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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
4
Fragmented text references a war criminal and a payment figure of 23 million pounds. Names such as Alfried Krupp appear, with garbled phrases suggesting postwar restitution or tracing responsibilities. Exact events, dates, and context remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
A minister announced that Red would not be employed on New South Wales Railways. The rail department says Rowe was rejected on medical grounds after a certificate from Macquarie University. The minister cited compliance with good government and noted possible industrial trouble in Quornstend and Gua as concerns.
A chaotic parliamentary row over the appointment and authority of undersecretaries sparks a constitutional dispute. The debate centers on executive power, Speaker authority, and the role of the Prime Minister and House of Commons in governing, with tensions likely shaping future parliamentary procedure.
A fragmented report recalls Centenary events with references to universities, international focus, and population trends. It notes battles or battalions, loyalty to the university, and evolving roles across colleges, though details are incomplete.
The Tourist Bureau advisory board meets to define its advisory role distinct from the prime ministerial executive board. Mr W Dunbar and officials adopt a unit of rules for ministerial approval at the second meeting held in September 24.
The Barometer reads 18 inches with varying readings around 2 30.067 and 8 B. Maximum temperatures show 49.8 noted for a 34 hour period. Wind calm at 4 a.m. rising to light p.m. gusts, with a 21 mph peak. Serra forecast predicts a few snow flurries in the East District with cooler, unsettled conditions.
Fragmented text discusses proposals for five-day sittings in the House to improve productivity. Mentions possible workdays from morning to evening and references to Cabinet and statements by Mr Masn Mon. Contains unclear phrases and garbled figures.
A parliamentary exchange questions figures on rural industry and employment. Mr Latham and officials feud over alleged errors in counts of workers in industry, with critics accusing misleadings from ministers and clarifications sought from Mr Burn and Mr Withall.
A deadly air crash leaves eighteen people dead. Authorities investigate the cause as survivors are treated. The event adds to a long history connected to the region and a notable institution established in 1847.
A historical note discusses plans for a rural university in the Riverina region. It references figures such as Mr. Meson, WF Meregieve, and Mr. HL Kiln, and mentions the Murrey River area and tributaries. Proposals consider capacity, area, and regional impact for the university's location and funding.
The Federal Treasurer Arthur Fada indicates awareness of a campaign against the Corman wag antifind amid plans for a 400 addition to tax revenue and a £108,000,000 reinvestment for income tax. Proposals include new National We Fund contributions and remittance. debate touches on education, hospital funding, and civil safety measures in a period of fiscal reallocation.
The document outlines a large defence appropriation detailing allocations to the Army and Defence Department. It notes sums like £75,870,000 for the Army and £149,000 for defence, with increases from the prior year and notes on maintenance, craft and engines, and rearmament programs.
A partial notice reports an air network meeting to be held on Cocos Island. The fragment mentions organizers and attendees but provides no clear date or agenda details for public notice.
A transcription shows a funeral notice for Mrs Button officiated by Reverend J. Bowe. The fragment references relatives or attendees described as “13 hides” and mentions names tied to a memorial or interment service in Reanbeyan, with garbled text implying a May date.
Readable fragments describe a Royal Navy survey in a sparsely documented island region. Notes mention Captain Tancred and Caplan Tencend, surveying sailings, navigational directions, and a confidential island chart with limited details. Mentions of the Royal Navy and parliamentary oversight appear amid wartime context.
A prolonged debate on duties of Under-Secretaries outlines ministerial responsibility and cabinet power. Dr Evatt defends office integrity while Mr Menzies and others press for clarity on occupants and access, amid parliamentary procedural tensions. Telegrams and notices of Canberra events appear interwoven with the session coverage.
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