Remembrance Note for Deceased Family Members
In loving memory messages memorialize relatives with dates in May and June. The notices mention a late mother and wife with family names like Lily Jim and Permit. The fragmentary text recalls bereavement and enduring remembrance across times and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bister
Apf Srechers
Lily Jim
Permit
Bistver
Tore SN
Musat
Rene
Mother Coat
Alwaye
Ner Endl
By-Election and Global Strife Highlight Brief News
In Auckland and surrounding regions a by election returns Labour with a notable tally, while reports from Paris note disruption in parts of the province and power flickers during a strike. A Queensland note forecasts cotton output at two thousand bales this year, far below the normal 42 to 35 thousand, due to drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alec Sane
Atrike Beman
Vt South
Siatsa
Farry
Tinchester Lane
Corton
Queenaland
Sris Nany
Wien
We Wen
Oie
King's Official Birthday Observed Worldwide
His Majesty the King approves a June 12 1947 date for observance and flags will be flown in the Commonwealth. Thindele will observe in Australia with ceremonies at Gomemonwealth Territory. June 12 to June 18 mark the official Birthday week with prewar dress and parade customs reintroduced. The parade will not occur this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureday
Beitale
Australia
Governor holds Federal Executive Council meeting at Government House
The Governor, with Canberra officials present, received Mr. W. J. McKell at Government House Canberra in the morning. Lord Selve served as chairman of a board and the managing director, details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie
Canetal
Air W
Bowell
Federal
Execulee Council
Governaent House
Serpe Et Eee
Seneney
Canaral
W. J. McKell
Government House
Canberra
Selve
Brian Ove
Rest Airways Corporation
Rlney
Forecast Fragments Hint Mixed Winds in Eastern District
Fragmentary weather note shows scattered showers inland and moderate winds. Text is garbled but indicates a pending forecast for the eastern district with variable conditions and potential changes by afternoon.
Canberra Weather Report From Fragmentary Text
The readable lines hint at a Canberra weather update with times 6 am 1 am and 3 pm values and various temperature notes. The OCR shows garbled phrases and intraline errors but suggests a daily forecast with highs and lows and location references.
Parliament salaries debate prompts public scrutiny
The Canberra Times discusses MPs contemplating a salary rise and the need for a transparent review of parliamentary remuneration. It argues remuneration should reflect costs, obligations, and electoral approval, urging careful examination before any immediate increase.
Chifley Describes Australia Britain Gift as Spontaneous
Prime Minister Chifley says Australia’s £20 million to Britain was a purely voluntary gesture and not the result of British pressure. He notes no formal request from Britain and outlines plans to adjust exchange balances and funding via the Commonwealth Bank, with talks in London next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Myadden
Alhat
Meit
London
Australia
Africa
Huteniaat
Stuald
Mir. Abbott
New England
Aubaldy
Tralian
Abbott
Meter
Holt Paskner
England
Australie
Geneva
Chisey
Bri
Sie Cw Lnwca
Wes Purely & Spontaneou
Austeatla
Chey
Roca
Airitals
Wong
Ita
Uwe Racnechier
Dalton
Aterling Balancer
Unter
Chiftey
Chifley
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth
Hank
United Kinedant
Praawury
Kosten
Dale
Falter Wiscumstons
Bey
Memariene
United
Kingdom
Otter
Scrutiny of Communist Party and Rocket Range Protests
The article discusses vigilant scrutiny of Communist activities amid opposition to rocket range propaganda. It notes government bodies, including security and intelligence branches, monitoring Communist influence and potential boycott efforts as Australia weighs defense policy and democratic freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justication
Farly
Provaea
Gtr
Alarney Geers
de Evatt
Alle “Betanea
Ae Current Tate
Ine
Avatretien Obaervar
de. Sevatt
Communist Party
Labour
Comumiuniat
Australik
Avale
Yn Security Service
Defence Service
Gov
Nolt Mgoe
Fey
Cabinet orders inquiry into A B C structure and financing
The cabinet plans a special sub-committee inquiry into the Australian administration structure and policy. It will cover the underpinnings of commissions and examine government accounts, with costs to be met from consolidated revenue. The prime minister announced the move after a financial report questioned expenditure for 1947-48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sian
Dawaals
Prinemier
Cammason
Dawen
Chmeyt
Cahinstad
May Return U S Task Force Visit Rumors
A speculative note discusses a possible goodwill visit by a Royal Navy squadron and U S Task Force talks in the coming week. It mentions Rear-Admiral Carson potentially commanding cruisers while authorities weigh the proposal and examine related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Aimerica
Carson
Ar. Chidey
Tanberra Players in S-District Rugby League Team
