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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1946

Page

2

Red Cross Memorial Meeting Outlines War Efforts

In Canberra a Canberra Red Cross continuation event recalled wartime service. The Australian Red Cross Society ACT division highlighted fundraising, garment production, and support for Britain’s appeal. Details covered president and secretary notes, Junior Red Cross development, and plans to strengthen local operations with schools and community groups.

Ted Croan Society Deira Britain Red Cross Tha Aime Garmelis Eax Caiaren Jamen Doe Rad Crone Lib Mulbourne Homphalpa Msane Louie Mountbatten At John Tve Ted Cros Society Lee Nationa Artera Melbourne Whem Haiaamed Rac Red Cromors Wbivision NRW UML Education Department Priin| Me Med Croas Milas Kathlern Gepp Junior Crea Dre Aed Tony Bt Eralls

De Gaulle Said to Support French Election Unity

An article notes that General de Gaulle will personally support the union and flag of the forthcoming French election, per a Vernon section report. The Vita of de Gaulle indicated ongoing active involvement tied to the election cycle.

Fanibaanaay de Caulliat Nim Maraesting General de Gaulle

Forecast Route Pattern District: coastal to southeast winds

A forecast notes mild temperatures along the Route Pattern District with a cool trend near the coast. Expect northeast to east winds of moderate strength and largely fine conditions overall.

Eattern Co Une Sean

Canberra Weather Brief for Monday

Weather notice from Canberra shows temperatures around 28.8 Celsius with light wind. Forecast mentions a morning low near 8 degrees and daytime high around 24 degrees with intermittent sun and possible showers.

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Private enterprise in Canberra housing policy debated

The Canberra Times reports a heated debate over private enterprise in government housing. Critics cite delays and favoritism while officials claim supply constraints and policy missteps influence tendering, with concern about future investment and veteran employment in Canberra.

Beethovens Chamber Sonata and European Works Recital

A chamber music program features Kathleen Tere and others performing Beethoven Sonata in C minor Op 102 No 1 plus two movements from a Flinder Bintate and pieces by Ravel Turandille and Rimsky-Korsakov. The concert includes works by Mozart East Laverns and Dempsey, plus Blend of Spanish pieces and Mabrey arrangements for voice and piano.

Tie Sysuy Rwasicians Kathleen Tere Hlalem Deropsry Down & Progrimme Wie Albert FEA ATV Tormanilshin Ceibals Tiwan Erlle 2Tutschewaky Charming Chamber Runic Sonate Inc Mujer Calle Fend Bynrsie Caen Rimally-Karaahot Opers Ravel Tonsdille Mocart East Laverns Idles Dempsey Veil

Governor General visits police chief and federation leader

The Governor General the Duke of Gloucester last night met with the Commissioner of Police W. J. Mankay and the President of the Federation of Citizens’ Chilea Superintendent W. G. Watkins to discuss civic concerns with the Bal main Citizens and Police Boys’ Choir.

Duke of Gloucester Balmain Chuir Police W. J. Mankay Federation ‘of Citizens’ Chilea W. Gi Watkins

Canberra War Neurotics Fund Support For Airmen Relief

Wing Commander Deamond Sheen opens the Canberra RAAF Memorial Centre Fund to provide treatment for war neurotics among former airmen. The appeal notes brain and nerve disorders require timely care and lists Callan Park Herne Bay and Gillulla facilities, with Canberra Times coordinating donations to the Canberra RAAF Memorial Centre Fund through the Memorial Empire Fund.

Britain Deamond Sheen RAAF Sheen New Bonin Wales Callan Park Herne Bay Gihulla Taollitien Romine Shesn Canberra Genherra Ilalaf Memorial Empire Fund Neurasin Norvice Supeeriolinia Uketum Acton Guat Canherra R.A.A.F. Memorial Centre Canberra Times

Obituary of Mary McGee in Bathurbe area notice

Mary McGee died Friday at the Mater Hospital North after long illness. She was the wife of John Molen and mother of several relatives. The service included prayers by Very Rev. Fuller W McGuier and was followed by interment at the Western Bathurbe Cemetery with nephew Mary Mewalher Jon Mormon leading prayers.

