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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1947

Page

4

Community Hospital for Canberra Calls for Modern Care

Canberra citizens push for a comprehensive Canberra Community Hospital plan including emergency services, maternity care, and expanded pediatric and geriatric facilities. The proposal seeks ambulance support, nursing training, and preventive health programs to serve the surrounding area with improved hospital systems and staff conditions.

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Sir Earle Page Pleads for Rural Development

Sir Earle Page urges Australia to expand rural development and production to sustain citizens during wartime, arguing for national cooperation and increased investment in agriculture, transport, and energy. He warns against dependence on overseas imports and calls for a unified effort to strengthen domestic industry.

Sir Earle Page

NEWS IN BRIEF ME KILLED IN BHIE EEE ARTANS

Mirayed and other details are unclear due to OCR errors. Nine adios recovered. Dr Ayliney arrived in Aue Gratia, died six few gentle at King's Cross. Royal College member for a 10 releved hotel was to burn tallute. to return to England today. Communiete banned Tamworth: plan to bar Communists from East Tamworth Pro fane Association carried to Sig Be HS plan to 12 fler ery.

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Mining union conflict shapes stay at Port Kembla mine

During a tense talks in New South Wales the Miners Federation demands keep Port Kembla mine under federation control and oppose the creation of a separate venture. Workers fear disruption as management outlines plans to open a new Nebo shaft and recruit independent miners.

Stoney Sturning Callery “Pty Leds New Sth Wales Matuniay Tianagemant Nien Port Kembla Federation Meta Turmel Port Kenta Vimere Uke Peerau

Overpayment Dispute Ends With Wage Mediation Outcome

The appeals board reported a mediation over wage overpayment involving workers at a local hotel. Employee McKinnon argued against deductions, claiming they were unlawful, while timekeeper Makisin arranged deductions from wages. The board ordered pay adjustments and set future compensation plans, with several tradespeople to receive wage recoveries and general workers to gain additional pay in arrears.

Tiny Kingon Baatlalie Homtel Moma Sly McKinnost Makisin Rio McKinnon Rover &H Wevleete Santamily Pinymant

Repatriation Nurses Sought Amid Shortage at Hospitals

Fragmented OCR notes indicate a call for repatriation nurses to several major hospitals. The text mentions departments and hospitals, with numbers that imply staffing needs and totals, though the details are garbled.

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Canberra Forecast Note From UK Meteorologies

Forecast from Canberra station Yairbairn for the 34 hours ending Thursday evening. Forecast mentions fine weather with some wind and variable conditions. Moderate to fresh north west wind and mild day in the BuuthaKeastern District with high temperatures and light southerly winds.

Rom UK Yairbairn BuuthaKeatern Flor Cole Tiemt Meny

Canberra Weather Brief for Fairbairs Region

Fragmentary weather brief from Canberra reports fair conditions with a Thurming Eapometer reading at 08m and 8 pm. Mentions temperatures, wind, and PM readings. Data appears garbled with multiple acronyms and incoherent values, limiting clear interpretation and actionable details.

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Canberra Times: government delays and price breaches questioned

A Canberra report highlights delays by the government and lawmakers in enforcing price regulations and prosecuting breaches. It calls for urgent action to curb black market activity, improve supervision, and restore faith in public administration amid alleged departmental irregularities.

Price Control Plan Aims to Curb Housing Costs

A price control plan to check housing costs is discussed by the Commonwealth Price Commission. It proposes a scheme to require builders to submit price requests for approval, aiming to set maximum fair prices and curb exclusive charges. The plan may involve stamps and special legislation, with appointments needed for inquiries, but adoption is uncertain.

Andala Commonwealth Pricer Aibmit Uber Plese Price Commission Sey Sb

Prices and rules for second hand typewriters in 19th century market

A fragment discusses a government or local price control for used typewriters. It mentions a police order, an Acting Price Commissioner, and the Commonwealth Typewriter Control, describing how pricing and registration affected buyers and sellers and the reconditioning of machines.

Meconium Hare Ales

Mustangs to Display for RMC Cadets at Fairbayen Air Station

An upcoming event at Fairbayen air station promises a dramatic display by Mustangs for RMC cadets. Four Mustangs will perform a 30-minute sequence while rockets fire and ground targets are engaged. An Avro aircraft will also participate in a separate bombing target, under the command of Squadron Leader TI.

TAAK Muntanga Fairbayen Froy Minitary College

Railways Against Country Interests, Seiffert MLA Says

Mr Seiffert MLA condemns railway policy as against county residents. He argues for restored local authority and impartial regional consideration. The dispute centers on Fairway domains and perceived provincial bias affecting farm and rural communities.

