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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1951

Page

4

No Bricklayers From Continent Notice Aimed at 1987 Labor

A fragmented notice states that bricklayers were needed in 1987 to provide work for several regions and mentions unions like carpenters and spies in the area. The document hints at ongoing efforts to recruit bricklayers and possible wage or work terms but is garbled.

WLU Mary Bricklayers Lip Carpenters Erect & Fortnight Ngs Sue IP Cthdamas Waidee Hrickisyers

Weather observations from Fairbairn station report wind and rain

The Metrological Station at Fairbairn records 3 hour period weather ending at dawn with a maximum 84 and minimum 64. Winds shift from 85 mph to lighter from southerly directions with broken clouds and showers along the coast.

Rye Fairbairn roeRe Souin-Ran

Budget policy at work in Canberra Times

Canberra interpretation of the December 1961 budget argues credit restrictions curb inflation and real estate and stock markets respond slowly. It notes capital movements, wage pressures, and the need for careful policy adjustment while stressing uncertainty over effectiveness and the risk of inflationary resurgence.

Pridge Australia Sothusiaam Siaing Costa

Early Posting Urged for Postal Authorization

Postal officials urged early posting for an operation, noting expected shipments and the need for correct addresses. The article mentions handling tins, parcels, and the use of string for tying packages, with a December 11 deadline for posted letters, cards, and parcels.

Churchill's Horse Sells in London Auction

A Churchill owned French-bred colonial hunter won two percent races at Newmarket and fetched nearly 1000 pounds at a London sale. The horse, bred for racing, drew interest from several buyers amid the auction chatter.

London Thun Mr. Churchi Hich Newmarket Blood

University College Results Report Admits to Special Examinations

University College results list names of students admitted to special examinations across parts 1 and 3. Recipients include Mi Moore in Industrial Relations and multiple entries such as Conway Colwall Haul Her ring and others.

Meonomy Sheory Mi Moore Industrial Relations Ted Conway Public France Passe J. “ Colwall C. Haul G. Herring Miévens T. A Paased Voermann Petand Oo Inson Harrison Gorter

No clear readable headline from damaged text

Damaged OCR text contains fragmented phrases about public works, a meat works site, and government proposals but lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize into a proper news item.

Government Aims to Harness Public Private Air Transport

A fragmented OCR note suggests a 1950s ambition by government to promote a mixed public and private air transport enterprise. It references yesterday’s end of an era with Patera, and hints at plans to combine efforts across sectors despite incomplete wording.

Patera

Man wed Warns Given 13 Years for Manslaughter

Erratic OCR describes a man sentenced to thirteen years for manslaughter. The fragment references a late victim on a Miller Street location with unclear details and names, but the core note is the long-ago conviction and sentence.

Red Ships of London sail near inland coastfront

Fragmentary text reports ships near the coast with references to London and inland areas. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but mentions ships and a coastline event with age or number clues. The readable portions point to maritime activity near a port and possible parade or movement.

Kashmir Leader Takes Charge as Caretaker of Agad Free Mashmtr

Kashmir leader Yusaf Shah sworn in as head caretaker for Agad Free Mashmtr. AARACHS Thurt Mir Wale Mohammed pre as sant of AllSamana and Kesh fair.

Aarachs

Royal Visit Canberra Programme Rivals City Pageantry

A garbled programme outlines a royal visit to Canberra with arrival at Clute Centre and a salute of 31 runs. It notes welcome by local authorities, a royal progress to Parliament House, and the Prime Minister and Mr Menzies in attendance.

Canberra Clute Ganaral Pramaatat Adrous A.C T. Vinory Council Mer Can Barre Weapitel Watrame Pa Rive Pertament Rouen Lacalved UY Menzies Moyst Pros

Royal visit and parliamentary events schedule in 20th century draft

An outline of royal arrival at a memorial ceremony and joint address at Parliament. It notes arrival times, departures, and planned presence of the Royal Highness with government officials, a guard, and a royal air force escort. The itinerary includes progression to the House of Lords, a joint session, and departures to Severass and Government Mawes.

Dna Fe Royal Lenes Atte America Parliament Pan Manour Pertiamiatt Ny Wagtad Air Force Severass

Thersdey Apr 17 Tyger of we Kinet Sat Depart oversiawat paams

Fragments note Prime Minister and minister for Xia army, Royal maint e. Gorpe of Stal iy seresaitins Sos Abort addressed the Gukge of Stam Cadets and the Comman Mant. Boye Mighe hhduiés visited Duntroon House for 1 Inorg tea Noon Depart for Government House.

Tyger Oversiawat Mane Mnistar Xia Army Royel Mainte Gorpe Staliy Seresaitins Stam Duntroon House Inorg Government House

War Memorial Observance Reported By Commonwealth Delegation

A government and royal ceremony notes arrivals at Government House and Parliament. Royal Highnesses lead wreath laying at the War Memorial with delegations from Commonwealth territories and Papua New Guinea Police Band present.

