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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
4
Fragmentary text mentions Sydney and a person named Mir. Fe W. Robers, equator of a pacttic lalande monthly, with references to countermover and new meise. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A report notes imminent pay rises for forces amid ongoing discussions. Details are unclear due to fragmented text, but the proposal indicates compensation adjustments may be approved and implemented in the near future.
Report of the death of Mrs Ada Lam in Sydney at a young age. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dunn and resided with her parents in Duntroon and Queanbeyan. The couple moved to Aydnhy after their wedding and were well known in the AGT scene.
An analysis notes rising food and clothing costs driven by wartime shortages and wool prices. It cites Prime Minister Menzies warning of economic collapse by communists and urges frank government explanations, shared sacrifice, and policies to curb inflation despite a looming budget with higher living costs.
Proceedings will be opened by A B Foster, life member of the Ferrome Society, with the trema rendered by pupils of Telopea Mark Intermediate High School and Alma. The display will be open until 3 pm and attracted attention in the state capital.
A flawed report claims the New Zealand potato import ban remains in force. Officials from Commerce and Health deny final decisions, stating no ministerial approval or formal action to lift the ban has occurred.
Mr J R Ellin speaks on a committee and defends a move for change while May Shakespeare nominates MF Bia for a council post, asserting Ble worthiness and readiness to serve despite debates on the new term.
Melbourne report on Rural Policy stresses three aims for Australia economy. Secretary J G Crawford addresses Junior Chamber of Commerce noting rural produce dominates exports yet domestic value shares lag. He urges sustaining consumer standards, supplying raw materials for secondary industry, and expanding export markets.
A scrambled excerpt describes a sick doctor reaching home on a cruiser and being greeted by others aboard. The fragment mentions names and places in a period tone, with unclear details and corrupted phrases.
Sydney May 12 The Prices Minister said a conference in Perth on August 23 will consider price rises for tobacco and petrol and whether to add another levy. Finnan indicated a remission could raise cigarette prices by about 21 in the light of higher costs and pound devaluation. The conference will also face a petrol price rise of about 24 a gallon to cover costs. A major issue is whether tobacco and petrol should be decontrolled or kept under control.
In Sydney on Monday church official Rev. GR Van Eerde warned high prices are causing malnutrition among children and pensioners. He said many rely on bread and margarine, risking a generation with undermined constitutions as meat and bacon become unaffordable. Vegetable prices also rose while imports and market premiums pushed costs higher for fruit and produce.
Objections to Saturday closing were discussed by Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Pins Ben. Fintan said several groups favored Saturday morning closing and would be represented in a deputation tomorrow. Abolition of Saturday trading was opposed as harmful to industry and production.
A 17 year old, Donald Worrsh, fell twenty feet from a girder and was impaled on a stake. Rescuers worked for about 15 minutes to free him as he joked about the ordeal while being treated for a thigh wound and other injuries. The incident occurred at an autuen site and left him in hospital care.
Sydney reports a severe flood across Brewarrina Walgett Bourke and adjacent regions. An aerial survey by Minister for Lands Mr. He and Mr. Renshaw found widespread inundation with no dry land visible for miles. Macquarie Cumf river confluences worsened by Barwon floodwater, isolating Brewarrina. air transport becomes primary, Bourke faces imminent food shortages for days.
Brewarrina residents fear isolation for another month as a two mile levee holds back floodwaters. Major rise is not expected for days while residents reinforce levees and await changes on the Barwon and surrounding rivers. A Butler air transport operation has rescued over 100 people from flood conditions near Walgett and Quirino stations.
A damaged plane struck an eagle near Tamworth. Debris from the impact was scattered. the crew managed a gate landing despite engine trouble. Authorities reported the event as risky and noted pumps were distant from the scene.
Public opinion in Canberra centers on a Saturday night performance of Merrie England by the Combined Church Choir. Despite minor faults, the audience demanded many encores, and Walter Whitbread defends the show as worthy of the choir and advocates improved discipline and use of public support.
A large lorry carrying 80 passengers overturned between Cusco and Sicuani, killing 21 people and injuring many. Authorities report the driver is under investigation amid a chaotic crash scene in Peru.
A fragmented obituary style notice recalls a controversial Merino sin incident at a regional fair. The piece mentions sensational phrases about “His Reart apee get on tin” and a phrase “Hierbivorous Boarde.” The text is garbled and reads like OCR errors from an aged page.
Fragmented report on United Nations Security Council meeting coverage in New York with references to television programming shifts and public information efforts. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR text. The piece hints at Americans reacting to council coverage and house-cleaning pressures amid shifting broadcasts.
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