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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions five included persons and planes with names like Philippioy and Zea. Details are garbled. no clear event, date, or outcome can be confirmed from the readable portion.
A partial weather and timetable snippet shows cryptic timing markers and fragmented codes. The readable parts indicate a sequence around morning and afternoon hours with unclear abbreviations and numbers.
Fragmented prose contemplates the jubilee’s meaning in Australia, arguing the celebration should foster lasting marks of the Commonwealth. It stresses national character, duty to others, and the depth of significance beyond mere finance, citing Carlyle and 1853 events as inspiration for future citizenship.
A garbled entry from Sydney records references numbers 20880880 and 73790 with vague notes about acts or peat. The legible parts show no clear event or names beyond these digits and stray words.
The fragment discusses a rent formula for NOW property, referencing terms like up to and including. It notes dates and conditions for extending accommodations and mentions suitability for the tenant. The text is inconsistent and garbled but centers on rental terms and extension timing.
In Sydney the Legislative Assembly debates a bill renewing salaries and allowances for members facing calls for reform. The measure preserves a base allowance around £200 with income tax implications and seeks to address ongoing discontent over parliamentary pay.
A scrambled report discusses a Brookvale brewery planned to operate within two months producing 3,000 gallons weekly. It mentions Maitland Company ownership, Beer supply to unions and golf clubs, and direct sales to Brookvale consumers. References to Schweppes Byrom and various wines appear, with the inquiry eventually adjourned.
The defense for detective McDermott in the Lavery murder appeal contends only one witness linked him to the crime. Mr Shand argues the sworn evidence does not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and criticizes revived questions about a missing temporary record.
The Premier tabled a report from the local government year ending 1083, detailing state control over builders and labour. The assembly heard concerns about budget, recruitment, and government departments guiding the policy, with opposition criticisms of the timeline and impact on contractors and unions.
A decipherable summary notes changes in credit policy and price policies amid spring shifts. It cites declines in bank deposits and currency, lower wool prices, and import taxes, with weak retail and manufacturing activity. Steel and brake works show steady output though labor and material shortages bite. coal and wheat crop prospects uneven across regions.
The university released exam results yesterday with notices naming Wing Tae KT, Turner Wo D and other students among the examinees. Officials at Canberra University College confirmed the list of results and indicated follow up actions for those affected.
The estate of former Labour Prime Minister J B Chifley in Bathurst is probated. Assets include Treasury Bonds valued at £888, motor and parliamentary allowances totaling £205, real estate and personal property, and a jointly owned home with widow Mrs Elizabeth Chifley.
Reports describe experiments and planned flights over Antarctica involving Captain P. T. Taylor and Australian aviators. References indicate inquiry into navigation, weather conditions, and the feasibility of pursuing a polar voyage during 1923 or 1924 with focus on safety and routes.
Darwin reports a special vote of 170,380 pounds to support beef development in Northern Territory. Administrator Mr. Winewald(HIe) announced 90 water bores and related works, research, stockyards, and development funds under government assurances to boost local agri initiatives.
The Duke of Edinburgh and Elisabeth would spend three days at a Macqubie residence near Narranders during their Australian tour. A Sydney air trip on April 12 was noted, with the Premier stressing accommodation for up to 800 000 visitors and 40 staff as a major concern.
Values remained steady at yesterday’s sale at the Melbourne wool saleroom. Choice quality wools dominated bids with buyers from Victorian districts, the Riverina and southeastern Australia purchasing 33 000 bales with top price around 32 0d per bale.
Trade at Brisbane wool auction saw almost all VAA47 bales sold at firm to strong prices. Demand matched by buyers from Japan and the United States, with the United Kingdom and local mills also active. Prices ranged and grainy marina notes imply varied lot outcomes.
Ambiguous text reports Aubrey Francis and Judith Anne Francis arriving in Sydney by plane from San Francisco. The fragment mentions no detentions and references justice authorities and an unclear legal context. Names and details are incomplete and partially garbled.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a NSW divorce list item mentioning judges and a Supreme Court reference. The messy text appears to record a resolution for three more judges, with petitions and media commentary noted but details unclear.
A report details a series of fires totaling 66 near the council area and rural zones. It notes investigations into arson claims tied to land use and housing development while outlining legal actions and agency cooperation to curb further incidents.
The opposition leader criticized the Upper House during a party mirror event in Smirror. The clash followed a proceeding described as a heated debate with parliamentary rhetoric and calls for reform.
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