Deaths Teresa Evelyn McDonald
Teresa Evelyn McDonald died April 28 1952 aged 40 beloved mother of Ben and Alex of Almsli RP reflects.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
4
Lachlan Flood Subsides with Risk Still High
Flooding along the Lachlan River subsided tonight as the mood danger eased. Forbes reports the river dropping to near normal while nearby roads remain two feet under water and expected heat peaks in coming days. Porters showers are forecast in Burragorang Valley where floodwaters from the Wollongong River have isolated areas since Saturday. Bridges remain closed until water recedes further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachlan
Forbes
Iowra
Burragorange
Tinner Burragoring Valley
Wollondilly
Lips River
Aubaldingy
Murrow
Canberra Weather Report With Cold Showers and Snow
Weather bulletin from the Meteorological Station Fairbairn for the 24 hours ending today shows very cold conditions with occasional showers and isolated snow on ranges. Winds moderate west to southwest, becoming gusty then easing. forecast colder with more showers on slopes and highlands. Capital city temperatures listed for Canberra and major cities nationwide.
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Canberra
Renin
Tenpermore
Foam
Aes
Hees
Maximim Temerature
Aim
Sui
Fairbairn
Strane
Canafara
Sydney
Melbourne
Prirrane
Adelaide
Hobart
Perth
Darwin
Merino Prices Rise in Sydney Market
The Sydney wool market shows a 10 per cent price rise in the latest sales compared with March 27 figures. Merino and crossbred departments led gains with strong competition noted by the Sydney Wool Selling Brokers who expect continued firmness after the Easter recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Walt
Japan
A.a.n.w
Red on the Rising Sun and Japan's postwar balance
An analysis of Japan's role with Australia as Cold War tensions rise. The piece notes Japan's alliance stance against communism while pursuing rearmament and economic recovery, amid wary cautious rhetoric from Tokyo and shifting regional security dynamics.
Minister Kastengren and Mrs Kas gadeft for Sydney visit
The Minister for Sweden Mr M Kastengren and Mrs Kas gadeft travel to Sydney in a formal visit. Officials from Sweden and Australia expect talks on cultural and trade exchanges during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
M. Kastengren
Kasgadeft
Sydney Yeaster
Severe Flood In Salt Lake City Strains City Resources
Salt Lake City endures severe flooding with over 150 of 600 blocks inundated. Water levels range from inches to four feet as runoff from Wasatch mountains triggers the disaster. officials refrain from estimating homeless or damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ninth session opens of South Pacific Commission in Canberra
The ninth South Pacific Commission session opens in Canberra with Australian officials led by Senior Commissioner R Halligan and Prof K C Ghatwell among the delegation. The meeting will be attended by six other states and the United Kingdom to review health and social development, natives issues, and regional progress since the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific Commission
Noames
Canberra
R Halligan
Territories
Profesor K. C. ‘Ghatwell
Fee Ee
Asda Hahi
University of Auéasy
M. Bt. A. Genter
BE. N. Kruger
Adviger
H. D. Anderson
Duetenisen
Noumee
United Belt
Vane
League Aids Olympic Fund Future Support
The league agreed to discuss reversing a prior decision to withhold funding for the Olympic fund. Earlier the group had decided not to contribute but now plans to review the motion amid talks in Melbourne and New York regarding memorials and national observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Melainki
University May Buy Bust of Sir Robert Garran
The University considers purchasing a bronze bust of Sir Robert Garran, the ANU’s first graduate. The Arta Committee will discuss the purchase at its next meeting. The bust by Mra W Voorwinden was offered to Canberra University College about two years ago and has been kept in the college library. Professor Geoffrey Sawer will present the item at the upcoming committee meeting. The college has also acquired one painting from a local art exhibition for the common room.
