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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1946

Page

2

Canberra Lake Scheme Controversy Raised by Gardiner Claims

The report outlines Mr. Gardiner asserting priorities for hoses and marquees in the Canberra Lake scheme, noting past year expenses and revenue impact. It references debates over site selection, funding, and the role of public facilities, with mentions of newspapers and officials discussing the project in broad terms.

Gardiner Arion Aport Group Gandiner Bofton Srend Dally Telegraph Harald Bayram Canna Colmrepb Americe Faust Hott

Referendum Issues in Australia and Constitutional Powers

Canberra analysis notes electors rejected adding powers to the Commonwealth, affecting social service and industrial power debates. Government seeks gains in social security and postwar economic policy, while fears over constitutional reform persist amid electorate caution.

Mi Wa Commonwealth

Fragmented UK Briefs Touch on Thefts and Science

A garbled UK news brief reports a robbery near Rial with a suspect escaping after grabbing cash. Other items mention scientists preparing a deadly seed blister and a Labour conversion plan for the Queen Mary era, with dates and specifics unclear due to damaged text.

Turkey Renounces Talks With Russia Over Dardanelles

Ankara reports the Turkish Foreign Office refuses to negotiate with Russia on any revision of the Montreux Convention governing the Dardanelles, signaling a hard line in foreign policy.

Ankara Monioy Haa Fhalgo Regann Ion Ae

Wireless hobby class at grammar school begins

About 85 boys at Canette Grammar School started a wireless hobby class under Mr Dransfield, instructor from Canberra Technical College. The project aims to teach radio theory and practical crystal sets, with boys building their own sets and gaining basic radio construction knowledge.

Mheir Dransfield Canberes Technical College Cadat Corps Boye Drannfeld Ovaracas

Weather Forecast for Southeast Region

The forecast notes a mix of fine and dreary conditions across the southeast with variable cloudiness. Some tablelands may experience gradual warming while winds shift to the northwest, bringing windy intervals and possible moderate showers later.

Ramderate

Canberra Weather Outlook With Local Readings

Readings show temperatures near 9 degrees at 3 pm with forecasts for a cool day ahead. The Holbern Table lists hourly values and regional towns including Cooma, Bombala, Dimboola, Berridale, Mount Mumby, and Canberra with modest highs and lows for the period.

Vice regals visit opens farewell tour in Western Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Cumterain by air from Can Lorre to begin a farewell tour of the State. They were greeted by Western Australia Deputy Premier A Fyfe Hawke and Cundeniin Rand Board officials, then inspected cenervicemen and schoolchildren before traveling by train to Merredin. Ailo Cavardcie and Lady Laverton accompanied them aboard. The royal party then planned a flight to Queensland for a militia visit.

Duchess of Gloucester Cumterain Western Austrasia Can Lorre Western Australia Mir A. Fyfe Hawke Cundeniin Rand Board Act Cenervicemen and Actoal Toya High Tomes Jeff Cundordin Merredin

Debate Over 40 Hour Week Reaches Arbitration Court

The arbitration court session, chaired by Mr W. Fimtor, examined evidence on the 40 hour work week in New Zealand. Secretary for Labour Morstone noted legislation aimed at reducing Sunday work and improving productivity through shorter hours and mechanization. Unclear fragments reference dairy, freezing works, and industrial plans discussed in relation to wartime conditions.

Muglhourne Zealand Jes Mtiwntedann Ais Mrt W. Fimtm Wuullor Commonwealth Trent Arbitration Eabow New Zealand Morstani Pune Nulny Eationsieee Wien Sunax Nseiyonis

Fines Imposed After SP Raid Reported In Sydney

Sydney reports show fines totaling 4270 tied to a police raid. One man fined 20 pounds, two fined 19 pounds for legal aid, remaining 10 shillings allocated for miscellaneous charges. Limited readable details note penalties linked to a 19th century incident.

Sydney Sonneie

Five Years Hard Labour for Theft Hess Jewels

A court martial convicted Captain Durant and three others of theft of Hess jewels valued at EST. Ard received five years hard labour with dishonourable discharge from the United States Army. The unit commander announced the verdict and sentencing following the officer court.

Hess Monnay W.A.C J. Tourwnt Ard United States Army Capten Durant

Ragur Gang Survivor Sent to Gaol for Theft

Ragur gang survivor Charles George Brame, 4B Inbonzer, was jailed for two years at Quarter Sessions on two charges of theft from individuals. Crown witnesses described Brame as a survivor of the old Ragur gang with prior convictions including three for carrying a revolver. Brame and an accomplice allegedly enticed two men to Globe to buy cigarrettes, then assaulted them and stole over £250 and 30s 6d. The Crown argued Brame had no genuine means of support.