In Wollongong on Wednesday the Tanberra side named a squad for the S-District Rugby League match. Listed forwards include N Matt Bowell G Jardine A Miller and M Metwamid with backs such as NY Waits KK Bowles and A Ed wards among the reserves from Picton and Eden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanberra
S-District
Wollongong
Nsouthere Blake
Ewchaly Bert
Peer
Per
Klee Wunpera
Barry Ceanberrel L Kenay
Camdent
Cemres
N. McCoy
Town Meeting Narrowly Advances Trade and Standards Bill
A town meeting debated a bill to raise living standards and adjust trade between areas. Councillor Mi Chiney noted unanimous passage, praising the measure's balance and broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theaminuma
Mi ‘Chiney
Coinage Bill Passed by House in Parliament Row
The House passes the coinage bill amid debate over silver content and Australian currency. Mr Cameron, Mr Chitey, and Mr Barker argue over minting coins with low silver, decimalization, and impacts on pockets. The bill advances without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan
Ieee
Ale
Cumneeon Barkers
Oiandel
Australia
Allboth
Abbot
Me. Chitey
Ida Turther
Wallee
Te Amie
Yale Chatter
Belbush
Cameron
New Zealand
Chiney
Barker
No Action On Land Control Report Delayed
The government will not act until the Investigation Branch reports on land control. Mr Balmford questioned the appointment of an investigator while Mr Balmford’s position as head of the Land Rates Contract was discussed. The inquiry aims to address alleged failures in administration and potential transfers tied to land sales in Sydney and Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugder Land Salee
Sydney
Hue
Ate Hneney-Canerala
Uhe
iMkechines
Ang
Balmtard Yaa
Ate
Ser Tabbatt
Enitey
CIA
Livsh
Nec Rtate Delage
ChiBey
Owas
Chieey
Country Party
Meadden
Calley
MM Price
Queensland
Price
Cniey
Melbourne Wool Sales Report Shows Modest Top Price
In Melbourne wool sales the day yielded a top price of 13d per portion of a clip. Keen Buying from regional districts submitted strong support, with bids across Gippland West and southeastern South Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wednenda
West
Rcal Radio
W. McG
Btely
Wovillenda
Aratat
Beekeepers oppose threat to New South Wales beekeeping
The Beekeepers Association today opposed introducing giant toads into New South Wales. They warned the move could devastate local bee populations on the North Coast and affect honey production, urging government action to prevent the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aydney
Tada
New South Wales
Unclear regional notice from Melbourne court order
Fragmentary text mentions a court injunction and government restraint action. Names and places are obfuscated, with references to a prime minister style figure and a commission seeking authority. The fragment lacks coherent details to identify a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alelboutne
Westnontay
Melbourne
French Minister Receives Dutch Plate for Australia
The French Minister presented a Dutch plate to Western Australia in a gesture of friendship between nations. Prime Minister Chifley noted the event as a sign of good relations and planned a replica to be produced for presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New
Gator Vieminehi
Capetain Cook
Praner
Preyelnery
Air. Chifley
London
Postwar trainees funding debated in ministerial talks
A deputation pressed for continued pay and equipment allowances for postwar reconstruction trainees. Prime Minister Chifley and Minister Dedman heard that many would abandon training if allowances end. Aiming to extend for the full duration of the program, officials promised consideration but offered no firm commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aioiater
Rorena
Iain Dedman
Nvin Alge
Hayton
Walla
Basle
Taylight
Imilan
Industria Mpprenticas
Dedman
Tenture
Chiferl
Chifley
Chatchiey
Entitlement Date Extended for War Gratuities
A bill in the House extends the period for war gratuities entitlement under the War Obligation Act. The measure relaxes existing limits, extending eligibility to those whose claims were not previously covered by the cutoff date. It specifies conditions for dependents and total dependence, and sets the new entitlement date as December 2, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Wee
Chiffey
Drogent
Pera
Alg Naires
Lowe Wedding Ring
A brief wedding notice from London announces Lowe wedding withRing details and date. The notice notes a joining of families and the couple’s names, inviting well wishers to share in the ceremony.
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Chapman Selonst Huahand
Marie
Lag Deiner
Wilma
Nopman
Uae
Madayas
Berit Peace
Ay AK
Muriam
Nt Laporte
Aucklaanes
Windia
Wrownsdat
Mma
Dante Il
Roanne
Sehen
the Nations Mutual
Dialectanepos von
R. E. Clark
Northbourne Avenue
Chvni
Quaterra Times
Tiegraph
Daily Express
Reuters Berries
Anmdated Press of
Creat
Taepraphen Amaia
New Tork Times
Ilereld
Tritvina
One Necth Americas
Sapar Alliance
Times
Goss
The
Canberra Times
Eneir
Chicualy
Ember
Benators
Tieubers
Muanerobie
Wein
Paw Parlimnent
Mr. Chifley
Cabinet
A.B.C
Prench
Lowe
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