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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
4
Indonesian Film Banned in New Zealand Report
An Indonesian film faced a ban in New Zealand amid censorship concerns. The government delayed approval indefinitely as part of a broader review by the prime minister and censor authorities, with labor federation figures commenting on the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun
Br. Fraser
Matemal Council of Te Federation of Labour
Sargeant
Hung Communists Poised for Seats in Budapest Coalition
In Budapest election coverage the Communists appear set to win about seven seats in the coalition, with rivals trailing as results trickle in. Unclear components of the coalition and overall vote distribution remain forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hargreaves Leading in British Golf
British golf update shows Hargreaves ahead in standings with leading rounds reported from Indonesian event venue. Details sparse due to damaged text but indicates ongoing competition and notable performance by Hargreaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargreaves
British wives of servicemen to rejoin their husbands
In Melbourne a report notes that a British request aims to permit the Ruméian wives of British servicemen to return to their husbands aboard their steamers. Deputy police commissioner Mr. Bimop comments on arrangements. Prices and imports in car markets are discussed with concern over rapid changes. A hotel theft worth £150,000 is reported, attributed to a guest theft and police inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubat
Gnally
Melbourne
Wilatandag
Corcane
Ricea
Mr Bimop
Clark
Redney
Heavy rains hit Queensland wheat belt in Darling Downs area
Heavy rainfall across southern Queensland caused flooding in the wheat belt. Officials report general rain in the Weenomluy and Huether regions, with Dharling Dawrin recording the heaviest falls. Farmers anticipate impacts on grain, with several stations noting near three inches in a 24 hour period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areaane
Weenomluy
Huether
Guéansland
Arvas
Gruone
Darling Dawrin
Farenoa Receiv
Canberra Forecast Ailing Fragments From Tologara Station
Weather notes from the Meteorological Station at Tologara report showers on the ranges with fine spells elsewhere, cool air and broken winds. The Southeastern District forecast calls for fine conditions with possible afternoon showers, becoming heavier later, and winds shifting from south to near northern directions with rough to moderate strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tologara
Cantrict
Canberra Weather Summary From Dam to 6 PM
Weather notes report barometer readings at dawn and afternoon, temperatures ranging from 32.5 to 47.6, and a detailed forecast with wind directions and speeds. The record cites temperatures and a list of locations with numeric figures for the day, including Crockwell, Goilburn, Wollonding, Kiandra, Adaminang, Dalgaty, and Tombowng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daal
Weinis
Dam
Bi Pointe
Bialande
Yosleray
Crockwell
Paints Goilburn
Jucning
Yane
Wollonding Jtnberrs
Kiandra
Adaminang
Dindabyne
Kee Enak
Delgaty
Tombwng
Wartime company tax cuts in next budget plan
Government signals wartime company tax reductions to be included in the upcoming budget. Tax changes aim to ease burdens on lower income groups while boosting revenue from current collections to offset broader fiscal moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andogawidarabla
Wiliculnes
Tax relief proposals in postwar budget plan
The Budget for the year ending June 30, 1948, nears completion with proposed tax relief focusing on indirect taxation reductions. Indirect taxes face limited scope while sales tax reductions are considered, given their inflationary impact. Customs revenue will drop due to import restrictions, prompting the Treasurer to seek expenditure cuts and efficiency, while wartime departments face scrutiny for potential savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollee Nak
Castine
Enargicenun
Ita
Incidenes
D. Wie
Skal
Whawe
Air Haw
Aussixea
Commonwealth
Triamurer
Governor General McKell attends Canberra events in brief
Excellency the Governor General Mr W J McKell attended a Federal Executive Council meeting at Government House Canberra yesterday morning. He also visited a Canberra Church of England Grammar School mannequin parade yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McKell
Counel
Government House
Caniers
Mra
W. J. Mkell
Canberra
Minister Defends Retirement Repatriation Tribunal Appoin tment
