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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1946
Page
2
The latest British terms for revising the Anglo Egyptian Treaty call for a joint defence plan. In war Egypt would aid Britain as needed in adjacent regions, with Sudan’s status and Egyptian control debated. Britain and Egypt would negotiate protections for Egypt’s material interests.
Justice Roper in the Equity Court sustains a £14 000 bequest to the Presbyterian Church for educational aims. The fund is to support the United Award Scholarship. the chartered trust for the church was challenged as potentially not a valid charitable gift. The court considered whether the allocation to education fits charitable purposes and whether the trust could operate for adolecents, but upheld validity under charitable use.
At a press conference Mr A Ahmed announced Kendall Productions in England will manufacture the so called people’s car for India within two years. Imported models would cost about £350 while the Kendal-Nix aims under £200. An assembly plant will be installed first with technical help from England, followed by a factory to manufacture all parts of the automobile in India and a low priced tractor. A nationwide purchase plan is proposed for the motor unit even as the project develops.
New coal fields have been discovered near Abed in the Cape Midlands with samples described as favourable compared with Africa’s best coal. Several thousand pounds are under option and the discovery is expected to spur industrial and agricultural growth in a district about 100 miles northwest of Port Elizabeth, a rich wool producing area.
The Very Reverend Archdeacon Robert son will induct Rev P de P Pickburn into the cure of Boule in Bungendore Parish tomorrow at 7.30. Pickburn has served as a chaplain in the war years.
Cigarettes and tobacco were thrown into the harbour by the crew of the overseas steamer Stephen Furdek after the master Captain J F Mudlef stated the ship was short of food and issued an emergency call to Sydney. Customs officers took action when the UNIFORMED party boarded at Watson's Bay. crew claim misunderstanding of duties and insisted they would pay taxes.
Royal Navy goods worth over £5000 are linked to a theft and receiving case in Ryde. Accused include Euwaras Gordon Irving and Durem MacGregor plus William Bentick Ronald Booth and Richard Godfrey Johnston. charges cover motor vessel teak plywood diesel tubes and other items with remand set to October 10.
Major Cousens told Central Court he traveled to Tokyo seeking access to the Emperor to urge peace with Japan. He said the wartime prisoner situation harmed Japan irreparably and that he tried to convey a message to Foreign Minister Shigemitsu. He stressed his duty to explore any possibility for peace, though he did not claim to have sent a message.
Northern field miners favor working on alternating Saturdays to stockpile coal for the holidays, while southern and western areas oppose the plan. Official results expected to confirm regional divides. Also mentions a medical ad for relief from chilblains with a postal offer.
A brief obituary note shows communities relieved by dignified funeral rites. The piece underscores quiet respect and communal support during a time of loss, detailing attending family members and local figures paying tribute.
Sydney. Judge O Mara in Arbitration Court says Amalgamated Engineering Union breached National Security Regulations by demanding higher wages. He considers conspiracy in their actions and notes overtime ban by Sydney union members. He allows a reconsideration of the two-employer case and says firms have a legal remedy.
Hobart report: a House of Assembly bill provides for squatter penalties including fines up to 100 pounds and six months jail. Premier Cosgrove outlined the need for drastic measures to curb the issue and fund the action.
Two petrol laden rail trucks capsized on a curve near Galing crossing 100 miles south of Goulburn. Ten thousand gallons of petrol were lost. Two Sydney bound divisions of the Melbourne express delayed up to eight hours at Harden. The South West Mail held at Bowning, the Adelaide Mail at Yass Kiuection, and the Temora Mail at Binalong.
Boxer Jack McNamee contemplates retirement after the death of his wife who had been his partner in nine years of marriage. The couple faced tragic loss as he pauses his boxing career to grieve and consider next steps.
The New Zealand welterweight title bout between Boe Murphy and Bobby Clarke in Wellington is expected to draw a record crowd tomorrow night, with tickets selling quickly and strong advance sales reported.
Melbourne reports W Woodfull favors a Test squad led by Bradman with Brown as vice captain. The lineup lists Barnes Chiiatotant McCool Hasselt Miller Mueleman Lindweail Tatton Toshacken Tribe as potential selections.
Adelaide reports confidence Don Bradman will play for South Australia against England on October 26 as he recovers form. Mrs Bradman said he has definitely recovered from illness and would love to play for Australia if fit.
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