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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
2
Sydney officials unveil a city campaign plan featuring a feeding ute initiative and a possible exhibition of Chinese goods. The message hints at a transportation and cultural exchange effort aimed at boosting local engagement and commerce.
Washington reports a US Australia aviation agreement awaiting Canberra Cabinet approval. Australian planes gain landing rights at San Francisco and Honolulu while US aircraft may land at Sydney and other terminals. No cap on schedules or aircraft capacity deprecated.
Sydney authorities report a youth pleaded guilty to traveling without proper fare. The Parramatta Court today heard the case as the magistrate covered the 1 shilling fine after the boy was found with 10 cents, with a sergeant noting the youth had run away from home.
A White Paper in Britain states mutual aid totaling about £2,078 million was sent from March 1941 to September 1943 to the United States, China and Allied Europe. It notes 60 percent of the aid went to America while American troops increased presence in Britain.
In spite of official statements by authorities, discussions suggest a suspected ET Bomb atrocity affecting northern territory and South Australia. Provisional sites for thaw have already been affected and preparations indicate ongoing concerns about the incident's reach and impact.
A conference of the Country Press Association calls for government recognition of press access to public meetings. The proposed Government Ordinance would grant entry rights and privilege for fair and accurate reporting, ensuring the press can cover proceedings.
A Sydney notice reports Manutac reducing wages by five percent amid transport delays and employee concerns. The terse item notes cuts affecting staff and related logistics without detailing broader context.
A fragmentary 19th century court report mentions a verdict for £80 10s 8d with costs in a rent claim against Joseph George i8 for property at 42 Westlake, plus other minor cases. The magistrate granted driving licence restoration for Bevin Roy after a prior conviction, noting rehabilitation and leniency.
The Canberra court dealt with multiple traffic and licensing offences. Kevin Duthie of Pranklin Bireet Forrest pleaded guilty to riding a bicycle without both hands on the bars and was fined £1 plus costs. Several others from Narrabundah, Nicholson, Dooninmatreet, and Kingston were fined amounts from £1 to £6 9s with costs for offences including driving without proper license, failure to renew, failing to observe traffic rules, riding bicycles on footpaths, and driving with light violations. A number of individuals were fined for leaving vehicles parked too long, and cases involving collisions and near-misses were noted. Additional fines covered riding bicycles without lights and offences occurring on October 1 and October 3, with various cost allocations.
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