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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1948

Page

2

Canberra public service under scrutiny over information misuse

A Canberra report details how Commonwealth Public Service members and Canberra branch Ada members discussed private Durham matters with political supporters. It cites instances where department information was accessed and misused for private gain including a Treasury cheque book incident and alleged lax oversight by ministers.

TT Cements Unas Ryomut Commonwealth Public Service Wile Pethaag Canberra Leskager Tony Tut da Coeur Prammt Ada Commonwealth Department Durham Laskages Feo

Security loan details obscure in fragmented October report

The readable segment mentions a security loan connected to The Yamuscene theater project and a company named Biter with a 130,000 figure. Unclear names and dates remain, but the notice centers on a loan event tied to a local organization and a theater initiative.

Tuan Witt Biter

Canberra Rotary Lads Induction Ceremony Highlights

The Canberra Rotary Club celebrates induction of new members amid social events. Officers include vice president and treasurer with a focus on international service. members like Wardle, Dunbar, and Reece are listed among leaders and chairs guiding community projects.

Canberra Rotary Mambera Canverra Potary Loeer Wardle Ermphasinde Shembara Wendie

Anberra Weather Update and Vitamin Content Notice

The fragment notes a weather item for Anberra and mentions Aneovim vitamin content. It reads as a garbled report with unclear facts about weather conditions and vitamin levels, offering no specific data or dates.

Transferred for Defence Research

A fragmented note discusses transfers related to defence research and a patent approval process. The text mentions CEH Sinbtees and a portal or gatekeeping issue affecting the transfer decision.

State Deficit Report For S121097 Year End

The Auditor General reports a deficit of 131,899 for the year ended Sum 30. Revenue fell as costs rose with railway losses and tramways under the Railways Department. Despite a 6,599,403 increase in earnings, gains did not cover obligations, threatening future tramway and bus services.

Sydney Turaday Tain Gnancea Lim Railways Department Aubatanttel Busimnan

Fadden's Mr. Chifley War War Cry Sparks Debate

Fragmented note discusses Prime Minister's role in funding and defense against new warfare. Mentions atomic warfare comparisons and capital city measures. Reflects urgent calls for updated policy and public reassurance amid crisis fears.

State Lottery Surplus Reported by Auditor General

A garbled item notes a state lottery surplus figure as of a date in 1984 and references the Auditor General and revenue sources including liquor licenses and greyhound racing. Specifics are unclear due to OCR issues, but mentions a large surplus and various revenue streams.

Byoney Hoc Wurpine Lottariegainne Toe Auditor-General Liwits Ry Pork Gookmakers Nquor van

Meagre World Research Efforts Highlighted at Rotary Club

In Australia, Mr. John Metcalfe, Wales Director of Public Libraries, urged renewed focus on scientific research. He praised books for aiding business and research progress during his Rotary Club luncheon remarks in Stoney.

Stoney Fymatay Australia Earch Ming John Metcalfe Rotary Cub Metesife Wales Public L- Reries Mbrakien Remarch BolentiNo

Turnover of L A bookmakers reported in year review

The year’s review highlights a turnover among Los Angeles bookmakers with figures indicating market activity and investment shifts. Key names and entities reflect the industry’s scale and regional influence during the period.

Security probe ordered on documents in House

The Prime Minister directed the security service to examine documents relating to defense secrets amid arguments over alleged disclosure and foreign information access. MPs clashed as Abbott, Fadden, Lang, and Chifley pressed for accountability while warning of potential treason and dangers to national defense.

Chifley Securiey Bervios Contry Party Me, Fadden United State Australia Ian Trom Landon Putes Eeuaal Actaak Abbott New England Chitey Calfrey Quemmary Coentey Lang Varty Chitley Pane London Bevish Mini Anid Atiles Riehmond Evan Fee Voles Fedden Oman Anthony Ee Algo Coe Mervice Edmian Fadden Aingie CALA Han Counett Defic Defice Remarah Crur Mr. Peaden

Textile School to Be Erected at Daceyville Sydney

A proposal calls for the erection of a textile school at Daceyville with an estimated cost of £100,000. Courses will cover technologies for the vehicle and tanning industries at the Sydney Technical College within the period.

Sydney Dacayvilla Don Sydney Technical College

Germans Leave Australia in Wartime Transfer

Fragmentary report notes a group labeled Germans and relatives removed from Australia during the war. It mentions individuals such as Neumann, wife of a lecturer, and references transfers to Germany with service details unclear.

Garene Austral Australia Neumann Prd Garmany

National Health Service to Cost £20 Million a Year

Discussion on centralised control and uniform provision of medical and dental care across the Commonwealth. Proposals aim to ensure adequate accommodation and doctors in remote areas, with free secondary care and hospitalization for all.

National Health Sretra Rompitat F Ailikieg Rarwine

Mortgage loan limits raised for housing scheme

Cabinet recommended raising Commonwealth Bank housing loan limit from £1200 to £10 000 and proposed amendments to the Commonwealth Bank Act 1948. The changes aim to clarify staff promotion rules and define housing loan conditions under public review.

Commonwealth Bank Housings Lounm Commonwealth Bank

Man charged with murder of father in North Sydney

Charten Feun Je Gallien aged 47 faced Special Children's Court on a murder charge in North Sydney. Detective reports detail a bloodstained jacket found at North Sydney, a knife with a four inch blade, and the suspect remanded to the City Coroner's Court.

Bydwey Charten Feun Gallien Charlee Louis Te Gallien North Sydney Wynyard Sargeson

Shipbuilding Costs Under Review by Melbourne Leader

In Melbourne a shipbuilding executive urged a move to economics based on output, with spring yards and scaled costs to meet demand. He warned against maintaining an indefinitely high cost structure as the industry matures.

Melbourne Tussany Unioas McLiwralth’Mekachern Eawortey Snetcholdorn Halward Arly Basia

Unclear text about assassination plot and officials

Fragmentary report mentions a plot linked to officials, a minister, and government figures. Details are garbled, with multiple misread terms and unclear names or places. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise summary.

Unable to parse historic event with limited context

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr Calwell and Gultett She nys but provides no clear event, date, or location to summarize into a cohesive news item. Without readable facts, a reliable T and S cannot be produced.

Unclear OCR Brief on Government Health Bill Debate

Fragmented text discusses a government bill related to public health and interior department matters. Mentions rating tests, diseases, and a schedule approved by a voter body. Details are garbled and names or places are unreadable.

Aller

Bank Fraud Charge Involving Arthur Clark Widow

A man charged with bank fraud is linked to a widow of Arthur Clark who ran a small money lending business. Prosecutors allege he diverted funds and used fronts to conceal the theft. The case centers on a sequence of cash withdrawals and suspicious transfers tied to the named individuals.

Canberra Court Report Faces and Fines in Local Trials

The Canberra court heard defendants including Clarence Bruce Hall and Norman Vineet Hawke, both labourers, with Hawke pleading guilty to charges related to theft and indecent behavior. McVeigh and Borg faced alcohol and driving-related charges, while Vincent Fourer and others were noted for default payments and associated offences.

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