Engagement annou nced at St Victoria with Canberra links
The notice lists relatives and attendees for the engagement of J. F. Hopkinson and family ties to Canberra and Queanbeyan. It mentions church services at St Pauls and funeral arrangements at Beare and Causeway locations with a secretary's closing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Lee
Thele
Prateich
Ene Bt
Pauls
Cherea
Manuka
Ther & Service Comenceting
Wies
Church of Engin
Puneraia Canberra Ltd
Hleybaura
Crawford Mt
Queanbeyan
Omoers
Wedere Bear Lodge
UAKD
Art
Ae Tate
J. F. Hopkinson
beare @t, Pauls Church
Lenyen Causeway
Cope
Tribute to the memory of Wede and those enaoled
A memorial notice from Mr and Mrs LW York marks September 1 with a hymn and tribute to the memory of Wede and others honored in the service.
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Sears
Wede
LW York
Mark
Papua New Guinea Public Service invites applicants for education roles
The Department of External Territories in Port Moresby outlines vacancies in education and related divisions under Commonwealth Reconstruction Training. Positions include Inspector in Charge, Education Officer, Curriculum and Research, Visual Education Officer, and Women Education Officer, with salaries from 300 to 790 pounds per annum plus increments. Applicants must have relevant degrees or certificates, teaching experience, and be willing to work across Papua New Guinea. applications due by October 19 to Canberra AC T.
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Imepectorin
Wemeing
Anual
Ocremente
Eton
Ane
Bubewia
Rome Sagerianta Wits Ins
WCTOR
Commonwealth
Tenyaial
Vieunl
Fuca
Surriewihien Ad
Vieual
Ceeeahg
Univoraty Ogres Ipeleratiyincialiog
Anthony
Paychology
Anim
Ising Yy
Saat Looromyota
Caasa Patiens Organon
Aid
Catronm
Topuliay of & Uxploma
Hocia EU
Hanalratta
Assia
Sao
Aubircis
Amries Tainty Fia
Adalat
Leeching
Rena
Wome
Porcen
Vantane
Port Moresby
Soclntecs
tNny
Papus-New
Department of Texternal Tertories
Canberra
A.C T
Fire at Kingston Woodyard
A Kingston woodyard caught fire yesterday amid strong winds. Firefighters from Canberra responded with two engines and a crew, working an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries are reported and authorities are assessing the cause.
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Menduat
Tully
Trudwicka
Kingston Yosteriay
Canberra
Prigade
Howe
Venient
Oydran
NSW May Face Wheat Imports From Victoria
Graham Wouny notes a potential 25,000,000 bushel wheat shortfall due to drought in New South Wales. He urges the Minister for Agriculture to reserve up to £2,000,000 bushels to meet animal feed needs and support crops, with figures varying by position and crop.
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Graham Wouny
Lamimerie
Bealiy
New
Wales
Aden
Casing Objects to Wel Camp Impacts Residents
Fragments describe Cuslan residents moving to remove from a ULS site a Ditch Army camp. Reports mention a prison compound attack with Javahar shot dead and two wounded. The scene is described as dangerous with hundreds of machine gun rounds fired and many bullet wounds.
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Cuslan
Ditch
Alsturbanere
Ekeip WM
Examinations Open For Commonwealth Bank Staff and Public
The Department of Education New South Wales conducts 1946 examinations for British subjects in the Intermediate and Leaving Certificate levels. Candidates include Commonwealth Bank staff and other entrants under 30 or discharged forces as defined by law. Applications through school principals or government ministers, with closing dates: Intermediate September 22 1946 and Leaving Certificate October 1 1946.
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Napertor
Australia
Ryaneg
Ate Aw
Canberra housing policy sparks discrimination protests
The text accuses the government of bias against private citizens in Canberra housing, alleging preferential treatment for government employees. It asserts a radiata pine shortage, delays in housing provision, and a discriminatory allotment policy that blocks private builders from completing homes under the program. The piece calls for abandoning the discriminatory policy and ensuring private residents can access housing supplies.
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Canberss
Alluchas
Nanching
Canberra
AVE
ICML
Davie Gul
Lny
Chscene
Royal visit to Barmera and Adelaide crowds
The Governor General and Duchess of Gloucester visited Barmera and Barai n rk center where they met civic groups ex servicemen and schoolchildren. They viewed packing slieve fruit preparation for export before returning to Adelaide.
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Duchess “of
Gloucester
Yealarday
Barmera
Boer
Bonainrk
Cnek
Dukssind Ducthany
Nuan
Adelaide
Death of W A Watt Melbourne Former Australian Leader
Obituary notes the death of W A Watt Melbourne at an advanced age. Watt served as Acting Prime Minister of Australia, held positions in the Kinetan academy, and was Treasurer and Premier in different jurisdictions. He contributed to the Legislative Assembly and Parliament, holding purse and administration roles across years.
