This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
4
The Canberra Comin Church Choir presented Haydn's The Creation at the Church of St Andrew, drawing about 400 attendees. The performance impressed with tonal clarity and expressive phrasing, particularly from soloists Gard Tes and others, earning praise from critics and congregants alike.
In Morapore near Batu Aveng a family living on Kuala Lanpur Road faced a deadly home invasion. A Damite forced the father mother and sister to raise their hands at the table before firing, killing the father and son while the rest watched in shock.
Fragmented report from Sydney detailing the Land Settlement Scheme with admissions and rejections. Officials indicate that some applicants were admitted while others were declined, amid amendments and parliamentary proceedings.
Canberra weather section reports fine and moderate northerly winds in the South Eastern district with warmer temperatures expected.
Reader note shows garbled OCR with barometer readings, time stamps, temperatures, music notes, and scattered terms. It hints at a local weather segment and various scheduled items but lacks cohesive facts or clear events to summarize.
A parliamentary report reviews the Commonwealth conciliation and arbitration act. It flags that the new Conciliation Commissioners broadened case handling but warns of lack of uniformity and calls for stricter adherence to established principles. The text notes potential amendments to the act and stresses executive firmness to support conciliation and arbitration in industrial matters.
The Governor General and Mrs W J Mate hosted a reception at Government House yesterday afternoon as Caneary at Government House was attended. No members of the Commonwealth Parliament from both sides were present during the event, reflecting ongoing party tensions.
A Geelong wool sale today faces reporting errors and market chatter as buyers from Britain and Australia discuss the 13 000 bale offering. Continental buyers show interest while Bradfort and other interests pull back amid uncertain demand.
A Canberra university project outlines a master plan for campus expansion including Curtin Medical School and Pacific Studies, with new office and classroom facilities. Professors stress need for qualified researchers and patience as construction plans support Canberra’s growth while government backs the venture.
Delegates from Australia India New Zealand and several nations vote amid heated debate on Indonesia’s role in the Commission. The Netherlands calls for direct negotiations while the United States and others oppose. Mr Nusikav of Husain announces credentials arrive tomorrow and the Indonesian Republic aims to participate in sessions.
A disjointed report from Wednesday details results in the Australian refereeing championship with mentions of Barmman von Nida and Ric k Gremin. Notable outcomes include McWilliam over Sait Yin TU Te rod, Thorpe over N von Hide, and Creinin defeating W Bolger. Additional results feature Want over J Nalamith and W Hol fer over R Garri.
The article reports lawmakers complaining about a government refusal to permit debate on the Lutana case. A cabinet minister declined to provide an opportunity for discussion as the nation’s high court previously criticized the air department. Absent members and procedural friction limited proceedings.
Report outlines numerous flaws in arbitration processes, noting delays, refusals, and inconsistent outcomes. Officials urge uniform standards, a panel approach, and streamlined procedures to reduce disputes and improve enforcement. The commission proposes federalized guidelines and authority to harmonize practices across states, with emphasis on efficiency and fairness.
Protest and petition ripple through Swerrifoshire as fire officers plan a meeting to address a proposed levy on unimproved property. Eldest retinue to be summoned if the fire bond reduces batts. Officials decline comment while talks continue.
In a tense session Acting Leader Hareiann criticizes delays as MPs dissect the proposed national health bill. Ministers defend a path toward universal care, arguing it would provide preventive and curative services while addressing medical manpower and costs.
In a reported medical update, Actins Premier underwent observation after a series of tests and a decline in condition. A hospital routine and examinations followed, with doctors monitoring vital signs and preparing to advise further care, while daily updates cited his improving stability.
A text discusses Australian Rules football as the national sport, referencing the House of Representatives, the National Football Council, and government authority. It notes origins in the 1800s, mentions the Cammi neat and regions like India, Western Australia, and Queensland, and cites political debate over federal vs local control of the sport.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.