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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1954

Page

2

Deaths and Obituaries From Neil Township and Nearby Areas

Obituary notices list Pam Sh Klfeeti as a deceased, with mentions of family ties to Bran William and Gaetan WaLati on August 21. Also noted are Shirley and Geot-a as survivors and other memorial details for Mis Mbiy Briton, Can fin West, and Jile. Funeral arrangements reference Ernest Anne Chipel and a local service in Triton with religious rites conducted by clergy including C McKay.

Cromnte-Varisva Tae Pam TRITON The _Taneral Canfin West Ernest Anne Chipel Oomer Pacis Mignway Thomas Breret Etvatarint Tae Prnerronal C. McKay B.v.se Hye Onty

New Furniture Store Opens in Local Market

A new furniture store launches in the area attracting shoppers and signaling growth for local retail. The opening features demonstrations and special offers as community members explore home decor options and price ranges.

Local group forms amid unclear events and planning notes

A fragmented report outlines a new group formation and upcoming meetings. It mentions Angie or Koen as organizers and references a West East region, a trip schedule, and possible events at a gym with lists of participants and dates.

Admlty Aen Report Reveals Regency Era Event

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Viceroy regnal context with references to a governor general and admiralty. The readable text hints at a ceremonial or governance incident in a royal or imperial setting. No clear names, dates, or places are confirmed in the legible segments.

Public works pool plans face delays in Canberra

Canberra communications reveal the Works Department hopes the new swimming pool will be ready by late summer. Delays stem from planning, construction and accommodation constraints, with urgent steps urged to expedite preparation and secure adequate facilities for a timely opening.

Tontyarte Ehanging Holun Tig Works Department Wien Vieiely Linus Imc Aten Kbak Walhl Ff Henetts Legorrimon Canberra Mumien

New Award Determines Wages for Miscellaneous Workers

A new wage award from the labor board applies to miscellaneous workers across multiple sectors. The ruling raises pay by 15 per week in general and 31.64 in certain cases, replacing prior 10 and 24 allowances.

Me. G Timan Warkelng Pamiery Angie Hla Rivera Lomi Tina Yeni Lise Lion Ate

Atomic Experts Return to Australia Mission

Representatives of the Australian Atomic Energy Commission including Chatwen May KH Stevens and Professors J. Faxter and Lt Martin have returned from discussions in the United States on energy authority. They arrive in Sydney to brief Minister for Supply Beale and gauge influence on domestic atomic energy development amid a cordial but cautious atmosphere.

Australin Atomic Energy Commnicanion Chatwen May KH Stevens J. Faxter Lt Martin Siscussione Cambing Atone Energy Authority Sydney Tr Wednealay Beale aHithin Ilscu Auseal

Stickworkers' Claim Rejected by Federated Union

In Week Yorubury at Canberra deymens the union rejected the claim citing degraded quality of material and insufficient evidence. The decision noted test results showed poor reactor quality and warned labor conditions risked further decline. Formal rejection followed disputed wage and job status arguments.

Ai Nerenag Wwe Muavetier Yorubury Canberra Canminai Findlay matterHal Laborioun Ani

Unclear OCR Note on Market Price Reductions

Fragmentary report describes price cuts at a market event with mentions of butter and oil prices, penny and halfpence adjustments, and a commodity rush. The text references a tense market in a London area and a broader price slump or stage in price setting.

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Caucus to Defer Discussion on Dr Evatt at Royal Commission

The caucus plans to defer debate on Dr Evatt's role at the Royal Commission. Opposition members urge a measured response to the Budget as presented last Wednesday night, while a broader attack would risk Parliament's timetable. The next caucus meeting is set for midweek.

Evatt Royal Commission Rystt Connach Aplonage Royal Commiata Benatary Roe Latour Senate Sonatur Chun Aent Labour Canberr Mir Acie Fudan Rte Penetona Aolesnembers Dr Svat

Parliament Faces Afternoon Session Amid Question Stage

The House of Representatives will moot at 2 30 pm with filer questions the Howe lls resume Address in Reply debate and the debate on six bills introduced last week two of the bills focus on the wing Industry another report

Rious of Representatives Howells

Anecdotes of Early School Days in Canberra and Queanbeyan

The article recounts early schooling in Canberra and Queanbeyan with references to a Mrs. Prunes teacher and a 1800s Bradbury era school setup. It notes the opening of a national school opposite St Gregory’s and the role of the Good Samaritan bearsers at St Benedict’s Convent. It cites an inspection report praising and opposing aspects of teaching methods and grammar in 1808, including parental concerns about students and language use.

