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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1951
Page
4
Supreme Court record shows a motion by the defense facing a return order and muted effects. The document references Justice Tal and Mrs Magere in a dispute involving a petitioner and the BR representative. The summary notes the defense and plaintiff positions with official court action.
The readable text describes a board discussion involving commerce and agriculture authorities on food production and defense preparations. It mentions a meeting with an external authority and a focus on ensuring security and regulatory compliance amid wartime conditions.
Fragmented forecast details show warm trend and scattered showers varying by region. Notes mention late afternoon changes and a general warmer outlook with unsettled conditions, including possible showers in parts.
Canberra officials face weak public response to wartime housing leases with degraded lot quality and lack of serviced lots. Government housing programs fail to meet targets while private builders hesitate, signaling possible shifts toward subdivisions and renewed marketing as conditions worsen.
A garbled report notes the death of a war photographer identified as Mr. Jom Charles Levern during a patrol linked to military exercises. The fragment mentions officials from the Interior and a minister issuing statements, with references to locations like Mount Amalle and Sydney, and to investigations into the incident.
Canberra High School hosted its Speech Night with over 700 attendees in the auditorium. Principal H Burton and invited guests praised student effort, presenting prizes for top academic and artistic achievements, including dux and year-end honors across multiple departments.
Dairy Primary Co operative Chair warns milksupply pressure as NGBW Milk Board may widen rationing to include Albury. Canberra area faces drought tax concerns, with 78,400 gallons imported in the November period and production down. Wet and NRW dairy properties taxed amid shortages, impacting households and producers.
The report shows wheat production for the current year at about 146,700,000 bushels, down 9.8 percent from last year and 20.2 percent below the 1947/48 peak. Area sown is projected around 10,246,000 acres, with yields about 13.1 percent below last year. Victoria is expected to yield the lowest crop among states.
A school event at the Capitol Theatre featured awards and examinations for primary department students. Mr C J Daley and MP Fraser spoke on education, with teachers and inspectors highlighting a long tradition of school pride and public assessments.
A fragmentary parliamentary debate discusses strengthening links with the United States and the Commonwealth. It weighs sterling stability, trade restrictions, and long term development plans against immediate liquidity, balance of payments, and postwar leadership aims in a European and Commonwealth context.
The Canberra carnival plans a December 17 to 24 program with street dancing alms and amateur talent along Manuka lanes and Bougainville Street. A main event on December 27 features a gala night with a community spirit, aiming to raise funds and involve New Australians in folk dancing and performances.
A bus driver Alan Shipton H of PoMrUbe Aiiveh, Nierrebundtan, was fined for negligence after a crash that damaged a bus shed and the vehicle. Police statements indicated he failed to regain control, veered across the road, and collided with a barrier before continuing. The case proceeded at Stapley with a police interview and formal conviction forthcoming.
Interior year plans reveal limited job opportunities for pensioners as numbers eligible for public sector or apprentice roles shrink. Officials emphasize small, targeted positions, while concern grows over many pensioners left without work and rising unemployment among seniors.
The article reports Mr Fraser condemning a decision tied to pensioners and government policy. It notes involvement by the Department of the Interior, discussions of pension rights, and remarks from Mr Brasey and other figures. Public protests and local political action are referenced as context.
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