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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1950

Page

4

Memorial Tablet for E W Parkes at local church

A memorial tablet to the late Mr Erne Willem Parkes SIG former Clerk at the Moon of Repremissaires will be meditated and unveiled by Arch ileavon M Mobertaen at Mr Jaks Chiron on Sunday morning. He served as Clerk of the House from 1927 until his death on April 30 1941 aged 68 and was a well known lay preacher with an interest in the Iran Mac Movement across the district.

Erne Willem Parkes Sig Moon Repremissaires Archileavon M. Mobertaen Jaks Chiron nPinjan Memsya W. A. Gale K McGregor Parkas Iran Mac Federal Anne Hagalec Japan Capa Snes Belitord Lng Thin Board Wid Eam Ofitaide Tremaury Une Commonwealh Bank Menjon Wasl Pfvent Une Waard Inventment Board Bnei

Dust Storm Report From Canverre Details

A dust storm affected Canverre with surface winds rising from bars patches. Brown surfaces darkened as conditions worsened before gradually clearing to the west. A large repeat event was noted in the report.

Canverre

Weather report fragment with scattered data

Fragmentary weather note shows readings for a 24 hour period ending 6 am with temperatures around 82 to 87 degrees and winds from WNW to N, described as slowly moderating with tattered showers in coastal and inland areas and rough conditions overall.

Coant Aablelands

Notable list of weed and plant species in historical text

A fragmentary catalog of plant names and taxa including burrs, thistles, sage, violets, and botanic terms. The passage cites Latin and vernacular names with occasional numeric markers among varied botanical terms.

Australia Urges Clear Policy on Timor and New Guinea Security

A policy statement urges Australia to outline its stance on Dutch New Guinea Timor and Ambon amid Dutch Indonesian talks and rising regional tensions. The note calls for coordinated defense in the South West Pacific and emphasizes cautious engagement with Indonesia while seeking peace and two way commerce.

Timor Australia Indonesia Ambon United National Bene BE Lanat Koapeng Avetraila United Nations South-West Pacific Dobatlons Han Dutch New Guinea Wras Tmor Portugal Java

Governor General presides at Federal Executive Council meeting

His Excellency the Governor General W. J. McKell chaired the Federal Executive Council meeting at Government House Canberra yesterday morning.

Tve W. J. McKell Federal Executive Council Igt

Gundaroo Telephone Service Remains Under Review

A recent review of revenue defined at Gundaroo exchange notes continuous service is justified. Mr Fraser of Melbourne is advised that Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs says arrangements depend on continuing remuneration and postmaster agreement under same terms.

Gundaroo Fraser Poste Pontine He Samme

British Naval Strength Reported in Commons

The record notes British naval strength with carriers, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, submarines and escort vessels. It cites counts for training and combat fleets including two carriers, thirty seven destroyers and eighteen submarines with other classes listed in the summary.

London Commons

Federal Agrees on Additional Flood Relief Funds

The Commonwealth will provide £25,000 extra flood relief funds after NSW Premier Mc Girr requested help. A similar contribution is to be made by the NSW Government. Prime Minister Menalea announced the distribution will proceed through the existing flood relief committee.

New South Wales McGirr Commonwealth Menalea Utut Ing

Flour Bran and Pollard Prices Rail Sydney Market Update

Prices for flour, bran and pollard were announced by Commissioner M White in Sydney. Wholesale rates rise with flour at 1 10/150 per ton, bran and pollard up to 22/14/3, affecting end price levels from today.

Sydney M. Whitey Pallard

Prices and policy swirl in Australian markets

A garbled report notes agitation in Queanbeyan and Canberra over potential price rises and local trading constraints. It mentions the ACT Prices Branch and discussions on lead in commodities, with government involvement and ongoing consideration of adjustments.

Jae Mall Emery Ube Wernenbahnes Canberra Enetier A.C Nate

Sydney University eyes external studies for wider degrees

The Minister for Education Mr PR Metron hopes Sydney University will offer external studies in 1901 to broaden degree access. He cited Queensland University and U.S. institutions as examples where external instruction has been adopted to help those unable to attend due to various circumstances.

Sydney PR Metron

US Steel Output to Be Expanded by 16 Firms

Washington reports the U S government approved expansion plans from 16 companies committing nearly 470 million dollars to widen production capacity. The National Security Resources Board says the move would lift American steel ingot output by about 5.6 million tons annually and boost pig iron and coke outputs as well.

Washington National Security Resources Board Ameridae

Bathing Beauty Contest at Canberra Entrance

A line forms at the attractive entrance for the Bathing Beauty Contest in Lag Sey, Canberra Gueantoyan. Spectators await the show as contestants prepare on stage for the event.

Tributes To Late Mr. J Johnston at Canberra Service

A memorial service for Mr. J Johnston was held with community representatives and veterans, led by Rev. W A Gee Stewart. He served as a gunner in the Royal Ontario Artillery during World War I and arrived in Australia in 1926, later living in Queanbeyan for 12 years before moving to Tollgwinie. He is survived by a widow.

