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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1952

Page

4

Government Food Program Faces Funding and Price Strain

An Australian Agricultural Council session grapples with expanding food output amid national urgency. Officials, led by Mr McEwan, press for funding, arguing dairy, wheat, and other prices affect household budgets while seeking broader support from the Commonwealth and Loan Council for future measures. The debate centers on balancing welfare with industry needs as the nation prepares for next week’s crucial decisions.

Australia Ubin Wank McEwan Pavarot Auatrallad Expanidad Anan Ube Agricultural Council Commonwealth Loan Council

Call for One System of Australian Law at High Court Hearing

Chief Justice Owen Dixon urged unification of laws to establish a single judicial system across Australia in a High Court address. He warned federal and dominion powers blur the line between suites and federal jurisdiction. The speech credited several legal figures and noted support from NSW and NSW law institutes, urging a complete national body of law.

Sydney Australia Owen Dixon High Court Owen Sewuem Bartley Spifirer Nsw Fider Law Institute of N.bw R. PF _de Ferranti George Rich Ata Junitor Clyne Pentesior Batley Mr. Wolwall Naw Bar Oras Burwick Trainent Eotinvil

Plan to Lessen Fight Fires Across New South Wales

A historic meeting discusses a nationwide plan to strengthen fire protection in New South Wales. The proposal urges cooperation between Commonwealth and State authorities to fund and enforce preventive measures on land, property, and person safety, including appointing an experienced life controller for monitoring and validation.

MA. T Hla Covari Lin Asrvices Reid New South E Commonwealth Commonwealth and Banto Authority New South Wales Arpanianlion Iin Rmquin Vrarine Iit Potern

Council Rejects Move for Hospital Charges Review

The ACT council blocks a push to review hospital charges linked to a Canberra hospital funding scheme. Debate focuses on Commonwealth and state contributions and legal authority under ACT regulations. High interest from Health Department and other bodies about how benevolent funds and hospital insurance would influence financing.

Quingnt Imeurans Canberra Community Hospital Cava Sander Abby Mathiown

Visite By Artists In Canberra Sparks Debate

An account discusses artists visiting Canberra and the at times tense responses around a guest list. It notes names, venues, and a debate on national capital status, with references to Daley and a broader cultural discussion affecting the Canberra art scene.

Lealla Malbourne Canberra Ceabarra Capitel Winkar Mr. Deley

Destruction of Vegetables Aims at Needy Relief Venture

A local discussion highlights destroying surplus vegetables to aid the needy. The mayor and officials consider redirecting crops to households, orphanages, and the needy to reduce waste and support relief efforts amid concerns from the city superintendent and growers.

Mauri da Inventigntieri Sali Naples

European Air Force Divided In Postwar Reorganization

Conflicting reports describe a split of the European Air Force with two parallel commands in Central Europe. Allies designate new leaders at Rais Bilaci Landsberg and other German headquarters, detailing restructured air commands and national contingents under Bribial UK and American influence.

PAIUK Atlind Uetiva Air Prevmaly Vie Direct Easrot Fyeierel Lasaris Noratad Inchief Aled Air Orem Fawopa Ale Fot Fom Bribiakung Air “Marabal Mimvender Neuiquartyry Rais Bilaci Faarreany Casler Nis Cumstand Iran Netherlands Teetical Air Command J Paigneral Lean C. Ieuthe 12Th Air Air Force

Canberra Weather Summary Amid Mixed Skies

The Canberra forecast shows mild, cloudy conditions with a few drizzles expected in the early morning. Then northeast winds rise with a few showers late in the day as the region remains unsettled. Temperature readings include breezy maximums and variable gusts with rainfall totals modest across the 24 hour period.

Vem Cunborre Pattie BRR Sind Ter Ego Pine Cua & Para Can Ronemia Dutegay Rian Andansiaby Eluahe Tormbong Comal Vay Bilge Ain Caibernt Rey Haven

Twenty two entries in MGM art contest at ACT

Canberra Art Club announced the MGM art contest at Canberra with twenty two entries. Judges including Eric Langher and Jona Dabrun will select the worthy works to advance to Sydney for final judging, with prizes and exhibit plans by Canberra Society and Canberra Art Club officials.

Guldygo-Mayer Paria Will Howe Sydney Partic Paiute Mara Eric Langher Anyu Lipecombe Jona Dabrunies Amd Say Davies Tr Winmsen Canberra Foeeire Ltd Canterra University Canberra

National Service Pilots Intake for FAA Training

A national service program selects 30 servicemen quarterly for pilot training at two centres in Australia and additional locations in New Zealand and Victoria. The intake supports ongoing aviation training with centers in Western Australia and Queensland among others.

FAA Sber AL Peeseni Sla.a.p Ihix A.w Quesnaland Victura West AuMrniia Nery

Woman Charred Husband After Attack In New York

A young woman set her husband ablaze while he slept in a New York apartment, leaving him injured and prompting police to investigate. The incident, described in fragmented OCR text, indicates a domestic attack with a suspect identity not clearly readable.

