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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1946
Page
2
The Canberra Rifle Club plans urgent preparation for an immediate release program at the National Fate researy College range at Duntroon. The move follows talks about reorganising and issuing w ex related Peera to ensure safety and compliance with new rules.
Sapper Geordir Whitehead of the Magiotery in Palestine reports receiving old copies and a mall bag filled with parcels. A 3 day mail total reached 20 bags as Baronet Ba mnitelwad recalls archived shipments. Whitebird carried a threat on Arak and returned with 180 bags.
Fragmented OCR text describes temporary army huts being used as housing for builders near Mareilan and Molonglo in Canberra. It references canberra and British programs with unclear details.
Sunday Ferusur coaches will be used for BO women hockey players to form materials wetica of amet contn. The four two elected are representation of the Woollanre Park. Ray Dulwich Hill and leave Sydney on Friday October 4.
Canada reports a wheat harvest of 440,997,000 bushels, the highest since record production began. Acting High Commissioner Mr Crofts says the estimated yield is 12 bushels per acre, one more than previously stated, with auto GLAN acreage up to 3 million more than last year, the largest since 1940.
Forecase indicates scattered showers in the southern Labrador area. Elsewhere the day will be fair with light to moderate south winds and seas. Highs and winds moderate, improving conditions across the region.
Fragmentary weather notes for Canberra list temperatures and wind. Morning readings show 43 degrees, afternoon around 87 with a high near 62 and 16.1 noted. wind shifts to NW around 28 mph at 3 PM. Data appears garbled with several nonsensical tokens.
The report lists irregular entries and incomplete scores from a regional event. It mentions Cromwell with 5 points, Sigh She Cree 8, others with 3 or 2 points, and references locations such as Berridale and Reathankeat. The text is garbled with OCR errors but indicates a small scoring summary and participant names.
In the wake of World War II Britain faces shifts in defence strategy as Britain and the British Commonwealth seek greater self reliance. The Mediterranean and Suez remain critical lifelines, but new regional capacities in Australia and other dominions aim to reduce dependence on any single route. The United Nations offers an alternative security framework, distributing obligations across peace loving nations rather than relying on two powers to guard vital supply lines.
Mr Adden of the Country Party charged Labour with political dishonesty over drought relief claims. He cited Labour literature on promised 2,500,000 pounds for drought relief as unfulfilled, accusing Labour figures of opposing aid and misrepresenting benefits to farmers in Queenland.
The largest single contribution by Australia to UNRRA is £100,000 worth of wool from Jaugcke Heit in Europe, distributed to manufacture low-cost clothing. Major General James I. Cannon, UNRRA director in the Southwest Paris, announced that further wool shipments are planned to support relief work.
Sydney reports that two Nazi escapees were recaptured. Witnesses identified them at a Katoomba location and in North Sydney where they had been living since their escape. Both men will be turned over to Army intelligence for further action.
A disoriented serviceman allegedly dropped £95 into North Canal area. Police recovered the notes after a taxi driver or onlooker handed them to an officer at Central police station. The owner claimed he did not know he had lost the money until it appeared.
The Road Transport Workers Union elected a new executive to oversee the business. Candidates sponsored by the Industrial Group won all 12 posts. The ballot took place yesterday and was announced today by Secretary Mr A G Pratt. The new leadership will serve provisionally for three to four months amid a state wide plebiscite plan.
Fragmentary weather note reports a cold snap easing soon with temperatures dipping below freezing and a predicted warm wave by Wednesday. Mentions Sydney, Monday, and unclear figures for minimums and maximums.
Sydney Monday briefing reports the Minister for Supply inquiring into a cooks dispute. The inquiry aims to clarify the cause of the dispute while workers and passengers await outcomes. The account notes accommodations and deck arrangements aboard the train and mentions related wartime service reconversion and anticipated travel to Melbourne.
