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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1950
Page
2
Lord Tedder argues air power could decide war outcomes and urges Allied unity in leveraging aviation strength. He warns massed air forces could bypass ground armies and insists action is needed to harness aviation potential for global sanity and survival.
The TL.V.A. president states some publicans are watering beer but supply issues persist. Bottled beer for Christmas is expected to be similar to last year as breweries run at capacity and cannot meet rising demand driven by population growth and longer heating season.
The South Pacific project aims to boost resources on coral islands in French Oceania. The plan includes surveys of environment, farming, crafts, and pearl shell production led by Dr. LR Cata’a and team to aid inland communities in Gilbert and surrounding colonies with coconut palm improvement, breadfruit studies, and poultry development.
Miss Hane Macdonald aged 92 of Ranger's Road Neutral Bay sustained severe burns when her gown caught fire from a gas jet in a flat. Neighbors nearby helped extinguish flames with a blanket and she was taken to a hospital in serious condition with extensive burns and shock.
A chaotic funeral procession for Patel draws crowds as Prime Minister Nehru and President Prasad attend the burial. Officials guide mourners through the Hindu area while military and air force personnel maintain solemn guard.
Vervations of infantile paruiyata claimed as scientifically tested and proven. The treatment is described as proven not only in the United States but also elsewhere.
Plans for the Canberra Jubilee event run April 10 to 25 1951 with local women organizing. The program includes parades, lectures, school involvement and distribution of pamphlets medals and badges as part of the celebrations.
The RSL aims to obtain full promulgation of enlistment conditions for Commonwealth public servants. At a Melbourne meeting, ACT branch leader Mr H J Joyce urged the Prime Minister to issue the conditions to all concerned and promised automatic increments for those enlisted in overseas service. The Executive will contact the Prime Minister to ensure departmental heads publish the promises to eligible staff.
A man identified as Smith, 45, of Watking Avenue Woy Woy, was fatally burned when petrol exploded at his residence yesterday afternoon. He collapsed after attempting to extinguish the flames with his wife nearby. He died at Goatsord District Hospital shortly after the incident.
A garbled transcript references Santa Claus declarations, the Waterside Workers Federation, and a proposed blame on miners. It notes discussions in Sydney about a dramatic solution to a city crisis, mentioning figures and publications and a plan to sell a pamphlet at up to ten pounds a copy.
The Canberra office and exception centre of T A A moved on Saturday to new premises at the corner of West Mow and Alings Street, City. The new office is nearly four times larger than the previous circuit with five telephone lines and 15 extensions. A public address system and luncheon room are included. freight trams are at the rear.
Jen Zaks 23 a labourer and new Australian was fined seven pounds after a Canberra pool incident on December 3. Witness Owen Tremor testified that Zaks allegedly struck a young person and behaved dangerously. Court records note police pinching claims and the attendant’s conflict with witnesses.
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