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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1952

Page

4

Y M C A Camp Plans and Scout Activities Highlight Local Notice

The notice details YMCA Camp and Boys Summer Camp applications for January intake with age requirements and trip plans. It lists facilities at the YMCA Bank and highlights planned dances, gym activities, and volleyball groups, noting closures until the new year and welcoming attendees from community groups.

Mane Y.W. H. Bank Sumner Ead Edna Ahary Ina Tana Fou Guamibers Weemreday ‘Veaig Fonapert USA Mise Moma Gray Tne Tadien Awsilary Westridge Club Tio

Weather Summary From Saturday Readings

Barometer readings from Canberra and Bush show numbers around 70.0 inches at 3 pm with wind direction varied. Temperature near Bruni and Gaade, with gusts and rain forecasts through the afternoon. A mix of rain likelihood and points indicates unsettled conditions.

Bush Canberra Bruni Muir Grasa

Fragmentary weather note from a damaged page

A garbled entry references a wall, a moon, and forelast sonar showers with moderating waters and early winds. Names and places are unreadable, leaving a partial, non-clarifying report about conditions.

Mrartern Ganges

Victoria votes in major electoral reform shift in 1920s era

Victoria faces a pivotal election amid a shift toward electoral reform and gerrymandering concerns. The result may yield a minority government pattern and a potential move to a two party system with Labour as a decisive force in shaping policy and governance.

Blaly Victoria Uwe Barung Dandenong Mr Mollway Erestor Fk Hor Allmatiines Wind Uni Orrin Vietorhm Latour Auelvalle Abe Gabinat Ural Commonwealth Canberra

Queen Audiences Meant to Meet Commonwealth Leaders

An Australian Prime Minister is to have individual audiences with the Queen at the end of the Commonwealth Conference. The discussions include possible renewal of ties and Singapore matters. Officials note a varied schedule with several functions but not all details finalized.

London Aur Séerinien SCN Commonwealth Sieratera Amex Kea Singapore Mynuiew

Fire damages Sydney area with substantial losses

A blaze in Sydney caused about £75,000 in damage to multiple buildings. Residents were told to evacuate amid strong winds driving flames along street walls. Authorities reported over a hundred tram and nearby structures affected as crews fought the fire for more than two hours.

Sydney Borraant Arpotten Alain Contri

Queen Mary Skips Coronation Ceremony At Westminster Abbey

A report from London states Queen Mary, aged 84, will not attend the coronation service at Westminster Abbey. Marlborough House officials say she felt the event might be too long or tiring. The decision is seen as a decline in attendance rather than a formal refusal.

London May Westminster Abbey Marlborough House Maury Hestia Mary

Braidwood Enters ACT Rugby League Play

Fragmented report notes Braidwood may join ACT Rugby League competition. Text mentions a committee date and possible group plans, with references to Captain's Flat and other local clubs. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but imply league entries and reserve player provisions.

St Nicholas Party for Dutch Children Across Canberra

A St Nicholas event at the FWA hosted hundreds of children from Dutch and Australian communities. Volunteers, led by officials such as Mr We Kiet, distributed gifts including “Black Peters” following long held Middle Ages traditions. The party concluded with music and a visit by St Nicholas, with plans for a further Christmas celebration later in the month.

FWA Bats Funda Si Nicholsk Peters Tuyere Avptranga Clb We Kiet Delates WDA Kurt May St. Micheles Isha Ltt Gutta Father Cheritma Ywek Richolas Canberra Community” Hospital Ke Chilres

Free Convertability Debate In Postwar Economy

A discussion led by Troy Jarmo and figures such as Mr Latha and Mr Withail centers on free convertibility of currency. The piece notes critics warning that postwar international finance hinges on repayments and balances, with emphasis on Austro Austrian trade and currency concerns. The dialogue references economic concepts and the era's monetary debates.

Troy Jarmo Tome Ecaerlhy Canberra Kro Federst Ated Chasriber Australia Latha Witha Tor Dinaater Wilhsil Fry Peerina Atalhart Kuseston Antetoat Billy Mockster International Exchange

Migrants Face Food Shortages At Commonwealth Hostels

Sydney dispatch reports Commonwealth Hostels Ltd and the British Migrants Welfare Association secretary stating more than 100 women and children at Une Ea Hill No 2 gate were served with poor quality food. Migrants suffer malnutrition while migrants may protest, with association meetings planned to address food and welfare services.

Sydney Scutahie Commonwealth Hostels Ltd British Migrants’ Welfare Association Ramseid Une Ea Hille Boréham Runnerong Howtel Jon Tugaday Wadnesday Tilecuen Lung Commonwealth Huntels Ltd

Workers Rebuild Burnt Plant in Two Days

Sydney reports Burney Fighty employees rebuilt a burnt plant in two days. Despite wreckage and halted operations, workers quickly cleared debris, installed new machinery, and resumed full production by Monday, with management praising staff dedication and teamwork.

Sydney Burney Fighty Tuyera Mytality Mikes Cuiliwl Mimchinery Ruivy Atrettine Ste Mos UshoetTel Soday Chat Waningeetiie and Aggttultlurut Riniéa Bospar Exdae Pensiaetion

Road Safety Campaign Faces Christmas Traffic Worries

A 1954- era plea highlights Christmas road dangers and demands urgent action. Officials discuss fatal crashes and public awareness, urging motorists to drive cautiously this holiday season amid rising casualties and calls for stronger safety measures.