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Melbourne
Ysaay
WA Watt
Prijie Milatrr
Australia
Kynetan
Dh Watt
Ikot
TMNRR
TMR
Court refuses to hear claim in labor dispute
Sydney reports the court will not hear a claim in a labor dispute involving Trone and Kiomslia of the Industrial Commission. Officials stated they would not proceed with the claim while the threat to withdraw work persists, warning workers could be unable to carry on if duties are halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Couday
Weather Forecast Fragment With Incoherent Text
The fragment provides a weather forecast with unclear phrasing about winds and precipitation. It mentions cool conditions, possible showers, and modest wind shifts but lacks clear locations dates or reliable specifics.
Government attacked for non suppression of divorce reports
Reports claim the government tolerates divorce coverage and veto practices by party members. Speakers at Religion and Life Week in Melbourne criticize media bias and advocate a return to traditional prayers, urging accountability and restraint in public notices.
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Guulsurn
Fiiday
Alan Wal
Melbourne
Windayers
Sydney
Rinty
Berahin
Alno
Italin
Australia Holds Record for Self Woundings
A fragmented report notes Australia's record in self woundings with remarks by Frit Avne y on youth and national rhetoric. The text references Melcoim Bitehie and a Lit eral Pasty broadcast, citing pressure groups and a political stance on national action and wounds.
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Australia
Aveney
Aly
Chiffey
Fires ravage Sydney as bushblazes surge across coast
A string of bushfires rings Sydney damaging All Saints Church Woodlatra and nearby homes. Firefighters battle flames near the altar area while a rector cites fear of further harm. A separate incident sees a wage-purse theft worth 160 pounds amid ongoing emergency restrictions nationwide.
Research Worker Granted Chance to Prove Claim
Sydney reports a bankruptcy hearing for Reginald Alfred Marrin an engineer chemist of Hampton Court during which petitioners seek the assignment of his estate. The case involves a research worker from the Agriculture Department and centers on his alleged invention and its significance to Muntralie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dualiew
State Lottery Axoney Draw Confusing Report
Friday lottery draw results listed first prize number 7828 and prizes with names and syndicates. Names include Bendicony, Milner, Noble, Hurstville, G Kennedy, George Aieet, Newcastle, Parramatta. draw date Monday 1387 referenced with unclear details.
Canberra Weather Bulletin Improvised Forecast Notes
Fragmentary weather report from Canberra with scrambled times and measurements. Mentions temperature readings around morning and afternoon, a 24 hour maximum, wind directions and speeds, and stray coordinates or identifiers. Data quality unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Pam
Y A.m
Aldegrmwe
No Collar Mentioned on Beer Glasses in Sydney Report
Fragmentary notes describe discussions on beer glass collars and margins for fortifying duties. The text mentions the Shap Advocates Union and a secretary name, with unclear references to quantities and provisioning details.
Albanian Troops Reportedly Concentrating Near Grouk
British sources confirm a New York report that Albanian forces are assembling near a key location. The situation prompts attention as Allied observers monitor potential escalation and strategic moves in the region.
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Arporta
London
Haa
New York
Te Grouk Borar
Canberra housing stalls as timber ban halts private homes
Canberra authorities warn the timber supply shortfall blocks private housing as builders race to secure radiata pine from scarce reserves. Officials say half completed homes and permits remain protected while the government seeks urgent prefab options and updated contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Fragmentary transcript hints at political conflict and labor trade
A garbled report references the Leader of the Opposition and a new government policy on trades. It mentions training men in skilled trades, a New Zealand task force, Austrade proposals, and a fee establishment act, with unclear names and dates.
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Ramla Rystera
Non
Ie Uniona
Arluon
New Zealand
Tradamman
Austrade
Harrisog
Smn
Church Services and Ecclesiastical Notices Across Parishes
A scanned page lists Holy Communion and prayer schedules for multiple churches including St John’s, St Paul, and Christ Church. It notes service times such as 11 am Holy Communion and evening prayers, with additional items on confessions, vestry meetings, and church events. Names of clergy and associated parishes appear, alongside devotional activities and windows for community notices.
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Jobn
Partan
Pre
Calne Borvier
Semenhee
Paul
Mawes
Comamma
Jermon
ucKeown
Ainslie
Soro
Fam
Kiverinig
Befiien
Pybey Fall
Rvnore
Hma Harman
H. Chinaonbars
Peary Tam
Rey
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Commonwealth Bank OF Australia
Australian Capital Territory
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All Sainte
Woodlatra
Founda
G. AL Connolly
Raureh
Auman
Enfield
Armee
Ryu
Dad Flelvy
Shap
O'Deay
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U.S
Russia
J. Sheridan
Ateranee
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Rome
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Narellan
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Ardera
Prey Nott
Mi Tahal
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Armenale
Rie Department
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Uy Department
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Puraier Groupe
Toles
Tura
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Fran Otier
Ull
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Jawert Terian Chuekh
Andrew
School and Kinnergenst
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H. Son Pak
Radon
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BAL
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