Syractae New York Kerveane Lei Elallo Womat Amir Rutehiegs Wilhallon

Queen's Quiet Birthday Observed at Windsor Castle

The Queen marked a low profile birthday at Windsor Castle. A quiet royal gathering included the Duke of Windsor and Princesses Margaret, with no public celebrations reported beyond a small private ceremony.

Cripps Slowly Sinking In Zurich

A garbled report notes Cripps in Zurich under care as his condition worsens. mentions a Miss Dagmar, Peggy, John, and Major Rawlinson. references a 1880 song and a trustment arrangement.

Australians Detained in China Protest Seeks Information

The Australian government protested to the Chinese government over five crew members detained in China. The listed names include Randall Bonm, formerly of Brisbane, John Franeie, a Wollongong native, and William Richest James, formerly of Eatata. The protest, sent via the UK, demands full information about the men and access for official representatives. It marks the fifth formal approach with no reply received.

Australien China Peer Flos Randford Bonm Brivhene John Franeie Yond Farmansy Wollongong William Richest James Eatata Caney Peking

Fragmented local column hints at food nostalgia

Readable bits mention bagels and cooking hints amid garbled text. Focused fragments reference possible bakery items and a casual food theme without clear names or dates.

Abundant Holiday Hours and Closures Across Town

Local businesses announce altered hours following a holiday. Some shops open Saturday after Auab Day with limited service, while offices close early. Banks and savings institutions reduce hours to 10 am, and certain public offices begin drawing up schedules by Pestana week.

Dogs Mutilated in Griffith

A fragmentary report describes two men implicated in mutliating dogs in Griffith. One animal allegedly required a person to hold it while another used a knife. Blood traces were found. authorities in Rome were mentioned without clear connection.

Rome

Korean Veterans To March On Anzac Day Under flag

Absit 40 086 soldiers and sailors who fought in Korea will march on Anzac Day under the United Sullana flag. Blate Governor Sir John North ott will lead a service expected to draw about a quarter of a million people along the route. Five hundred ambulancemen will care for casualties. A United Commemoration Service will be held in the Domain. American Legion Post commander Dr Paul Sutton urged several hundred American ex-servicemen in Sydney to join the watch.

Sadiers Kora John Northott Paul Sutton

Bomber For Weemere ALLA Miler Mirada for Supply

Difficult OCR fragment mentions Weemere ALLA and storage at Rocest Range. Unable to determine clear event, date, or parties. Summary provides minimal entities: Weemere, Rocest Range, Tetye Thon, Cambor.

Tetye Austral Iva

Compensation Claims Amid Turmoil Highlighted by Union

A chaotic report from the ATOM association notes compensation claims affecting many members in Brea during January and February. Officials say some cases were halted by officials and investigations recur as discussions with the Commonwealth proceed.

Chums Tur Corupenablion Gomer Eulth Brea Atom Wees Association Alet Tarmiens Cohameting Chet Wow Havre Seagean Benalf Loriden Clarita

Canberra Debates Over Hospital Funding And Rates

Canberra figures discuss new scale bars and balance for the Canberra hospital scheme after July 1. Ministers say charges will be maintained while a nationwide reform is debated. Cabinet decisions and a Community Views Fund source fund the plan as opponents argue for broader territorial review and hospital affordability.

Quinans Canberra Moupiter Halt Peeson Jehem Quinana Canberra Hospital Cold Jesuity Cline Mobaren Wald Ture Alon Br. Mathiteon

Move to outlaw bumpers in cricket sparks debate

The MS W cricket association considered banning fast short pitched bumpers aimed at intimidating batsmen. The motion passed in principle and was referred to the joint committee for revision. Officials stressed penalties for violations and umpire authority to remove bowlers who use bumpers.

Ms.w. Cricket Association Batman Beeches Pire Bae Dwyer Abeetor Peti

Trade pact with Japan prompts NZ butter licenses

A New Zealand Japan agreement aims to resume butter exports, with licenses issued to supply New Zealand and Australia markets. The report notes trade terms, licensing steps, and an incident where a crossing collapse caused fatalities on a Thursday date, leaving several workers dead.

New Zealand Japan Foltew Jappan Teton Austral

Jury Service for Women Urged Across Queensland

A Queensland report urges continued jury service by women amid mixed responses. It notes the rise in voluntary service, cites 454000 queries over 12 months, and records 30 cases of women not serving, while calls for broader female participation grow within the legal system.

Sumer Ube Aitybury Queensland Supy Marvice Bacy Tor Une

Fraser Reiterates Labour Appeal For Eden Seat

The report notes MP A D Fraser repeatedly campaigns for Eden as Labour candidate amid a local election. Opposition MP Mr Poplin is described as defeated in the contest while the piece hints at campaign tensions and voter concerns over party positioning and policy.

Vital Talks On Sudan In London Prompt Egyptian Involvement

Fragmented dispatch reports Vital talks on Sudan in London with ambassadors and Egyptian officials discussing the crisis. Key figures include Premier and ministers, while observers note tensions among factions and potential ceasefire talks as regional powers weigh intervention and strategy.

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