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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
4
Obituary fragment honors Fred Wermamoueh died 1944 in Canberra area. Message from spouse and children notes memories shared by sons and daughter. Includes garbled place names and dates, with condolences and farewell sentiments.
Wednesday reports show Predariet Tuck, who claimed 11,900 Prom cyte Components, was awarded 1,200 by the Supreme Court after an inquiry. A Tuesday union questioned costs of a diesel engine and replacement parts, with Radway Camerasieners noting related expenses but not ruling on replacements in Australia.
A government shipping board bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament early next year. The measure would allow government owned vessels to trade and set up a Commonwealth shipping council to regulate and oversee operations. Details on structure and regulatory scope are still under discussion.
Canberra forecast from the weather station at Valchaien indicates unsettled conditions by 9 pm on Wednesday with scattered light showers on the ranges and mild to moderate winds. The South Eastern District expects night showers to the east with moderate northerly to south winds and light to scattered rain in the highlands.
Fragmentary weather note from Canberra with garbled timing details. Mentions periods in the afternoon and an apparent forecast sequence but remains unreadable and incomplete. Entities unclear due to OCR errors.
District rainfall figures for the 24 hour period are partially readable with several place names and values. Notable entries include minor rainfall totals in multiple districts and references to specific localities, though many portions are garbled.
The article discusses postwar Europe, warning that Communist penetration aims to undermine governments across nations including Australia and Russia. It argues a broader conflict involving the United Nations and Western powers is shaping global peace, urging vigilance against Soviet expansion and ideological agitation.
An American firm proposes transferring an aluminium works to Australia with Know-how and technicians to boost domestic industry and improve trade. The plan, in letters to Prime Minister Chifley and ministry officials, envisions importing and expanding capacity for a large quantity of aluminium products locally within about five years.
The Ormond Liner, recently converted, will sail for Australia on Friday as the first ship to leave Britain carrying migrants. The vessel, outfitted for pioneer travel, is set to transport passengers under the new migration program, with officials confirming plans and routes.
Two Canberra residents and Commonwealth immigrants have been appointed to posts in the United States to interview potential migrants under official passenger schemes. Wing Commander Beth De Balte and Captain Williar ACH De Bally will depart for San Francisco on October 19 and New York on November 2 respectively, with duties to interview prospective settlers and dependents for American resettlement programs. De Balte served 44 years with the RAF, including wartime flying in New Guinea, and commanded bomber aircraft during the war.
Sydney notes that Jack Dart faced Bob Barnes in a fatty in a championship match. Dart won 6-4 in the set and Berne defeated Metartay 3 6 6 2 0a in a related results line.
A fragmented report notes a bill to extend the Interim Council, replacing it with a permanent body at the National University. It cites delays from governance disputes, calls for expanded membership, and planned medical and physical science research centers. Prominent names mentioned include John Curtis Rehwol, Tensor W. KK. Hancocki, and Ti Grit Taylor.
A damaged report summarizes Geneva trade talks amid Britain United States preference disputes. Prime Minister Chifley and Australian officials seek clarification on treaty terms and watering down preferences. London dollar conference influence and immediate government directions shape the stance as talks continue.
Australian MP Lang criticizes government policy as risky to trade, warning the United States could boycott exports. He argues Australia risks economic harm by aligning with an iron curtain policy and warns against eroding food and goods prices while stressing Australia’s need to pursue independent trade.
Mr Chidley announces amendments to restore freedom for industrial relations while subjecting wage decisions to merit and wage regulation. The act sets limits on pay variation, hours, and industrial authority powers, creating a framework overseen by Commonwealth Conciliation Commissioners and Chief Judge Drake Brockman to stabilize future industrial relations.
Prime Minister Chifley described the postwar peace treaties with Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary and others as inadequate and imperfect. He urged passage of bills to authorize Australia to carry out and enforce the treaties while stressing Australia’s short term interests and a move toward durable peace in Europe.
In a turbulent session Prime Minister Alister discusses investigations into policy, with ministers detailing TAA operations and wheat stabilization funding. Australian plans include Lincoln aircraft deliveries for the RA AF, and talks on public voting, referendums, and meat rationing amid rising tensions.
The article notes I S L calls for Italian miners to join labor pools as part of broader Allied wartime negotiations. It outlines restitution of property seized from nations and the return of assets under a plan to liquidate Allied property interests and apply proceeds to reconstruct postwar economies.
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