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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1950

Page

2

Australian car tale at the candlelight concert

Behoat Hide A Millett, a male Yeachar at the school, spoke yesterday about two Australian cars meeting at the FMEA. Carole BY Candlelight function on December 2, noting they were the first to arrive. Millett said her lips had been given and that the Australian carol with Albert was 140.

Mar Behoat A. Millett Wall Auatralien Bing FMEA Carole Deventer 2 Déaun Mullett

Australia Day Concert by Canberra City Band

On Sunday January 28 the Australia Day program features the Canberra City Band performing a special open air concert. The event aligns with Jubilee Celebrations across Australian capitals and includes national anthems and Australian music prepared for this presentation by the Canberra City Band.

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More Hardwood From Tablelands Report Says Output Soars

A Northern Forestry Commission report notes a substantial rise in hardwood production in the Southern Tablelands with an output of 10,000,000 feet per year. Demand and timber plan implications are discussed, including impacts on Lake George and the Canberra project, with assurances against disrupting timber programs.

Tulloganda Badje Forestry Commission Tavlelende Ginboera Twan Lake Georged Canberra Eich Oiler Maymaillere Organina Atimoter For Trade and Custome N. O'eul Dyan Tarim Binet

Weather forecast for Canberra and surrounding coast

The forecast describes a mild day with temperatures around 45 am, clouds and variable winds turning from south to southeast. Expect possible showers along the Elawarra coast and warm inland, with a tendency toward more unsettled conditions later, and winds mainly from the south to southwest.

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Holiday Week-end View Sets Example in Ethics

Reports from Canberra and official notices outline New Year activities across venues and services. Open shops, cafes, and restaurants will operate with holiday hours while deliveries resume after weekend disruptions. parliament house and memorials offer inspections and public events as 1961 plans are outlined.

Bulledey, Brose Marae New Years Tay CAMA Getuirday Rach Gloucester

Uncollected Garbage Causes Confusion in Braddon Area

Residents report delayed trash pickup as Braddon officials consider extending the weekly schedule. The Department of the Interior announced Saturday and Sunday pickups but faced confusion and missing details. Citizens seek official clarification and action to prevent overflow and odors.

Dutch New Guinea dispute tests Australia’s security stance

Amid talks on Dutch New Guinea, Australia warns that Indonesian aims threaten regional security and vows readiness for protective action. The issue hinges on a December 2 deadline and future status, with Australia stressing its stake and urging prompt coordinated response within the Commonwealth and at the United Nations.

Ape Dutch New Guinea Australia Hague Netherlands Indonesia New Quire Commonwealth London Adatrailu New Guinea United States Pacific Islands

Traffic Plan Aimed at Reducing Road Danger

Canberra traffic officials discussed a safety plan targeting dangerous road spots and driver behavior. The initiative, backed by the Road Safety Council and advisory committees, proposes inspections, questionnaires, and stricter enforcement to cut accidents, while noting limited student and vehicle risk data and the challenges of implementing widespread sign and speed controls.

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Mistral V Still In Lead In Sydney Hobart Race

Sydney reports show Mistral V leading the Sydney Hobart yacht race with the field trailing by about 120 miles near Ulladulla. Joe Vogel and Margers Almton trailed, while BeA Wortuna and Queen GondiUons faced rough seas and fading conditions.

Golag Ryaney Margers Tay Miles Astern Joe Vogel Ulladulla Nevin Bea Wortuna Mistral Schoonar Mistral Boevogel Sydney Wester Kamba Spain Wayturer Wepper Art Kembla Uyak Alydney Harbour

Youth Shot Near Lismore After Farm Incident

In Lamern Hon al a boy named Graham Thomex Troy, 14, a farm-owner’s son, and Laverne Lancey of Globe were shot while on the farm. They fled the scene after spotting several individuals, believing the gun discharged as it was being loaded. Both boys survived with injuries. authorities investigate the shooting and motive.

Liamore, Wesieuday Lismore Tie Bay Laverne Lancey Globe Bydnwy Lawmey Graham Thomex Troy Wii Farm Fom Q ‘Lulusky Troy

Former Canberra resident Benntit killed in Friday night crash

Jan Bennitt, 26, a former Canberra resident now in Dandenong, was killed Friday night in a motor vehicle crash. The incident occurred after his car hid in a reed bed, while police investigate the nature of the collision.

Canberra

Auxtratian Dies in Vancouver Aide's Frantic Farewell

An oblique World Atlas tribute notes the death of a Purine National member in Vancouver. The fragmented item mentions a 30 year old mayoral figure, a long Vancouver stay, and a founding era figure, though details are garbled.

Vancouver J J. “Silber Chriet Dias St Conta Inondes W. Wilpre Miller Mesme

Queens and Comb Tardia Face Steel Shortage

The Queens and Comb Tardia navigate steel shortages impacting treye inite repject and serren coal supplies for electrical industries. Officials warn of delayed deliveries as manufacturers seek alternatives to sustain production.

