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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note mentions painters and a board meeting with names and a date possibly Thursday. Content is garbled but indicates an industrial or artistic group event and attendance of members.
Fragmented OCR text shows multiple event notices from September including a city bus branch meet at Trill Hall Turner and Dominion Day celebration at Hole Canberew on September 26, plus mentions of Canadian officials, Australian associations, and a grammar competition. Details are garbled with several misspellings and unclear names.
Monday September 2 at the Institute of Anatomy a program titled Science and the Forty hour Week featured a set of images and commentary. Noted speakers include BF Probiich and Wilkin son with discussion of inventions and coal by products and other industrial themes.
The Tocarr annual meeting is announced with attendees including Mine Larke and Alan Karten among officers and directors. The text is fragmentary but indicates a formal gathering of members and a call to participate, with roles listed for secretary and director positions.
A discussion of constitutional referendums in Australia, contrasting compulsory wartime conscription and peacetime changes. It argues the public should decide on重大 national issues via plebiscites, noting the 1916 1917 Referendums and the need for clear options on major reforms.
The Governor General opened the State Parliament in Sydney with the Champer and Gallery of the Legislative Council extended to Gay amid a crowded precinct. The minister for Labour and Industry spoke on alleged exploitative pay practices, urging Commonwealth action to halt them. Lord Adulon attended and invited officials to seats near the Governor.
Fragmentary report claims a British grant policy mischaracterized as deserters. It alleges government recruiters promised aid and travel for veterans and nonservicemen and mentions possible relocation to Australia.
Weather forecast for Pairtalin with 24 hours of mostly fine conditions. Scattered showers expected over the Dighlans and South Coxat, otherwise fair throughout with mild daytime temperatures and a cold night. Winds shift from moderate north to south west.
Weather notes from Canberra report fair conditions with variable readings at multiple times. Temperature ranges from about 56.5 degrees at 1 am to a high near 40.6 degrees earlier, with fog and light winds around NW to W. Rainfall records indicate light points between midnight and early evening.
A fragmented report from Rangoon notes unsettled talk of a treaty-related issue likely to be argued next month. It mentions a key political figure amid narrow references to Burman leadership and regional stance.
In Syonet Tuscany Maater electri cian Manscolm Tayoir of Hunters Hill reportedly buried 17 to 18 florins under his house. A contractor laid cement stones, attempted recovery revealed a hole but no money. He pleaded not guilty as trimming worked for the contractor during the job.
In a Special Federal Court, Acwerramt Naa Oren faced charges over a wartime Japanese war pearl necklace dispute. The defendant MrNaughton was accused of possessing the necklace and failing to pay £1,000, with potential two years imprisonment. The court issued an arrest warrant for the arrest of the accused.
Report from Sydney and Tosa describes a sharp salt shortage affecting shipments from Adelaide, with a week long delay and rising temps causing spoilage. Officials note a 310 commodity month backlog and ongoing storage issues.
Cabinet approved a living allowance increase for war widows and children. The plan raises weekly payments to a maximum of £4 for widows with children and lower amounts for fewer dependents, following a recommendation from the Repatriation Minister Mr. Barnard.
Local reports indicate rising mutton prices in Canberra as Commonwealth measures raise costs and disrupt retail supply. Households face higher bills as butchers adjust prices to cover transport and distribution changes, with the public seeking clarity on future costs.
The Wheat Board forecasts no difficulty storing this year's bumper wheat harvest of trillions? billion? bushels. An official told Sydney today ample shipping is available from the snidile of Woy rmber and canal. Bufficient jute from India will bag large quantities, and the Rashways Department plans to supply 2,000 trucks for carriage.
The Minister for Trade announced limits on imports of corset materials while a ban on manufactured elastic corsets was not intended to restrict raw materials used in making corsets. The clarification follows reports of possible broader prohibitions affecting apparel supplies.
Officials cancelled the football clash between Ipswich and Canterbury Bankstown after a tense lead up to last night’s exhibition at Crowada. Upset fans blamed the Bris bane camp for disruptive incidents and a hotel altercation with locals.
The International Quiz Team from Sydney will compete in the championship tied to One World Security. Team members Meare, Witkinma, GOK Moris, Ho Buchanan and 13M Bim travel to October events. They previously won the challenge against last year’s champions for 1947.
London police charged a boy with murder following the discovery of a nine month old baby's body in Haylake. The investigation named a suspect as the case drew attention to the grim death. Authorities state the motive and other details remain under investigation.
The report notes rising unemployment relief cuts and a continuing labour shortage across industries. By August end vacancy figures show 45 000 males and 51 400 females, up from the previous month, with harvest season looming and most sectors in need of workers except likely lumbering.
The Australian immigration minister and officials discussed British migrants and the plan to absorb 70 000 new Australians. Calwell criticized housing and the policy of selective entry while noting cooperation with Commonwealth authorities. Church reportedly pressed for details and criticized critics while allowing misstatements to hinder informed debate.
The Canberra University College lecture by Me Jaman Devaney discusses the shift from traditional to modern realistic poetry, praising Shaw Nellacan for his vivid language and exploring unpublished works and notebooks. Devaney argues Nellacan’s poetry surpasses earlier forms in thought and aspirational scope, urging broader reading to enrich vocabulary and imagery.
British Secretary for Commonwealth Affairs told Lord Addison that Britain plans to build ten times more aircraft than any other nation by 1982 or 1983, signaling a major boost in power and production. The Miraor will lead the effort with enhanced power and capabilities.
A Causeway area plumber died shortly after admittance to hospital on Friday after reporting fever and chest distress. A. Govan, who summoned him, ordered immediate hospital care but the man died by 11:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements to follow in Bearialetas Ballet.
The Australian Labor Party in Canberra campaigns for corner shops and better shopping facilities. They push for more accessible groceries and textiles locally, frequent bus shuttle services, improved water storage, street lighting, recreation grounds, and a fully elected Legislative Council for the territory.
W E D Hurley, candidate for both the Advisory Council and Hospital Board, released a policy package. He highlights extension of bus services, improved tourist facilities, one way traffic to reduce accidents, coastal access roads, improved sanitary facilities at sporting venues, and dedicated funds for hospital and nursing blocks, clinics, and radio paging systems. He vows to continue work for Canberrans, citing chairmanship achievements and hospital projects.
The minister for practice welfare approves aid to 728 Madison West and outlines distribution across multiple universities. Colleges affected include Brown, Metro, Adelaide, Western Australia, and Whiasestacey with allocations for engineering, dental, agriculture, and law. Total aid amounts to about 19406 with an average of 1647 per student.
Police report details a theft involving a man who smashed a bed and stole £900 plus goods from a nursing home. The trial notes describe sentencing terms and an award to a nurse. statements reference Colonel Goodwin and a board, with further mention of honorary seats and a future allocation of care duties.
Fragmentary records show debates from 1940s to 1947 on ambulance procurement and hospital funding. Memos cite ministers requesting information, board discussions on welfare measures, and Garran and Brophy as participants in budget and wage issues affecting hospital services.
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