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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1946

Page

2

War Service Homes and Pension Eligibility Clarified

An public notice explains War Service Homes schemes and pension calculations. It outlines loan amounts, locality design freedom, and eligibility steps with War Service Homes Commission guidance. It notes rates of pension pay and widow allowances, plus contact for inquiries and application support.

Sapeere ACF Uniar War Service Homes Echame San War Service Berrice

Swimming Club to Begin 177 Season

The swimming club prepares for the 177th season with new talent entering from Canterbury and notable performers achieving strong results in recent competitions. Key figures include Lt. Lindsay Know, a former champion remembered for his wartime service, and the club aims to renew its prestige as a premier local program.

Swimming Club Geehdiren Canterre Seurap Sheng

The Year Book and Commonwealth Printing Waste

The Commonwealth Government spends heavily on publications amid delays in the Commonwealth Year Book and related year book materials. The 1943 44 Year Book was delayed. the 1944 45 Year Book is promised soon, but production priority appears low and material quality is questioned as a wasteful diversion from healthier printing priorities.

Commonwealth Ox Publications USA Pram Toma Australia Commonwealth Statistician

World Play Success Por Alert Hall

Rosa Huichanan will bring to Conservathle weak Oscar Wilde a Say with great acclaim across world capitals. First produced in London, it later reached New York with Mor ray leading, drawing mixed reactions. Leslie Blakes of BBC based the script on Wilde biographies, and Lord Alfred Douglas endorsed it, noting a faithful portrayal. Albert Balllon will host Tuesday and Wednesday with possible future runs if support materializes.

Rosa Huichanan Oscar Wilde London Robart Sayed Wilde Hollywood New York Morray Pachad Hinusse Lesiie Blakes BBC Wilde Frac Hareis Andre Gide Herard Abe Wewardian Bel Alfred Douglas Albert Ball Lon Twsaday and Wednawday Buchanen Hee

Hunters Valley Dam opens in first stage of reclamation plan

Three Ministers and other members of State Parliament attended the official opening of the Glenbown Dam construction work in Hunter Valley. The £1,400,000 project aims to reclaim erosion scarred lands and restore fertility, with the dam expected to develop a capacity of 120 000 acre feet as the first phase of a broader plan.

Mubwellsnook Amon Hur Hunter Valley

Scaffolding Collapse Hurts Player Amid Hospital Amputation

A scaffolding collapse injured a player identified as Manly ambulance took him to Manly Hospital where the injured hand was amputated. He and others demanded a 25 percent increase from organizers amid the aftermath of the incident.

The Steps of Marco Pee Lecture in Capital Event

A lantern lecture at the Capital drew over 100 attendees. Cable and Musee Pranceme led by Mine Cable presented travel stories from across the globe. The event, titled To the Tops of Marco Evia, featured slides as the audience learned of Marco Evia and prison work. A welcome was extended by Rev H Hareiaon and treasurer Rev W J Williams noted support from the Commonwealth Bible Society.

Cable Beaws Facelge Ibisle Society Musee Pranceme Marco Evia Bande Jesus Chetat Bret Ure Ana Wareige Bite Cou Mian Tibet Abe Jonas Jenriat H Hareiaon Wis W. J. Wiliamn Commonwealth Bible Society

Obituary Notice for Mr David Dillon Found Dead

Obituary for Mr David Dillon a well known identity in unions and sport who lived in Canberra and Oakleigh Victoria. Dillon served with the Government Printing Office before moving to Canberra five years ago. He was active in football and cricket administration and contributed to betting rule governance.

David Dillon Sporting Etrebae Canberra Hin ‘Thome Oakleigh Vistoria Dillon Canbarra Naa Prom Tnt Bett

Natives Largely Opposed to Bomb Test Area Move

In a letter to the Prime Minister, Mr. Dovey on behalf of the Council asks the Government to avoid cementing to any plan that would disrupt Aboriginal work in Central Australia. He seeks assurances that if testing continues, funds will support existing programs and that a large munition factory planned for South Australia won’t erase the Aboriginal reserve or destroy the launching ground.

South Australis Australia Mir. Dovey Central Ita Wilen Tagak Musewan South Australia

Union Ban May Force Cancellation of Wool Sales

The Brisbane wool sale faces possible cancellation as a union ban threatens operations. Waterside Workers and Packers Union members back the ban, with over 100 buyers expected in Brisbane and more than 50,000 bales catalogued for this week’s auction. Local officials weigh the impact.

Brisdaie Sonday Volunes Bate Federry Unio Barkin Jasmiae Dalim Wval Lely Fedora Rawentiv Brisbane Dlacuas Ighet Ortr Bandung

Poll Tax Racket Disfranchises Millions in 0.3.A

New York dated report quotes Republican candidate G. Ik Bender criticizing poll taxes used in the Southern states. He argues the tax effectively buys votes and disenfranchises millions unable to pay. He cites concentration of political influence by those who can afford the poll tax.

New York Milsion Americana Goverleas Hooa HaDt Menlvet Sonarassman G. 1K Bender Fepublican Ohio So Acticie New York “Field-Tribune Boutkeen

Woman Injured When Car Crashes Into Tree

Sydney report states Mrs. Man Sr of Martin Brevi Howrville was injured this morning when a car she rode in veered off the road and struck a tree. Police arrested the driver on charges of drunken driving as the vehicle was wrecked and slid into a gully.

Sydney Man Sr Martin Brevi Howrville Neenjeanarly

Four Men Arrests Follow Main Street Struggle

About 100 people battled to prevent four men from being arrested on Main Street Merrylande late Dust ght. An urgent wire brought more officers. Constable Sum was injured. The four suspects were taken into custody for alleged drunken driving and accomplice offenses.