Migrant Passenger Placed in Care After Voyage

The Et Vinvent Paul society offered aid to a migrant nicknamed Canaidy stranded by illness while seeking passage to England. He was admitted to Bal hospital with fever and ankle pain, denied transfers, and remained under care as authorities sought special clearance for return to the United Kingdom.

Sydney Tun Paul Society

Life savers chosen for Hawaii trip from Newvearle and Cofl

Bailay life savers from Newvearle and Cofl Murcaur were selected to go to Hewell near Thora 0 ra to prevent NAW. They are Clark, as. a member of the Cask's Hult Cub, Rod Juba Bloom eld, ab uf ie Ciara Heune BEARER aaa t depay superintendent fin Neweun's brands He Bart Lite Moving Association, commed tx payaleal muy Lind student at the Bydney Univarsity. The wen were written afer a series OF Wate at Bowl today. They will be joined later th youth by representatives of nd, Victoria, Taamania, of Australia, and Weat Aue Srila, MotB phanager. The wan weil leave: Avistrill ny: plane cm January 19 mid ve Tit 10 Australia. early 19 February.

Sydney Bailay Newvearle Cofl Murcaur Hewell Thora Clark Dhe Cask Hult Rod Juba Bloom Eld Ciara Heune Fin Neweun Victoria Taamania Australia Srila Avistrill

Ure Savers Embrace Holger Nielsen Method Abroad

The Holger Nielsen method, recently attracting attention in Europe, is being studied by Ure savers and lauded by Australian and American quihortiles for its potential in patrols and prevention. Advocates promise it will refine warning practice as new handbooks circulate.

Holger Nielsen Folger Nielsen Meltinke Europe Amerle Hulning Australia Ethon

Congregational Memorial Church Opens Amid War Memorials

The Congregational Memorial Church in Bourne Avenue formally opened with a dedication ceremony attended by about 200 people. The event featured a plaque honoring Mayflower roots and wartime memories, and an appeal was launched to raise funds for completing the building. Speakers represented local congregations and praised the new church as a center for worship and remembrance.

Abderchor Intex Bourne Avenue Teamwemmratt Ir Oinprt Bing Chuch Hall Suhbeen Trecome Congregational Haven Austra Marian Wwe Hoxton Stildie Horton America Lainiyd Birdames Kenfielly St Bat Payne Delication Rae Mev Campoell

Prediction of New Award Move by A.S.C.J. Staff

An incoherent report suggests B.WLU predicts a shift by A.S.C.J. toward a new award. The text mentions Canberra and industry intrusion concerns tied to a unity city effort and aging fertility figures, with unnamed officials referenced.

B.wlu A.S.C.J. Move

Tange Appointed to Washington Post in Australian Mission

Mr A H Tange is appointed to Washington as ambassadorial plenipotentiary minister for External Affairs. He previously served as secretary in the Australian Mission to the United Nations. The move aims to strengthen mutual concerns with the United States.

A. H. Tange Washington Ber AH Tange Ant Auatenon Emibaauy Austratian Ambsianaton Percy Boondun MO Caney Tange Das USB Tretary Ine United Nations Yongiben Waali Tanue

Railway users comments on service in New South Wales

Readers from Bayneye to Moun Victoria and Windsor express concerns about railway conditions. Complainants cite crowded trains, lack of shelter, damaged or pilfered stations, and travel safety issues while urging improved and reliable service and timetables.

Aydney Suaay Letiary Tomany Coun Arene New Bat Wales Allway Agate Afi Wihnor Laura Grattent Hirmin “Hould Byaney Wnd Victoria Winsor Sat Scoxteal Westepee Hrathy Iit Emighayy Avivice Tne Enunine Aline Lee Ee Felter

Merger Plan for Transport Unions in Sydney

An Australian union executive proposes a merger of transport unions in New South Wales. The plan aims to unite the Transport Union of Australia with related bodies, potentially creating a larger umbrella group to coordinate strikes, bargaining, and worker representation across the sector. The draft suggests a combined membership approaching tens of thousands and signals early talks on governance and administration.

Sydney New South Wales The Pathways Union Trunaport Vivier Union of Australia Nln

Workers to Strike at Sydney GPO

Women postal workers plan a one day strike in Sydney to protestRecent industrial action by postal workers union says the stoppage will involve a significant number of women workers at the General Post Office Those participating plan a peaceful demonstration and a march through the area to express grievances against wage and conditions.

Sydney Siumlay Jjaslal Urkers CPO ByAney Enriatonea Vidah Jerson Memhors Prutal Workers Union Ovis Waekere Pewtiany Pysseat Wallig Tulay Agatnat Recandianiaasl Huaiabet

Boxing Rumor Sways New York Listener in Feud Talk

In London and New York, boxing chatter centers on Robinsons manager amid talk of a August bout. Delays and telegraph reports hint at matches involving London venues, with Ambition and rival promoters jockeying for position before the next month’s events.

Robinson's BOLT New York Dave Miter London Robinard Ddainford Telegran New Yorke Aintara Oniinimnio Hobinwan

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