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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
4
Fragmentary obituary notice requests respect and unity for a departed loved one and their family. It lists a secretary and a son named Peter, with unclear dates and ages, reflecting a formal funeral acknowledgment.
Turbulent conditions hit Britain with gales up to 105 mph and sleet along the western coasts. Heavy snow and blizzard-like weather disrupted travel from Liverpool to across coastal regions as forecasters warned of continuing severe winds.
Mr Tonkin died suddenly while working in Canberra where he served as acting Secretary of the Department of Commerce and Agriculture. Born in Melbourne and educated at Bridging Central Maryborough and Melbourne University, he joined the Commonwealth Public Service in 1930 and held key roles in trade policy and international negotiations. He led Australian trade delegations and chaired major export bodies, leaving a widow and three children.
Fragmented report notes discussions in the United Nations General Assembly on Morocco and its path to self-government. It references a Pakistan motion and Arab Latin American positions, with mentions of French reforms and international recognition of Moroccan sovereignty and reforms.
Reports say Labour leaders Cain and McDonald greeted Treasury staff and photographers as divisions within the Liberal Country Party surfaced. Observers note no immediate reconciliation between Liberals and rebels, with leadership debates shaping Victoria’s political stage.
The article discusses the struggle of young athletes deciding between amateur status and turning professional. It notes financial pressures, long careers, and the impact on national teams as Frank Reptman and McGregor weigh options after the Davin Cup Challenge Round. Tension is shown around preserving amateur ideals vs earning livelihoods and the broader effect on Australian sport.
An OCR damaged report notes heavy rainfall and a thunderstorm hitting Canberra since February with strong gusts and flooding concerns. It highlights widespread weather distress and implied impact on local activity.
Meteorological station at Fairbairn reports a mild morning with overcast skies. Winds shift from north westerly to freshening from the north east with isolated thunder showers possible across the district. Temperature readings include a high around 36.8 C and gusts up to 30 mph.
A garbled OCR passage mentions naval and military leaders linked to the Atlantic Pact. It references Admiral Blountbatten and a list of naval commands, with thematic focus on supply and communications across Europe.
Acting Minister Arthur Fadden said Tonkin would be a senior Commonwealth Public Service officer and government asset. He would oversee meat supplies and lead Australia’s trade promotion efforts abroad, with roles in trade talks in the United Kingdom and Europe. The appointment aligns with extending government trade and foreign service capabilities.
The seventh annual Canberra Carols By Candlelight will be held on Christmas Eve evening on the lawns opposite Parliament House. The Canberra City choir, directed by Mr W Hoffmann, will perform with printed pamphlets of carol lyrics sold for 1 shilling.
Fragmentary report from Sydney notes ships in the Korean area including warships Con damning and Anang amid ongoing tensions. The dispatch suggests naval movements and potential strategic activity in the region.
Fragmentary report shows ridicule and criticism of government for not delivering tax cuts after 1940. It notes proposed reductions, 1940s economic figures, and coalition dynamics, referencing the Menzies government and public sentiment on taxation.
A group of conference officials linked to the Prime Minister's party for One Sonman Commonwealth arrived in London and then returned to Australia tonight. They include General of Clan and other department leaders, with ministers and secretaries listed among the travelers.
A damaged notice reports Commander at Nowra assumes commanding at the R A N Base Nowra and Albatross while another officer takes charge at Doring Bay. It notes the outgoing senior officer Beas DSO KC and the transfer of HMLAS Albatross executive officer to England in mid 1960.
A quiet Warley Church ceremony united Miss Hyslop Whyte and Mr William Forrest on a Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Whyte and the couple’s families at Canberra Hovel following the event.
The article notes anxious holiday shoppers and wary managers in Canterbury as Christmas shopping peaks. It reports slow sales, retail delays, and planned closures around Christmas and New Year with some shops opening Saturdays and others keeping standard schedules.
University College yesterday announced results across faculties with honours lists and special examinations. Notable names include D. Bagnall, J. Stewart, H. Wand, and J. Wade among others, with several admitted to special examinations and various parts of the course noted.
The Labour Party in Victoria announces a 14 member cabinet sworn in with key portfolios including Treasurer, Deputy Premier, and ministers for Agriculture, Development, Water Supply, Housing and Materials, Education, Transport, Forestry, and Immigration. Names include Galvin, Fraser, Cain, Hayes, Barry, and Slater with youngest minister Scully at 32.
The Crcterra Community Hospital marks its 20th birthday with reflections on long service. Board members recalled early ties to the National Capitol and highlighted staff careers from the 1820s to 1880s, noting honorary and visiting posts and decades of dedicated hospital service.
The annual ACT Bushfire survey outlines causes including arson, cigarettes and campfires. It details fire prevention measures, water provision for firefighting, communications improvements, and the establishment of lookout cabins and access roads as part of defense plans amid January fires and ongoing exercises.
The clerks union plans to back a move against permanent public service employment after the Public Service Board announced a recruitment scheme. The NSW Trades and Labour Hall reported that the Canberra branch chair relayed interviews with board members who opposed temporary staffing.
A Polish migrant was shot and murdered on October 28 amid a case involving a domestic dispute and alleged marital tensions. Authorities described a confrontation where statements indicate a quarrel over a wife, with one account noting the assailant fled the scene and the victim died at the location.
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