In Memoriam Cpl W Barnes Killed in Action 1942
In memoriam for Cpl W Barnes who died October 1942 in jungle. Kin salute the brave. Inserted by sister Mavis brother in law Andy and niece Patricia Shinnick. CASEY funeral notice invites relatives to Mass then Catholic Cemetery Queanbeyan. Motor Funeria Canberra Ltd. 123 Chord Street Queanbeyan phone 52.
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Casey
June Causey
St. Gregory's Church
Queanthin
Catholic Cemetery
Queanbeyan
Motor Funeria
Canberra
Children Burned to Death in Sydney Fire Ruin
The incinerated bodies of two young boys were found in the debris of a gutted Star Bros. building in King Street St Peters after a fire at 4.50 pm. Fire brigades from Newtown Redfern and Waterloo battled the blaze for 30 minutes and the boys were taken to Prince Alfred Hospital then City hospital. The theatre front and surrounding areas were drenched as investigators noted children had played around the vacant site for months.
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Sydney
St. Peters
Star Bros. Motor Body Builders Works
King Street
Star Bros
Coca Cola Ca
Reaidenta
Dies
George Street West
Newtown
Redfern
Waterloo
Teer
Prince Allesd Hospital
City Ie
8&T. Peters
Seama and
Carof
Dream Circle
William Senior
Bride Carried Into Church for Wedding
Miss Margaret Hughes of Darling Point was carried into St Canice's Church Elizabeth Bay for her marriage to Mr James Feehan of Melbourne. Four days earlier she badly burned her foot and could not wear a shoe. The bride was helped from the car and then carried into the church with Mr BD Dougherty and her cousin Mr Kenin O Connell assisting.
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Sydney
Margaret Hughes
Darling Point
St. Canice's
Elizabeth Bay
James Feehan
Melbourne
Bride
BD. Dougherty
R. Kenin O'Connell
Sister Says Man Shot Was Not Burglar
Sister of William Anderson 35 of Concord West claimed he suffered war neurosis and memory lapses. Police said Anderson, found near Peter Cram’s home in Cumming Avenue, threatened officers and was shot after a chase.
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Sydney
Thiraday Bister
Taat
William Anderson
Davidson Avene
Concord West
Yarilla Street
N Btrathfeld
Anderson
Peter Cram
Cumming Avenue
Don Laughton
Burwood
Carols by Candlelight Planned for Christmas Eve
YMCA and YWCA members gear up for Carols by Candlelight at the King George V Memorial on Christmas Eve. Last year more than 2,000 attended despite an electricity shortage, in a peaceful wartime scene. This year plans call for a shorter programme.
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Y M.C.A
Y.W. C.A
King George V Memorial
Allies ridicule postwar justice in German war crimes trial
The Canberra Times argues Allied control and trials of German leaders like Hitler Goring and Goebbels were too lenient and mocked, urging equal treatment for Japanese war criminals including Emperor Hirohito and demanding trials for all major war criminals with accountability.
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Europe
Hermann Goring
Germany
Hitler
Goring
Goebbels
Tokyo
Hirohito
United States
Pearl Harbour
Japan
Chie
Telanei
Maja
Tial
Duke of Gloucester Visitation Spans Tenterfield Tour
His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester arrived by car from Liamore visiting Casino and Tenterfield. He inspected ex-servicemen and civic groups, unveiled a federation tablet at Tenterfield, attended a rodeo and carnival, and dined at a civic function before lodging in Tenterfield. The Solicitor General and Commonwealth Statistician join Canberra University College Council until year end.
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Hia
Duke of Gloucester
Casino
Tenterfield
Liamore
Oak Hollow Cattle Station
Tenterfieldt
Sir Henry Parkes
IK. H. Bailey
Commonwealth Statistician
R. Wilson
Canberra University College Council
Cabinet weighs lifting wage peg and N S Act rules
A cabinet sub committee chaired by Prime Minister Chifley and including Evatt McKenna and Dedman reviewed wage peg regulations under the National Security Act. They will propose which rules to retain by law after December 31 and present recommendations in the early parliamentary session.
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Chifley
Dr. Evatt
Senator McKenna
Dedman
Forecast for South Eastern Districts Mild Day with Light Winds
The forecast calls for fine and mild daytime conditions across the South Eastern Districts with light variable winds and slight seas.
