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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1946
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment shows a court petition involving a maker or guardian and listed individuals with unclear spellings. The readable bits mention Bechet and Beveniey in England, hinting at a civil matter or custody related filing.
A garbled extract discusses naval air force actions and investigations at a Pacific location. It mentions the month, a board member, and unconfirmed moves involving troops and food logistics. The legible names include Mr. Fonte and Mr. Forde with reference to inter state statements and investigations.
The report states Britain restored about 580000 homes damaged in the blitz. It notes advancing summer building, 14 million buners available for housing, and a peak program to supply dwellings as thousands of workers in construction trades were reassigned.
Fragmented text notes that savings deposits in Australia rose to a figure near 1.8 million pounds in recent years, versus 280 million pounds previously, with further references to parliamentary paralysis, a Sydney Tuesday report, and casualty counts including fourteen cases and two related figures. The source text is garbled and partially unintelligible.
The forecast notes foggy and misty conditions with drizzle and drizzle in parts. Winds run north to northeast and are light to moderate, with mainly dry conditions expected elsewhere.
Fragmentary weather note for Canberra with unclear times and garbled place names. Reads like a weather entry or forecast but details are unreadable and not reliably interpretable from the provided text.
The article discusses how Labour ministers resign under pressure and compares Australia with the United Kingdom. It argues resignations stem from expectations and public opinion, noting the unwritten constitution and political culture of accountability and cabinet discipline.
A fragment from a historic page notes an official figure and ceremony with garbled text. It mentions a governor or regent and a royal event, but the readable portion provides no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes to verify.
The record shows ongoing doubt over Army authority in Major Cousen's case. Papers moved between Army and state authorities with briefings from senior counsel. A decision on jurisdiction remained unresolved after delays and legal contention.
A chaotic Adelaide meeting featured insults toward judges. Ward accused the judiciary of bias and manipulation, singling out a High Court panel as untrustworthy. Witnesses described heated exchanges and calls for accountability amid claims of unfair rulings.
Unclear OCR text reports dockers in London striking on Tuesday to protest pre-war conditions. Mentions an execution in London and a morning hanging, with garbled names and locations, reflecting chaotic transcription of events on the docks and legal actions connected to the unrest.
A new mining council will lead an intensified search for oil in Western Australia. The council will implement American mining methods and assess the potential across Australia and its territories, with expert input from Dr. Raggatt and others. The minister announced the creation of the Agriculture Council functions to review mining policy and development.
A community hotel plan is prepared for submission to the Advisory Council. The chairman and council members debate whether to delay or approve hotel control measures. The council has previously postponed action and may refer the issue to higher authorities for guidance.
Limblese Soldiers seek housing for a conference in Canberra from June 25 to 28. Officials report hotel demand is high as accommodation is arranged near Parliament, with ministers and executives attending and multiple lodging options explored.
Figures released show housing completions under government schemes. Between April and June 40,900 units where under construction or planned, with government and private sponsorship. Nine months ending March 31 total housing completions near 21,408, including government sponsored and private builds, amid ambitious targets for total 24,000 by June.
The Australian industrial crisis revolves around the Commonwealth Government and the Miners Federation. A four hour cabinet meeting aimed to outline future industry oversight while seeking a pathway to pacify miners. Officials signaled a committee to examine Davidson report and Baddeley bill prospects, with possible wage and price impacts on coal.
The Canberra legate of the Canadian Legacy Fund dispute to aid orphans and repatriation efforts surfaces alongside notes on POW custody in Australia. References to Parliament figures, the High Commissioner, and talks on funding the Legacy Building and Purposing Fund animate the lengthy interwoven account of postwar relief, repatriation progress, and political debate. The report lists POW totals, locations, and repatriation status while detailing fundraising attempts and objections from labor unions and officials.
A medical study cited by the Australian Medical Journal states that mental disorders among servicemen are not mainly caused by war. The report notes most patients had prior engagements and treatment histories, with few cases directly linked to combat exposure.
All but two Mrem ners of the AMP are unaccounted for in Rabaul after Japanese capture. The Army minister Mr Surin announced that inquiries continue into the fate of the missing personnel and Australian civilians sent to New Britain during the occupation.
London reports detail Dutch plans to govern inland islands including Moluccas Bali and Borneo under a Preparatory Council with forty Indian officers two Dutchmen and a Chinese. The Moluccas split into Armupa with close contest. Bali governance aims to form Balinese Federation.
Fragmentary headline notes Supreme Court ruling about veterans' reinstatement after service. It contends servicemen retain priority in seniority but workers who did not serve may gain greater seniority. The legible parts suggest discussion of prewar status and seniority return.
Sydney report outlines demands to end wage pegging and remove name-bearing inflation controls. Officials argue immediate action could curb inflation and protect workers while critics warn against broad political action. The discussion centers on Section 12 provisions and potential economic impacts.
Fragmentary notes show three minutes idle due to disputes and a mechanical breakdown. Output cited indicates production totals around 42 000 tonnes for a period, with significant shipments and scheduling adjustments as a colliery faces operational pressures and impending coal movement to Adelaide via wireless routing.
A local figure listed as Thomas George de Large De fon taeda was reportedly recorded as accepting bribes. The commissioner and judge noted findings that he had bribes when he won, with limited comment from the involved party on Tuesday.
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