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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1950

Page

4

Probate notice for Aust Capitol Territory executors

A damaged notice from Canberra Australia announces probate of the last will dated 29 May 2638 for the deceased Gegeaned eee Ares Persie. Jean Gray O'Malley is named sole executor, with solicitors CW Davies & Flto Bailey Canberra, inviting kin or creditors to present claims by 1981-01-01.

Persie Percival Norgot eDerwiee Austin Mallet Mintaro Avenue Mtrathield Cumberland New South Wales Canberra Australian Capital ‘Territory Jean Gray O'Malley CW Davies & Flt Bailet Bailet. Priviora Lenton Hotice Ateton Mamaria Ghlieh Inns of Australian Capital Territory General's Department Pereceie

Canberra's Electricity Future Shapes Commonwealth Aid Plan

Officials argue Canberra must gain Commonwealth funds to buy supplementary power plants to meet rapid growth. Proposals include expanding large plants, spreading capacity through New South Wales links, and ensuring self sufficient electricity for industrial and community needs.

Commonwealth Sydney Wales Canberea New South Wales Canberra Custer

Nominations and Unlicensed Pork Seats Angle at Meeting

A fragmented report outlines a political meeting to decide nominations for the House and Senate seats amid references to unlicensed pork, car hires, and alleged operations. Officials indicate investigations into alleged services for compatriots and possible on call operations.

Bail Refused In Rank Hold Up Case At Redfern Court

Vincent Jermain Murphy a 31 year old navy man of Alfred Street Mascot was charged at Redfern Court with armed robbery while wielding a revolver. Prosecution says he intended to steal money. Bail was refused and Murphy remains in custody.

Sydney Vincent Jermain Murphy Navy Alfred Street Mascot Redfern Court Asien Beir Australia Minscot

Increased Bread Prices For South Wales Announced

The Controller of Prices announces next Monday the rise in bread prices across South Wales. Loaf prices move up by halfpenny with adjustments to other bread items including small loaves and twisted varieties. The change follows a government approved scale and impacts transport bakeries and retail charges.

Tow South Wales Paris

Hotel Acton Guests Press Protests Against Increases

Acton hotel guests met Wednesday night to press protests over room rate hikes after a committee report exposed failed assurances. Speakers decried delays and a 43 to 68 percent jump, urging action and urging the interior department to address hotel rate practices at Acton.

Acton Deaiderts Rotel Acton Avera Ware Rpoo Department of the Interor T Department of the Interor T Had Concurrently Refused To Towke le Aguren

The Messiah at Saint Alban’s Church concert notes

A noisy review of The Messiah at Saint Alban’s Church, with Canberra choir under Mr Rt. W. Gunningsen delivering a robust performance. Soloists Hilde Tree, soprano Margaret Priorer, and tenor Temble Rix were praised, while weather and regional forecast details accompany the page.

Alidseven Canberra W. Gunningsnen

Detained in Singapore Disturbances

Police detained 672 people in Singapore during disturbances with many identified as curfew breakers. Among those held were Indian nationals and others, including a bride reported with unclear details. The incidents occurred Monday through Thursday, with more than 260 confirmed as ordinary curfew violators.

Singapore Sengapon Tyle A Mclany Vousy Chloene Satrewon

Boycott Threat From Ringsford Muslim Leader in Lumpur

Mohammed Kasim Ghany, president of Ringsford Moslem League, told reporters in Kuala Lumpur that a boycott of the Dutch is planned until Bertha a fumed to her own peopleoust is resolved. The statement signals mounting protest ahead of the World Muslim conference.

Ringsford Mohammed Kasim Ghany Unin Lumpur Bertha A

Funeral of late Peter Fraser passes with nation in mourning

Soldiers and citizens lined the route to Wellington Barons cemetery as the late Peter Fraser lay in state. Leaders and diplomats attended a solemn service after a Maori blessing and expressions of gratitude for his decades of public service.

Peter Fraser

Maria Smiles On Arriving Home

TAS Hague reports Maria returns to her parents in Holimndhen after a long journey. The crowd cheers outside the house as Maria steps in, greeted by her mother Carey and two siblings. Locals chant her name while signs read Welcome Home in Butt and Malay, and songs fill the air.

Hague Moris Bertha Mertoya Holimndhen Carey Maria Mile Macau Abe Unner Ngware Poonle Maris Bute

Veteran official honoured at B W L U party

The Australian Labor Unions and Carpenters and Joiners Society marked a veteran official James Kennedy at a Whitley Island gathering attended by union members wives and children. Tributes recalled Kennedy’s 20 years of service and leadership roles. A Christmas celebration followed with refreshments and dancing.

James Kennedy Arter Halfia Society of Carpentara and Trunery Universal Union Wall Unin Dag F. Maea Ue Luian Praca Kennedy Unl Union Air Bylmor Keanrerdy Bath Anton Mr. Kinney Bohl Mtr Alii Wea Peru W. Lifes Jong Union Stalwart Boimstiior Tedering Avenut Union Oftait Foxnberre Duntroon

Jubilee Band Festival in Canberra

Jubilee event in Canberra next year organized by the Canberra Cry Based promises three around tours with a top brass tune on Saturday evening at Mtanuta Had. Bands from Sydney NSW country districts will attend during the week including established groups. This will be the first time the festival is held in Canberra and aims to attract wide attendance.

