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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1950
Page
3
Methods Reviewed Foodstuff Markets in Sydney 1668 debate
A damaged 17th century summary notes a government committee examining Sydney food markets. It discusses price differences between growers and consumers, elimination of jobbers, and a proposed market reorganization to keep low prices year round, alongside transport bottlenecks and calls for broader planning by British authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Anne
Cummitten
Hotels Services Criticised At Canberra Licensing Meeting
Canberra officials and the Advisory Council debated hotel service quality amid calls for tighter licensing oversight. Speakers urged the Licensing Inspector to review hotel dining and guest-serving practices, noting shortages, brewery influence, and compliance with the Liquor Ordinance to improve tourist appeal.
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B.A
Te Connicth
Mepcota
Canberra
Wacronion
Wien
Hs Elf Canberra
Melbourne
Daley
G. Moore
Hake
Hatela
Tuvior
Shakenpearn
Families marooned as floods surge through Barwon basin
North Western New South Wales floods persist with Barwon River flooding land many miles from banks. Towns Mungindi Gullenburra Walgett face worst danger while Walgett prepares for full impact with 4000 residents at risk. Food drops and protective walls are attempted as authorities limit large vehicles on Macquarie Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mweenmmere
Bana
Atacan
Tata
Famalien
Thale
Akenp
Cactie
OngmTo
Emnoa
Walgett
Barwon
Manioaga
Tovang
New Angledool
Police and Transport Department
Macquarie Pass
Flood relief grants approved for devastated districts
Over 30,000 flood relief funds were approved to aid rehabilitation across districts struck by recent floods. Government liaison officials reported progress and noted committee reviews and allocations coordinated by the NSW Flood Victim Relief Fund authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rite Letay
Te Nsw
Flood Vietina Reet Fund
Eur
le Ky Rath
Reyort
Air Lift Of Fodder For Starving Stock
The Flood Relief Committee proposes a large air lift to feed isolated cattle and sheep in the North West. Four RAAF Dakota planes would parachute fodder, joining the two already operating over the flood area. Tamworth would be the main base for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Commonwealth
Mineater For Labour and Industry
Pinnan
Sacamitise
RAAF
Tamworth
Bomber to Aid Queensland Food Drop Effort
A Lincoln bomber from a Australian Royal Air Force group will join multiple aircraft to boost food drops across southern Queensland tomorrow. The mission aims to deliver about 62 000 pounds of supplies to flood affected areas along the South Coast while rivers run high after July rains. Families prepare evacuations as schools and air bases ready to receive evacuees.
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Meibrant
R.aav
Lincoln
Queensland
Commiercis
Melbourne
Wassat
Queenaland
Homer
Ahire Ball
Margin notes reveal a playful reunion as wedding plans arise
A jumble of quoted voices references youth, past memories, and forthcoming marriage. Teena jokes about MAT past and Tim SY, while Charmesan and others discuss protective cosmetics and a future wedding with Benet. The fragment hints at social chatter surrounding love, youth, and domestic preparations.
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Teena
Tim SY
Crome Charmaan
Wal Elvat
Thala
Benet
Akin
Lipatiel
Fatal pall from gasometer accident in road works
Fragmentary report describes a fatal gasometer incident during road construction. It notes a single worker, Matthew Ford of Cavon Bret Petro, injured and others sustaining injuries as a result of a gasometer failure. The piece references federal budget implications and comment from Acting Prime Minister J. Fadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kon Iil
Amworks
Matthew Ford
Commonwealth
J. Fadden
Rie
Great Effort Needed To Restore Roads
Melbourne and Sydney report a conference on road repair after heavy rains. Federal and State leaders discuss funding limits and the impact on transport, industries, and livelihoods while wildflowers and timber trade losses are noted.
Broadcasts For Major Cricket Series Decision Next Monday
The Sydney Cricket Ground will host a radio decision on broadcasting major cricket matches at a NSW Cricket Association meeting next Monday. The secretary Barnon said approval would be set at the meeting to determine if broadcasts will be free of charge. Also Cyril Washbrook will not join the Australia tour, citing business reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Cricket Ground
Peawon
Nusw
Cricket Association
Il 8
3Aw. A
NBWCA
Ginie Byetiney
Tanema
Barnon
Milowe
Australia
London
Cyril Waehhoeok
Riga
Bat
Watnon
Manchester
Sports Oultiitter
Wash-1
Brook
Test Team Viste To West Indies Urged To Play
The article reports calls for the West Indies test team to visit and play, mentioning figures and organizations, with discussion of leadership and representation from Australia and England and notes on past proposals and rejections. Names and places are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a dispute over captaincy and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viste
West Indies
Road Safety Council to Meet August Sixth
The chairman of the Road Safety Council Mr 7 Reem and the agency team attend a local traffic area briefing. Officials report preparations for the next council meeting on August 6 with updates from the Australian town.
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Act
Road Safety Council
Mr 7 Reem
Sraiank Jedourne
Auatraliag ‘Waltoem Findon
Hte
Ee Portud
Orit Tot
Iweeles
Search at Eden for Woman's Body
Eight palses will travel from Sydney to Eden to-morrow morning in the search for the body of a woman Mrs Mary Page 60 widow of Blacktown missing since June 21. Charles Thomas 4 of Sydney is charged with murder and police continue the inland search with extra officers on standby. Thomas arrested at a birth event and allegedly planned to marry soon. Mrs Page left Sydney with him on June 15 and was reported missing. Her daughter Mrs Jane Burr says her mother left home with a man in February intending to marry.
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Eden
Uney
Atta
Chyllis
Mary Page
Black Town
Syd
Lionel
Charlen Tuomas
Syainty
Scientific
Ars
Water Police
DO Secrch
del Bergeant
Hinetson
CUB
Squith
Mra
Page
Pages
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Jeyn Burr
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Hart
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