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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
2
In the Court of Requests yesterday Frederick Fisher of Naubeuge Street Granville faced a debt claim of £10 15s for professional work in March 1988. Fisher, appearing on his own behalf, was ordered to pay costs.
Tickets for a Wide Dubie recital at the Albert Hall near Tesiny sold within minutes of booking opening this week. Demand for tickets in the current ABC celebrity series has risen with every concert. Anca Russell and Pa.
The Vice Regal presided yesterday over the opening of the third annual national agriculture exhibition at Briahane. His Excellency led the ceremonies and samples from the Royal Agricultural Exhibition were later displayed with a reception for dignitaries and attendees.
A weather bulletin reports 3 pm temperatures around 37.9 at Canberra with 33 at 9 pm and a 1 mph wind. Forecast calls for morning fog clearing to a mild day with variable winds and a calm night ahead.
The Gauberra Times reports Labour factional tensions in the New South Wales scene. Industrial Groups claim a decisive win influencing politics and internal power, while reformers push for policy revision and unity ahead of elections.
Australia France New Zealand Pakistan Philippines and other nations plan defence planning talks in Melbourne later this month. Thirty service officers will join conferences organized by the Southeast Asia defence treaty group to discuss military planning and cooperation ahead of a January meeting in Auckland.
A letter by Mrs Anne Dalgarno advocating decentralisation of national functions drew Senate Benet Committee attention. The committee endorsed her views and progress will be presented before October 1. McCALLUM chairs the committee.
A Canberra report records Mr Holland defending Australia Greece ties and warning against Greek skeptics. The speech stresses wartime unity, warns of possible enemies, and highlights the strong friendship and cooperation between Australia and Greece amid regional tensions and postwar diplomacy.
The Indonesian chargé d’affaires Mr Ubunan described the Bandung Conference of 1955 as a world landmark beyond Indonesia. He praised its atmosphere and linked its significance to the recent Big Four talks in Geneva, noting Indonesia’s struggle for freedom after colonial rule.
Fragmented local notices reference a Families Fund near £350 and progress updates on charitable actions. Mentions Canberra Club Ainslie Hostet welfare groups and community figures in a garbled list of names and dates with vague totals and fundraising notes.
Police released two Japanese suspects after a chaotic court appearance. The pair, Shida and Konno, faced charges linked to wartime occupation resistance and evasion. A public reappearance at Sveyarn was noted, with appeals for detention extensions under review.
The obituary outlines Sir Pensona Gerape’s will leaving £1000 to church and mission funds in Canberra and Dulwich Mill, £480 to the Canberra Cathedral building fund, and allocations to Anglican and community groups including the Queanbeyan Cricket Club and Masonic Home at Baulkham Hills. An annuity of £53 is left to his former wife, with the remainder to his wife and children Jobo Milton Moore Kathleen May Apps Eve Javee Moore and Hier Mary Vendrett Turner.
A regional brick shortage worsens due to slow clay drying and a kiln overhaul. Production is cut for about three weeks while repairs proceed, with brick supplies expected to lag for four months despite weather easing and new kilns coming online.
A gas explosion at Industry House caused a blast in the basement and broke windows. The fire spread briefly but was put out by firefighters who arrived after the incident. No injuries are reported.
The Canberra F.M.L.C.A. formed a Judo club at an inaugural meeting on Tuesday. Officers elected include president treatment, vice president Hersition, secretary W. Touk, and treasurer N. Blewitt. The club promotes judo as a growing global sport with aims for international competitions this year.
Fragmentary text indicates Korea stops negotiations with Japan and bans further talks. limited readable phrases reference official stance and potential restrictions, but details are unclear. The source shows disrupted wording and possible geopolitical context without concrete actions or dates.
A Canberra meeting at the YWCA on August 7 plans to form a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The effort, linked to long standing work since 1802 by the convenor, aims to advance reform amid political debate including notes from the Prime Minister and other leaders.
Canberra diary summarizes local social happenings including exhibitions, government figures, and club activities. It records attendees at dinners and meetings, notes preparations for events, and mentions individuals such as Valerie Jubawwn, Mrs Jt Sranke, and A. LEPUL UNSW, along with groups like the Business and Professional Women's Club and CWA activities.
Australian Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden accused dairying interests of misrepresentation over the internal butter price payment. He said the plan was an interim measure, not final, and warned improper claims could harm the dairy sector’s stability and market values. The debate centered on projected procedural effects and taxpayer costs tied to the policy.
Senator Spicer arrives in New York to attend a multinational conference with officials from Astoria Philadelphia and other cities. The stop highlights ongoing diplomatic outreach and potential discussions on regional cooperation and security.
An OCR snippet discusses hostel workers and a union issue over uniform clothing. It mentions a department and provider terms, with references to schedule, wage, and possible restrictions. The readable text is garbled but centers on employment attire and worker considerations.
Jiticer is appointed to lead a command unit for Malaya. The appointment is linked to strategic planning and wartime operations. The dispatch notes His Excellency’s authorization and assigns him to oversee defense and security initiatives in the region.
A student recital features Laentee Young and Maheiane from Comameys Worhini at Melbourne. The Melbourne group includes Fazabeth Taylor violinist, Sean Bogal, emia, and John Won. The Sydney Melbourne programs include Desohnt’s Minor and Mendelssohn pieces. Performers travel to Canberra for a university vacation concert and a Canberra venue.
A Canberra meeting convened by the Women's Auxiliary discussed forming a girls marching band. Key figures included Captain Clapman and ALBL vice-president St Metcalfe. The group eyed uniforms, funds, and potential events, inviting broader participation from local girls aged 16 to 24.
report notes that a surcharge for excess water is unlikely to be imposed within the next year. officials discuss ongoing measures and public concerns amid expectations of stable rates.
A 12 year old Negro schoolgirl won 3 571 in a television quiz and faced a choice between a 1 000 or 16 000 dollar prize, after mis spelled words and a night of spelling tests in New York.
A public notice describes a plan to add trunk lines linking two major cities to improve telephone service. Details reference officials and dates but fragmented text limits precise timelines and scope.
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