Canberra engagements and memorial notices in 1947 AU
A Canberra community notice set from September 1947 lists engagements, memorials, church anniversaries, and public warnings. It records a wedding engagement involving Joan Muriel and Hubert Donovan, multiple hospital and nursery school events, a general meeting of the Australian Crons Act Division, and various society and club notices including the Young People and Saint Andrew Church anniversaries, a nursing hospital board election, and a public warning for RAAF Gunnery Range use.
Government defends Banking Act move as economic necessity
Canberra weighs the Banking Act's reach as a safeguard for private banks. Critics warn nationalisation risks banking discipline and public trust, while the Government argues the bank's powers must be preserved to ensure stable services and avoid undermining the financial system.
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Pr Mann
Qivate Banke
Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Promsmn
Likaly
Mr. Chifley
Bamking
Ciiaen
Canberra housing extension plans reveal new projects
The Interior Minister announced Canberra housing extension plans after a report by the Director of Works. Forty-six houses were completed in the current year with 149 under construction and 48 at Kingston awaiting completion. Additional concrete and brick housing, workmen’s houses, and new hostels at Turner, O’Connor, Narrabundah, and Garran were outlined, with major office and administrative blocks planned in phases.
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Ecbiatage
Kingston
Turner and CiConsor
Narrabundan
Weatridge
Turner and O'Connor
Forrest Aul Baskin
Bull
Mal Toe Lhe
Nurraburtal
Wivides
Bi Head
Wwe
Houma
Nurrahundah
Seton
Atralle
Tata
Guetta
Iwa
Rey Permanrt
Willys T
Canberra Rental Rebates Scheme Details Announced
The Interior Minister announced Canberra rental rebate plans under a Commonwealth housing agreement. Tenants unable to obtain suitable dwellings within three months may qualify for rebates covering the difference between a family’s income and the standard rent under the scheme. About SB houses are being erected at Cane to conform with the agreed standards, with further expansion planned to assist lower income groups as soon as possible.
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Autrain
Atangarde
Interior
Donneon
Canberra
Jonnaim
Canberra Weather Report From Central Tablelands Areas
Weather bulletin outlines temperature ranges and wind directions for Canberra and Southern Tablelands localities. It lists highs, lows, and rainfall totals for Crookwell Goulburn Queanbeyan Bungendore Michelago Cooma Bombala and Jindabyne among others, with measurements in degrees and miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookwell
Goulburn
Guiming
Yors Ak
Canbers
Queanbeyan
Bungendore
Michelago
Coome
Bombala
Delewste
Kinndru
Adam Tiaby
Kaschaka
Jindwiyyar
Mand Tombong
Protest meeting in Sydney against nationalisation plan
About 3,000 people gathered in Sydney Town Hall to hear RG Caney oppose nationalisation. The orderly meeting heard passion and belief sweeping the country with most decent Australians opposing the move. MP Maxalstein claimed many protests from Donic nationals. he suggested an inquiry into the origins of the messages.
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Sydney, Tuend
Sydney Town
Balt
RG. Caney
Egwinal Bank
Sydney
Maxalstein
Mona
Caucus approves higher salaries for senior posts
The Federal Parliamentary Labour Party broadly approved increased pay for senior public service roles. Chief Justice of the High Court to £3,000, High Court justices to £4,000, and other senior posts across arbitration and federal commissions raised. Strikes rage in Italy as wages rise spark tensions.
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Caucus
Labour Party
Generely
Quay Aviarien
Duit
Anne Nalary
Melary
High Court
Jamlary
Walery
Chin
Asturetion Court
Arbitration Court
Malary
Few
Bresn
Australian Capital Territory
Ala Bui Mervin Arsene Froent Ma
Rome
Turwing
Public Berview Foréstling
Hew Reneeh
Taxalion
Feoeketa
Palermo
Tari Beard
Canberra Forecast from State ofhlogical Blatlon Report
Forecast notes scattered showers inland and along the ranges with cooler conditions expected in the Tuesday period. Winds in the west reach moderate to rough with a wake cloud cover and a chance of further showers on the ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Anowe
Koseisako
Condoy
Voluntary Rationing Urged in US to Aid Europe
Washington reports call for voluntary American rationing to curb domestic consumption to ensure enough wheat and food for Europe. Under Secretary Nomis Dodd cites no shortage in US supply but stresses wiser use and avoiding feeding livestock to aid European needs amid WW II pressures. Harriman cautions political risk if families face hardship while dictators seek power.