Australia Royal Highotend Wad Commonwealth Government House Papua and New Guineas Police Ue Air Pam Parliament Moe

Unclear Government Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary OCR reads as an unclear note about a government depart and a saturday schedule. Names, places, and precise actions are indiscernible, leaving only scattered terms like government and lapel, with no coherent event or outcome to state.

Rayal and Polrbalrn Sra Raye Arrive in Town

Fragmentary notes report arrivals of Rayal and Sra Raye in Polrbalrn on a Tuesday in April with little context or clear action.

Polrbalrn

Fires Burn Across Canberra Rural and Suburban Areas

A series of fires swept through Canberra and nearby districts during a heatwave, damaging grass, brush, and several small structures. Fire brigades from Canberra and Weston Creek battled blazes near farms and private properties, with one fire threatening a university area and another near busy roads. Authorities issued warnings on containment and the need for vigilance to prevent further outbreaks as responders worked to confine the flames and protect private wards and public facilities.

Westangers Bush Fire Council Torrens Street Werodroane Bethewnell Fire Brigade

Liquor Union Claims Heard In Commission Hearing

A hearing on liquor union issues heard testimony about changes in enforcement and penalties. Union representatives argued for limits on daily and weekly duties and questioned the administration’s handling of meal trays and extradition matters. Officials noted department controls but indicated no irreversible actions were taken.

AL T Ga Findlay Moaida Saking A. MeVeigh Guesia Dad Wiegfeld Intorog

Kembla Defiant Ironworkers Meet At Wollongong

A Thursday meeting at Kembla in Wollongong discusses union moves to have national offices declared vacant and to conduct a ballot on the Union’s leadership, amid motions for further interterm actions and adherence to conference regulations.

Wollongong Kembla CRF X Rendition Internet Witeks Calla Lon

Examined Dutch Call Examined in Dutch by Trunk Call

A 1 minute telephone conversation in Dutch concerns a study trip for a Melbourne examiner and a Canberra student. An arrangement was made to ensure an uninterrupted call, with advice passed between Canberra and Melbourne officials.

Canberra University College Garces Melbourne University Duvet Melbourne Tale ‘Oiciale Canbarra Cannorra

Baby Minding Art Union Promises Prizes in Sydney Sale

Officers of the Family Welfare Burma report a fund raising event with a top prize of over 1 500. Three thousand makers at £1 each will be sold. The minding centre and bureau will aid needy families. Drawn on Christmas Eve with rules announced on Boxing Day. The sale may exclude certain regions.

Burma Greannaing Wharf Tha Uaing Martin Place Phillie Treet Bydney Visi Canberra Voor Mindling Bureau Ven Finshela Gener Settee Ert Chrlatreas Faye Regula Pices Abestnet Tram ‘Newengutacien Civia Kington Kia

Renewal of Licences for Hotels and Restaurants Noted

Renewal notices list Nes domes Sout Me OP Keane for residential hotel renewal to Cyril Jemeph Ed Maw and Bes Pty Lads Alexand de Meithiat shar for Natal Civic td Josaph Maxwell Mallescal nominee for Mayal Hotel And Thoralay Arwoks for Hotel Canberra. Lita Helwo granted renewal of clan licence to Thomas Roy Kee in Teapent of the Canberes Cibh Ltd restaurant line 10 Mary Malcolm Malcolm's Restaurant Jervin Bay and gre is Toenan te Bernard Calvert Can in raspent the Can

Keane Hcencen Cyril Jemeph Alexand de Meithiatshar Nomines Natal Josaph Maxwell Mallescal Ominee Mayal ‘Wotel Thoralay Arwoks Canberra Lita Helwo Thomas Roy Kee Canberes Cibh Ltd Mary Malcolm Tar Malcolm Jervin Bay Greis Calvert

Departmental Changes Approved Amid Administrative Reorganization

A department headed by the treasurer has approved a reshuffle aimed at improving efficiency and protecting water resources. The move reveals a broader plan to streamline agencies and align operations with new environmental guidelines.

Filliamson Motor Cycles Advisory Council Debate

The draft statement discusses loaning a motor cycle to a passenger, and a vote by Advisory Council members on its legality. It references inflation concerns, sidecar registrations, and the Prime Minister and Treasurer seeking revenue through increased sidecar registrations, with involvement from the ministerial departments.

Mir Advisory Council Traawurer Department of Une Interior Miler

Adjourment phrase in unclear OCR text fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a supposed adjournment and a phrase about poles. No clear persons places organizations or dates are readable for a factual summary. The readable bits imply a court or meeting adjournment context but details are unreadable.

Ex Students Defeat Local Team in Unclear Event

Fragmented OCR text shows ex students and a high school game or match with unclear names and outcomes. No decisive score or full event details readable.

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