Bydney Weronind Taro Hhey Main Street Merrylande Dustght Borpeant J. Jona Tole Conateble Sum Seine

No Trace Found Of H.M.A.3 Perth Survivors

Sunday report from Sydney says no trace of the H.M.A.3 remains after a raid near Betherenda East Indian waters. The rescue tug Ware and crew arrived in Sydney Harbour, with two officers and 13 men, dressed in civilian and army clothes provided by locals. The crew were en route by train from Grafton to reunite with relatives as inquiries proceed.

Sydney Ourvette Sydney Harbour Bethernda Macquarie Vnli Grafton Clvitians Acameres Greene Rey Trol Oak Eee

Interhouse athletics carnival yields multiple champions

The Canherre zharch of Girt Grammar deheol held a lively interhouse carnival on Friday with Forrest totaling 193 points and Kilburn placing third with 148. Davis led the senior division with 4 wins as Bruce defeated Atkinson for the intermediate crown. Waverley dominated relays and several events, while Lieke and Jardine topped various skipping and sprint tests.

Girt’ Grammar Deheol Avertey Polata Forreet Kilburn Ravertey Juan Shears Ore’ Prasad Davis M Denis E. Alston Fumnereup N. Bruce J. Atkinson W. P Newin J. Merriman Hiterere Tnter-nouse Fluure Wavartey Marzi Aan Wild Milaon W. Inghar Wks Fawr M. Paver Mary Te Attionon A. Danbot Hingham M. Lane Piva Ad Ye -P B. Jardine Mevie Ace Sim Renior Alaton Rowin Gon Nixon Waere Daniel Leper Mayrick Sterryman Tranner Malson Booth Jardine Blaickland Hargrave Mair Whitney Moore Wray Nevin Nevin and Pevoanirs Archer, Parry and Tall, Mn) Intermediate Skipping: Croker Welle Coonan Firth Grnehead Accingon Mt. Laren McKeown Robinson Parlay Alston Pommon Walters Durren McKeachnis McKeachnie Meld B. Read Pigein G Pearson J. Atkin FE. Alaton Kyte Waverley Forrest & Satan Nie Porrat Ko Oa Circle Vantor Gel Ay Kilburn Forrest Milburn Onion Auburn Welmary Xara

Interim Government entries amid Indian political shifts in Lahore

Moslems move toward a new Interim Government in India as factions in Lahore debate forming Pakistan. Ali Khan and others from the Muslim League press for a government that can operate smoothly without full cooperation from Congress, amid broader direct action campaign tensions.

Lahore India Pakistun Rags Ghazan Ali Khan Moalam Lees [Gue Mottram

Victoria Faces Transport Strike Amid Wage Disputes

Melbourne reports a widespread transport strike as rail and tram workers demand higher pay amid wage unrest. Government says no intervention. Train services disrupted with cancellations and reduced goods movement. Wharf and public service unions prepare further action as arbitration bodies convene.

ACTU TO REVIEW WAGES CONFERENCE WITH GOVERNMENT

The emergency committee of the ACTU after de- ctioning today the Femulta of the conference at Can Dorr lant Tuesday. Agreed upon cer tain reperanntations which will be faced before the full executive of the AcTU, Waste perking regulations and Wage Increasen were decred at Canberra by the ACTU officials fund the Government. The emergency committer will meet to-morrow to decide whether the executive mating, sche duled for Thursday, should be defer fed until next week because of the transport hold-up.

AGT

Gre Minister Arrives in Canberra In Diplomatic Visit

Dr J Kiernan Minister for Eire arrives in Canberra with wife and children. They lodge at Hotel Canberra and plan to reside in the capital. Kiernan studied at University College Dublin and London University and served as minister to Austria before arriving in Australia. He witnessed four administrations in Italy and has a background as a diplomat and scholar.

J. Kieren Eire Caibaren Give Colin Tey Australis Vatican Italy

Patrol ration list unclear and incomplete

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a patrol ration and a start date sample tied to November, with references to Mr HR Wales and Saturday events. Unable to determine a clear event, person, or organization from the legible content.

Strong seven for Davis Cup team urged by US

The United States plans a strong seven roster for the Davis Cup ties as Australia seeks victory. Americas players, including Parker and Mulloy, display form though some fitful performances and injuries shape selections. Team competition remains open with relay of singles and doubles matches at Forest City venue.

Americas Baal Eat Thane Siestine Vines Parker Mulloy Achrostr Kemer Brown Pia Hopman Qheractil Sac Pape Windin Greland Kramer Forest Fite Treat ES Weary Althogh Yoong

Canberra University to Invite Overseas Professors Next

Interim Council discussed inviting international professors for periods up to six months to advance research, with visits led by Professor David from University of Nairobi or similar authorities. Applications for this week seek social science scholars to collaborate on mining research and graduate training.

Canberra University Teosire Australie Gantarra Tesearch National University Ity Aaamont Tor Wiraswarta David Tae

Good response to loan apps and campaign progress reported

Fragmentary OCR notes describe loan application responses and campaign canvassing efforts. It references totals, committees, and weeks in a failed format, noting directors and revolving figures without clear context or dates.

Balmer Carnival Postponed By Diurttlee Weather

A windy cool spell disrupted surf and beach events at Surfers Prom Beach with the Balmer carnival postponed due to rain and rough conditions. Local authorities urged residents to stay safe as the forecast remained unsettled.

Balmer

Farm Machinery Lost in Shou Fa Fire Investigations

Fire investigators probe a blaze at Shou Fa where farm machinery is reported missing or damaged. Officials outlined preliminary findings and noted 5 percent damage estimates while inspecting the scene for further losses.

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