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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1950

Page

4

Unclear text about Churchill artist and World War I era painting

Fragmentary notes describe a painter connected to Sir Winston Churchill, discussing World War I era activity, travel to France Holland Norway Greece America and other countries, critical reception, and a residence at Chartwell with estate details managed by son in law Captain Christopher.

Eoaries France Holland Orway Greece Amertet Bayot Chuce Mae Teen Belek Chucehill Churentil Churtwell Manor Australia Chastwell Churchill Mae Ferma Churchitt Chrutapher Oan

Senator Warns of Atomic Bomb Threat Response

A Senate leader warned that the United States would respond with atomic force if Communism attacked any Atlantic Pact nation. The remarks stressed a strong deterrent stance amid Cold War tensions and alliance commitments.

Washington Bundays Menate Renator Scott Laces United Sister Comstis Juonts

Y M C A Notes and Meetings This Week

Indian Y M C A officer from Madras Province discusses Y M C A Rural Benefit in India. Public talks for women tomorrow at 2 30 in the lower hall. Ladies Auxiliary meeting and Mothers of Junior members invited to attend. Carnival Fair arrangements to be discussed with volunteers for sewing materials, toy donations, and wheel parts. General Secretary seeks contact from members and friends.

Davidson Madras Yvmc.a India Torela Tas Pen Westridge Civic

Weather summary from old barometer and forecast notes

Barometer shows 100 inches at 3 pm with readings through 8 pm. Temperatures vary from 86.2 at 3 pm to 87.5 by am. Rain noted with 4 points and grain 28.0. Winds shift from east to west, with forecast calling for southeast showers, cold conditions, and strong offshore winds.

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Federal capitals struggle for ideal administration in democracy

The article discusses how capital cities evolved as seats of government, noting Washington Ottawa and Canberra as examples. It argues that federal capital administration must be democratic, consult public opinion, and reflect the spirit of government for the people, with no single model fitting every nation. It critiques bureaucratic rigidity and highlights the need for public engagement.

United States New York Detroit Auntrelis Ryan Experiece Washington Congress Committee Cansole Dominion Municipal Council of Ottawa Fedral Capital Succes Canberra

Prefab Imports Accelerated in War Era Housing

Sparse fragmentary report notes prefab imports rising during war prep. Mentions Cum Borland County Council and Taseneymaterials, Benster Tate, and a conference of housing authorities convened by the Federal Government in BelGourne.

Sydney Sunny Solin Tate Cum— Borland

Prefabricated homes eyed for wartime use in Australia

A wartime article notes government interest in prefabricated houses to speed housing. Senator Tule cites overseas labor sources including English Dutch French German and Austrian workers. Costs around £1000 per house, but concerns loom over daily production limits and contractor nervousness.

Arma

Beet Price Rise In Australian Capital Territory

A report notes incresara will take effect today in wholesale and retail beet prices in the Australian Capital Territory. Prices for beef and mutton also shift with variations across cuts, reflecting seasonal demand and supply constraints.

Terrtory Imenasa Maud Miake Ettek

Light Snow Falls in Canberra in Afternoon Skies

Fragmented entry reports light snow in Canberra with damp roads and sun briefly breaking through. The note mentions a federal highway section near Civil Centre and ongoing coverage into the afternoon with uncertain details.

Canberra

Two Soldiers Guilty Of Undisclosed Charge At Court Martial

London. Sunday two British soldiers were sentenced at Colchester after a sealed trial. Rifleman Eric Smith of the Royal Ulster Rifles was found guilty on several charges and received three years imprisonment and discharge. Private James John Gonnell of the same regiment faced a single charge and was given detention for one month.

London Colchester Biehind Eric Smith Royal Ulster Rifle Weal Frith Be Seevion Aiderman James John Gonnolly Barat ArGrar

Inflation Out of Hand Says Dr Evatt In Australia

Dr Evatt warns inflation is eroding living standards as the pound falters and prices rise. He blames wage and price pressures, urges production growth without harming real incomes, and notes pensions dependents face sharper hardship amid rising food costs. Churchill’s late career spotlight is mentioned in passing.

DR. Evatt Dnt Lander Evatt Casey Wat Fargeshniken Pan Matt Aimenstone Pmc Wan Reval

Moves To Settle Newcastle Dispute

Newcastle Sunday report that the executive of the Waterside Federation will meet to consider an offer by shipowners to end the water front stoppage. The Newcastle Branch president said one executive would consider a proposal to push on carrying coal to Sydney, amid talks to settle the dispute.

Newcastle

Six Die in NSW Road Tragedies and Aftermath

A string of NSW road crashes leaves six dead and many injured. Names of victims include Kenseth William Butch, 20, of Parramatta, and Raith Bolomon, 14, of Villawood, among others. Police investigations follow multiple incidents from Pennant Mills Road to Anzac Parade and the New England Highway.

Aventis Ake Pennant Mills Road Normanhurst West Fairfeld Hin Pitlon Kenseth William Butch Parramatta Bro-Kcon Raith Bolomon Villawood Ningared Parra ‘Matta David William Brown Glen Innusdy Frederick Clark Arnyultte Earlwood Clark Hepeath Tt Lawrence Eeward Parsons Bouth Furatville Alenmand Brair-Sergt Donald Roland Ingieburn Aelffeladmort Liverpool Fran Williama Kensington

Principles of British Consultation in the Commonwealth

Fragmented text outlines British consultation principles amid Korean conflict, with Patrick Gordon Walker advocating amity and non-ruthless cooperation. It discusses Commonwealth unity, mutual policy checks, and a shared but non-coercive approach to major decisions.

Sydney Rundey Patrick Gordon Walker Brosdom Walker Tim Australia Amaeem

Red Cross Sunday Observed In Canberra At Capitol Theatre

Red Cross Sunday events in Canberra featured a display of paintings by Red Cross members and recordings of Noobanda. The program supported Junior Red Cross work and highlighted aid from Australia and the Blood transfusion service. Robert Curran and Andrew Foster were noted in the event, with American influence mentioned and thanks given to organizers.

Ana Cra Capitol Theatre Gior Rad Zima Worle Robert Curran Robert Wan Andrew Foster Court

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