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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
2
Fragmentary obituary items list eight people associated with a service at St Waters Church. Names and places are unclear but indicate church funerals and remembrance activities in a local community.
The Canberra Musical Society and CEMA presented a tenor concert by Ratelle Peterson at Albert Hall. Peters received high praise for artistry, emotion, and technique, with heartfelt tributes from Her supporters and Canberra figures.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Navin eastern, an antic event near the coast, with unclear details about Müni Dap and a wide area. Names and places are partially readable but specifics are not.
The article argues for a comprehensive Australian postwar re establishment program to employ ex servicemen. It stresses government and private action in Canberra to create jobs, reform the public service, and open opportunities across departments. It warns against excluding veterans and urges timely, just reemployment aligning with service contributions.
The Office of Registrar-General SAHBERRA announces appointments and assignments in the government. It notes interim acts, the role of the principal registrar, and mentions Mr Ehatiei as assistant secretary with other senior officials involved.
A report from the Workers Comp Court details a leg injury sustained by Daniel Aterrinn while employed at the Camden workplace. The case notes a financial award of 14,989 and cites the commission's procedural review in a formal compensation ruling.
A report from Darwin describes a mechanic injured by an explosion. The incident involved workers, a refrigeration task, and subsequent inquiries by authorities. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate an industrial accident and official response.
A damaged report notes union leaders and industry figures discussing a 40‑hour week demand. It mentions General Secretary leaders, ship constructors, and arbitration proceedings in a year marked by limited industrial trouble while warnings and claims surface about labor rentals and wage pace.
The government moves to boost tourism with a new tourist division in the Department of Information. It would publicise attractions and coordinate with state agencies to attract visitors, aiming to involve ministers and officials in nationwide campaigns.
In Adelaide and Manila reports the Minister for Immigration Mr Calwell urges reversing the policy of shipping food to starving people. He warns any drastic move could jeopardize Britain and the Commonwealth, stressing the need to balance aid with broader wartime aims.
A 1W year old boy detained an intruder at a home on Meturday. Police arrived as the suspect attempted to flee, and the resident, Strathdold, found the intruder panwacking the house. A struggle occurred before the intruder was restrained and money offered to escape.
A fragment outlines difficulties faced by disabled men in Canberra seeking work. It notes war service claims and government aid struggles. Names and dates are garbled, but the gist shows veterans unable to resume former positions and seeking rehabilitation assistance.
A scrambled wire service style report notes Australia planning electric motor car production. The text mentions prototype models and hardware details, but the overall feasibility and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A defendant identified as Mabert Hathente-47 stood for re trial in a county criminal court today on a second line murder charge. The case concerns the alleged killing of Liygut Origa at a residence in Cebu. The prosecutor indicated the evidence included a prior finding of involvement, with a general plan to prosecute further.
Fragmented OCR text provides unclear weather data with multiple garbled terms and numbers. Key entities like location, dates, times, and measurements are unreadable, preventing a reliable summary of conditions or forecast.
Reports from the Davidson coal inquiry and government discussions with miners and federation leaders outline proposed controls and commissions. Ministers, including Chifley and Crmain, seek cabinet action while weighing health, wage, and future production plans with the Miners Federation and Associated Coal Proprietors groups.
The Commonwealth authority notes ongoing manpower drift from coal mines over recent months. Reports from New York indicate Dr Evatt arrived and expectations suggest varied outcomes. Officials in Canberra anticipate actions by the Security Council on related offsets and wage measures.
Two coal mines halted operations amid petty disputes as workers faced poor conditions and safety concerns. Reports describe miners' reactions, including clothing and bathroom issues, with one site noting a fatal incident and others citing minimal compensation and mismanagement.
Fragmented OCR reads of a Melbourne era page describe a coal topic linked to Victoria Ybor and Melbourne events. It notes Premier and federal labour elements, potential shortages, and social unrest near a Krualling work area with workers vocally clashing over supply issues. The text is garbled but centers on coal supply, regional responses, and industrial strain.
A report outlines proposals for a comprehensive inquiry by the Australian government into income tax, double taxation, and tax administration. It urges uniform national tax policy, reforms to encourage full employment, economic stability, and efficient government, while weighing water conservation funding against rail spending.
The Governor on an official party attends a football match between groups as Duke Gloucester among leaders arrives. Arrangements include line handling at Manuka Oval and a welcome in Parliament. Group train selection features Williams, Webster, Willian, and Crile alongside Captaine Flat and Bourke with Canberra and Queanbeyan players noted.
Government effort to reorganize training for employment has collapsed amid overproduction and employer resistance. The plan’s aim to equip job seekers with skills is undermined by a lack of demand and managerial missteps, signaling broader economic strain.
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