Mary McGee The Mater Howpital North McGee John Molen Paggeadang Coagin Keutiteen Creavor Phil Pebbo Mary Utt Ge Lowery Lane Sim Fuller W .McGuier

Water Experts to Investigate Complaints in Japai Bribbart

Water authorities in Australia will examine citizen complaints about water quality following a formal inquiry. The investigation will focus on potential contamination risks and the role of local agencies in ensuring safe supply.

Japai Bribbant

Remanded on Murder Charge in Rowen Police Court

In Rowen Police Court on Monday Ernest Luton, a farmer from Longton Creak, was remanded on a murder charge involving John O’Hun. The case relates to an incident reported on September 14. The hearing adjourned as the accused awaits further proceedings.

Prisbane Ernest Luton Longton Creak Rowen John O'Hun Reheile Tifton War

Australia Proposes Loan to Europe Amid War Push

Adelaide reports Prime Minister Chilley states Australia may lend money for purchases as Europe seeks funds and Britain questions the balance of wartime industrial expansion. He notes wool exports and reciprocal needs driving credit discussions while British Ministry cautions about long term implications. The stance hints at temporary shifts in Australia’s wartime economic push.

Adelaide Australie Bax Europe Chilley Eniey Tilu Chiey Bruna Pampingt Hieitiah Ministry of Information Austral Onerim Uwe

Decentralisation of Industry Signals Shift From Oversized Capital

Prime Minister Chifley announced Australia would reserve large defence capital for negotiations with Britain on guided projects. Discussions at the April conference show Britain anxious to move vulnerable industries overseas. Chifley stressed decentralising industry away from crowded capitals, citing two factors location of government war plants and transfer to private enterprises. He noted about £9.8 million in new capital planned, including plans with Ford, General Motors, and International Harvester. British Tubes would invest £76,000 in Adelaide to boost tubing supplies for motor vehicle manufacturing.

Adelaide Chifley Lt Mar Brita Ie Australia Paula Ff Chilley Mo Chatey Vic South Australia Courtry Peivaty Enterptiaa Ient Tig Firma Mutfield Courtault and Rootes Britain Ford Motor Co General Motors International Haryeater Co United Pater

C P Leader Pushes Feasible Tax Reductions

A Sydney press report notes C P leader argues tax cuts are feasible and could be implemented soon. He cites wartime finances, urging a prompt 1 month permission to lower the levy while defending current fiscal management amid national strain.

C.P. Leader

Menzies Rejects Talks of Return to Power

In a tense broadcast era report, Mr Menzies dismisses suggestions of a comeback. The piece notes party dynamics and the wider political climate as debate over leadership and policy intensifies.

MR. Menzies

Departmental timber sale ban hits ex servicemen

The Department of Works and Housing plans to supply timber from Kingston stores, threatening a Kingston furniture factory run by an ex-serviceman and the Postwar Rehabilitation training scheme. Canberra builders fear livelihood interference as radials pine sales to private jobs are refused, delaying a local ex-serviceman run training venture and factory operations.

Department of Works and Housing Tnt Carberre Axwamink Tueow Actbvision la Canbére Aime Arryiceni¢N Hms Bec Canberra Whemi Canterra Tts Kingston Yeaersay Atiass Kngaron 40 24Vin My Klein Abeen Fartiey Department of Portway Reconstruction Uraining Mahment Zor Weswer Rusti Ty Gonde Ike W Bolk

Rail service improvements to start Monday across lines

The Railways Department announced a partial restoration of services from Monday on lines linking Albury Kempsey and connections to Momo brians. Weekly patently reduced schedules will run on Mondays with six days of normal service and limited Sunday sleepers. Freight restrictions eased with preference to long distance haulage for stock fodder and essential goods.

