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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1950

Page

2

Funeral Notice for Alan Walter Lucas 59

Early obituary notes the death of Alan Walter Lucas aged 59. The funeral details include a 11.45 a.m. service at Berra Cemetery and notes the return of soldiers. The text references Allied and United Nations actions in Korea but centers on the deceased and funeral arrangements.

TACAS Casibersa Gurounty Howital Anas Walter Lucas Clara Heather Jrm Jean Patricia Cent Allan Waltz Liican Feetumnad Cesterre Wera Manuke Hanog Bsralla Lucas Alan Walter Alan Laces Sawat Berra Pervic de Fence BP Kearinos Tian

U S Professor to Study Live Stock and Australia Trade

A U S professor and Mrs Mra M Wh eles of Montana WBA plan a tour of Che Commanicenith and Montana State College to study the Australian stock industry, including sheep and cattle. The voyage covers native welfare services and a Canberra focus on housing, utilities, and public works as the region expands capacity.

Mra M. Wheles Montana WBA

Death toll climbs in holiday road crashes across Victoria

A Victorian holiday period sees a rising death toll after car crashes and drowning incidents. Among the victims is 33 year old Wallace who died when his car overturned on the Great Western road near Marmoraing. Police report several others seriously injured and dozens more hurt in a spate of crashes during Christmas holidays.

Einey Tosedag al Jame Wallace Wallace Marmoraing Monorial Creetraam N.t.rv

Menzies in New Deli Amid World Tensions

Fragmented report describes Mr Menzies visiting New Delhi amid postwar unrest. Mentions Commonwealth ties, celebrations, and strained relations as a police incident and violence appear to affect civilians and officials. Names and dates are unclear due to damaged text.

Soldier Settler Tops Market in Wool Sale

The report highlights a young ex-serviceman from the War Service Hand Settlement Scheme, Mr McAlister, whose wool achieved top prices at the market. Renshaw praised the quality and classing of the fleece, noting the strong features of the sale and the achievement as a standout in recent years.

DoMe Goulburn Renshaw McAlister

Fragmentary note on risky driving and despair

A garbled entry describes a dangerous driving habit behind a truck and a person named Abe Wide, expressing boredom with life and hints at an imminent death. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear context or dates.

Ivy Azure Io

Four Acre Grass Fire Destroys Property Near Horong Vate

A large grass fire at Horong Vate destroyed about four acres of rent land while another blaze near Bimbury, Tk scorched around 36 acres. Authorities believe sparks from a faulty phasing Tosomotive may have sparked the second fire.

Lan Nomen Horong Vate Bimbury

Weather bulletin reports variable barometer and winds Canberra region

Weather summary notes barometer readings around 39.08 inches, mild temperatures, scattered clouds, and from warm to bath temperatures. Winds shift from northeast to southeast with light to moderate strength. Some showers noted along canal routes with general unsettled conditions likely later.

Lanbrona Lenka

Campaign for Migrants in U K Initiates Broad Appeal

A scrambled text notes a campaign in England to gather support for migrants. It mentions a stated plan to visit major English cities between January and April amid claims of heightened political sensitivity and wartime alignment, with assurances of peaceful aims and warnings against deception.

Enygland Minieter Paden England Alma

Tourist Traffic Slacken in Canberra

Tourist demand eased as about 2,000 international visitors remained in the capital. The Canberra Tourist Bureau director said departmental and private arrangements filled most accommodation, with some nights still fully booked.

Chrishman Gure Plas Canberra CME W. Dunbar Toome Bydoay

Truncated OCR Passage From Train Scene Reported

An imperfect OCR excerpt describes a crowded after train scene and movement toward Canberra with private workers and departments noting delays. It mentions a canteen and a rose, but many parts are garbled, keeping unclear details and names.

Canberra Il Roe Ruthen

Housing plan for 1951 foresees steady rate of build

The Department of Works housing forecast for 1951 expects construction to proceed at a similar pace as 3000, with acceleration due to frontiers of Jomerairn imports. Temporary closes at Aialir and Bark schools will finish, maintenance of existing reds ongoing, and a new admin stock near Pere Hament House. Extensions to utilities and drainage are planned. White Christmas in the U.K. brings snow across northern regions with impacts noted in several counties.

Ttin Sma Batie Homer Fagdlah Teree Cateles Canberra White Mille Department of Works Ena Jomersairn Cverenas Aialir

Big Holiday Crowds at Cotter Reserve

Crowds filled Cotter Reserve and surrounding Canberra streets as holiday makers flocked to the area for the long weekend. The scene included shop window damage in Melbourne and a reported vehicle collision in Ganteberra Avenue injuring no one, with about £20,000 in damage estimated from looting and vandalism. Authorities noted widespread consumer activity and a significant influx of families and visitors to nearby attractions.

Canberra Melbourne Te Prahran

Refreshments Scarce at Canberra Tourist Areas

The Canberra Tourist Bureau reports widespread shortage of food and drinks at central locations. Travelers found chocolate, ice cream, and other essentials unavailable while several centers and hostels struggled to provide basic refreshments. Police and local centers noted limited supplies outside main hotels and centers in Kingston and Manuka.

Tolligg and Watt Canberra Candarre Police

Trip to Hayman Island Winner Claims Two

Fragmentary notice mentions a trip for two to Hayman Island and an individual named Mime Stephens associated with Cosnas. The text is garbled but implies a prize or drawing awarding travel to Hagman Island, with uncertain dates or organizers. No clear event date or full names are confirmed.

Hagman’ Island Ina Art Upiou Siational Wooteal ‘League Netional Mime Stephens Cosnas Ainalis Mise Stephens

Ship's Engineer Drowned After Jetty Dive Accident

A ship's engineer named Palen drowned when he dived from the jetty into deep water and disappeared. His companion Ashley Cheashers attempted to assist for a time before emergency teams were called. Brisbant, who was nearby from the wharf, also entered the water in a failed rescue.

Palen Debay Cuahley Dimou Ashley Cheashers Brisbant

Man Drowns in View of Wife at Port Hastings Fiver

A man identified as Archibald John Haile, 36, of Shalimar Mile Dananock, drowned while rowing in strong current on the Hastings River at Port Macquarie. Witnesses Norman and friend were rescued by Cecil McWhirter. Mrs Malle and her youngest also saved. Police believe the man fell overboard during the attempt and attempts continue to recover the body.

Melbourne Tiewuay Christman Vietare Lewle Stanley Owen Lowmetalla Shuwy Uroout Jetly Anaga Ty Wae Hiver Best Tod Dwyer Matra Dev Marshall Dyer Sydney Torsig Hastings Port Mamuarig Tony Archibald John Haile Shalimar Dananock Nis Non Norman Dad & Friend Robert Fusing Comuuck Ceeil McWhirter Port MacQuarie Malle Miverman Alaemsy Nuit McWhirter

Christmas Joy And Sorrow In U S A

A wartime era stripe of Christmas messages and public notices blending celebration and tragedy. The piece cites President Truman and Christmas events across the nation while noting fatalities and accidents on holiday travel with references to road dangers and service disruptions.

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Official Fence On Track Cuts Off

A garbled OCR note describes a fence on a track and a temporary trace linked to an event or protest. It mentions a person named Alana White and a measure related to a muster or reception, with unclear dates or places. The fragmentary text implies a hindered access or boundary decision affecting the track area.

Alana White

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