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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1950

Page

2

Nott Urges School and Residence near Wreck Bay

Dr L W Nott discusses improvements at Wreck Bay Aboriginal School during a May visit noting long trek for teachers and the need for a nearby residence to benefit pupils. He urges Department of National Development support to help absorb indigenous youths into industry.

DR. Nott Wreck Bay L. W. Nott Jorgia Trevel Roxey Nottola- Vieala Department of National Development

Canberra Recorded Music Society election and grants noted

The Canberra Recorded Music Society discusses extending long playing records in the collection and plans a £40 grant for retarding purposes. Officers elected include President B H C Loot and Vice President A G York with a committee of W D Morrin J E Edwards and others.

Canberra Ing B. H.C. Loot G. York C. W. Bellingham Cole Mesars W. D. Morrin J. E. Edwards Wumont C. McDuff T. Langford Smith H. ‘Aulla Mya W. Jessop MR. Bturdi

Ewell and La Beach for Canberra Jubilee Test

American sprinter Barney Ewell and Loyd La Beach of Panama will race in Canberra as part of the Commonwealth Jubilee celebrations. H Opperman says the 1951 event may feature overseas guests and a gala visit by officials. G ONeill notes the duo could be invited to compete in Canberra Jubilee events planned for March.

Runnen Barney Ewell America Loyd la Beach Utley Canberra H. Opperman Opperman Australia Australis Lapartamen Apodawonen G O'Neill Sir Patrick's Aorta Assosiation

Woman Found Unconscious on Red Hill

A 22 year old woman was found unconscious on Red Hill in Sydney. Police report no signs of violence. The case involves tax and court proceedings linked to McEvoy and Tart family finances spanning decades with disputed sums and gifts.

Red Hill Sydney McOmacnan Eae Pat Tsong Bway Rover Out Itep Henry McEvoy Lookout Img Rosues 'Ihaen Canberra Police Pty Loncapital Ambu Iho Lance Juation Williams High Court Witliams Theo Cotta Mowt Commissioner of Taxation Chinen Tee Banka Romy Justice Williams Almi Sonthe Willane

Newcastle wins Country Week cricket title at Erdney Ground

Sydney reports Newcastle No. 1 clinching the Country Week cricket competition at Erdney Ground with a comfortable victory over Mawites bury. Newcastle, defending champions, again led by a strong car nival showing while Broken Hill and Hunter Valley fared poorly and Riverina and Hawarre Valley were washed out.

Sydney Mawitesbury Erdney Crcket Newcastle Hunter Valley Twa Riverina Thawarre

Keen Contests In A C T Cricket

In the Afth round of the ACT cricket competition Keen clashes arise as Boys Military College faces Kingston at Kingston Oval. Manuka travels to Worthyboune while Northbourne hosts Manuka’s bowling strength. Turnee meets Queabeyan at Reid Park and Ainalie faces Stet at Ainalie Oval in the 1st grade.

A.C Kingston Kingston Oval Manuka Worthybourne Quecens Northbourne Turnee Queabeyan Reid Park Ainalie Stet Ainalie Oval

Remand to Dec 3 in Portland Murder

Kevin Seach, 24, quarryman of Ridge Street Portland, remanded at Central Court on murder charges linked to two boys found dead in a Portland quarry last month. He is accused of murdering Albert Spiers, 8, and John Ward, 7, on October 30 and of soliciting a man for immoral purposes. Remand extended to December 11 at Yeniver Court.

Aydney Kevin Denn Seach Ridge Street Portland Central Court Albert Spiers John Ward Hamilton Leach Auntin Yen Uver Court Batt

Canberra Court Adjourns Obscene Publication Charge

Magistrate F C F Keane adjourned the hearing on John Parlitt, 40, transport driver, charged with distributing an obscene publication after defense counsel argued the prosecution failed to give required notice under the New South Wales Obscene and Indecent Publications Act. Adjournment set for December 11 to allow argument.

Aslibuilaston F. C.F. Keane Bae Kesne Npenitt

Potato Growers Seek Greater Acreage Association Formed

An Australian potato growers group Unites under the Potato Growers Association to boost supply during poor seasons, push for more acreage and broader production. President H A Foruniver aids marketing while office-bearers including W Lloyd and D W Cargi outline committee roles and aims.

Act Canberra Ar. H.A Univer Toma Bearcen Messre W. Lloyd Siiiticn D. W. Cargi Masara D. W. Neo Mill and, Loyd

Death Sentence in Murder of Blacktown Widow

Lionel Charles Truma, a baker, was found guilty of murdering Mrs. Phytla Mary Page, 49, by a jury at Quaradoncloed tote. He was sentenced to death after the guilty verdict. A district hearing included testimonies from witnesses and expressions of remorse, with the court acknowledging a careful trial.

Lionel Charles Truma Phytla Mary Page Thomas Mra. Stevens Bydney Anna Blevone Anne Taqioe Street Aonandale Sydney Duke Lowe Din D. Bouttwood Happinews

Preventive dental paint program for Australian children

Fe Fourie proposes a fluoride varnish treatment for children aged three and four to prevent tooth decay in schools and day centres. The program aims to reduce future dental care needs, with applications available at Mothercraft and Day centres and the Central Dental Clinic in Barton. Treatments begin December 18 at the Central Clinic and run through the school holidays, with emergency care offered during holidays.

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Dutch Bride Arrives for Wedding in Canberra

A Hungarian migrant named Sandor Flop and his Dutch fiancée Coble Kuuleren arrived in Sydney then Canberra for a wedding. The couple, limited English and fluent in German, were aided by shared language. Sandor, employed as a gardener by the Department of Interior, spoke of Australians as warm-hearted. He expected to reside in the capital, Canberra.

Baatinke Sydney Cathedral Dander Flop Hla Coble Kuuleren Tongton Bandor Department of Interior Mio Len Mothe Sandor Canberra

Turner Tennis Club Adopts Nonallocation Plans at Meeting

The Turner Tennis Club held a Thursday meeting electing officers including President Ko W. Jack and Treasurer G Adler. A large social committee was formed led by convenor Geailler while courts await completion and a pavilion may be built with Interior Department approval.

Turner Tennis Club Ko W. Jack Shean G. Adler Fresaurer A. Gregaon B. Graham Menara Dp. Murray J. Bonbeld A. Thomas G. Wis Ge Ailler Ne Interior

New Bus Shelters Advisory Council Update

Fragmentary notice outlines planned bus shelter installations on Tet and Weatgarth Streets and at Reid Hours. Source text unreliable but mentions Mr. 3 Praser as council member and a pending advisory update following representations and email outreach.

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