The Minister for Repatriation Mr Barnard defended the denial to reappoint Colonel Hym an to the Repatriation Tribunal. He said Hymans service had been satisfactory but age over 64 and policy requiring veterans from the 1919 war affected the decision. He said the Returned Soldiers League can protest but he would not alter the age policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Returned Soldiers’ League
Fla
Hyman
Lucent
Returned Goldlars’ League
Mr. Burrard
Creation of Health Division described by Minister Health
The article reports Senator McKanna describing the creation of a Health Division as a start at the beginning of reforms. It notes aims to provide preventive mediation and make a permanent feature of efforts the institute of Anatomy had been pursuing, including investigations into child protection, with wartime interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chis Health
McKanna
Institute of Antomy
Honein
Release Granted of Saboteurs Amid Turmoil
The Gurmeds Government ordered the release of several detainees believed to be involved in the attempted overthrow. Officials stated that many not directly or indirectly connected to the plot have also been released as the political situation remains unstable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodon
Deine
Tea merchants fined in Melbourne City Court
The tea merchants were fined £2 for failure to make full amends as required by the Rationing Commission. Two additional charges were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lew Supona
Bushell's Ply, Ltd
Post War RAAF Plans Outline Apprenticeship and Training
The post war Air Force policy outlines long term career paths with three year initial engagements and six year options, aiming to train aircrew and ground staff. It details apprentice schemes for youths aged 9 to 18, a training corps, and pathways to commissions, warrants, and various service roles within a reorganized RAAF structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aps
Air
Drakeford
Jca.a.y
TAA
Afr
Drakafordaid
Tue Beer
Mid & Wayne
Maximim
Alrmey Ax
Royal Australian Air Force
Air Yearning Corps
FAA
Sewar AA
Seana
Wythe
Livwe
R.A.A
Ile
N.cio
RAAF
Zien
Sith
Periege
Air ‘Training Corps
Shay
Advan
Jadet
Dutch Lift Ban British Clubs Reopens to Members
The WRT Ate Fares announced it had fitted the ban and noted it was largely lifted for Dutch forums since Monday. It also indicated Naan had been reopened to members as of the recent changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRT
Government plans further import cuts to conserve dollars
The Cabinet approved a 40 million dollar import cut plan and will review reductions from sterling area imports. Australia seeks to reduce remittances through a new formula instead of taxation, with Britain expected to increase exports to dollars. Professor Brigden and officials will brief on IMF matters in London as health reasons prompt a leadership change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Frade and Customa
Senate Courtice
England
Australia
Wagian
Brigden
Avalnz
Lanvion
Beasley
International Mtonetary Fund
London
Bis Gen
Chifey
Commonwealth Public Service
Australians weigh tobacco and cotton boosts after import cuts
Minister for Trade and Customs Henitor Courtice says Australia may lift import restrictions to boost tobacco and cotton production while export earnings could rise by about 100 million dollars. He notes Britain asks Australia to adjust to its demand, rationing may ease, and some imports will be banned or restored in a forthcoming list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dollay Oriata
Witu Anice
Warliee
Courtice
Reform of Customs Forms Affects Export Entries
APrinter Courtice outlines revised customs forms to correct errors in trade statistics and ensure export values use Australian currency. From now on all goods export from warehouse must be entered on form 3b and form 4, replacing previous entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australien
Australis
Import Tax Undercuts Drug Production Plans in Australia
Government figures claim a 10 percent import tax on a key drug has been avoided as production ramps up. Health officials plan near term review of the policy, while defence of the tax cites boosting domestic industry. Minister Dedman says export opportunities to the U.S. and Canada may open as Australia seeks new factories, with the Secondary Industries Division offering support to manufacturers exploring postwar markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Health Department
United, Kingdom
Mr. Dedman
Ce Mnet
Maye Dollare
Unat Auetralia
U.8.a
Canada
Expartsa
Manuacturera
Sugar price increase to be announced by prime minister
