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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
4
A cluttered memorial page reflects multiple obituaries and memories for SORQROVE, FICKNER, and TICKNER. Messages recall December deaths like 1980 and 1978 with phrases of love, reunion in another land, and enduring family grief.
Weather notes from Canberra and surrounding districts describe a cool, mild day with early showers and broken cloud. A north-west wind persists with moderate to fresh gusts, and rainfall is sparse in most regions. Forecasts warn of further showers and variable winds into the afternoon and evening.
An official estimate from the Division of Marketing and Agricultural Economics forecasts a larger wheat harvest this season. The department cautions figures may adjust as conditions develop, but the forecast points to substantial gains for Australia’s wheat output.
Bangkok reports the foreign government formally records the newly formed Thai government. Officials indicate a completion of the latest administrative setup following a period of transition and national developments.
The article argues the coal mining expansion hinges on government backing and worker support. It notes anticipated demand and a planned 490 million ton capacity increase over the decade, with housing and amenities as attractions to draw labor. It cites the Miners Federation, Communist element purges, and need for capital to meet modern extraction methods while urging a sound plan for continued coal production.
In a wartime setting Mr Casey warns inflation could become a tool used by democracies to pressure enemies. He notes Egypt's stance and Britain's position, and questions whether Australian troops will be deployed to the Middle East.
An Indonesian aircraft lands in Darwin and a second plane follows as officials say the mission aims to fertilize over a wide area. The arrivals occur amid government efforts to support agricultural projects and regional aviation activity.
High Commissioner announces Australian drive to recruit in Britain for 1968. Effort targets building trades and transport workers with emphasis on labor mobility and recruitment.
Uproarious garble lists shop hours and holiday closures across multiple towns including Manuka Canberra Times. It notes open and closed days around Christmas and New Year with limited services and special hours on December 25 26 30 31 and January 1.
Letter mail volume remains light this week with 33 000 letters but overall parcel traffic is slow. Additional staff are handling mail at the GEO location while peak in packages is expected to be reached by the 19th. Analysts anticipate heavy demand continuing as service resumes and deliveries become normal in due course.
A Union official charged amid a dowry case was brought to Newtown Court and remanded until February 1. The secretary of the Train and Point Kroployess Association was involved, with other named individuals appearing in the proceedings.
Fragmented text indicates concerns over rising rents among organizations. Mentions include Mek and other members, with reference to equipment costs and potential tenfold price increases. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Transport union claims leaders warned drivers to refuse Friday work unless conditions and wages are met. They cite 20.8 million in pay and 42000 in benefits as targets while noting drivers faced suspensions for not operating routes.
A federation conference reconsidered its stance on a referendum with a disputed allocation. A key motion by Cogckzias proposed funding the No vote, while members debated the impact on the proposed rights for ten women tenants and the federation’s political neutrality.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a double serious case involving Jack Gabolimsey ong and his wife Marie comrade by MOAT. The Crewares cowry wade appears, but details are unclear and context is fragmented.
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A blaze swept through a town near the Blue Mountains causing alarm in the early afternoon. Firefighters battled flames that spread to a woodwork area and damaged homes and a factory. Local crews and regional brigades fought to prevent further spread as smoke rose and residents were warned to stay clear.
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Fragmented report notes William McKell returning to Canberra with a visit linked to Melbourne events. The piece references royal associations, a motorcade, and Australia tour chatter, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
A license transfer was refused in Spdivey as the applicant could not provide evidence. The licensing bench noted the need for justification and observed public interest in the case.
The Royal Commission details from Wet Australie or Gaeua the Coane on the aa ir. Justice Kinwoith and Fishonour seek the conviction amount for Laurience of Mredurick Lincoln McDermott in the murder of William Henry Lavers who disappeared from Grenfell on September. McKay and McDermott are named in favory diaappearanc and Creighton testifies they arrived from Copobodolin for the Forbes show before it opened. The Crown reads part of a statement about Lavers store and a truck incident near the time of the disappearance.
The council debated a union driven arbitration and labour policy, considering authority limits and restructuring. It authorized a future special meeting of union leaders to discuss notice and publicizing actions among Sanberge and Centa.
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