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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1950

Page

3

Two Drowned In Rough Seas At Carlton Beach Tragedy

A skampered report details two deaths from rough seas off Carlton Beach near George's River. George Bowell and Hubert Bowell, brothers, are named along with Miss Ginsoor and Joy Toddant as victims. The party was thrown from a launch by bulging waves, the craft then broke apart on the sand and overturned. Heavy seas have pounded beaches for days, hindering rescue efforts.

Gibaon George's River Ond Hubert Bowell Rampton Court Road Cariton Joy Toddant Shartatury ‘Avenue Carlton Mealing Iron Inna Kogureh Miss Ginsoor

Christmas Lottery Fragment Labels and Names

Fragmentary OCR reads scattered names and numbers including references to a Christmas lottery and various proper nouns such as people and places. The text is garbled but appears to list participant names and a couple of numbered items or codes amid unclear context.

Irimh Port Dead 48 A Crock of Cola Work

The report notes the death of 48 year old Irimh Port linked to a dret kne wa work. Close friend of W B Erste, W Runbell identifies James Duyce.

Uf W. B. Erste W. Runbell Sid Jamea Duyce

Australian Treble At New Zealand Games at Christchurch

Australis swept Canterbury Centennial meet on day two with wins in men's 100 yd, women's 75 yd, and 440 yd. Notable performances from New Zealand and American challengers including De Gruchy, Haldeman, and Strickland as Australia pushed national records and bragging rights in sprint events and hurdles.

Christchurch N.Z Australis Etary Aditranan Bil'te Grushy New Zealand Herpion Ats Yard John ‘Trelours Slowae Enalana A. Haldeman Javiedon Erica Halodacksom Cate Matel Ores Thawn Mise Strick Taira Atland Erica J Voughtahaa Dave Batten Australia Ita Nail Suteatt Ana Amahcan Alig Australie New Bailey Eagland G. Brewfarjorie Jackem van Thalard Ne& i Halderman U.A G. V. Gedge Auat Bairing Bivickland A. Wint Jmmales Sealand Bengleson Tse Newland Weden M. Marshall Mise Hardman J. Twomey Bhirley Trickland George Gedge Williams Jasity Utp Tina Verde Hurdiew

Schumacher Scores In Mixed Swimming Events at Christchurch

Schumacher led Holland and Australia in sprint and distance swimming, taking 440 yard freestyle and 220 yard events with Hicks and Gilchrist close behind. The Australian team dominated, with Wellington and Sharpe also posting strong results as New Zealand and England competed for medals.

Schumacher Huesner Tema Bchumacher Holland Christchurch Syme Barbara Hicks Ayer Lane Kelleway Una Gilchrist Cane Jada Tormie M. Schumacher Gilchrist Mont Hicks Kellewas Margaret Wellington Shead Nucanere Chanacter Cam Hucknet Iyuen Welland Gilchrist Forington Fon Sharp Australia Jersmul Sturm David Hawking Nee Teat Inn Sharp New Zealand Isora Althugh Barry Helleway TGT Awkine Dyamonate Tudy Joy Davie Australiat Botan Tin Buten G. Galliard Galliard Spb McNally Nora Ilne Wale J. Smcclana L. Beaumont eCanada Re Hatohweell

Spree Arrests in Los Angeles Record Week End

Police arrested 1 222 persons during a weekend spree in Los Angeles as drunken revelry peaked. The final roundup left many sobered up and facing forfeiture of vehicles or licenses as authorities described the event as record breaking and largely chaotic.

Los Angeles Ghelstman

Butchers Suffer Staff Shortage Amid Wage Debate

In Wednesday’s report, butcher tradesman Warbart describes ongoing staffing shortfalls linked to labor costs. He cites paying workers £7 2s weekly under the Federal Meat Industry Award, with additional free provisions, as a guard against reduced trading hours while a new award faces court review next year.

Feders Meat Industry Hartert Freday Weet

Italians Urged to Be Good Citizens in Melbourne Report

The article reports on an Australian discussion during a Melbourne gathering about a proposed migration agreement with Italy. Speakers including Air John urged Italians to show good citizenship while the plan faced skepticism about ethnic stereotypes and integration expectations.

Melbourne Australia Air John Ausinlayne Italy

Vacancy for Head Typist at Administrative Office Canberra

Public Service vacancy notice invites applications for a Head Typist in the Administrative Office Canberra A C T The position requires typing duties and may require service for an initial twelve month probationary period Prospective applicants must be permanent Commonwealth Public Service officers or temporary employees and will retain existing privileges upon appointment Refer to appointment No 3088 for details and submission to Senior Clerical Officer Administrative Office 109 Canberra

BeAnk Broried Commonwealth Public Service Woalth Public O Service Civic Centre Canberra Singla Gmaleman Gugenveree

United Nations Move Sparks Midtown HQ Transformation

The United Nations relocated to a gleaming marble headquarters in midtown Manhattan, ending a lengthy moving operation. The smooth transition impressed staff as about 3,800 personnel from around the world settled in without disruption.

New York, Wes United Nations Manhattan

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