Land payments may be heavy for rocket testing
British and Australian governments plan rocket bomb tests in Western Stew Iie. Commonwealth may face large compensation payments for evacuted land. No decision on exact location until Cabinet reviews it. Three firing routes under consideration, likely a northwest path over the Indian Ocean.
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Tite
Canberra's Fine Record In Loan Responses
Canberra celebrates its loan drive with a pennant for the highest number of subscribers. Prime Minister Chifley lauds Canberra's support, noting £1,000 million raised from savings, plus wartime patriotism and civic effort across schools and organizations.
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Canberra
Chifley
House of Representatives
C. 5. Dal
t. @ cennant
Tanberra
gallable _ of Representatives
Bake Iteersy
Canbe
Commonwealth
War Loan Committee
Ciasa
Daley
R.A.A.F
Vent
Bondi Beach
Jack Miller
Parliament House
Newarers
Man Fined for Cock Fighting in Brisbane Court
James Andrew Easton was fined the maximum £26 for taking part in ill treating roosters at a cock fight in Bunyaville on August 11. Police testified about a large crowd around an 18 foot ring as two game roosters fought while Easton acted as referee. The birds showed extensive injuries with blood and spurs modified with steel points.
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Brisbane
R. Byrne
James Andrew Easton
Easton
Bunyaville
Constable Gorries
Esch
INO DECISION ON BRITISH PACIFIC BASE
Prime Minister Chifley said Australia remained in consultation among British governments on making it the Pacific defence base for the British Commonwealth. He noted the position was fluid and no decision had been made to base British navies here.
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Australia
British Commonwealth of Nations
Chifley
Canberra Weather Thursday A.M. to P.M. Readings
A weather summary for Canberra reports barometer at 9 AM 30.277 inches rising to 3 PM 30.138 inches. Temperatures recorded include 9 AM 50.9 F, 3 PM 62.2 F with a daily high of 62.2 and a low of 55.8. Wind speeds noted 3 AM 3 mph and 3 PM 81 mph.
District Rainfall Readings for 24 Hours Ended 9 AM
Rainfall report lists totals for Southern Tablelands towns Nimmitabel 4 points Delegate 3 Kosciusko 3 Tombong 3 Benang Victoria 18 Delligk hort Victoria 6 Bendor Park Victoria 6.
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Southern Tablelands
Nimmitabel
Delegate
Kosciusko
Tombong
Benang
Vic
Delligkhort
Bendor Park iVic
Petrol Rationing Relief Sought Before Christmas
The Minister for Supply Senator Ashley has asked the British Government for views on total abolition of petrol rationing in Australia, aiming for easing restrictions before the Christmas period. Negotiations are under way to secure substantial relief if the talks succeed.
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Ashley
Australia
England Bowler Performance In Perth Test
England's bowlers faced a tough, worn pitch against a combined Australian side in Perth. Edges and errors limited figures as Ikin and Pollard impressed with accuracy, while Bedser and the others struggled to contain Barnes and Edwards.
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Perth
England
Daer
Pollard
Mary
Barnes
Bedser
Edwards
John Ikin
Union Merger Proposed In Mining Industry
Sydney reports the proposed merger of the Miners' Federation and the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association in coal mining. The plan aims to unite about 1,000 engine drivers and firemen, with mass meetings scheduled for Sunday to adopt merger principles.
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Sydney
Miners’ Federation
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen‘s Association
Northernields
Hammond Approaches New Record in First Class Cricket
London reports Hammond's Perth double century as his 36th in first class cricket giving him a lead over Bradman who has 34. He needs 272 more runs to reach 50 000 after 81 innings, aiming to do so in under 1000 innings, a feat unmatched by Grace Hobba Woolley Kendren Mead and Sutcliffe despite their 50 000 milestones.
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London
Society of Cricket Statisticians
Times
Hammond
Perth
Bradman
Hamond
Inns
Grace, Hobba
Woolley
Kendren
Mead
Sutcliffe
Prisoners Kept Manacled in Court in Gun Case
At Central Police Court on Thursday Edward and Royce Garland and Antonio Martini faced charges of shooting at police with intent to murder. The judge refused to order removal of handcuffs despite defense claims the Garlands were safe without them. Police say Edward Garland admitted planning a robbery of the strong room with explosives and a hand trolley, while Martini teased about statements and admitted a revolver found under a mattress.
