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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
3
Canberra debate on public housing programs shows deferral of removal orders for Westlake properties. Officials discuss long term policy while renovations and redevelopment plans proceed slowly and future funding remains uncertain.
Irregular use of government vehicles is questioned as the Minister for Supply and the Cabinet consider reforms. An Inquiry Committee led by L Gchumer reviews vehicle hire practices, aiming to curb “joyride” use and ensure proper supervision of about 2 500 government vehicles.
A local report notes the tinplate project faces a lengthy timeline with estimates suggesting completion by 1956. Officials cite substantial investment and industrial scope as reasons for the extended schedule.
Quads' father Phillip Ann Stark outlines future paths for the quadruplet boys hoping one becomes a lawyer and the other a doctor. He suggests Alison and Hidith may not travel abroad, while Mrs Sara improves enough to walk unaided for short periods. The family contemplates staying at Une Nowpital for care as arrangements are made for skilled support and schooling for Gyoffrey Sare.
A complex dispute centers on occupation and board arrangements at a Melbourne dwelling. Parties argue over tenancy, meals, and payment terms with judge and opposing counsel exchanges revealing tensions and alleged prior arrangements.
Norman von Mide and Pickworth trail leader Eric Cremin by one stroke in the Australia golf championship. Von Nida and Pickworth recently returned from England and America, with Von Nide carding a 38 first nine and Pickworth hampered by a wrist issue. Cremin faced windy conditions and shot 35 on the front, keeping himself in contention behind a tight field.
Old Canberrans clash with Waratah in the A grade men’s hockey premiership preliminary final. Winner advances to face Northern Suburbs in the grand final next Saturday. Teams include Old Canberrans with Ratford and Webb facing Waratah stars including Adamson and Armstrong. previous meetings split, one 1–0 win for Old Canberrans and a draw.
Sydney reports Captain Cottrell said Australia will adopt a South African style scrum for the second Test against Britain on Saturday. Forwards like Gordon, Zoltvo ll, Bevel mut, and Crome from New Zealand last year will boost the pack.
The Aero Club intends to borrow a plane from the Canberra region next week. One Tiger Moth will be ferried to Sydney for wing repairs while the other sails down for a competition. The club prepares for a monthly contest and a championship decider amid weather issues.
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