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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1952
Page
4
Public notice lists Deed No C854 by F Williamson regarding beef and beef offal sale. It appears in a Canberra Tas dated Saturday APRA 5 1952 with schedule details and writing notice requirements.
The Am Conference dispute, centering on bargaining terms and fringe wage raises, involved Union Laborers’ Association and the company. Federal Secretary William and State Secretary Thomas attended, with a conciliatory conference held to hear union applications for marginal increases, set for April 21.
The opening day drew a large crowd as officials led by Governor Northcut attended the 120th Royal Easter Show. Exhibits from Western, Northern, Central and other districts competed for prizes with total prize money around £27,000 aimed at showcasing the nation’s agricultural progress and development.
The Canberra Hospital Board will discuss proposed charges at an emergency meeting next Monday. Officials say pensioners will retain free hospital treatment under medical service entitlements, while changes shift some costs to voluntary hospital arrangements and insurance schemes.
Fragmented OCR shows tender and meeting notices with references to the Department of Works and Horing Act and inviting bids and quotations. Names and places are garbled. readable items include a Tuesday April deadline and mentions of planning and specifications.
The article notes higher beef prices starting Monday with detailed pricing snippets and market reactions. It mentions pasture conditions, feed costs, and speculative trends affecting supply and consumer costs, highlighting regional concerns and producer notes.
The interior department announces tenders for painting the central building by Kenneth M. Oliphant, ARALA Architect. Submissions due by date.
A garbled OCR item lists Commonwealth Government vacancies and related qualifications. It mentions recruitment, postings, and contact prompts with names such as Emily Foplen and Lane Sette, plus numeric references like 1934-1130. The readable fragments imply official staffing notices and qualification requirements.
The article reflects on the 1861 Corowa Convention and Jubilee year as a template for constitutional reform in the federation. It argues the main task is constitutional overhaul, with emphasis on educating younger citizens and securing broader cross party consensus instead of replicating parliamentary divisions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention minesweeper gifts to New Zealand and a minister for the navy, with garbled names and places. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are evident in readable portions.
A garbled weather note reports temperatures around 33 at 0 pm and a 67 degree maximum later, with a wind peak near 17 mph around 733 pm. The text is largely unreadable and contains many OCR errors.
A housing commission meeting today debated a proposed crackdown on corruption in allocations. Officials discussed anti bribery measures and potential penalties while noting recent conference recommendations to improve transparency and prevent improper influence.
A meeting of junior representatives from farm movements across Australia discussed forming a national body to coordinate communication and support among youth farming groups. The council seeks to foster cooperation under the Broadcasting Act while engaging with commercial broadcasting and patron networks.
South African circles in London were stirred by the Defence Minister and officials announcing nine decorations and medals for acts of merit. The event, described at the Van Beherk festival fair, drew comments on royal and colonial ties and the absence of direct sagaliations between the Queen, the Governor-General, and African leaders.
Newcastle printers extend industrial action as meetings fail to resolve disputes over leave and wages. A Newcastle Herald report notes a rally at the Trades Hall set for 2 30 pm on Monday with union and management observers, aiming to avert escalation.
Event at Greenwich Park Towring and other locations featured cattle and horse classes. Competitors from Aberisedn Angua and Berth Scotland earned top prizes in male and female championship classes. Judges praised the exhibits with several naming champions and notable winners such as Wamhaniimi and Conqueror.
Fragments report a government decision on land settlement for Korean servicemen and eligible men. Referenced names and places are unclear, but the text suggests a parliamentary discussion of a national framework and state law related to the settlement scheme.
A government decision allows master pearl divers of Japanese origin to enter Australia’s pearling industry under strict conditions. Officials warn the trade faces extinction without foreign labor, noting large export value and potential economic impact if imports are restricted.
United States may attend British winmic tome in Australia later this year. Atomic research chief Bir Jann Goekeratt comments on attendance feasibility. Canadian and American experts weigh whether the U S will attend.
Fragmentary text describes a man who saved ten flyers but died himself. Names and details are garbled with unreadable words, mentioning a New York context and a possible incident involving a sawind ween and Amped wariley. The readable fact is the act of rescue followed by the rescuer’s death.
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