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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1954

Page

2

Canberra Chooses Queanbeyan River Option For Water Supply

The Parliament Public Works Committee will study two Canberra water plans: expanding Cotter River storage or building a Queanbeyan River scheme at Coogong, about a mile from Canberra. The Queanbeyan option would supply pumped water with lower pumping needs and fewer electrical interruptions, potentially offering cheaper running costs and broader public acceptance.

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Minister Reports Against Cartons For Milk

A fragmented report highlights government concerns about milk cartons and carton production. The piece notes experiments with platy shaped containers and references cost, durability, and potential adoption by dairy firms, citing ongoing debates within the ministry and industry.

New Variety of Potato Named Walunga Revealed

A government agriculture official announced a new potato variety named Walunga during a cross breeding session at a ceremony. Attendees included Minister for Agriculture Mr. Grahay and researchers such as Carroll, Mindy, and Me, with the event noting diverse lineages and selection outcomes.

Thuretey Ageiculture Gland Annes Tire Grahay Douglaas

Railway yards improvement plans and funding details

Railway yards work aims to upgrade yards and locomotives under the Commonwealth’s Railway Department. Provisional outlines show capital expenditure totaling 84,471, with focus on heavier locomotives and future expansion linked to can terre routes. The Budget follows recent indicators and projects for the year, with revenue referenced.

Ene Kenny Ray Commonwealth A.co 13.W. Railways Department

Canberra Weather Forecast For 24 Hours Ahead

Regional forecast issued by the Meteorological Station notes mild Indig Kin nd with scattered cloud and showers. West to northwest winds rise, becoming southwesterly, with temperatures around 58 at the capital and 35 in Melbourne and Sydney about the day.

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Commonwealth Bridge To Cost 600,000 In Canberra Plan

The Minister announced in the House that Commonwealth Bridge would be built at a cost of £600,000 to replace the timber link across the river. Mr Kent Hughes urged a parliamentary committee review and proposed a design competition to ensure a robust future crossing for Canberra’s trade and traffic.

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Fragmented OCR Teases Voter Heat Map In City Issue

A garbled OCR fragment references a wallet note and a city vote with mentions of polling, street names, and a falls area. It hints at a front row seat, a four point spread, and a list of names or entities, but the text is incomplete and unclear.

Anglican Men's Movement Conference Summary

Fragmented OCR text describes an Anglican Men’s Movement Conference with mentions of speakers, attendees, and venues. The garbled content references a secretary, addresses, and a plan to confer representatives at a summit in Australia, but many names and details are unclear due to errors.

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Canberra Relic In Will Of Lord Denman

Canberra relic ties to Lord Denman legacy as distant heirs contest the will. A painting of Amelia fet Matern Sydney Hathone Cont Henball estate details feature in the London sourced report with mentions of Olive Coemiat AU and Lariry Denham. The fragment hints at long friendship with a university or foundation and a nearly 49 year link to the Denham line.

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Lion Fined 250 Pounds for Contempt

A Lion was fined 250 pounds by the Federal Arbitration Court for contending in contempt of women. The court noted the penalty would stop the rentime’s adverse effect on the community. The August ruling cited by the tribunal referenced a government depot.

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Department Readies Bulk Brick Purchases to Boost Output

Government plans to secure large brick supplies from outside Canberra to raise production, with details noting brickyards’ capacity and projected timing. Officials discuss equipment, machines, and potential impacts on local industry as Australia weighs expansion measures.

Department Department of the Interior Canberra

Water supply discussion prompts parliamentary inquiry

A long, fragmented OCR passage covers a water supply topic and questions to a parliamentary committee. It mentions agencies, figures, and unnamed speakers, with references to bodies, dates, and locations that are unreadable or garbled, outlining a debate on water distribution and governance. The text is heavily distorted but centers on official inquiry into water provision and related responsibilities.

Zaiop ers in Athletics Output Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and phrases about athletics. The readable bits mention Pancho and Baro names and a mix of letters. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the fragment.

Vice Regal Yesterlay Finds Gaserntrerlent Ties In Tad Slim

A garbled article fragment mentions Vice Regal matters and a set of names and places, hinting at governance or regulation issues. The readable parts point to a conservative, historical tone with references to officials and possibly a parliamentary context. The piece lacks a clear event date or location but implies political matters.

Vice-Regal Yesterlay Ted Ian Tad Slim Irene Linurynitt Mp Witt Etinely

Transport Workers Camp Allowance Contested in Public Hearing

A report from the Transport Workers’ Union shows a proposed camping allowance debated under the ACT Public Service and Works Committee. The hearing, led by secretary Malus Stauingnoll, addressed service terms and eligibility.

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Women Offer to Survey Eating of Homes

A deputation from the National Council of Women proposes a survey on the eating habits of households. They ask the Department of Interior to consider the plan and present a report after the meeting. The group urges action by the president and officials.

National Council of Wome Department of Interior

New Tourist Camp Lessee Averts Controversy In State Paper

The text outlines a new tourist camp lessee and related arrangements, noting parties involved and the site location. Several garbled phrases obscure exact names, dates, and governance details, but the core item concerns a lease and the launch in a specified area with apparent administrative oversight.

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