Sydney Slowtay Railways Department Bervites Albury Hubtm Arnworth Kempsey Turin Fentore Alk Ampeawemiena Puasenger

Coroner Fear a Fatal Step in Court

Coroner notes a fatal misstep during a court proceeding in Canberra. Witness details are unclear as the verdict unfolds with tension in the courtroom. The coroner mentions a rope of fear and a fatal accident linked to the step, urging staff to report to the department.

Canberra Pambek Gwitneke Debiendes Powley Fe Coroner

Bushfire Sweeps Through Casino Dairying District

COMPLAINT AMERICANS SYDNEY Monday. A massive fire devastated about 59,000 acres in the Bilangowan area. Dairying districts suffered heavy losses as flames spread, with authorities reporting damage exceeding £100,000. Volunteers and locals aided firefighting and relief efforts amid the disaster. An interview notes how homesteads and shipping were affected and confirms casualties among seamen and residents.

Sydney Beitay Volunteren Yuganley Ja Anilly Fmmon Feo Homesteada Yugonley Ferambie Aman Danahien

Pine Supplies From Surplus Plantations To Exceed Demand

Timber from Surplus and Kowen Plantations is expected to exceed one million super feet per year as demand grows. Departments report inadequate mature pines. thinning focuses on younger trees for future mill supply. Officials project rapid increases in output over the next five years to meet needs in Canberra and other areas.

Department of the Interior Vinloxs Tate Longeury Aoftwood Doo Pheree Cronk Uriarra Niger Department of Works Somarie

RSL to Appeal Preference Case to Privy Council

The Returned Sailors League plans to take its preference appeal to the Privy Council after the Central Preference Board refused veteran Major chartered accounts and discharged service member. The High Court earlier ruled the serviceman did not qualify for preference, prompting renewed motion and challenge.

R.S.L Privy Council Mydney Msn Palswey Doyle Ca Liperial Central Preference Board Atcoundutt Asclase Kitlah Sarwan High Court Erin Stepan

Unions Seek Inquiry Into Coal Opposition

Officials of Coromianiet Soaked Unionn urged a parliamentary inquiry into reports that funds from a coal interest were used to defeat a new bill in the Legislative Council. They claimed donations influenced the vote and tied up long-term plans for coal industry control amid industrial collapse and unemployment.

Aydney Coromianiet Unionn Carmintaaiony Legislative Council Union of Midale al Tr Fae Amiralie Ie Industtrial Collapée Chads

Oil replacing coal in many industries Melbourne

During evidence before the Action Court, Ian Stewart, chief federal official, said fuel oil use is rising and could expand further. He cited Australian coal developments and estimated production in 1920s terms, arguing efficiency could offset consumption growth while coal demand lags capacity due to surplus and shortages.

Melbourne Action Court Ian Stewart Oancel Et Commonwealth Cad Commission Australia Btowart

Coal Bill Fates Coal Output Linked to Legislation

In Sydney during a Monday meeting, union leaders warned that coal production hinges on the fate of the coal bill. The bill’s defeat prompted plans to resume work on Saturday and to mobilize support from ACU and Melbourne officials to press Attorney Graves for action.

Sydney Ene Tomorria Minti K. Baseck J. Graves Toomorrow Wotan ACU Melbourne Redex Hell Court Graves

National Quiz for Support of Security Loan

A National Quiz to support the Second Security Loan is announced by the Lanse Director with a prize of £360 for the final and additional prizes for semi finals. The program aims to raise funds nationwide, with broadcasts and varying weekly quotas, totaling over £1,100 in prize money and state team participation.

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Death of 1st Junn Hart Melbourne

A death notice records the passing of 1st Junn Hart Melbourne at age 7 in Mundy Harriga Count and Sera eet kel, noting the former 2ainiater and the circumstances of the day.

Melbourne Mundy Harriga Sera

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