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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1950
Page
4
A garbled classified page lists Commonwealth Office of Education officer vacancies and various wanted ads. It mentions Botany location, pay scales, and application details, with items seeking domestic helpers, window cleaners, and general laborers, including roles in hotels and coal delivery.
A Labour Council meeting debated action on a basic wage. Unions may be asked to consider holding a petition or forms of action as Canberra faces wage disputes. The Conciliation Court may be asked to intervene and employers consider aligning with the federal wage for the ACT.
A historic Canadian plan envisions Alberta oil supplies feeding Regina and Ontario via a 1000 mile pipeline from Edmonton to the Great Lakes. Governments supervise PAM oil outputs to conserve reserves while expanding distribution to U S and Canada. The project aims to cut imports, boost prairie industries, and support industrial balance.
A fragmentary item notes cadets and a later event with an unspecified confrontation described in terse terms. The readable portion mentions an inspection context and a chaotic moment, but names, places, dates, and concrete outcomes are not clear from the garbled text.
Fragmented OCR reads numbers and terms about forecast hours, wind speeds, rainfall and temperatures. Mentions Canberra forecast, fair to variable conditions, winds from the east and rainfall notes for Bombala, with scattered figures and times.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a royal message from King George addressing the Governor and people of the Commonwealth of Australia. It references loyalty, gratitude, and the anniversary of Accession, with unclear dates and names due to garbled text.
Journalists complain they were not invited to lunch after a cricket match and faced catering difficulties. The council notes late notice of media presence and difficulties securing meals for a large delegation. Me W J Emerton says organizers aimed to feed about 27 journalists but efforts failed.
A Canberra court proceedings summary lists Ronald Turpin Witens and Wilson pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated and unlicensed, with injuries reported from a collision. The incidents include cases of negligent driving, excessive speed, and license endorsements, with fines and penalties noted for several defendants.
The graduation scene at Royal Military College featured dignitaries including Prime Minister Bi G Monsine and Minister for the Army J Pranciay. Cadets received full training and were urged to lead by example, with emphasis on faith, confidence, and noble conduct as opportunities to serve.
Major General WellePresides as cadet graduation follows progress in engineering buildings and accommodation. Notable court cases include driving under alcohol influence, liquor possession and trespass, with fines and brief imprisonments. Royal Guards and cadet awards feature Ki ngs Medal and Honour for cadet conduct as Australian and New Zealand officers are honored.
Weather warnings spread across New South Wales and South Australia as fires and strong winds affect coastal and inland regions. The Bureau issued warnings for ships and warned near Wentworth and the Murray River area, with reports of a plane incident and a burning barrier along the river.
In Canberra a motorist pleaded guilty to negligent service and failing to observe another vehicle collision on Malongia road. A witness testified he did not look behind when backing, causing extensive damage to a second vehicle. Defendant received a fine and default days in jail.
A fragmentary note reports a New Zealand Catalina crash with seven aboard. Surviving crew member described slight injuries and passengers among the damaged craft amid wreckage and a toppled bow.
Obituary notes the death of Peter Fraser in New Zealand at age 6, tracing his rise from Fearn in Meadhire to Prime Minister from 1940 to 1948. Highlights include his early union work, leadership of the Labour Party, role as Minister of External Affairs, and his state funeral plans with honours.
Fragmentary dispatch describes discussions between Dutch authorities and Indonesian representatives over the future of Western New Guinea. It notes a planned transfer of sovereignty by a stated deadline and references commemorations tied to the former colonial period.
A fragmentary report notes a Legacy Bathing Beauty Contest tied to troop parcels. Australian service members receive care packages while tributes and condolences are offered for Prime Minister Men ates and New Zealand leaders. Parliament gatherings and Labour party reactions are referenced in a blurred summary of events framing a wartime effort.
The Prime Minister told the Commonwealth Parliamentary conference that imminent danger loomed globally. He urged preparation, warning that time was short and warning of dire consequences if nations failed to act.
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