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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1950

Page

5

State Proclaims Bush Fire Danger Across NSW

Sydney reports a bush fire danger proclamation covering the entire state. Chief Secretary Clive Evatt said strict Fire Act powers will restrain fires without local council permits, amid extreme conditions. Announced in New South Wales, updates include cricket news noting L Hassett to captain Australia with A Morris as vice captain.

Sydney New South Wales Clive Evatt Adrlaldh Crick Nowra of Control Jeanhen L. Hassett Australiana Ad A. Morris

Bennetts upset win sparks crowd at Brisbane boxing card

Susana Bennett and Ray Bennett floored rival boxers in Brisbane with a second round finish while Milockey McDaniel struggled. crowd booed McDaniel as he faced a quick exit. Melbourne also saw a boxing note with Barnee and Denningvan in a dramatic exchange. A reminder lists accommodation ads and vacancies across Canberra Sydney and Melbourne.

Brisbane Susana Ellay Bennett Ray Bydney Milokey McDeinald Briabunn Claude Denningvan Atka

Gim Fire Fights In Border Areas

Fire teams clash in remote border zones as districts like Muladrop and Gakvale report spreading blazes. Units patrol Belmore station area while officials warn further danger to properties and residents along the Canopus Mor area. One army unit moves from Mildura toward Broken Hill as flames threaten vast tracts of land and infrastructure.

Brown Alls Erin Austral de Binkilton Gakvale Meirghn Vale Australia Netley Belmore Canopus-Mor Mildura

Australian stage review notes young audience pantomime

A fragmented theatre chronicle praises a children’s pantomime presented in London. It highlights Jon Eleanor Witcombe’s involvement and the production’s accessible humor, with detailed crowd reactions and stagecraft noted as effective for young attendees.

Jon Eleanor Witcombe Ain Ml Pat Betnen Audienc

Australian Tra n and Steel offers port Kembla apprentices

A dated job advertisement details apprenticeships in fitting turning bricklaying carpentry painting and related trades at Australian Tron de WTEML Limited Port Kembla. It outlines periods age limits living away allowances and starting dates with references to required awards and attendances. The notice also mentions safety rules for spark arrestors under Regulation 86 of 1947 and advises applicants to apply in person or by mail with references.

Port Kembla Eld Renry’ Arine Kappler

Public Notice Restricts Open Air Fires on Land

Bush council warns landholders and the public to comply with the Curtless Use of Fire Ordinance. No burning allowed without a written permit from the Chief Fire Control Officer and burning costs advertising in the local press. Prohibitions cover wood straw stubble and similar materials on Commonwealth land and plantations within fence lines.

Dervin Bay Ars Commonwealth

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