Montrove Australia Queun Bayan Molaned

Plane disaster sequel sentence for boy in Quebec case

A damaged report claims a 14 year old watchmaker is to be hanged for involvement in a disaster at Boitem bor Quebec. Jeweller J Albert Day was previously sentenced to death in March. the execution threesome was stayed or he could be a wit.

Quebec Thure Genaraux Runat Bopitem Garcons J. Albert Day

Church Leaders Press Jubilee Plans in Australia Tour

A group led by Archbishop of York plans a series of visits to Australia in October and November to promote the World Council of Churches Jubilee. Speakers include Cyril Garbett and Stephen Neill. The talks stress Christian duty, gender roles, and unity ahead of Jubilee celebrations.

Australian Council For the World Council of Churches H. W. K. Mowil Australia York Cyril F.garbatt Stephen Neill Awymatunt Bisop Canterbury Ishop Neil Waraliew Tay Lealls London de. Henry Associ World Counsil Chutrches New York Neill Weatherhead Ant Shine Super Leiper Mowill Waris Council of Churches Aumbelin Chiech Australasia Presbyterian Church Eulia Eife Cole Turing Austalia Belonsiing

Funeral of Mr E Shomack

Funeral services for Mr E Shomack of Koorawatha were led by Archdeacon Davies in Canberra yesterday afternoon. Archdeacon Davies praised the deceased’s role in a venerable local family and the loss to the community as Christmas nears. Lifelong friend Mr Jack paid tribute to his friend’s service. The funeral was followed by burial in the family plot.

Bome Canberra Bhumack Koorawatha David Ah Msenene BB To Archdeacon Davies Elan

Programme for Jubilee in ACT and Canberra Celebrations

The ACT Celebrations Committee chaired by Mr C H Daley announces a souvenir Jubilee programme for Canberra. It outlines aims to entertain residents and visitors and highlights history, events, and organisations involved in the ACT Jubilee.

ACT C. H. Daley

Winds Dampen Attendance at Institute Gathering

Strong gusts kept about 860 people away from an Institute of Anatomy courtyard concert and rural singing event. Adverse conditions disrupted the program and prompted calls for review by connected bodies. The Dunbarra Nursery Kindergarten Society organized the function featuring the Latvian choir, Young American aliigerm, Recorder Quartet, and other performers.

Institute of Anatomy Dunbarra Nursery Kindergarten Sociaty Promimetely LR Ehoir Angean Aliigerm Quaret Planints X Beker F. Bibherd

Fragmented Note From Ravine River Region

A fragmented text reference mentions Ravine river, a MLA tenure, farm and an unclear note about a Saturday scan. It reads as garbled readout with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond Ravine river and MLA.

Bape

Bush fires rage across southern Australia and Western New South Wales

Landholders brace as fires breach the border from South Australia in multiple locations. Hundreds of square miles burned in South Australia with crews rallied toward Buckalow and Wentworth. Firefighters report extreme heat and embers advancing up to 80 miles per hour in some districts while authorities call for volunteers.

Sydney South Australia South Aide Tralia Borgeant Newell Broken Yi! Police Voluniees Rakes Hull Newell Gra Slere We Barrier Range Lilie Poptk Tucksin Station Len State Co-Dirrt Buckalow Maur Lochlilly Buckaldw Alhery Pike Camp Wentworth

Lighting ban debate sparks state history concerns

Fragmentary report notes discussion led by Mr Dr Jaseid on banning lighting due to grave danger. Evatt and others call for strict observation of new lighting restrictions amid concerns about public safety and historical risk.

Dr Jaseid Drew Nick Sepede Evatt Lighting & Brewan

Motor Cyclists Throw Off Two Airmen in Landon Circuit

Two airmen, Alen Lan 247 bn Luck Tohraan 25 Bath Fairbairn AAS Biation, were thrown from their motorcycles during a race in Landon Circuit when they failed to take a corner. An embankment and crash resulted in injuries. They were X-rayed at Canberra Hospital last night.

Alen Lan Luck Tohraan Bath Fairbairn Rotor Cys Oppache Hause Esterday Crauy Gaisbet Yalon Te Canberra Hospital

Golf Championship Cover Upset at Royal Syther

In a terse report from the Royal Syther course, noble Cram edges the field to claim a championship, finishing under par as the event charts a wary course. The decisive round highlights a dramatic rise for the winner and a tense battle among contenders.

Sydney Esse Royal Ing

Chhoquiva For Sydney Cap Cond Vieveria Heap

The fragmentary text shows unclear names and events with no coherent facts to recount. Limited readable words prevent identifying a person, place, date, or organization for a concise news item.

Chhoquiva Sydney Cap Vieveria Heap

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