Cabinet approved a request from the sugar industry for a rise in sugar prices. The exact effective date will be announced by the prime minister. The move aims to cover rising maintenance and equipment costs and deferred machine repairs, with restoration and reduction adjustments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiffey
Mablach
Reta Pri
Rene
South Australian dog wins at Rooty Hill finale
The South Australian dog Cham won the final of the Orien Cup at Rooty Hill on Wednesday afternoon. Meruyin Cans, a Victorian dog, was backed for over £2000 but faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A
Rooty Hill
Bydney
Cham
Rooty Hil
Meruyin Cans
Flying schools moved to new wartime training posts
The RAWAL 8 post war flying training programme will reorganize by moving two major flying training schools. The first, previously at Uranguinty, will relocate to Point Cook for aircraft preservation, storage, and training tasks. The Central Flying School will move from Point Cook to Ewat Baie in the coming post war years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Uranguinty
Ita
Point Cook
Ewat Baie
Desert Fighters Change Posts
Three senior RAF officers with long service in the Middle East are reassigned. Group Captain G. R. Chapman will take responsible posts in the Air Support Wing of the Inter-services School of Air Support, relieving Wing-Commander Keaton. Wing-Commander Raton is assigned to command 21 squadrons, RAAF, in Japan.
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Whent
No. & Equadrna
Caplan
G. R. “Chapman
Afizer Adnalniate
Tve
Hesdy
Tostructoe
Inter-services
Extra Wheat Ships for India Amid War Time Aid
Australia will send extra wheat shipments to India in October and expect India to receive substantial supplies. Australia plans nine special shipments totalling about 27 000 tons per month, with estimates India will receive around 150 million bushels by year end. Government spokesman said Britain may apply for wheat exports from Australia for India, while Pakistan delegates discussed Commonwealth peace measures in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausralia
Tadia
Australia
India
Australie
Extel
Weason
Vater
Britain
Cave Australis
Pakistan
Commonwealth
Canberra
Packet explosion at post office injures workers in Landon
A damaged report notes a packet exploded at a Landon post office on Wednesday injuring two workers who were taken to hospital. Details unclear due to incomplete OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Spit
Son West Sera
Laken
Howepita
Casey Blames Labour for Discontent
Fragmented OCR text blames Labour for discontent with unclear surrounding details. The few readable names and terms suggest a political commentary or quote involving Casey and Labour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Labour
Unclear text fragment notes bonds and holiday response
Fragmentary OCR mentions bonds and pleas tied to a political figure, with references to conservative positions and a large bond total. Details are garbled and names unclear, but the text implies a discussion of bonds and a presidential response amid early holiday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonda
Police Commissioner of New Zealand Injured in Accident
Reported that the New Zealand Commissioner of Police was injured in an accident near Chiltern when a vehicle and trailer collided. The commissioner his wife and two others were admitted to hospital with unspecified injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Jaman Cumming
American Lightwht to Fight Mille Melbourne
Fragmentary OCR text describes a boxing or fighting event with names like Milley and Miller in Melbourne and references to opponents and dates. Text is garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear structure, but indicates a planned bout or sports confrontation involving American Lightwhite and Milley in Melbourne with other named individuals.
Estimate of Aid Construction Urgently Sent to Washington
A garbled dispatch shows an undersecretary sending an urgent telegram to Washington. It requests immediate consideration of a special aid package and discusses financial support to Europe. The message indicates pressing needs and a proposed plan under European relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasilengton
Weiusity
Pleyton
Washington
Conran
Europe
Reserves Used Spark Sows Bank Governance
The governors report on Commonwealth Bank reserves and capital levels. It notes Australia’s reserve funds and external factors impacting markets, with figures showing totals around £9.61 million and £1.206 million in capital and reserves.
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Cumawealth Bank
MT Arena
Gal Aetralia
Pan
Priit Bf Te
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