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Australian National University
Robert Garr
Arta
Nort
Mra
W Voorwinden
May Barrie
Decid
Canberra University College
College Council
Witch
Robert
Geoffrry Sawer
National University
Cusuen
Extra 10 Per Cent Output urged by Commissioner
Adelaide report covers a call by Commissioner Blackburn at a Junior Chamber of Commerce lunch for individuals across industry to add ten percent more output without extra hours or pay as part of National Unity Week. He proposed simple local organization to mobilize participation and cited arbitration limits as a safeguard.
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Adelaide
Blackburn
Chamber of Commerce
Rapier
Blac
Parrot in Berlin sparks murder trial over taunting bird
A Berlin man jailed after killing his landlady's parrot and planning to assault the landlady when the parrot insulted him. The court reviewed statements and the ledger showing the parrot’s taunts as evidence amid a tense custody dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Downes Stays In Geneva For World Unionisation Conference
Dr H Downes, director-general of the department, sails to Geneva for a world unionisation conference. He will be away about five weeks, leaving Australia as the agenda focuses on Asia and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te. H. EK. Downen
Commonwealth
Geneva
Eas
Australia
Observance of Anzac Day Sparks Canberra police remarks
Mr H K Joyes defended Anzac Day observance against criticism of drunkenness and gambling. He said ex servicemen mostly attended memorial services and reunions, while police reported one drunken driving arrest and overall orderly celebrations with escorts home for some drinkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs.l
H. K. Joyes
Revene i
St. Andrew's Church
Jaume States
Joyce
Canberra
Tasmanian Labour Drops Two Senators Ahead of Election
Hobart reports that Senators Murrows and Ay lett were dropped from the Tasmanian Labour team for the rear Senate election. The ALP announced endorsements for Senators Cole O Byrne and ex Senator Murray, reducing the team to three. Four of the five retiring Tasmanian Senators are Labour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
Hobart
Murrows
Aylett
Tasmania
Tasmanian
Australian Labour Party
Cole
O'Byrne
Murray
Labour Party
Canberra Police Chief Gets New Title Commissioner
From Thursday the head of the Canberra police will be titled Commissioner instead of Chief of Police. The change aligns the top post with state police forces, with no salary increase, no change in responsibilities, or uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Decentralising Air Force Power in Australia Aims for War Readiness
In Melbourne on Monday Air Marshal Hardman outlined plans to decentralise authority within the Royal Australian Air Force to give senior officers more peace time experience. He argued for distributing responsibility from RAAF HQ, with officers at more levels ready for war, while noting financial limits and the complexity of reversing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Air Marshal
Hardman
Air
Australia
Thia Raaf
Department of Air
Jenior
Marshal Hardman
Reds Close In On New Australians At University
A Sydney protest meeting claims Communist agitators are infiltrating New Australian groups at the University of Sydney. Speaker Mr. B C B McLaurin cites leaflets printed behind iron grid and distributed to students as evidence of an active Communist cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Universrie
B.C. B. McLaurin
Ppactebus
Ieral
Can berra Faces Daylong North Side Blackout
A Canberra blackout will affect the north side today from 11.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. due to load shedding ordered by the Southern District Electricity Supply. A spokesman indicated further blackouts could occur, with potential south side cuts if needed. part of the north side was already darked last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Southern District
Night club owner questioned over tax returns
Witness James Joseph Lynch admitted under cross examination that large quantities of beer were found in the ballroom basement and at his sister’s home, though he denied ownership. He faced questions about cheques and the accuracy of tax returns prepared by an accountant, with the judge pressing for truthful declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ence
James Joseph Lynch
Distribution Picture Clear Says Liquor Royal Commissioner
Sydney report quotes Justice Maxwell saying the liquor distribution picture is now clear. He notes no new investigation would change the established distribution principles and predicts a standard report would reflect the existing framework despite fraudulent anonymous complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Liquor Royal
Justice Maxwell
Tosday
Isttern
Accountant Williams in Lynch tax case questioned on accuracy
The court heard Williams Clint Williams the tax accountant testify he prepared Lynch’s taxation returns 1919 50 61 and admitted not vouching for correctness. He described reliance on information by word of mouth and vouchers, and noted many cash cheque butts and unsatisfactory explanations, raising doubts about irregular business practices. Inspector Wheeler Freeman faced questions about a separate witness Taylor with no recent interviews. The judge urged caution and found no weight affecting licensing administration.