Bryerane Elmer Ana Industria Co Ie

Canberra News Note on Athletes and Education

A Canberra report records changes in athletic coaching and school supervision led by H Gunter and J B Young. It mentions Antoni Praybytok and Ted at Un Riligaton Branch, plus Ter Jo etc. The piece notes prior events from 1942 including a broad jump title and rugby context.

Canberra H. Gunter Can Becte Ye Group Supervisor Mir Arthur Tonkin Berionée Antoni Praybytok Leajima Ted UN Riligaton J.B. Young Lik Sydney Mr. Tankian Queanbeyan Weil Brom Jordan

Attempts To Break Into Buildings Amid Canberra Public Concern

Canberra police investigate two break in attempts at Braddon during a basketball night. Residents report interference by a physician education group near Westlake. No injuries reported. several windows damaged. Local officials, including J. Adamson and Barbare Smith, are named in the fragmented account as investigators review the weekend incidents.

Lency Milter Rantatat West Ritge Trifle Bralero Canberra Police Bydney Tyachern Braddon Wattyall Swanthy Han NBAW Apfttall Westlake Langer J. Glowop Ganberre Chuberrm Fosidenta Inter Unie Leayror Apaetanisier Rf Putin Behonl JO Dennis Mir Bante Aviv

Fragmentary 1940s text hints at an Australian demonstration

A partially readable snippet notes a New Australian team or faction demonstrating something at an early event. The garbled phrasing obscures specifics but mentions a first occasion and following actions. Names and clear details are missing, leaving only vague references to a demonstration and participants.

Crowd swells at pool as season heats up

A large crowd gathered at the city pool this swimming season with about 1,200 men present over four days and 2,205 attendees noted in a recent period down from an estimated 4,000 at a similar stage last year. The pool was crowded Wednesday with cooler temperatures and a steady turnout on Christmas Day. Attendance on discharge day rose beyond expectations, underscoring renewed public interest.

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Re enacting Sturt s Trip to Sydney

A descendant of explorer Charles Sturt, Anthony Smpler, announces his arrival to join a Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations reenacting Sturt s 1840 expedition. The party will travel 4000 miles overland with guides including Taylor and Rodney Bion Taylor from Balranahi to Murray River. The voyage begins December 30 with overland legs to end at Bil, with plans to visit whale stations and related sites.

Sydney Anthony Smpler Sturt Charles Sturt London Chassey Shay Gatal Bowen Gchnaminaton HM Feambers Bwetore Pant Taylor Rodney’ Bion Taylor Wnder Cal Charien Lu Charles Gunnaret Wusna Nike

Higher Municipal Rates Probable in New South Wales

Sydney article discusses likely increases in municipal rates as ongoing government financial measures and unimproved property valuations come under review. It notes potential proposals before local government bodies and comments from officials on rate adjustments and public receptivity.

Christmas Traffic Was Orderly

Patrols reported that Christmas traffic proceeded without major incidents though minor crashes occurred. police noted congestion at UW Center in poor order with thick traffic, while overall road conditions showed some improvement over prior periods.

Ice plant to purify water for Denver area

An iron and steel company plans a water purification ice plant near Thetory to supply clean water drawn from a local reservoir by mid summer. The project aims to improve water quality, but reports note past concerns over contamination and unauthorised dumping in nearby creeks, drawing criticism from anglers and bushwalkers.

Cantal Company Wanner CR. Phot Menilitens Nhl Urlin Ranina Mclbourne Denver Cotter

Drastic Action Planned In N 5 W

Sydney Weunenay reports police superintendent Lawrance Corday plans drastic measures to curb road accidents after holidays show 8A improvement but seven deaths on the prior night. He says more steps are needed and will share details once approved by the council.

Sydney Weunenay Lawrance Corday Lawrance Palis Lowrance

Prime Ministers Meet Discuss World Food Goal Plan

In London Premier Nehru of India spoke at a Commonwealth luncheon honoring Australian minister Menxieg. He said cooperation across nations is needed to find a path toward common food supplies. He noted many issues in joint efforts with Britain and Australia as a meeting in London continues.

London India Poant Nehru Farmon Jintin Anc

Fragmented text hints at global peace and friendship theme

The readable lines discuss friendship and universal desire for peace. It mentions a free nation beginning a great adventure within a real Commonwealth and responses to a figure named Neha. The passage is fragmentary and appears as a quoted speech or dialogue about governance and humanity.

Mr. Menates Neha Liu Commonwealth

Hobart Yacht Race Report Faces Turbulent Seas

fragmented report details a Hobart yacht race with Belvery’s navigator Sian Der Ing praised as a top Austraian, and Rani winning a frat bidney event. Mentions Col Ranffeld's yacht, Fortune and Tipsy queen adapting moves, and Wanderer sighting eight miles west of Janna with unclear outcomes for several crews.

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ULETS BED GOES HOME VERONA VERONA (SISLY) REVIEWING A TALE

Readable fragments describe Verona residents claiming a bed related to Romeo and Juliet tale was moved from Verona to nearby Mev shina. The piece mentions villagers raiding a castle at Varos and looting arms, with Italian and Asian defence topics touching on Korea.

Verona Sisly Treanty Tela Viownna Vicenas Varoos Arrmat

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