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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
4
The notice reports the death of the late wife of a River Brevet family at Duke Estate Canberra. A funeral and service are planned for Friday after the service begins at 3 oclock, with details including location and contact lines.
A town planning school announces a program on planning principles and methods. The notice mentions instructors and a schedule with a start time and location details, urging local residents to attend the session.
In a chaotic scene, a gunman fired twice near Beegeant Prams, prompting a police response. The assailant, described as a Termee slater, was overpowered after a 28 rifle was readied. Investigators pursue the motive tied to artillery and Commando debates.
Australia records a large trade surplus with France with exports to France and French territories totaling about 800000. New Caledonia alone bought over 100000 worth of Australian goods in a single month. Australia has limited imports from France to a small value, reflecting a skewed trade balance.
A group of signatures from World War I figures arrived in Austria for transfer to the Australian War Memorial in Canberr a for permanent preservation. The proceeds include notes from UK officials and a planned donation to the memorial by the War History Department. Mr Reg Leonard of Melbourne, former Director of Public Relations with the RAAF, is highlighted among the signatories.
Mrs Ki Keane of Summer Hill is visiting ter pon with her daughter and Mr Fe tar lalaw Keane of Braddon. The fragmentary note records a family visit involving the Keanes from two places, with limited context or dates.
Fragmentary weather note describes cold day conditions with variable winds and rough air. Mentions South Eastern Districts and Alps context with inconsistent phrases and misspellings.
Weather data from Canberra and surrounding areas is reported with barometer readings and temperatures. The fragment lists multiple stations including Cooma and Berane Parke with varying metrics such as rainfall in millimeters and wind indicators, but the text is garbled and inconsistent.
The article discusses the Nuremberg trials and the aim to punish Nazi criminals. It highlights international law’s development, the need for a permanent tribunal, and the Allied Powers’ role in enforcing accountability for crimes against humanity.
The Duke and Duchess of Glenventor, hosted by the Western Australia district, arrived in Albany after meetings with the Mayor and civic leaders. A public welcome was held for servicemen, their families, and scout children as guards and officials greeted the royal party.
The August 1848 mercantile exports from Australia rose to 28.804 million with 9.802 million in Avisuat terms, reported by Statistician Pr Holland Whison yesterday. Imports fell to 26.317 million in August 1943, with 114.821 million noted in August and 1046 in express exports, reflecting exchange with Great Britain during the same period.
A transcriptioned account reports Mr Chifley addressing journalists at a gathering. He condemns hatred as unproductive and insists his policy rejects sectarian agitation while urging unity among workers.
In Sydney the Army Minister Mr Forde trails the Country Party Liberal candidate Lieut Cal Davideo by about 1014 votes as counting continues. Early results show strong support for Labour in Capricornia and Eden Monaro, with forecasts of a possible defeat for Mr Forde.
The Opposition Leader Mr. Monereas discussed potential changes to the vote, noting a shift of 3 percent could push Labour from power at next elections. He argued opposition parties retain momentum and warned against complacency while expressing personal stance on future strategy.
An article discusses responses to Seviet claims about the Austen election and the Australian delegation. It covers conference remarks, Canadian attention, and statements by Dr Fatt and Mr Chifley about administration and the political scene.
The High Commissioner for the United Kingdom explains Labour Party aims in Britain. He notes plans to nationalize the Bank of England and seize control of credit, with a coal industry training scheme for miners and state-led public purchases of stabilized commodities during wartime.
Judge Stretton and a Royal Commission report on soil erosion blame grazing and land use for land damage. The commission urged a permanent board of inquiry to control farming practices and protect vulnerable upland areas including the Kosciusko and Abony River basins.
A sixteen year old boy appeared in Bexley Children Court under heavy police guard. Prosecutors charged him with break ing and entering and stealing from homes in Ben ley North Bardwell Park and Banks Fortier. He faced counts including carrying an unlicensed pistol and escape from a prison camp. Police detectives testified during the hearing as the court opened.
fragmented OCR text lists multiple candidate names and parties for New South Wales House of Representatives races. It shows Breen, Nowak, Thorby, Campbell, Carmody, McDonald, Mort, Nott, Scully, Treecat, Wade among others, with party annotations. The source reads as a candidate lineup rather than a full article.
The document lists Senate candidates by party and state, including Lib Lab Lang ALP BPA and others, with vote tallies such as 180 535 in Riverina and 18213 for Cethbridge, noting regional allocations across states. It reflects a snapshot of candidate names, party affiliations, and numeric totals from an Australian election context.
India announces it will pursue reforms to strengthen its role in the United Nations and presses for closer cooperation with Western and Eastern peers. It seeks to keep independence and population factors in view and hopes to appoint leaders to guide a joint approach in the General Assembly.
A chaotic scene unfolds as youths clash with armed assailants in Botany near Sydney. Police intervene as fracas escalates with grabbing, pushing and a reported injury, prompting warrants and investigations into involved individuals and groups.
Five ministers and an under-secretary of state reaffirm France’s stance on the German question. They declare no recovery without costs from the Ruhr and urge a balanced plan for industrial production and rate stability to support economic revival.
Fragmented OCR mentions Marmite Teller MALES Miniter Tor 9 salna and Fring Tenarding with references to Gerresiyy Toning ime and world ratio. It hints at a meeting, formation of Hows, and French involvement by ix month but details are unclear.
Australian officials confirm talks to arrange a cricket tour with New Zealand next year as part of continuing interstate exchanges. Negotiations focus on fixtures, dates, and venues to bolster regional sport ties.
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