Canberra Mtanuta Panda Trumydney Ruck Nsw Country Districts Band Festival Beer ‘Wold Cartberra

Road Accidents Reported After Two Yesterday’s Crashes

Drvers warped injury in two accidents yesterday. A timber sinker driven by D Kendall at Court Road struck foreathy erection utility truck. A private collision between motor car ML and cycle near Fairbain Station left rider Mr YW and Mr A Muy uninjured but the bike badly damaged.

D. B. Kendall Court Road Urlarra Forestey Franklin Dukes Andeuray A. H Muy Fairbaiyn Mr. Huy Hut Pitlon Yw, Afuytin Fair- Daim

Uriarra River Patrols Warn of Dangers at Local Pool

For the first time this season, life savers will patrol Uriarra Coming pool on Sunday, though water from the Murrumbidgee River remains dangerous. Otter Pol swims well though is listed in best condition. One man Urlarre sCruting near the resort visited by several care. Swimmers braved the current despite warnings. Pine fal and nd and others are reported as hazardous. Snakes are numerous this summer. baths discouraged to prevent bites.

Lita Savers Uriarra Oftelale Felove Murrumbidgee Tver Ariatrol Otter Pol Deowien

Road Safety Hymn Set For Christmas Services

The Arabian Road Eatery Coyne will sing at Christmas Corot Services. Minister for Transport Senator Melery appeals for unity. He argues the same message as other nations and warns against repeating past transport failures. Eighteen lives were lost in a recent incident abroad.

Coyne Cieiptinas Corot Auntebia Leneeman Melery Sinetptine Australia

Prime Minister’s Department Party Report From Canberra

The Canberra event at Morovia jail drew attention as officials reported 0 children and WW adults were harmed. Government ministers pledged rapid action while observers noted concerns about safety and decorum at the gathering.

Y W C A Girls Camp Plans On Start Island

An early YWCA girls camp is described for Start Island with about 19 participants. Supervisors will guide activities including hikes, devotions, and study sessions. The program follows a successful boys camp on the Murrumbidiee River and aims to run next year.

Sturt Daland Cain Lander Mien Wd Hervey

Jewel theft motive in flat murder case surfaces

Detectives probing a brutal murder linked to a jewel theft, noting a large sum in cash and jewellery scattered across several spots. An inventory by Antiques dealer Gordon Elona and investigators includes names such as Aldridge, Brivanm, and Kenedy, while police pursue multiple leads and tips.

Sydnet Rida Trutal Mmuriler Soaterday alleVi Bigelis Veronsciius Siti Attech Astur Starguei Brent Tieleehi Varios Niding Baye Janet Naveral Parsons Amatterop Aldridge Bivanm Kenedy

December record in new homes amid rising completions

Government housing officials report a December surge in new homes with totals surpassing last year. An Interior Department official notes about 9,000 new dwellings issued in one month and 2,000 applicants awaiting allocations.

Coffiiala Pasaille

Legacy Ba Beauty Legacy Ba Beauty entrant names unclear

Fragmentary OCR reads an entrant list for a beauty event with unclear names including Ananth and Babbage, plus terms like Canterrat bey and Largacy. details, dates, and organizing body are not discernible.

Ananth Canterrat Bey Largacy Babbage Gonkwal

Fourth Accused in Airliner Murder Trial

Mrs Ayame Pitre set to stand trial as an accomplice in a spiraling airliner murder case. The proceedings link the crime to a bomb plot and a plan to murder a spouse for ten thousand dollars. The defendant faces a potential death penalty alongside several co defendants.

Ayame Pitre Murtie Fanon X Genereux Ues Mra Pitre

Cat and Canariss in the News

An alley cat and a Book of the coe Pict neee mice in the mow UNO. Pan American Airways atretie and 40 passengers are a tayed halt at tdkewoss airport vehire the foyer rouble up the cina.

UNO Halle Pan American Airways Tdkewoss Cina

Canberra shuts due to holiday staff downsizing

More than 4 000 workers across departments including Works and Home, Transport and Roads, and Parks faced widespread layoffs during the holidays. Details describe job losses, pay adjustments, and near-term closures, with Canberra trains and planes facilitating departures as families prepare to leave.

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Wildcat Strikes Hit U.S. Railways Across Nation

Fridus Wildcat leads strikes by railway workers with a federal court order directing the union to recall the workers. The walkouts affect major routes from Chicago to Washington and St. Louis, tied to wartime wage control debates and 48 hour pay equivalence discussions.

Chicago Fridus Guane'aa Cor Siowet Chloe Washington St. Laut Warninia Mmrvicen Truman

Community church services listed with varied attendance

Local notices describe church services and meetings across multiple streets and venues. Details mention schedules, locations, and times, with several named congregations and individuals referenced in the fragmented text.

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