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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1950

Page

2

Canberra water plan eyed for Cotter dam survey

The Department of Works and Housing aims to determine upper Cotter River catchment sites for a Canberra water supply project. Survey work will assess gravity or pumped options, access roads, and reservoir needs to meet rising demand through new pumping, mains, and additional storage around the city.

Uupper Coner Department of Works Interior Franklin Department of Works and Housing

Rain delays and drying cricket pitch threaten test match

Weather reports warn that rain and drying winds jeopardize the pitch for the England v Australia test. Forecasts predict light showers then clearer spells but the groundsmen fear crumbling surfaces as the wicket heals slowly. Performance hinges on start, with team selection and batting order under scrutiny.

Australia M.C.C Ray Han Tenow Washbrook Simpson Hutton Compton Dewes Staijo Washbironk Histon McIntyre Brown Deven Drewer Emis Mo Yajiba Cricket Ground

Two-Headed Baby Born to Young Mother in Mary Youn

A 16 year old mother in Youngstown Ohio gave birth to a two headed baby yesterday. The infant died after living about 20 hours in an incubator. The mother and the baby died. the family has an 18 month old daughter who is reported normal.

Youngstown Ohio Sun Negra Yerwrday

Small Area in ACT for Vegetables Expands Gently

A Department of the Interior report notes 170 meres of ACT land used for commercial vegetables. It forecasts limited rapid expansion as most suitable lands are already elsewhere. Potatoes and dairy have declined, while three new farms have raised the tally to six. Local supplies fall short of demand, forcing Canberra to rely on outside produce.

Lenda, Agriculture and Stock Department of the Interior St Seren Uniow

Summer Vacation Playcentre centers chosen for January scheme

The Department of the Interior selects Ainslic and Telopes Parte Schools Wentlake and Westridge halle as vacation playcentre sites for January to next year. An Interior official cites rising popularity and calls for more support from parents and youth groups during the break.

Ainslic Telopes Parte Wentlake Westridge Halle Department of the Interior Department of Health Act Nsw Department of Education Canberra

NRA Spoon Rifle Shoot Results and Upcoming Final

The report covers the NRA spoon shooting at Canberra where McCarty led with 90 total points from 800 yard firing, followed by high scorers Beeres and others in A and B grades. Next Saturday will host the final stage for the coveted spoon with keen shooting anticipated.

N.R.A Canberra Neorea Unda L. McCarty Finsl Beeres Pitt McLeod Carham Lloyd F. Webb Burton R. Foutee Shain McIntosh Noakes Mopley Godt Rete B McCarly W. Webb Blewitt Fouhro W." Phiewly Tout

Husband Sought in Murder of Senior Woman

Police seek the husband of Haren Tr mon, killed in Millra district where she was battered to death. A man is charged with the murder, claiming the victim was struck with an electric fan.

Avoney Bunday Buratyile Ansioun Per Haren Tr Mon

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