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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1950

Page

4

Probate notice for Dori Fullivan will in Australian Capital Territory

Application for probate of the will of Dori Fullivan of Canoe Way Canberra Australian Capital Territory Labourer is to be made within forty days from publication. Notices to beneficiaries and interested parties may be served at the estate of Gale Geneet described in the said will. The executor named is 0. Deane Pontes, executor.

Australian Capital Territory Sergiusch Canberra Si Prem Court Perou Pepons Wales Deane Pontes

Poor Water Supply At Griffith Readies Repairs

Residents report scarce water pressure at Griffith yesterday with multiple lines down and crews dispatched to restore service. Officials warn of ongoing shortages until repairs are completed and urge conservation.

Griffith

Weather forecast fragment for Somers SA and surrounding area

Fragmentary weather note reports a 9 am reading near Somers South Australia with wind from the west northwest and likely clear conditions. Communication includes an unclear temperature reading and vague meteorological terms, limiting precise details for full summary.

Review of Bus Transport Costs and Service Feasibility

The piece weighs transport challenges in Canberra with rising costs and calls for efficient responses. It assesses fare increases versus alternative funding, potential feeder services, and urban layout implications to improve bus service while maintaining rider acceptance. It emphasizes consumer willingness to pay higher fares if service quality and coverage improve.

FWA Notes on Weekend VWAL Club Gatherings and Youth Event

Notes from a weekend VWAL gathering with FWA and All secon atzise pair and representatives from various clubs. Christine Garey and others attended a youth event with 300 teens. details mention January phase and local activities through September.

FWA Secon Atzise VWAL Christine Garey Dutt Torehan Aire Gidie Janae

Fire Damage Fewer Details From Local Truck Fire

Fire brigade extinguished a fire in a truck at Gapcain Conk Crewoest. Damages include destroyed plants and vehicles with costs estimated around £40. Fire crews also tackled a grass blaze nearby, with one person reported injured and multiple responders on scene.

Lrwck Gapcain Calla Caederma Fire Brigade Narrabeneah Secale Birigade

Japan Sided With Free World Seen in Wartime Posts

Fragmentary note outlines Japan aligning with the free world during wartime, mentioning leaders and overseas postings. The text references a broader wartime sentiment, with unclear names and events due to damaged OCR.

Canberra Court Hears Mixed Offences At Hotel

In Canberra, magistrate dealt with a waiter fined for damaging a telephone cradle at a hotel and a cook remanded for Turner Hostel matters. Several men were fined or remanded on charges including drunkenness and traffic offences.

Hotel Weller Roy Arthur Severs Finmuling Wents Arts Lelop lCanverre Leavens Dani Cradle of m Canberra Sern J. Goodall Hodgins Slavens Porveys Stevens KG. Bailey Bievens Victor Thomas Holmes Cook Turner Hostel Ball William Young Brendon Drupkeennese Alexander Jona Ross Philly Eastlake Zemon Rad Fuera iHoatel Barlow Taurine Fairbairn Carl Keldun Fairoaimn Wilisea Edweard Dwyer Miner Cutter Camp Presta Atupenitin Carpenter Riverside Howl Fortviles Temes Anderson Cotter Wigram Mira Dei Hen Edwearé Samulin Rasane Howtel Edward Cate Barlake Horit Alfred Georgy Manly Esuareny Stes

Montreal minister debate stirs regional tensions

An unclear report from Montreal mentions officials and a deputy secretary discussing a core issue. Names and precise details are obscured, but it hints at governmental maneuvering and potential policy shifts affecting local governance. The excerpt suggests ongoing formal proceedings.

Bus Fares To Rise In Canberra Opposed By Critics

Canberra will raise adult bus fares to sixpence per ride on weekdays and twopence on weekends and holidays from January 1, 1950. The interim minister cited rising operating costs and noted outside-city routes would rise proportionately. Critics claimed the plan would burden workers and force longer, costly journeys, with major concerns over labor costs and service efficiency.

Canberra Lie Intenat Anthony Resto

Bathing Beauty Contest Draws Queanbeyan and Bathurst

The legacy Bathing Beauty contest features entrants from Bathurst and Queanbeyan. The event is hosted by local sponsors including a dry cleaners in a historic seaside setting.

U S Car Prices From Factory See Price Freeze Talk

The report notes potential factory price increases and a price freeze across major automakers led by General Motors Chrysler Ford and Nash amid an economic stabilization order. It mentions wage contract implications and possible dealer actions as unions react to price actions and the government order.

Orafer Vesterday Mrcers Chrysler Foraland Nash General Mators Lod Ibayite Wwe Ford Chrysler General Motors Corporation

Association Cup Cricket Teams Preview in Canberra

Interassociation cricket round sets fixtures in Canberra with Burne Cup side facing Saint Mla uk Norecape and Crockwe Cup entries listed. Team rosters show Burns and Crockwe selections, plus an under 17 squad and 21 man contingents. no communications yet on team details.

Canberra Fa Burns St Mla UK Norecape F Nash Smecuaraciat K Nicholas G Prewin T Ste Numara L Jury B Robin J Burress Puke Tnder Northbourne Gral D. Emerton K Mawke Leone T Keegan Loftus Robertean Heer Alan Regore

Jury debates circumstantial evidence in Birtle murder case

In a Sydney court a defense counsel urged the jury to regard the violence against William Birtle as purely circumstantial and unconnected to any motive. The Crown pressed the idea that footprints and circumstances pointed to the accused, but the defense argued that good character can prevail in a moment of passion and that no decisive eyewitness testimony supported a crime beyond reasonable doubt.

Sydney Tureday W. Dovey Rooney Mr. Rooney

Holiday shopping deliveries and closures on Christmas week

The notice details limited bread deliveries to Genia in Prosay with no further deliveries until Wednesday. Restaurants near Christmas Day and Boxing Day are closed except one in City. meat shops and garages have restricted hours. Deliveries to suburbs resume after holidays with specific days off noted. Authorities warn of shortages and staged service disruption Christmas to Boxing Day.

Sess- Genia Prosay Christ City Chamber of Cammerce Rowe Jere Setursay Pam Braddon

Bread prices rise across counters and bakeries

The Controller of Prices reported a uniform over the counter price for bread matching household delivery. Bakers note the rise reflects higher costs in flour, yeast, and other supplies, with implications for both shop and home purchases.

Candéris E Willian Bakers Dumbators Ltd Caberra

Health official warns over liquor contamination in cricket match fallout

Dr. Moore of the Commonwealth Medics Office warns that water in Yuba may have affected pleanea in a recent cricket match between BLC.C and Southern Lnets and ACT. He urges thorough inspections of restaurants and stricter food handling to prevent further issues and potential staff discipline.

Moore Commonwealth Yuba

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