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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
2
The notice lists Dorothy Mes and others in Queanbeyan inviting attendance at a service and memorial events for Timea Delany, with dates, times, and locations scattered amid personal condolences and expressions of sympathy. It mentions Mr Matthew Cooney of Queanbeyan and extended family names, asking for attendance and support.
An unnamed vice-regal governor conducted ceremonial duties in the capital, meeting local officials and attending a morning reception. The event included remarks on governance and regional priorities, with participation from hospital and service leaders.
The Canberra Times reports on how price control operates in New South Wales with emphasis on hospital costs and railway charges. It notes rising costs, disputed responsibility, and public pressure as administrations seek to manage expenditure and avoid hidden subsidies while facing limited control mechanisms.
Visiting Professor Brown from Le shih University, invited by the New Education Fellowship, led group discussions that highlighted problems in community life and the value of shared dialogue. The session, attended by diverse groups, promoted active participation and understanding of human relations and social dynamics.
Rev Alien Walker leading a four day mission in Canberra by the Australian Methodist Church. He arrives by plane and conducts services including a sermon at Inverell and a parliamentary meeting at the Canberra Grimsier Reboot. The program includes youth festival at Manuka Oval and a combined service on Sunday before departure.
A fire damaged a Narrarundai residence in the afternoon, spreading from the dining room to the living room and kitchen. The blaze burned furniture and walls, with the kitchen area and nearby items damaged beyond repair. Firefighters battled the flames but could not determine the exact starting point.
Mr H C Newman is appointed to succeed Mr James Brophy who will retire in August after a long public service starting in 1908. Brophy's career spans the Public Service with notable work in the Contingent fund and in the Treasury. Newman will take charge as Secretary in the Defences and works ministries, reflecting his experience in the Public Service.
A Canberra film centre extended its programme for children during the year. Ten of the diversions were carefully chosen to entertain and educate, aiming to supplement commercial theatre. The annual meeting discussed the value of youth screenings and noted Mary Field children’s films shown to 140 children of the centre’s members, with further supporters assisting the effort.
A fragmentary notice describes a plan to move Malaya Force personnel with their families to new quarters. It mentions housing arrangements, rent, and compensation, with references to medical analyses and the need to cover higher costs. The wording is garbled but indicates military relocation and support measures for families.
North Aine residents will vote at newly designated polling sites to ease crowding. Central locations include Matheny Mall and Reid Baker Bardens nearby, with additional venues at Turner, Lamar, and Yarrutumias. Authorities say the changes shift polling to more central locations and aim to boost turnout. results show 2,207 votes in WBA city tally and 41,770 expected at various sites.
A census-based report shows ACT population rising from 40 000 to 30818 with a surge in Christian denominations. Catholic and Protestant groups undertake large expansion projects while overall church membership among major denominations remains substantial though not universal.
A garbled 1950s style piece discusses exports boosting national strength, citing figures and unnamed officials. It mentions Mr Kemp and conference aims, noting potential growth, economic policy debates, and a focus on industrial and population factors amid imperial provisions.
The Snowy scheme’s irrigation extension could be its strongest benefit delivering irrigation water to Murray and Murrumbidgee regions. Officials note it would add about 280 million units of power value while stressing the project’s overall power potential alongside hydro output.
A local Families Fund surpassed nine hundred pounds with latent donations noted. The fund aims to benefit children at Bratton and nearby areas, supported by Libanguestor and partners as part of a community drive.
Fragmented OCR text describes Telopea School events at Triopen Parke Primary with a play relocation, pupil recognitions, and listed student names across classes and years. It mentions seniors, animals, and poetry sections, plus a background on a competition and a civic notice style but remains unclear due to garbled wording.
In NILISIGANE on Thursday a knife act performer named Anite Hud plunged into her shoulder at the Heise Hoyt, drawing medical attention as the audience watched. Reulueg, identified as Aktone Reulueg, was injured but continued his act amid questions from onlookers.
Ruth J. Inall argues for decentralizing hospital services amid crowded urban facilities. She warns that concentrating care risks overwhelmed wards, long travel for patients, and strained staff, urging regional clinics and planned expansions to serve about 68 000 residents.
Liberal party officials announce upcoming council nomination process for the Amveory election. The secretary declined to comment on participation while details on candidates and committee roles remain unsettled amid a party meeting.
Red Cross outlines plans for September including the annual meeting at Hotel Canberra on September 9 and a national director speaking. The September drive aims to boost blood donations with a target of 700 donors and 686 pints collected in March. Next Sunday will mark Red Cross Sunday with church offerings supporting the movement.
Retirements mark the end of long service by police officials. Al-houline Mr anchort field is set to retire from the position of Commissioner at the AC police force by August 31. The transition notes include his WWI era service and duties in the Northern Territory. Feld is recognized for his police medal and his role representing the Australian police force at an international conference in Rome.
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