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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1951
Page
4
Fragmentary item notes names Thyrmer and Hyi Rer involved in a besender matter on the date three hours prior. No additional context or details are legible.
Three bursaries are granted to students from Alnatie Public school and St Chiia for travel and study costs. The scheme, run by the Endowment Board of Sydney, provides £78 to each bursary holder for travel and education, with £18 for the first three years and £38 for the fourth and subsequent years. The first year is valued at £1,176 in total.
Readable fragments show discussion of German rearmament and large scale production plans. Mentions Allied oversight through an Atlantic Pact style commission. References to British and Soviet officials and a wartime era diplomatic meeting.
A garbled weather brief reports temperatures around 19 degrees, wind speeds of 22 mph at times, and gusts. It notes a forecast for 24 hours with light to moderate northwest winds and regional outlooks for Pine and nearby districts.
The discourse urges restoring dignity and efficiency to Parliament at Westminster. It condemns executive overreach and calls for a committee system with concise Hansard summaries to curb wasteful sessions and improve scrutiny of legislation and expenditures.
Political observers believe Winston Churchill may transfer the defence portfolio after a Washington trip next month. Rumors suggest a possible interim arrangement with a senior minister while Churchill remains prime minister. Potential successors include Lord Mountbatten and Viscount Alexander, with Canada’s governor general named in some reports.
Miners’ leaders condemn a proposed federal government measure on the coal industry. Central Executive and NRW officials oppose the regulation and vote against amendments. The meeting urged united opposition and warned of active steps if reference terms remain.
Newcastle reports a public Sunday dance organized by Boys' Town under Mr N Berrigan with approval from officials. The event raised questions about permit authority as Chief Secretary Wind indicated power to grant permits for night dances on Mondays. Local authorities deem the act serious under the Public Malle Act and potential court action follows.
A fourteen year old boy linked to a prolonged spree was involved in a series of incidents in Adelaide. Police reported the youth, seen with a group, leaving a hospital area and later being caught after an extended run. He admitted storing items and evaded capture for weeks before surrendering.
A disrupted report notes accelerated preparations for an atomic know how program at Trades Hall amid plans for a temporary structure. officials including Hutley and Biren discuss approvals and integration with the ACT Trades and Labour Council. Dr Graven asserts atomic energy safeguards and a long-term strategic goal.
Brigadier A E Browny, Secretary General of the Imperial War Graves Commission, announced plans to open Labuan War Cemetery next Annie Day after inspecting graves at Labuan Singapore and Tando renia. The Labuan cemetery contains Sandakan death camp victims, with only about four of 1900 explorers surviving, mostly Australians.
Chicago sleuths report ex-don and Capitung member killed by unknown assailants in a public area. Authorities indicate the victim, 40, faced charges of tax evasion and had alleged ties to a failed club venture with a $100,000 payoff.
The Federal Executive reportedly urged ministers to consider disposing of Commonwealth interests in the Commonwealth Oil Refineries and Commonwealth Shipping. The directive cites party de-socialisation aims and hints at a broader shift affecting COR ownership and refining capacity in Australia, with debate centering on the Anglo-Transvaal ties and potential refinery expansions.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a Ward shipping line sale with unnamed parties and unclear details. The text references market actions, a stopping line, and scattered names, with no verifiable dates or entities.
A fragment recalls Major General A A Hy Cassels CR. OT De. Whei Gondnound and the Shminibne Wealth Division at the LN iris in Karem. He Annanneat gimlaie, noting his actions during the last war and the many Ueatret.
An airman riding a machine lost control and fell injuring himself and a passenger. The rider was admitted to Canberra Hospital in serious condition with severe head injuries. Names of injured and officials are withheld pending notification.
A fragmentary report notes Professor Partridge being named at the University Cotati by officers Cass Zellor and Douglas Copland. It mentions Partridge’s Sydney education, honours in philosophy, and a role in the university’s professorial appointments with a focus on public arts and music.
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