Wnad Canberra Mike Hreda Whitlam Af Senkin Tash Iwki Gaurbaig Queanbeyan Canmis St. Benedicta Convent Gueanbeyan Parente Dla Inet

Dangerous timber on Roads Str leads to fatal risk

A Letters To The Editor warns that debris and timber littering roads near Can Derre Harman road pose deadly danger. The writer describes fallen logs and planks from trucks and cars, urges action to prevent future injuries, and notes multiple near misses and a lack of enforcement.

Saluaenani Soo Teyie Fedat Catira Almast Janunjaus Walker

Wool Seen As In Strong Supply Amid Market Tension

Report from Tangshan and Peking notes ample wool supply easing price pressure while China plans to expand textile output. Delegates from Britain to Panghu and Mululen discuss mining and trade links with Manchuria as government regulators review Britain's stake in regional operations.

Tangshan Mubaj Anearin Bagen de Balin Marty Pengabun Tine Ko Peking Manchuria Mayo Pangaha Mululen Kallang Mining Brittah

Lost family reunion aboard luxury liner amid old world crisis

A scrambled report describes a large group including Beyeeh and Belgian members traveling yesterday aboard the Agamiemmon luxury liner for a cruise. It notes a first family reunion since a historic Europe disruption and hints at forgotten travels and survivor status amid ongoing tension.

Aborigine Venture Closes Down After Mining Funding Strain

Perth reports that the Northern Mining venture in Western Australia has ceased operations. Creditors moved to wind up the business after assets dwindled, leaving around 30 employees affected and underscoring financial distress in the early stage mining project.

Perth Mons Norther Nit Westvem Australis

Hospital Auxiliary Work Commended at Canberra Meeting

The Hospital Auxiliary received praise for its work during a Canberra gathering. Leaders including Director-General A. J. Metcalfe and Lady Bennett highlighted the group’s income, equipment contributions, and patient care efforts, with thanks to Matron Bennett and others. The meeting also noted the auxiliary’s expansion plans and a memorial training fund.

Canberra Hospital Loth Altengame Benieve ‘Ammung Attelat USA Tienith Dir A. J. Metcalfe Rotentor Ea Crap A Paty Charymay Une Adviairy Councir BG Rulley Une Rat Crom Air Pater McCallum Maron Bennett Mead Horgan Rep Etiowal Shakepeaty C'Spotiawerst Aiyancral Omport Gurmaver Hospital Waniern Dante Hallow Bond

61 Fined For Not Holding Radio Licences

Convicted individuals in Canberra hearings fined for lacking radio licenses. The list includes numerous residents and addresses, with fines ranging from 28 to 2730 pounds and details of witnesses and inspectors cited in the case.

O'Connag Gorden Stirtel Pus Turner Sidhidawe Strawink Wonge Stren Ae Or Jobunyaw Minent Narrubundah Cya Firure Seoith Biller Street Oltonnor Bellon Taras Banks X O'Connor Dohy Traynor Constamine Fen Jaming Honey Turner Mya Attert Otaynor Port Street Q'onnot Ronald Weatee Cocileatten Put Mare Duman Street Oconnor John Ambitane Enn O'Coimol Turnor Joh August Read Street O Connor Jon Garant Hail Rucontagnuus Alfred Bra Miller Settne Brown Seer Nurrabandih Horne CC Nor Belwan Vievent John Hud Ind Aire Nirrxbunian Loyd Only Moarehesioe Sitrent Danion Marold Camvilir Street 0Impor EL/D Claude Dy Hom Atroot Cheinmenk Kawah Chomick Hew Nirm George Hellyer Narrabunvinh Frank’ Hole Ilian Aloefie Mileola Myrharvik Treet Victor Janesenko Ait Rlree Nerrabun Ant Bagwmedt Lawrart Ress Coulchith Craavent Ccamnor Mervyn Keren Arthur Avene Harry Serger Connor Anny Westmarth

Weather summary with multiple regional reports and forecasts

A reader friendly weather digest covering temperatures and winds across regions including CANMESIA OKC ART Bhimite Metways and CAPITAL CITY. Reports note varying winds, rain chances, and temperatures with forecasts for several cities such as Byney Melbourne Brisbane Adelund Hobert Darwin and Goulburn. data appears fragmented with several place names and times.

Capital Byney Brisbane Adelntdy Hobert Darwin Creistintion A Howe Yim Yenter Goulburn Gunning Yoo Cinherra A' Quennbeyar Humeondone Kvantina Adaaitinhy Berridaie Award Waniael

Telecommunication Chairman Retires After Long Tenure

Telecommunications Chairman Mri FF aRetlocte retires after serving as chairman amid a long tenure. Colleagues Mr Wellock and Mr Mitone are noted, with retirement marking a leadership shift in the department and subsequent tributes from Sour Sayth Wotan Mereliael.

Telecommunications Mri FF aRetlocte Verseus Telecommunicasions Wellock Mitone Wanda

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