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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1950

Page

2

Miners Threaten Action If Glen Davis Closure Looms

Sydney reports the Federal Government plans to close the Glen Davis shale oil plant near Lithgow 52 miles away. National Oil, Pty Ltd shareholders have called a meeting for January amid fears 12,000 townspeople face loss of livelihood and potential industrial action to compel reopening.

Glen Davis Sydney National Oil, Pty., Ltd Feders Walda Lithgow Miners’ Federation Wilaid Len Davis Minera’ Federation Willian Glen Davie Australia Homes Land Williams Pillera Uch Wiliams Wester District J. H King King Natonal Oil, Pty, Ltd

Hassen Presses Warm-Up Before Sydney Title Fight

Australian light heavyweight champion Jack Hassen demands a warm-up bout before facing Victorian Frank Flannery at Sydney Stadium on January 15. After a week of solid training, Hassen weighs 10.4 stone and McQuillan signals no less than 8.12 stone for an early New Year bout. Hassen, rested three months, appears sharp and fit, with positive mental attitude and a sprightly demeanor as he prepares to reclaim the crown. He has trained with Alte Clay, who fights Ernesto Aguilar at the Stadium tomorrow night.

Sydney Monda Jack Hassen Frank Flannery Sydney Stadium Hasnen Bra ‘Mcquillan Hasaen Hessen Lworkoua Alte Clay Ernesto Aguilar

St Christopher Music Pupils Receive AMEB Exam Results

AMEB theory examinations list Saint Christopher music pupils across Grades One to Fifth with scores, honors, and passes. Names include Jennifer Castle Snow 98 honor, Faye Cameron 94 distinction, Judith Nell 78 pass, Judith Dando 89 honor, ElainePols 65 pass, and Peter Maileach 75 credit among others. London report notes Ferne Berptne Minister Hamed Zaky Bey declaration.

St. Christopher AMEB Bepter Ann Ryan Barbers Weteon Margaret Camberon Graham Blackman Ian Alexander Kathleen Roberson June Chalker Rita Reilly Barbara Edwards Terense Wynn Judith Nell Disha Grattan Margaret Kilmartin Jim I Mocarce Judith, Dando Joven Luton Frant Waldren Mai Burne John Dalgarno Janice Horton Beverley Nyeman Elaine Pols Jennifer Castle Snow Faye Cameron John Kain Rosemary Pike Elizabeth Durie Peter Maileach

Greatest man hunt in Philadelphia after housewife slayings

Police sought a gunman blamed for killing a 28 year old housewife in her kitchen in Philadelphia. The attack marked the seventh shooting in the area over recent weeks as authorities ordered intensified patrols in the north western residential sector. Meanwhile in Australia a Jubilee broadcast plan. The Australian Story would trace the life of a family in Australia from 1901 highlighting the nation’s development. Special booklets would assist schools during the broadcasts. In India, Nagpur reported a draw in the Governors XI vs Commonwealth tour match with Madhya Pradesh province totaling 216 and the tourists 298 with 7/151.

Philadelphia Anher Charles Mones Aaries Inine Australia Commonwealth Mason Nagpur Mon Governors XI Madhya Pradesh Commonwealth Tour Inn Emett Png Gimblett

Union meeting descends into disorder after walkout

A monthly Cane Berra Federated Clerks Union branch meeting in Trades Hall ended in chaos when four members walked out shouting insults. Debate centered on minutes about a £1 levy and joint political religious neutrality for officers, with no quorum declared and a tie vote of four to four before four members left in renewed uproar.

Caneberra Federated Clerks Union Prr Uniom PF. Willianson Besera B. Yuill D Daniel Cheirmann

Twenty two polio cases reported in New South Wales

Twenty two polio cases were reported today in New South Wales, bringing the year’s total to 10 738 compared with 101 for the same period last year. Two deaths occurred, a boy one year old and a 10 year old girl in Waratah, making total deaths this year 48. Cases ranged from nine months to 88 years, with eight females ages one to 35. New entries include Wyong, Moneeew Brook, Gum Flat, Wagga, Armidale, Hamilton, Shakie Vand, Maitland, Oakdale, Toronto, and Char entown.

Waratah Itzoud Wyong Munewellbrook Gum Flat Wagga

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