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Lynch
Charles Valentine
Maxwell
Queens
Commodore Land
Polica
Justice Maxwell
Lee Eg Lynch
Willams
Lawes
Hudson
Customs Department
Barrier Reef
Justice
Williams Clint Williams
Matthews St. Punchbowl
Williams
Williways
Wheeler Desmond Freeman
Goulburn
Commission
Hotels Debated Bottled Beer Supply at Sutherland District
The district hotels faced a ban on bottled beer last year with only brief ticket system use at the Royal and Royalway hotels. Judge Maxwell heard claims from Kent that no bottled beer was supplied and noted a petition from about 400 locals. QC for Tooth Ltd. detailed monthly beer quantities for the Royal and Royalway hotels, while Toohey’s counsel provided figures for the same. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Hnd
Royal Fents
Justice Maxwell
Kent
John Douglas Kent
Clio St
the Royal
Poets
Gutherland
Tooth Ltd
Royal Hotel
Itway Hotel
Reynolds
Q.C
Toohey's
Royal
Man's Body Found Near Normanhurst Station Platform
A badly mutilated male body was found tonight between the platform and tracks at Normanhurst railway station. Police have not identified him and believe he may have fallen from the platform or was struck by a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Normanhurst Betlray Station
Frilen
Arch Bishop Warns on Napalm Use in Korea
London report quotes Dr Cyril Garwell of York Archdiocese condemning napalm bombs used by Allies in Korea as barbaric and causing terrible injuries and suffering. He calls for an international ban to prevent further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Korea
York
Cyril Gare
Attorney General eyes action on false swearing at liquor inquiry
The Attorney General said he would have the Crown Solicitor examine the transcript from the Boys Commission on Liquor inquiry and report quickly on possible charges for false swearing. Mr Martin indicated no delay in pursuing legal action if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Boys Commission On
N.O.W
Martin
Goliciter
Noah stage critics over editing and stagecraft in Canberra
Quentin Gibson from Canberra writes to defend the production of Noah praising its lighting and Ark portrayal while urging the reviewer to recognize the overall atmosphere and artistic conception rather than insisting on complex characterisation. He argues the show aims to evoke excitement rather than mirror a conventional drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Ad. Ence
Maya
Quentin Gibson
Black Outlook on Power Outages Hits South Side
A South Side housewife laments ongoing blackouts that span from early evening to night. She details how bread and butter meals fail to feed her hungry husband and the lack of warning leaves her unable to plan. The account cites a persistent outage pattern as utilities keep prices and access in flux.
Pakistani Visitors Welcomed in Canberra By Public Service Board
Thirteen officers of the Pakistan Civil Service were welcomed by the Commonwealth Public Service Board in Canberra. The visit aims to deepen cooperation in government administration and foster social equality between Australians and Pakistanis as the group studies in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakisalan Civil Service
Commonwealth Public Service Board
W. BE
Commonwealth Public Service Officers
Commonwealth Public Service
Canberra
Alan Watt
Department of External Asgues
Enn Id
Aare
Pakistan
Wejubuddin Ahmet
Australia
Nationalist China and Japan Reach Peace Treaty
Taipei Formosa reports that Nationalist China and Japan reached a final peace treaty to be signed in Taipei. George Yeh stated the accord follows the San Francisco pact of last September, with Japan renouncing rights to Formosa and the Pescadores Islands and assets to be handled by special arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipeh
Formosa
Japan
Ces
George Yeh
San Francist
Pencadotes Islands
Lwo
Republic of China
Formos
Asaya
Cee Nati
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