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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
6
A disputed migration plan faces strong opposition and legal challenges. Officials warn against admitting large groups who fail to comply with existing laws, signaling potential repeated errors if immigration continues under current rules.
Britain delivered nine centurion tanks to Egypt with seven sent in May and two in October. Defence Minister told the House of Commons that the move sparked protest as Farouk demanded British troops quit the Suez area. Government postponed further shipments pending talks between the Foreign Secretary and Egypt’s Foreign Minister.
Former servicemen in Canberra linked with the Austratian Legion of Ex-Service show eagerness to join the Jubilee year celebrations. The Recruiting Committee reports reception of invitations and plans to participate in the ACT Jubilee Celebrations, with details discussed at a recent meeting.
An official announcement states plant workshops will be moved along the Queenbeyan All area. The transfer affects most shops with electrical work included while vacant space will be allocated to the Government Sard. Awaiting approval, the relocation plan aims to reduce intruder access to stores.
Parks and Gardens section of the Department of the Iremor reports planting extensive trees and shrubs in Central Park recreation area. In the past three months about 63,000 trees and shrubs were planted, the largest number in 18 years, marking a major effort to improve urban greenery amid offset conditions.
A Australian press conference reports 1,600,000 tons of coal ordered from overseas but Morgan disruptions limit shipments to 700,000 tons this year. Senator McLeay notes NSW production to rise and a 3,000,000 ton shortfall against Australian needs. Discussions cover rail transport of Leigh Creek coal, gauge changes, cost surveys, and plans to mechanize mines to boost coking coal for government works.
Highlights from the Canberra Swimming Club carnival at Manuka Pool show winners across divisions. Key performances include F Searvor and I Macks in 66 yard events, Briant and Brophy in breaststroke, Gowing and Bridgmay in 100 yard races, and junior and senior medley relay victors. Notable times feature 51.88 for the girls under 14 back stroke and 102 for junior medley events.
The Canberra City Band received music from America this week but will perform during next year’s Jubilee functions. Bandmaster Mr. W. Hotmann noted difficulties as parts for up to 100 players were missing. English military music had been printed for large ensembles, while local players copied by hand for extra instruments. Fortmat said the band favored American selections, better suited to a modern military style.
London Thursday Mr Winston Churchill is expected to celebrate his 70th birthday with a significant address on foreign affairs in the House of Commons. The speech is touted as the highlight of one of the era’s most serious and dramatic foreign policy debates since the war, followed by a supper party.
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