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Washington
United States
America
Nomis Dodd
Americas
Tate Ofromises
Europe
Gueeton Uenowe
Harriany
Develand Chamber of Commisror
Tran
Srinim
United
Harriman
Police Staten
Main Pacific Naval Base at Manus Island
The government announced Manus Island as the main base for Allied naval operations. The navy minister, Mr. Rio fini, visited Manus to inspect large facilities built for wartime use. Manus is slated to serve both Royal Australian Navy and the American fleet in Pacific security arrangements after the peace.
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Main Pacific Naval Base
Manus Island
Yentering
Navy
Riofini
Manus
Ame
Rayal
Ogal
Maine
Ahipe
America
Pacific
Ina
Canverra
Paine
Decline of 22 Million in 1947 48 Budget Total
Figures presented to Parliament by Prime Minister Chifley outline a 1947 48 budget totaling 428 million pounds in actual expenditure and a 402 million pound deficit. The plan includes tax changes suspending the wartime excess, abolition of wartime company tax, and increased state revenue from income taxes and customs duties.
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FERRA
Chifley
Chifey Bony
Britain
Referendum on Price Control Planned for Next Year
A heated political note outlines a referendum on price control to be held early next year. The plan proposes permanent Commonwealth power to fix maximum and minimum prices for goods and services, with debate over impacts on rents and banking nationalization.
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McKenna
Kat
Rally
Verite
Wan
Ivana dl
Mie Poole
Navy recruits campaign opens to enlist 4000 in Melbourne
A wartime recruiting drive to raise 4000 personnel for the Australian Navy will begin in Melbourne tomorrow. The plan includes adding two aircraft carriers to the fleet as part of postwar reorganization and expansion of the naval aviation arm.
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Melbourne
Tursday
FLAN
Fenich
Ypervad
Cerviara
Brn
Naval Airfeld
Nuweas
NAW
Illea
Jervia Hay
Survivors From Waernam Pool Reach Sydney
Survivors from the corvette Waernam pool arrived in Sydney today after a perilous voyage from Viren Dukoura. The refugees were greeted with scenes of relief as they were taken to Balmoral depot for clothing and care. Crew members spoke of confusion during an explosion and praised the marvellous resilience of the young survivors while noting heavy mine danger along the Queensland coast.
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Aydney
Sydney
Viren Dukoura
Bruscot
Balmoral
Jack
P. Jaerett
Triabanc
Ima
Whaler Bn
Arti
Frank Harvey
Hardy
Kneipp
Burwood
Erin
Queensland
Nylon strings debut in Tanbyrre tennis play
A damaged OCR fragment reports nylon tennis strings used in Tanbyrre for the first time last week. It claims the strings resist weather, hold tension better, and require more effort to string, with a reference to an Angaporta dealer.
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Tanbyrre
Angaporta
Guuterday
Havana Clash Triggers Army Action In District
Reports from Havana describe a violent clash in a residential district as army units move against armed groups. Police and unidentified gunfire left several people dead or injured, with arrests reported as authorities sweep the area and seek suspects linked to the rioting.
Case for Rent Relief in Readership Views
Readers discuss rising rents and rental housing hardship. They question rent levels for older houses, propose relief measures, and consider impacts on families long awaiting improvements. The piece links housing costs to broader economic strain and delayed relief policies.
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Freud
ACE
Wuburth
Lac
Indawe
Norrabundan
Bumper Season Predicted for Men on Land
Agricultural officials predict a bumper season for crops and livestock. A report cites higher wheat and dairy output with strong export prospects due to favorable weather and growing demand. The analysis notes improved conditions in the South Coast region and calls for careful resource management amid rising prices.
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iAnbay
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Joan Muriel
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Hubert Donatoe
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ALTE
Sparneaband
Fram
Ab Ma
Soran VT
Geta
Trenaport
Opa Reinalay
Traut Rial
Bourt Cinna
MacDonald
Nlatirotrne Cricket Club
Fuld Park
Candrera Nursery Schiool
Emery Reber
Acott
Ah Truer
Reptember
Fms
V. Walker
Secratary
Rns
Cornell and Hospital Board
Wome Basketball Association
Acton Piaying
Thuron
ST. Andrew
Ervices
Pam
RAAF
J.P. Costello
Ferember
Yavt
Queanboyan
Triumph Theatre
Beeetheyan
Chikkren
Sonaw Crescent
Geptruber
Mra
Wirelor
Ville Crescent
Grumm Uatnena
Omine
Vic
Lady Gowrie Ser
Stevenson
Tn Funders Wey, Grith
Tantiera
Olgaric
The
Canberra Times
Patibaien
Grman
Pan
Boa
Italy
Warrnambool
Havana
Cuba
Tyaiy
Renvon Cann
San Martin
Vial
Marti Daples
Amy
Snag Ten
Alavana
Indore
Dieef
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