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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
3
A garbled local report describes a young child linked to an incident at a church event in Wig gine An iy. Names and places are unclear, but the fragment mentions a vehicle and a disruption during a gathering, with uncertain details about those involved.
New Delhi reports Pakistan Prime Minister Yeqat Ali Khan warns of war between Pakistan and India amid internal turmoil and national duty. He cites violence against Hindus and Sikhs, with hundreds killed and abductees reported as Muslim refugees flood toward Lahore fronts. Military leaders warn retaliation could escalate.
A fragmentary report reviews postwar overseas travel by ministers and government officials. It notes costs, air and lodging arrangements, and parliamentary debate over funded trips from June 1946 onward. The piece highlights the role of figures such as Mr. Daly, Mr. Chidey, and Mr. Fraser, with references to cabinet and committee responses to travel expenses.
Thousands of extra meat supplies from Australia are anticipated to reach Britain as contingencies for wet weather. An estimated 750,000 pounds worth of pork and meat products will be sent to Britain, with potential shipments to other locations if prices improve. Beneficiaries include farmers and consumers who could face steadier supply and prices amid ongoing export disruptions.
The report compares wool shipments to the United States and United Kingdom in July and August with a total of 156 412 bales. It notes 26 968 bales to the US and 80 246 to the UK, alongside scoured tops and waste valued at substantial sums.
Rita faces economic concerns as the conference outlines potential cuts in imports and calls for rapid restoration of reserves. Sir Winston Cringe Abedhesnce warns that without swift action, a dangerous balance of payments gap could force severe measures and draw on gold and foreign exchange reserves to cover demands.
A government plan to acquire the painting The Broken Peace for eventual display in the National Art Gallery in Canberra was announced yesterday. Authorities say the work by McCubbin will be purchased as part of expanding Australia’s art holdings while accommodation shortages persist. The piece was previously located in Melcourn and described by a prominent expert as a notable example of the artist’s genius.
Mr Holt speaking during the Treasury estimates debate warns government policy may erode the face value of savings bank deposits. He cites 6,000,000 savers with about £1 average in deposits and urges policy to avoid devaluing elderly savings. He argues inflation or devaluation harms old-age security and voices alarm over financial policy.
Minister Pollard announced butter supplies for export to Britain will rise this year, surpassing last year’s volume of 6,000 tons. He said production will be higher, with more butter available for export despite past shortages.
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