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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
4
In fond memory of Gear Mustand and dad Archie who passed away. Relatives invite attendance at the funeral for Ellmabets Jane and family members at River Streat Betate Cumbarrs. Obscure lines mention memories and loving wife.
A minister warns prospective car buyers amid renewed deposits for forward delivery. O'Meiyvan states 18,000 pounds pledged and one deal of 35 pounds per permit required under fiscal policy. Many months remain before all permits issued, with only a limited number allotted to the state pack month.
Enrollment figures show 1,308 civilian students in technical courses and 15,401 in other programs at Hyd en Technical College under Commonwealth Reconstruction Trade Vocational schemes. Correspondence options are utilized, with courses spanning ATR and professional tracks.
The minister stated that the restoration of motor taxes will not be considered while petrol is rationed. Protests from motorists were noted as discussions referenced a 30 percent reduction in 1943 and other fiscal policies. The remarks came amid debate in Treport about taxation impacts on transport.
Realised at Albury a week long postwar wool sale concluded with an almost total clearance of 18000 bales. Continental buyers led demand while buyers from Yorkshire Australia and America snapped up super types. The top price day reached 3 844. Breaker pressed the bale maelven ax taing well and a tied with the aule.
Sydney report states First Constable WJ Game of Band Division was charged at Paddington police station with the murder of his wife at Dover Heights. A prior inquiry into a September 29 incident and analysis reportedly traced to strychnine poisoning.
Sydney readers are told that full aiteeing car services may return within weeks. Inter Mata vervican Cus expected to operate by end of the pictnih, with main difficulty the recall of a tonping car. Restoration will align with Halon quarter hour service in the supurbenress.
The report notes the upcoming Sydney Royal Show with high expectations for outstanding entries in livestock and machinery. President of the organizing body Calin Munciaie announced the event would feature the latest in farming equipment and related exhibits.
A concise note reports a fine in the Routh Eastern Districts related to sheet Amare Se. The wording suggests a local administrative action affecting a named individual and entity. Further context remains unclear from the fragment.
Weather bulletin from Canberra records a temperature of 43.5 degrees at 9 a.m. with a 74 hour forecast. Maximums are around 96.0 and a minimum near 4 degrees. Wind direction noted as WHE Soph.
The rail system, strained by postwar material shortages and labor disruption, sees reduced services and patronage as competition from air travel and road transport grows. War-time facilities modernization stalled, costs rise, and fares drop, threatening long term economic viability and public reliance on rail.
Vague report describes royal figures from Gloucester visiting forests and towns in Western Australia including Dhamare and Nornalup Walpole. Mentions officials, Danish connections, and a steamer voyage with notes on reception and local places.
Amid reports from factories and national service agencies, workers drifted from rapid toil to slow rhythmic dancing and singing. The piece notes the preference for softer, vocal tunes and waltzes to reduce production pace, while officials pursue a balanced approach to keep output steady.
The Prime Minister announced that the Governor General would open the Eighteenth Parliament on Wednesday October 6. The Cabinet meets October 30, with the Federal Labour Party to assent the new ministry the next day, and a new Deputy Prime Minister if Mr Fore is defeated in Capricornia. The new cabinet to be sworn November 1, and Parliament expected to run into December. Measures under the National Security Act to continue artale powers are planned. Ministers will examine wine and meat controls to curb inflation and the budget will be prepared for delivery with the Address-in-Reply.
Brisbane report notes Labour MP Lawson will not step aside for MP Ford or a potential successor. Campaign aides dismiss the idea as a tactic while Labour rules allow a fresh nomination if Lawson resigns, though he believes the move is personal and risks backlash in Brisbane and Capricornia.
The amended Liquor Ordinance tightens rules for granting Special Permits for entertainments at licensed premises and some unlicensed venues. Applications must be lodged 15 days before the event with notices to the registrar and police chief. The permit limits venues to non dancing entertainment and forbids serving liquor to minors under 18. Penalties for possession near public halls rise to 60 pounds.
Melbourne report states artesian water reserves are falling with 20 percent of Australia’s sheep and cattle reliant on the supply. The Rural Reconstruction Commission urges Commonwealth and state action, warning an immediate plan is needed to address the drought and water shortage.
The counting made little progress in clarifying which seats are in doubt as results may depend on outstanding votes. In Gwydir and Swan margins shifted with preferences, while other districts showed varying leads for Mountjoy Duthie Lammon and Richardson. The Army vote with Mr Forde moved from 1318 to 1714, amid an even split on age.
The Senate voting figures were recalculated in Australia, showing a general mainland voting trend. Votes recorded by New Guinea garrison troops and overseas contingents in Japan, Singapore, Rabaul and North America may not be received until a later date due to processing delays.
The text lists numerous House of Representatives candidates for Calare and related party affiliations including ALP BPA CPI and independents. It includes MOWSE, ROBERTS, THOREY, CARMODY, MCDONALD, MORT, NOTT, ARCULLY, TRELDAR, WADE, HAYLEN, RICHARDSON, REID BECKETT, BLAXLAND, LANG, MORGAN, EDEN MONARO, BACKHOUSE, BROWN, OXPRASER, MACARTHUR ONSLOW, OSBORNE with various party labels.
Miners on the South Coast refuse to work next Monday amid a dispute over wage and shift conditions. Reports indicate potential delays and upcoming meetings with officials to resolve the standoff.
A garbled report mentions widespread electrical undertakings in Australia with terse language. It notes a plan to bring fans and vacuum cleaners to women and hints at plant shortages and energy campaigns.
Allegations allege a Crown teal mine at Bacchs Marah served as a decoy to defraud the public of about 704 530,000 through sale of abaran by products. The trial includes eight men charged with piracy and defraud, with figures tied to investors and a widow lured to invest. Proceedings mention union tensions and factory reopenings as labor disputes loom.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Queensland figures and party lines discussing a threatened lock-out at a foundry. Names includes FORDE ALP TAYLOR BPA HADLEY ALP MOCATTA RPA WALBON Libya W Australia JORARST CUMMING ALP LEMMON ALP NORTON IND GRAYDEN IND MAMILTON CP EMOUNTIOT ALP with vote tallies around 10 15 28104.
Report notes a heated conference between union representatives and the Chamber of Manufacturers led to fears of wide scale industrial trouble. Engineers and Allied Trades pledge action against union pressure and service changes at Canberra. New Trans Australian Airlines routes from Canberra to Sydney and Melbourne under discussion with flight plans and scheduling shifts.
A German man identified as Berard marrchant faced landing restrictions in Australia after immigration officials questioned his eligibility. The case concluded with him being granted entry, and he was released to proceed.
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