver concerns but not conclusive.

Eydney Tuceday Syday Gertrude Smith Milton Street Lewisham June McAwkitl Royal Prince Hospital Yesterae Vida Betty Fonman Btratheld Cowan

Scrap Steel Exports Melbourne Questioned by Government

A damaged report from Melbourne states Canada approved by the government the export of scrap steel would benefit Canada while Australia faces payment issues. Licences will be counted by the Commerce Department up to June 45, with implications for export arrangements and Commonwealth advisory discussions.

Melbourne Bern Poird Commonwealth Commerce Department

Comedian Chuo Atark Lost Races in Melbourne Flight

The American comedian Chuo Atark reportedly lost 6500 of the race mourners in an arrival in Melbourne after a wreck. Juicy chatter and betting lines swirl around his travel mishap and potential plans to perform in Australia.

Soyney Tovadne Chuo Atark Bam Tnnee Marx Melbourne Tony Ana Ehwir Chiro J Iene

Ward to Speak Freely on the Garden Case

The minister for external affairs noted Ward would testify before the Senate on the Garden case, while Ward resisted coercion and refused to resign. He stated he would continue to serve if the workers demanded it and would speak voluntarily when necessary. The meeting warned against provoking him and referenced pressure from critics.

Ward Budwey Tueecs Xsernal Ferriaines Ua Ward Gino Wimberlahat Dean Chiara Mr. Ward Mus Juni Mr Ward Australi Fs. Ward Latour Brean

Weekster for Justice Seeks Eviction of Tenant

Moulburn case notes Mr Downing appealing to Vine Supreme Court for a writ of festival against the WAT anied award Habs Malta. He seeks removal of tenant Tenancy by Downing, with wife and children, citing property owned from the Governor General. Hearing set for 10-19 Lm.

Moulburn Tuenay Duikiee Ste Downings Rye Park Nowy Goulburn Downite Vine Supreme Court Malta Downing Guneril McKeil Fale Rente Court

Canbarea Division of Arts Council Discusses New Name Change

The Canberra Division of the Arts Council moved to rename itself the Canberra Division of the Arts Council of Australia. The change aims to broaden outreach and define the council as a national cultural body. The meeting covered rural and urban exhibitions and noted future events including a potential festival and an October exhibition.

Arty Council of Australi Thinwun CEMA Rober Garrans Lakel Niewen Robert Garrat Robert Garewn Robert Danderatts Britain Cuberra Dowgrey Alpert Alehit Pannel DM Puriottaml South

Average Woot Tale at Apalmilliony Meet Set

A garbled note reports an event titled Average for Y Woot at Apalmilliony on a Tusday. The fragment mentions Weld Fryer Buy 17 to ML and a date around May 8, with unclear figures like 4228 and £ 01132 per date.

Apalmilliony, Tusday AL Lie Ztelton Weld Fryer

Delegations for Overseas Conferences Reported

The Misuatch for ateemal As favre outlines delegates to a Labour foundation conference in June in Baga Franciaoy and to the Asia Anglican Communion meeting. NSW Meaphyern' Penermotion leads a NZ delegation with Australian Consul General in San Francisco Smart, and A Toyson Aspisgtact Trade Commission Calcutta. The conference is expected to last two to three weeks.

Baga Franciaoy Asia Southern Sam J.C. del Ib Nsw Meaphyern Conaul Wi San Francisca Stree Smart Mars A. Tange Pring Department of External Adeie

Australian Meat Deliveries to Palestine Under Debate

The executive of the Meat Federation plans to ensure Australian meat sent under contract to Britain, not Palestine, amid reports Palestine or other countries are restricted. Australia seeks to ship only 1,600 tons yearly to Palestine, with continued exports to Britain as the U N policy permits.

Palestine Sydney Prada Federation Siitian Ministry of Fond Neat Purchanal Britain Australia Jaert Auricatin Hind Perwdites LevOps Kim Fletals Ure Hnan Wewrey Abiophag Chicle

Exports to Dollar Areas Rise Amid Trade Data Mixup

Foreign trade figures show shipments to dollar areas increasing, with wool, wines, canned fruit, and other manufactures moving to the United States. The Department of Agriculture notes exports valued at about 520 million in dollar terms, with total U.S. shipments near 64,009,000 for Australia and related markets.

Melbourn Wxpurla Poulin Aguinut United

State Voters At Referendum Report Messy Balloting

Fragmented OCR text suggests a referendum vote coverage with references to state voters, a Saturday event, and uncertain figures around 30,000. Mentions of federal actions and named entities are garbled, leaving unclear outcomes or locations.

Prime Minister outlines states for delays in price controls

Mr Chifley warned that without a nationwide agreement delaying price rises would be dangerous. He urged the Commonwealth and states to act in concert to prevent a price surge, arguing that only full state cooperation could restrain rising costs and protect workers.

Chifley Ats Italy

Cut Announced Is Rabaways Goods Transport

Railway goods services will be cut by a stated amount tomorrow as Bilon Transport, led by Me O'Sullivan, pressures reductions. No formal plan to reduce surviving services has been announced while coal and other commodities face transport cuts, with railways carrying about 24,000 tons weekly and current stock scattered nationwide.

Rydney O'Sullivan Eloethy Alice Jade Rome Railways

Rats plague Western wheat district rats and mice attack crops

A fragmented report from Western Utah describes a rat and mouse infestation harming wheat fields. Officials note creatures breach storage and feed on grain while farmers fear crop loss. Measures like ratproofing radiators and securing feed are mentioned, with terminology garbled in places.

Rydney S.r.bla J. Tolr Rte UW Wiestail Howe Che

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