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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1950
Page
4
The Pan Wacett Lodge Pride of Canberra No. 136 schedules a meeting. Readiness: meeting to be held strictly at 7:30 pm. Signed by Shea CP and Jallam City.
The notice details a community gathering at Manuka with dancing, supper, and social activities including a "Ladies Night" and public invitations. It mentions timing near 2:00 pm and references a secretary solicitation for delegates and society notices. Also includes scattered weather observations from Canberra with mild to warm temperatures and light northwest winds.
A framed notice from Canberra appears in old Australian records about a Sydney family seeking accommodation. It details the appointment of a curator for the deceased estate and invites creditors and next of kin to submit verified claims by a set date, warning that the curator will distribute only to rightful heirs. Also included are multiple short notices offering rewards for found items and a search for a missing brown shoe and a handbag with vague locations referenced around Westlake Civic Centre and Hingston.
An OCR weather update records barometer readings at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Canberra with multiple figures and units damaged or garbled. It mentions temperatures around 20 degrees and other indistinct measurements, rendering details unclear.
The Swedish Minister for Australia, Laindquiath Min, arrived in Sydney with heart attaché in the Median Legation. Landquiat, appointed minister when Sweden withdrew its legation from Australia in 1947, was noted by the Swedish Consul General in Sydney.
A Supreme Court jury found in favor of Elvin awarding £300 damages for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment. After roughly an hour of deliberation, the panel concluded the arrest was unjustified and the claimant entitled to compensation. The case involved Bel fridges and related parties with names such as Mina Sudatetn and Freon Skirrt cited in the proceedings.
A garbled report notes the opposition leader Senator Ashley urged to oppose a plan named Lithoow while an assembly or committee meets today to act on a community project. The headmaster of Public School and ANS is mentioned in connection with the recommendation.
Fragmented text exposes a debate on drastic cancer remedies and a fierce critique of communism. It references parliamentary action in Australia and mentions security, freedom, and government measures against communists. The tone is urgent, warning of threats to individual liberty and national welfare.
His Excellency the Governor General W J McKell and Mrs McKell hosted a morning reception at Government House Canberra for Monaicar Paul Verstraden and Mrs We J Sickorll. The Royal Papuan and New Guinean Sonata Band performed after a short red by the band. A luncheon followed with guests including General A and Mrs Gre heen, with Salvation Army leader Intrernational and Mrs Gre heen in attendance.
The Attorney General announced the resignation of Sir George Rich from the High Court bench after 37 years of service. He will retire on a date to be fixed, having contributed to constitutional interpretation and the shaping of legal doctrine.
The senate approved an amended endowment bill with opposition arguing inclusion of arbitration court terms. Senator McKenna supported a 10 shilling amendment while concerns raised about how the plan would affect legitimate heirs and basic wage calculations. The measure goes to the House for resubmission after government leaders aim to restore the original form.
Fragmented report cites United Nations plan for Jerusalem viewed as unworkable without broader concessions. Text references Jordan, Britain, and Arab responses amid unclear details and incomplete phrases.
The Governor General may declare individuals or groups unlawful and ban them from office or employment. Appeals to the High Court within 98 days. organizations can be dissolved if deemed prejudicial to security. Provisions allow seizure of property and appointment of receivers to control or dispose of assets.
Ramient A. W. Madtura commander in chief of the United Benton Pacific Fleet will arrive by air from Pearl Harbor to attend the Coral Sea Week celebrations in Fiji or nearby territory. He has been invited by the Commonwealth Government and will be accompanied by his wife. He will remain in Australia until May, visiting Canberra, Sydney, and the Royal Australian Navy.
Sydney report outlines Communist Party leader Mr R stating the party will oppose legislation via courts factories and other means. He vows ongoing political pressure and insists funds come from the party not workers, condemning constitutional rights violations and government actions.
In Johannesburg suburbs light tanks armoured cars and transports mass as authorities set precautionary measures for May Day. Ambulances and personnel are on alert amid tense security posture following reports of possible unrest.
A report lists numerous union officials and secretaries, naming members of the Centre Committee and affiliated bodies. It discusses alleged communist influence in industrial positions and names several federation leaders, secretaries, and editors across Australian unions and branches.
Fragmentary report cites Senator Morrow praising a peace conference and condemning impending tensions. The text references parliamentary rhetoric, business interests, and Canberra debates, with names like Whyte and Mulen appearing amid a turbulent scene in a Commonwealth capital.
The story describes the A C T U aiming to define its stance on May 16 regarding anti Communist legislation at a special convention in Mel jue. Union leaders and delegates from Labour and Trade Council groups are expected to attend as divisions over the policy emerge, with predictions of a decisive vote shaping trade union guidance.
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