MR. Seiffert M.L.A Sydney Ste. Hartigan Bey Baumert Aytor Bey Seiffert Reiffert

Review of Pegged Prices for Used Cars by Commonwealth

Government plans a complete review of second hand car prices after which adjustments to pegged prices may occur. An official cited refunds to buyers in Blackmarket transactions and noted delays in legal proceedings hinder enforcement. Breaches were handled by Special Judicial Courts, with cases awaiting Crown Prosecutor actions.

Peter Branch Dlackmarketaers Commonwealth Ineresam

Senior Diplomat Not Seeking Overseas Posting

Former Australian mintwirr te ching Bip Prevlericke Kogrlenton will not accept further overseas appointments. He stated he has no intention of returning to the public service and will retire from government work. He had led a committee to seek views on possible forms of a Japan peace settlement for the foreign minister.

Bip Prevlericke Kogrlenton Batiskmente Fredlerike Australia Jnart Diplanaty Fae Air Rinterich Bealtern Minnie Li

Canberra chess club partial match notes and players

Fragmentary report from Canberra Chess Club July August events mentions A grade rounds, players such as Mont, Gaswett, Gardosx and BD, with Mek McPherannan narrowly runner-up and Brettriele noted as grade winner alongside Mr I Small in the sparse readable lines.

Hurpinishipm Gaswett FL. Din Mek McPherannan Wan Brettriele Mr I. Small Hs

Alternative Plans For Reparations From Japan

A Canberra committee considered reparations options from Japan including seizure of Japanese industrial capacity with limits to sustain its economy and control on goods from Japanese production. Some members warned heavy restrictions could provoke unrest, while others argued Japan must be kept from war potential yet allowed limited development to maintain Allied control and avoid public dissatisfaction.

Japan Canberra Bly Peiatire Japaneas Impaneas Production. ‘the Committe: Conadyring These Propomle War the All Party Goede Othap Paijana Tewre

Catholic Weekly Fights Nationalisation Policy

The Catholic Weekly attacks the governments drive toward bank and property nationalisation. In an open letter editorials condemn plans to socialise wealth and warn Catholic Labour members against supporting such measures. The piece argues private property should be retained and urges Catholic MPs to remain in the party.

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Report on Illo conference and government moves

Fragmented report notes Mr Olaly to brief government on Illinois conference. Mentions Paty returning to Sydney by steamer, Labour reaction, and possible new measures. References Belgium and Britain, with vague timeline through April.

Oaly Byoney Whitestay My Daly Martin Onli Ta-Gay Paty Sydney Pramas Acon An Doly Asia Cuilieimin Msec Labour Belgium Britt Woes Ws.a

ACT U TO ACT ON SHIPPING DISPUTE CONFERENCE

In Sydney the ACTU reports a conference to avert a shipping dispute with the Australasian group. A settlement is sought to ease unrest as talks continue. The conference aims to secure a peaceful outcome and maintain supply lines amid tensions.

Sydney Theresay Onugitierte Amd Aramot Kores ACTU My Chrey Ges Mortinke Gaa Warles

Hotel fined for overcharging in Watel goats case

A local hotel was fined 610 for overcharging customers in a dispute involving Mr Atkins and the price of a room charge. The case, processed by BAL In Lles Epecel Fouiefat Contet, notes a 59 pound exchange and mentions Cahors Minted as context.

Hoteia Thuretoy Atkins Twalay Spinia Cahors

Knife Brawl Between Italians Raises Alarm at Mildew Court

Partial OCR reports a violent incident involving Italians in Bar Capital area with multiple injuries. Wounds described on the chest and face, unclear names or exact charges. Further details unreadable due to damaged text.

Award of George Medal an unclear naval tragedy report

Fragmentary OCR notes reference the George Medal award and a naval incident. Names and places are garbled, with mentions of a Giverane General and individuals including Kiln and Kiln, along with scattered references to AMELITTY and Amelitty.

Sydney Fuetay Giverane Mr Mok Gordan William Kiln Amelitty Whit Len Meiner Georg Volunteer” Steterr Mranaport Anvholmer Huang Niptrat Mi Kell Inalenia Sloculationis

Medical officer checks migrants in disrupted report

Fragmented OCR notes describe a medical officer and migrants in a January timeframe with unclear names and locations. The text hints at evaluation or processing by a “Medical Officer 10” and mentions displacement concerns and a hospital or border context, but specifics are garbled.

Fadden declares PM unconvincing on bank employees

The Leader of the Country Party Mr Wadden criticizes Prime Minister Chifley’s defence of bank staff in Parliament. He warns the Nation’s bank system needs reforms and predicts the government may face pressure to cut costs, including staff reductions and potential wage adjustments.

Fadden Brisbane Paty Mr Wadden Prin Minieler Mey Junkaduriies Teadiig Hovonvinehar Budden Mild Banka Chifley Commonwealth Denii

Clothes Rationing Survey Report Dates and Figures

A scrambled excerpt discusses clothing rationing survey results and official notes on supply, timing, and household participation. Names, places, and clear details are obscured, leaving fragmented references to general wartime controls and consumer responses.

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