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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1954
Page
2
Obscure text honors a grandfather and relatives with dates in August 1961 and 1967. Mentions names Lema Blewitt and Kay Cherian among mourners, with loving messages from daughters and grandchildren. Fragmentary OCR yields sparse, nonstandard wording.
A Canberra Times summary notes Western Germany rearmament proposals discussed at a Geneva Conference on Indo China. Britain and America favored cautious engagement, while France faced intense domestic opposition led by Premier Mendes France. The debate highlighted contrasting Western positions and the risk of a breakdown in Western unity.
The article describes a disputed overtime payment case involving Guthega Pye and staff, with claims of improper wage timing. Key figures include Belmar Phy and organizers of the Baguar Fries Union, plus notes on a July 12 letter and retrospective payments covering June 12 to July 12, 1064, totaling 16,000 for 12 months.
About 120 students from more than a dozen schools attended a convention at St Christopher's School. Participants from Bt Christopher's and other institutions discussed papers, formed groups after each reading, and elected a ten-member committee to oversee the event which lasted a day.
The report details barometric readings for Saturday with wind directions NW and NNW, gusts up to 34 mph, and temperatures around 41 to 42 degrees. It notes a high 45 degrees earlier, and forecasts clear to partly cloudy conditions with above normal temperatures for the period. The text mentions Sydney’s hottest August day on record and provides various timestamps and scattered meteorological data.
The letter discusses price control, wage margins, and consumer costs. It questions if the Prices Commissioner can enforce controls on groceries and meat, mentions antitrust ideas and calls for inquiry by the Administrative Council. It references Canberra and Victoria and notes public service arbitration elements.
Tenders for pool buildings have been let to Grant Brothers Engi neer Puy Ltd of Bidnay. Tender price was £60 085 with completion date July 20. Officials expect completion before that date and that the indoor pool will be open before end of summer. The Manuka pool coat maintenance last year £3,007 and a further grant of £1,000 is coming with a new wagon.
Gazetteed amendments propose changes to Canberra the Buntroon area and surrounding streets. Plans include rerouting roads near Anzac Park, elimination of Mandhurat extension, and realignment of Constitution Avenue to improve contour use. New plantings planned on Melbourne Keen and Adelaide routes with housing and road alterations along Monara Crescent.
A fragmented account recalls a church service praising the Red Cross and urging faith workers to emulate Christ. The text emphasizes reverence to God, forgiveness, and duty to aid others, warning against sin and stressing moral regeneration within the Christian community.
National Chairman to address Red Cross meeting at the 37th sign of the division. The occasion highlights the Red Cross role in peace and wartime service. Speakers include Dr Peter Maccathin and Tad Bosley as noted in the report.
Presbyterian Church missions expand across Australia aiding Aboriginal communities with ministers doctors and industrial workers. Rev Hugh McDonald notes World Church reach and limits of outreach while films depict mission aid. Local events include screening of The Man of One Mule during a visit to Bt Alumbas and discussions on missionary labor abroad.
A remote party at 1 guides Stragel ing through deep snow yesterday recovered the toy of Biysar. Andrew Kupkzunkc, a Polish born Briton, fell on Friday night when a rope brake caused an off AsO accident during a climb near Chamonix.
Forestry students embark on an annual camp with over 30 third year and four-year students visiting Queen Victoria to survey inland forests. They will inspect inland stands of Cyprus pine, a major timber species, and study plantation development in rain, with fourth year students focusing on woody timber at Pine Breck on the North Coast of New.
Andrew's War Memorial Church plans a £2000 gift toward a hall building to be opened with furnishings costing £11,000. Two £1,000 contributions are noted, with a Jubilee celebration to follow the hall opening. The project prioritizes youth activities, Sunday School, Fellowship, women’s meetings, and general church work.
Fragmentary remarks by Mr Davies on a world in need of a strong faith to counteract political rivalries. He urged direct action and a unity of Christians to pursue peace, prosperity, and a reconstruction of social institutions through religious conviction.
Temperature records indicate a new August high at Pulrbalre with sharp readings reported by local observers. The extreme heat surpassed prior benchmarks, stressing daily life and prompting brief advisories from weather officials.
The Snowy Mountains tour has been well received with weekly weekend trips to Canberra via Snowy Mountains railway and associated companies. The Snowy Mountain Authority notes Canberra regular services to Cooma, enabling distant workers to commute. Sunday night service departure from Canberra now set earlier at rate adjustments, with timetable tweaks returning to previous morning departure times.
Mrs Gregory outlined Japan's challenges including overcrowding and lack of resources. She noted a population of 84 million with 38 percent arable, rising living costs, and heavy imports for raw materials and food. She argued for self reliance and reduced military influence, while discussing Japan's desire to maintain independence from both the United States and Soviet bloc.
Two youths were injured when a utility vehicle overturned on Cooma Road at Saturday. Neda boyan and Hobie of Went Avenue were treated for shock and abrasions after the crash. Driver Reber Joseph Swunton, 19, failed to negotiate a turn, the vehicle rolled several miles from the scene.
Medical men from Pert Adi tlds Melbourne and Sydney met in Canberra for a neurological conference at the Hotel Canberra. The opening session elected Amalie of Terth as president for the coming term. Guests included Professor J Baden head of physiology at the National University and Dr Jealum Robertann of Melbourne.
Volunteers at the YMCA prepare for a large scale tree planting weekend along the river bends on Sturt Island. The effort aims to bind the banks with native trees, improve natural beauty, and support an open-air ceremony. The plan involves hillside and lower-lying bank plantings to create a scenic, shaded area with improved riverfront access.
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