Sonaay Raaor Charles George Brame Inbonzer Brame

Exports to Shanghai May Reach Bluickmarket

Melbourne reports a cargo of wines and beer en route to Shanghai may be diverted to nearby buyers. A Beitian motor ship Newberg arrived with a mixed cargo of MELBOURNE goods, including Mustyalan wines and Opies. Some cargo could head to Bhanghal and Hong Ong.

Shanghai Melbourne Agia Beitian Newberg Bhanghal Hongong Fsat

English Team Opens Australian Tour Tomorrow

English cricket squad begins its Australian tour with a match against Northam County District on Wednesday. The lineup excludes several bowlers at the start while Hardnam and others are listed for the opening game at Enington, with BYetoak included in the batting order for Northam.

Matthews Northarn Counntry Ragland Inglande Geum le Hammons Arch Hutton Washornak Pianlocke Campton Tein Araith Vans Voce Hardatam Pie Hates Ening Tone Northam Byetoak Nya

Unions Campaign For Wage Increase And 40 Hour Week

Unions push for higher wages and a 40 hour week. A one day meeting is planned in Sydney while miners hold talks to discuss wage increases. Ironworkers in Melbourne form a committee to press foundry wage demands with employers.

Tag Eagineers’ Uni Tober 16 Bydnyy Lithgow Dlactan Melbourne Ironworkers Section Chamber of Manufacturers For Day

Customs Control Arrested On Charge Of Arson

A man identified as Malouf faced Central Court on a charge of arson connected to a fire at a goods store. The witness described attempts to aid the accused while under police observation. The case was adjourned for short hearing.

Sydney Mit Wadial Guarda Macquarie Benfagehd Patrick Sint Brenda Reed Bona Counaal Malouf la Nia Waryhouse Timo Se Stout Orm Moray Sernel Idanid Malouf Ueal Golovstel Malouf Aveta Deamuty Ao Moapital Henchman Thwan Maurice Wiliam Noble Melbourne Alec

European debate on Christian faith as guiding ideology for Europe

A fragmented report covers delegates from 27 nations at a European congress in Caux Switzerland. It discusses using Christian faith as a moral basis for society and as a tool for postwar rearmament and ideological conflict between spiritual and materialist orders. The Pope condemns attacks on the church and emphasizes aiding the working classes through charity to relieve both spiritual and material distress.

Pris Caux Switzerland Kianmane Mr. Pritt Mip Raviet Union Uae Apostolic Menad Italy

Nuisance Case Seeks Ejection From Druid House

In Sydney Monday the Ancient Order of Druids faces removal of the Bibin Book and Tract Depot from Druid House on Ply Street after tenants complain of nuisance and annoyance. The Grand Jury says the depot hosted Sunday religious services and allowed undesirable persons, while Mr Goldie notes no active nuisance shown to justify ejectment.

Sydney Druids Druid House Ply Street Br Ciaidie Mot Central Court Grand Jary Herbert Gray Goldie

British Empire Medal Awarded to Native Hero

A native awarded the British Empire Medal for a heroic act during a July engagement. He threw himself onto an enemy machine gun, shielding Australian patrols at New Gulven while under heavy fire until cover was secured. The ceremony to honor this unnamed native was reported yesterday.

Canberra Fem 4 A. Onediner Connell Gardiner South Australia Tasmania Mombere Thean Dr Nott A. T Shakespeare Sven Jonnaton Yass Gueane Dayan Biatvicts Bhakeapente Board of Inquiry New Gulven Australia New Tut Wan Avalon Maine

Conversion loan delays linger in London reports

Unclear notes indicate pending conversion loans in London with two to three months anticipated action. Australian officials discussed possible steps, while no concrete measures have been taken yet. The report mentions a 4 percent conversion option and official addresses, but details remain uncertain.

Feraiona Lorian Thiewan Dyan Amicis Lononi London

British cruiser for New Zealand station set for commission

A Royal Navy cruiser is to be assigned to a New Zealand station. The vessel will be commissioned today after paying fines and entering service, with final preparations ongoing at the pier in London.

New Zealand London Tha Milo Crater Bellone Royal Navy

Canberra Council Debates Contracts and Public Works

Canberra council members discussed faulty ammunition procurement, sewer works, and building projects. Topics covered included town planning for cottages at Dock, service installations, liquor control near venues, road wreckage safety, library book binding, and public housing developments amid concerns over standards, timing, and costs.

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