Fragmentary report notes a ban affecting Katomba Meteo and Greek owners. Ambiguous text mentions a van loading, drone work, and a hoped repatriation of Australian personnel from Gevioa. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Appeal Court ruled the monks’ release a consequence of a government event or amnesty. The men, reportedly linked to Shilan, were freed on Saturday from Ben Vittoye prison after being detained for alleged theft.
London dispatch reports Australia and Gealana planning to ship free vessels to Britain at a rate of about 1.000 to 900 annually, according to the Daily Mail.
An Australian policy discussion reveals no sanctuary for enemy aliens. The report notes temporary permits and deportation plans, with internees awaiting possible naturalization after a 42 month probation and careful government review by police and migration authorities.
The Prices Commission vows to crack down on clothing traders flouting price control. McCarthy warns of fake ledgers and inflated material orders uncovered by investigations. He notes profits across the clothing industry are high, with 100 manufacturers holding £410,000,000 turnover, and calls for continued enforcement and targeted prosecutions to protect the public and curb irregular pricing.
Reports indicate pending semi final payments across multiple wheat pools in Missouri. Graduation prices per bushel fell to about five cents, with freight rates affecting distributions among pools. Payments for pools including 7, 8, 3, and 10 remain outstanding, while 285 and 8 pools are slated to begin in the near future.
Three men, including Antonis Martini, were arrested in Sydney after a running gun battle that began near Taronga Park and led to a siege at Walker Street North Sydney. Detectives, traps, and a heavy police pursuit ended with Martini wounded and two others captured or cornered. Police recovered three revolvers, a bandolier, and 60 cartridges.
A gunfight erupts as detectives pursue Martin and an associate through Arthur Street and Walker Street. Marti allegedly fires on Detective Kelly, then escapes across an allotment and into a shop area. Police consider the case ongoing with further pursuit planned through Thursday afternoon.
Eight young people, four men and four girls, spent the night aboard a disabled launch near Sydney. Police found the craft adrift in rough waters after a fire was started and petrol set alight in an unsuccessful bid to attract attention. All passengers were unharmed but anxious about their families as rescuers towed the vessel to safety.
The RAAF will cooperate with authorities in monitoring a long range Lockheed patrol bomber. The plan aims to track the aircraft as it moves toward Perth and Seattle, with Alabuna coordinating the plane's progress across Australia and reporting emergency readiness.
A damaged account describes detectives pursuing a man named Martin who opened fire as he tried to flee, jamming a revolver. Moments later he collapsed as officers carried him to a wagon bound for hospital, while onlookers reported nearby residents taking cover and gunfire warnings echoing through the street.
A father seeks annulment of his daughter and her partner's marriage in 19th century case. He claims she was betrothed as a child and unable to consent, while the groom’s family asserts the union is valid. Court proceedings reference ages and wartime context as key factors in the dispute.
Fragmented text discusses soil erosion along stock routes and ministry positions. Mentions department cooperation, political figures, and concerns about administrative workload amid a special session. Unable to extract a clear event or outcome from the damaged transcript.
A torn Melbourne security log fragment references subscriber contributions and quotas across regions in Australia. It mentions Australia’s austerity loan, varied center counts, and partial figures tied to 1958 subscriptions, with scattered place names and unclear affiliations.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate discussion of voting figures and Saturday work patterns during a Christmas period in northern districts. Mentions autonomous districts and expected work by Malan.
Rosamy Auchtrain's ballot on November 8 lists eight candidates for Peruana officials. The article notes present officials and mentions several nominees, with genealogical and local context implied.
An election attack disrupted a candidate named Me Oe Ollered, with a bodyguard provided by friends after threats. Two thugs attacked in broad daylight near a police station, injuring the candidate who had once been a lightweight boxing champion. Police investigated the incident. no protection was deemed necessary by the official.
The renowned exiled conductor Edmund Kurtz brings a concert to Albert Hall, presenting a program that includes works by Italian and Australian composers. The event features a collaboration with the New York Philharmonic ensemble and aims to showcase a refined orchestral program with a mix of major and minor works.
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