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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1946
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes urgent call for a Senate poll amid disputed governance. Text hints at divisions between agencies and departments and mentions freedom and timing, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The fragment suggests an official finding and parliamentary action pending further clarification.
Reported riots around Calcutta from Saturday to Monday sparked arson, knife attacks, and police reinforcement. A new electrified rope device guards troops, and a volunteers for home guards proposal aims to aid order. Dr Moonje calls for Governor Burrows recall in a cable to Attlee.
A waiter William David Bland, 34, pled guilty to stealing from Parliament House and was fined £5 with ten days imprisonment in default. Another pair, Charlotte Moul Hand and George Duty, faced charges tied to an unlawful act at the Eastlake Hostel and were remanded to a primary court awaiting further action.
The Bush Fire Council announces intensified measures with the act in force today. Precautions cover the countryside as green conditions persist and a likely period of heightened activity is anticipated after forty days. A council visit to Merwin Bay aims to tighten controls beyond built-up areas using jeeps and trailers for rapid response.
Premier McKell reviewed progress on plans to rehabilitate farms in the south western state marginal area. About four million acres with 2,100 settlers and 820 families were aided, debts wiped and £1,750,000 provided to date. Cooperation between State and Federal governments accelerated farm viability and land clearance.
Canberran residents will soon be able to hear the 4 from today in a broadcast via Station Ea. The service, supported by the Chamber of Commerce, aims to reduce arrival inconveniences caused by late trains and inconsistent schedules.
Reporters describe Jsompton guiding England from trouble as openers Mutton and Washbrook start well. Gla’s early miss and subsequent rain of runs hint at a surprise package, with Melbourne wicket conditions testing bowlers and suggesting England’s fragile form may improve on the day.
Second round matches will be completed tomorrow as England faces tough batting and fielding tests. Cadets and cadet scores feature in the mix with potential standout performances from opening bowlers and batsmen as teams chase important wickets and runs.
Sparse notes report a ban on caravan camping within Canberra city areas around Civic. Observers describe nearby huts and camp facilities with caretaker duties and shower facilities being planned but not yet installed.
Five former RAAF men and their Canadian wives departed Australia aboard the Wanganelle four with reasons including dissatisfaction with industrial work and reluctance to a fair day's labor. One man left because his wife was homesick.
The Rural Bank of New South Wales will provide advances to farmers in need under drought relief. The program offers funds at a rate of 11 percent, aimed at assisting those in necessitous circumstances.
Trade quality lots formed the bull of the supply with quotations showing prime wether stock at £24, prime wethers at £17/10, prime sheep at £20/7, and prime cows around £81 for 100 head, reflecting a dearth of higher bids and a general softer market.
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