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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
5
Secretary announces national express arrival in Melbourne with MalBa Manchevant Rydney named as the express carrier personnel and a Friday timetable. The dispatch notes Rahway connections and Me. 2 Micaelas as key contacts for the service.
A Canberra YMCA postwar transition report outlines 370 members including 98 active senior members and 108 hunters, with youth activities linked to Canberra High School and the village book. It notes the Vikings Club and Table Tennis Association activities, a national conference on youth work, and various club rooms used for meetings and events. Members on the board and officers are listed, with remarks by J Mumey on the heritage of youth and modern pressures.
The wrecked ship split in two near Goodwin Sands after a collision. tugs and kedge anchors refloated the stern and bow sections separately. The cargo valued at £80,000, including vehicles and army food, was salvaged for the American Army of Occupation.
A clipped report discusses saturation in labor training and its effects on costs and policy. It notes Congress debates wage awards and allowances for ex servicemen in training schemes. A board appointment change at Trans-Australia Airlines is described, urging future picks to favor non-service personnel.
Field Marshal Montgomery praised the Highland Division for its role at El Alamein while an honorary degree was conferred in 1947. He noted the unit’s contribution to victory and urged schemes to guarantee civilian employment for those who served.
A proposed five year plan outlines a dual track for apprentices combining two years of factory training in engineering and metalwork with a further three years of specialist craft and general training. It includes residential centres, social facilities, and university-level awards, funded by a motor manufacturer consortium and related firms.
Short Brothers in Britain announce an amphibian aircraft named Sealand designed for land, marine shore, charter, and private transport. The craft carries five passengers plus baggage, uses de Havilland G11 engines, and targets 180 hp output, 420 mile range, and 8000 ft ceiling.
Private William Voller, a veteran of the Boer War and World War I era, is expected to leave the army next June following a long service at Portsmouth General Headquarters and the Army Recruiting Depot. The sergeant major notes Voller will likely depart once officially released, praising a grand life with improving prospects.
Dope from Teamea german war effort and other livestock are heading to Britain. Mhine r army men bring dogs home for six months to Stockbridge Army Quarant, then dogs join Ungir owners. Nearly 800 dogs sent to Stockbridge, which has 600 kennels. Service men have brought dogs from around the world. Animals remain owners property and must pay for their upkeep. No dog left at Stockbridge remains unclaimed after the six months quarantine.
In Calcutta on a Wednesday crowd armed with knives attacked soldiers defending themselves until ammunition ran out. All were stabbed as police patrols moved in and fired three shots to disperse the mob.
Veterans and officers crowded Covent Garden as elite regimental silver from the Black Horse regiment was auctioned. Items including a gold tankard and silver-gilt pieces sold for high sums to raise funds for veterans families and fallen soldiers.
The Canberra Civic Theatre reports strong audience reception for the Australian film Overlanders. Bookings look robust for the remainder of the Canberra season with showings on Saturday Monday and Tuesday. The piece notes technical merit and industry confidence amid competition concerns.
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