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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1950
Page
2
The notice from Queanbeyan lists the late George Pdr and Bhegtan Sheehan of 34 Rutledge Avenue Queanbeyan. An invitation to attend the funeral is extended for interment in the Church of England cemetery. Service details specify Monday at ten. H O Rourke printer director Canderrm and Queanbeyan Phonell.
In a mixed divisional clash, Braddon and Reid secure a decisive win as others like Barton and Tufton post strong showings. The meet features top players including Northshore contenders and strong performances across divisions, with several close counts and notable upsets noted throughout the rounds.
The piece discusses postwar trade dynamics, critiquing the Geneva Agreement and urging a rewrite to suit current realities. It references Australia and Britain, calls for bilateral deals, and notes European recovery and German influence shaping economic policy and unity.
A terse notice records that Sayre WG Orne Mabtory, Secretary, will attend an event at the Baptiey Chuevity Cariverre on Burlay eve. The item notes a vestry gathering and a routine retrieval at the church, with local officials listed in attendance.
Korean diplomat Jean Mauncog of Koroto arrives in Alatrat for a brief official visit. The trip includes meetings with U.S. officials and participation in Commonwealth-related events with regional leaders in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, and Canberra affiliates.
Fragmented barometer and temperature readings from Bam and other locations. Includes times, wind directions, and max temperatures in the 40s to 80s with several garbled phrases. Mentions Melbourne Sydney Canberra Hobart Darwin and other places with inconsistent figures and stray weather terms.
Unclaimed goods were rushed at an auction held at Canberra Police Station on Saturday. Bidding was keen for radiators and bicycles as buyers bought items in varying conditions for replacement or renewal of work-related needs. Prices ranged from low to mid teens, with some lots selling above expectations.
The YMCA and the We Men’s International Charter schedule events this week. No Vikings meeting tonight. instead a youth planning session and a joint running course setup for an upcoming competition. Members must reply by week’s end to confirm attendance and location.
Partially legible notes show teams like VW and GLA in a Saturday lineup. Grammar 4 and Woolworthn faced losses, while Ternateal College and Baptisacy teams posted victories. Detected scores include 125 for Woolworthn and 63 for a WiW.CA opponent, with several unclear records and misread names.
A fragmentary Royal era note hints at a rising sales trend and unclear months. It mentions January and February and a possible event or period of transition. The garbled text implies timing ambiguity and a request for clarification or confirmation from authorities or merchants.
Wartime remembrance events proceed through a full day at the Australian War Memorial. A morning service led by Ravi J Baskin precedes wreath laying on the Stone of Remembrance. Canberra bands, detachments from Army and Air Forces, and veterans attend, with services across local churches in the afternoon and evening.
A church service yesterday morn featured Rev. Cheophel Exan and Rev. Venie Border addressing themes of liberty, duty, and unity amid calls to prepare for defense. Leaders warned internal danger and urged disciplined faith, patriotism, and resistance to foreign aggression as essential to peace.
A fragmented report discusses government fear of open sale of hotel assets and private enterprise concerns. It notes the attack against open sale, calls for renovation, and questions whether the minister inflated the price to 685000, aiming to secure the highest value for public assets amid nationwide interest.
Delegations from Commonwealth countries plan attendance at a Sydney meeting in May. The conference is set to open on May 72 and continue about a week to discuss long term and immediate plans for sanitary and economic rehabilitation in South and Southeast Asia. Mr Spender is expected to lead the Australian delegation with key advisers and ministers in attendance.
An impromptu ceremony in London marked Shakespeare's birthday with banners and a Salvation Army speaker urging remembrance. The event included remarks about sacrifice and faith, emphasizing victory through Jesus Christ and a call to resist materialism.
A meeting in Sydney involved about 30 attendees who debated payment forms for medical associations. Doctors urged delaying any action, warning that new payment schemes could disrupt negotiations between the MLA and allied societies. Government plans for a national levy were discussed as a potential outcome.
Northern Suburbs opened with a hard fought win over Canberra rivals Waratah as forward lines clicked and defense held firm. Waratah's scoring duo Mower and Styles led a 4 1 victory while Northern Suburbs tamed Old Canberra. The match highlighted early season form and signaled strong Canberran hockey prospects.
The Engush XVI squad heads to Camberre for the opening match of their May 26 tour. Captain Morin Canter leads a forward pack featuring Kay Blewert J. Giteer and G. Belge with forwards including N. Hogan W. Mokhell and D. Sencing. The lineup includes A. Norgrove M. Day and G. Spence with undercard players from Cooma and Goulburn as they prepare for the Sunday fixture.
A fragmented report discusses bottlenecks hindering Australia’s national development. Ministers call for government aid to clear obstructed coal and tunnel projects, urging faster, more efficient work to boost production across industries.
Unclear text presents a church scene involving Cardinal Enaceer and a priestly dispute. The fragmentary report mentions a bishop, oath, altar, and questions of propriety or ceremony at a Vienna related setting. Names and events are obscured in OCR garble.
The event featured Frank Aestyman defeating George Worthington in a tense final to claim the national fur couc tonnty winging title. Worthington also reached several rounds with partners in mixed and women's doubles while other results include Bliion and Badgenan taking mixed doubles and Rattan defeating Diva in women’s singles.
Readable fragments describe a delayed sequence with an apparent reference to preparing a mother for minutes later and a scene in a parlour with a bullet through the emt. The text is garbled but suggests a staged dialogue or action involving a family setting and a provocative interruption.
Group 8 defeated Combined Groups 16 and 19 by 15 points before about 2,000 at Cooma. Nevile Hogan captained Group 8, with noted teamwork in the second half as they dominated play, while Group 4 and Group 16/18 clashed with scattered scores and penalties. Final scores showed Group 6 and 16/18 leading, with Group 8 edging ahead late as Hogan opened the scoring and Megan crossed for a try.
Fragmented OCR reading notes a Sunday alter event with references to a place and people. The garbled text hints at a local meeting or ritual but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or outcomes for a solid summary.
In a terse report, Thom Be faces a defiant challenge as a regional trial tests his resolve. The outcome hinges on careful bearings and community support amid limited details.
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