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Martins
Gao
Martini
Mitch
Edward Garland
Plans to speed timber supplies in emergency plan
The Minister for Conservation Mr Weir outlined plans to speed timber supply and distribution during a timber shortage. A conference involving all parties and the Prices Commissioner is planned, with action initiated. Shipping capacity and transport upgrades are being arranged, including securing the naval hulk Mombah to lift 1 000 000 super feet to Coffs Harbour. A survey of loading facilities by ship and rail is underway.
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Sydney
Weir
Antip
Prices Commissioner
Mombah
Coffs Harbour
Sydney Hobart wage rise in basic pay from November
Sydney and Hobart gain the basic wage rise from the first pay period in November. The increases reflect cost of living adjustments in federal awards, with Sydney at £5/1, Melbourne £4/18, Brisbane £4/14, Adelaide and Perth £4/15, Hobart £4/1T. No change for awards based on six city averages, remaining at £4/18 per week.
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Sydney
Hobart
Australia
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
J. E. Taylor
Tug Driven Ashore by Cyclone at Clarence River Entrance
The Australian tug Waree of 285 tons was driven ashore at the Clarence River entrance in a southerly cyclone and severe seas. The two officers and 18 crewmen reached shore safely as the vessel remained wedged on the beach. The freighter Murchison races from Sydney to the scene and may attempt a salvage operation.
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Bydney
Special Training for R M C Graduates at Universities
Melbourne reports a plan to re introduce the pre war system for Royal Military College graduates selecting officers for courses in engineering and science at Australian universities. The Army will pay fees for chosen candidates who must sign a £500 bond to serve in the permanent forces at least five years after completing their studies.
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Melbourne
Royal Military College
Parliament Opens With Wives Only For MPs
Members of Parliament have been told by the Minister for the Interior Mr Johnson to bring only their wives to the opening of the 18th Parliament on November 6. He said the rule was needed due to expected heavy demand for accommodation in Canberra. MPs may bring their families if suitable independent lodging is found.
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Interior
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Canberra
Crown Witness Faces Drunken Driving Charge
Owen Patrick Garvan, Crown witness in the Stewart Dawnon shooting case, appeared at Central Court today on a drunken driving charge. Garvin, 26, a grazier from Rothlyn Chakola near Cooma, was bound over for 18 months after his war record and other circumstances were considered. Police said he drove through Kings Cross at high speed at 1 20 a m on August 28 after claiming to have had about nine whiskies.
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Bydney
Owen Patrick Garvan
Stewart Dawnon
Central Court
Garvin
Rothlyn
Chakola
Cooma
Beavers
S.M
Kings Cross
Princess
Nix
Labour Senators Poll Record In New South Wales
Sydney reports a Labour poll record showing a vote tally with Arnold and Senate figures amid questions on social services and employment. The record lists votes on Social Services and Employment with substantial informal ballots and adjusted preferences.
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Sydney
Arnold
Senate
Rn Ae
Social Services
Yes
New Canberra Companies Rise Promptly in 1945
Six firms incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory since January as authorities note a postwar revival in enterprise. Foreign registrants total 62, including Ansett Transport Industry and Australian National Airways. New Canberra incorporations include The Canberra Plum Co Pty Ltd, The Australian Armie, The Federal Estates Pty Ltd, Nungalian Ltd, E. & kar Pty Ltd, and Enfield Cycles Pty Ltd with capital values listed.
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A.C.T
Iign
Vale
States
Commonwealth
Tia
Canberra
Ansett Transport Industry
Australian National Airways
Radar to speed complete map of Australia
War time radio research will aid national surveying and mapping in Australia. Deputy Director Lambert outlined how accurate triangulation over vast areas could produce an integrated national map system, enabling large scale triangulated networks and safer navigation.
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Australia
B. PF. Lambert
Albert Hall
Commonwealth
F. M. Johnston
United Kingdom
Canada
United States
Lambert
Tea rationing to continue with limited lifts expected
Government advisers say tea rationing will not be eased this year as supplies from the world market remain tight. The forecast indicates small increases may come in the future but overall rationing remains in place.
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