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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1946
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR note mentions ATL and a Peta reference with allies visiting Australia. No clear people, dates, or events to tie into a coherent 2-line item.
Canberra officials discuss Tasmanian fruit vegetables and fish transport by air intending faster freight to markets. ANA Canberra manager cites limited current freight and proposes air conditioned planes to improve speed and reduce costs, with Trans Australia Airways handling future rollout. The issue centers on supply reliability and market timing for grapes strawberries and other perishables.
A Bathurst woman, twice previously divorced, was ordered to return within 21 days to her third husband. The court noted prior marriages to Orr and MacDermott, with the couple living on Rockett Street, Bathurst. Mr Justice Roper referred to her as a “Regular customers.”
Worning William Tolstrup, an ex-AIF serviceman, appeared at Melbourne North Melbourne Court charged with receiving and stealing an army vehicle valued at £275. The document notes a claim that the soldier offered Tolstrup £10 for painting duties.
The Canberra Association annual report notes concerns over river access and landowner permissions, urging Crown Lands action after unauthorized entry into property along the river. It reports stocking resumed with 44 000 brown trout released last year and 35 000 to follow, plus over 10 000 rainbow trout at Cotter Hatchery. The club retained championships with Onsle Ratford winning the Ally Nish trophy for best trout caught on artificial bait. Financials show a credit balance of 11/7/13 and unsettled entries totaling.
A government booklet titled Change Over released yesterday notes that over 14 percent of war loans to service members have been repaid. It states approximately £190,000 in loans were repaid, with total 1914-18 war loans reaching £1,000,000 and only about 22 percent written off.
At the Life Conference in Newcartle the Rev Alan Walker MLA said the Christian Church in England has neglected the working class and trade union life. He urged the Church to counter mechanised society and defend spiritual values amid materialism and commercial selfishness in industry.
A new inter school radio system costing £140 was installed at St Christopher s. The system includes a master net with broadcasting and program moving functions, a turntable for music, and a visitors’ system in the Toren. Amplifiers are in each classroom and the playground, with independent volume and control. Finance was arranged by the Friends' Association, and installation occurred during the term under M Rogers, D W Jeffries, F Barry, F O'Reilly, and J Mason.
Police recovered clothing and a bag with two drink bottles in thick bush near Corrimal railway station after a Monday night assault on Mrs. Margaret Allen 25 of Corrimal. The items include a brasalete and pantetter. Mrs Allen had bought a soft drink just before her abduction in a car. Authorities continue a wide search across the south coast district for two men involved.
Lottery No 1807 drawn in Sydney with First Prize 90871 awarded to R Not gen of 318 Onford Street Bound, Second Prize 90851 to Itchy Handa Syndicate via Mrs A Ledbet ter C/O GPO Sydney, Third Prize 1261 to Colin s Luck Syndicate M Stone of 188 Penhurst Street Penshurst, Fourth Prize 7843 to Nil Deaperandum Syndicate J Parker of 40 Promenade Suns Bound. Lottery No 1308 to be drawn on Friday.
An unclear notice reports a Londoner’s demobilisation from the Navy tied to service stores at Grimaby. It mentions a sum of £40,747 and a 16 year period, but the exact details are garbled.
The Prime Minister’s committee is reviewing the question for wives of Australian servicemen proceeding to Japan and would report to Cabinet. The report would cover accommodation and related arrangements for these families.
The Munitions Department announced a new cigarette lighter to be sold to the public soon. The electroplated lighter measures about two inches long and roughly a half to three quarters of an inch, with the department head Mr. J. K Jensen detailing the plan.
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