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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1951

Page

2

Fragmented notice hints at civic trouble and media pastiche

A garbled passage references a theater, a Daily something, and a figure named Archie Pitt in London with a 83 age note. It mentions Gracke Fields and a sum of £70,005 tied to a second husband who is a former director, suggesting a public record or obituary style blurb with uncertain details.

Gemma Archie Pitt London Secon Ee Salsies Busarsian Asys ” Grack Fim

Dairy crisis and crime rumors ripple through NSW towns

Sydney reports dairy sector strain as farmers face drought and price pressures while rumours of arson and dynamite threats surface in NSW towns. Separate notes mention a schoolteacher and a public figure, with broader context of milk pricing policy and industry challenges.

Minister's wage and hospital subsidies explained

A fragmented report outlines government wage policy and hospital funding. It notes Royal Newcastle Hospital costs rising from £416,086 to £434,814 with a subsidy of £19,500 and mentions potential future subsidies if living costs increase.

Toe Sueaith Royal Newcastle

Verdane Avenue assault case unfolds in Central Court

A court hearing in Verdane Avenue featured a young man accused of seizing a woman, binding her to a bed and stealing £400. The complainant described the attack and the weapon he used, while police witnesses testified about the sequence of events. The defendant faced charges of robbery and assault as the proceedings continued.

Kamae Ronald Rae Sia Seana Lakim Boa Asid Nelson

Fragmentary OCR Note on Government Provision and Figures

A garbled OCR passage references the Chief Secretary Dr Clive and a debated provision. It notes terms about public interest, an act or policy, and possible restrictions or bans affecting major free services or reforms. The legible content is minimal and unclear.

Clive Vat

Fleet to Visit Spain

The New York Times reports that most of the American Fifth Fleet will visit Spanish Mediterranean ports early next month. Spanish political links are believed to hope for military collaboration, with a mission possibly headed by General Spry to negotiate military and economic agreement.

New York New York Times América Spain Gepers Spry Elle

No Move On Beer Price Report From Connally Branch

An official from Connally Branch said no move was made on beer price applications. The report notes that the ported applications for on all plans were not filed and costs remain a concern. Sydney officials emphasized ongoing review of licensing and retail pricing impacts.

Sydney Connally

London's giant four-volume telephone directory grows

London’s monumental telephone directory, the four-volume Ipslephone, weighs over 12 tons and lists about 876 000 names on 3.70 pages. Printed since 71 years, it has expanded from early one-volume offerings to four volumes, with 16 000 sections per hour on modern presses.

London Britain Medienal Association For the Blind His Majesty's Stationery Office Ganaral Pont Watarino Bridge House

Two Cyclists Killed In Brisbane Truck Collision

Two Australian men died when a motor cycle crash with a truck at New Farm Brisbane. Victims identified as Alphonsus Villain of Broadway Woolworth Brisbane and Francis Mardot tas of Leichhardt Street Spring Hill.

Brisbane Thurs New Farm Alphonsun Villain Broadway Woolfootigabba Pransas Mardottas Leichhardt Street Spring

Christmas Day Robbery At Jane Wyman Home

Film star Jane Wyman reported a burglary at her Los Angeles residence on Christmas Day. Furs and jewellery valued around £48,200 were stolen while Wyman was away delivering gifts. two fur coats and other items valued about £40,200 remained missing from the home. The exact value was being computed.

Los Angeles Jane Wyman Christ Rothery Misa Wyman Christmaz Ili Coate Niin Tole

Glider Fatality Theory From Sweden Pilot’s Death

An official inquiry reports that Marl re Devgaard a renowned Swedish glider pilot died when his craft climbed and ripped violently to altitude near here. Oxygen failed during the ascent to about 40,000 feet causing unconsciousness and a fatal dive.

Cal Marl Re Devgaard Sweden Werd Blake Laard Oevgaard

Deaths Mark Multiple Endeavors in Angeleno Tragedy

Police list Yor we6 Paul Haydn as a would be suicide after a spree ending with self harm attempts Friday. A man slashed his wrist near a car on a city street, then tried to burn himself near a tram. he ran red lights and collided at an intersection, dying before ambulance arrival outside a hotel.

Angeles Paul Haydn Levnetar

Wife to Get Share of Sale Proceeds in Court Ruling

In Sydney on Thursday the court ordered the sale proceeds to be shared with the wife under the Married Women's Property Act. Matthew Dean, a university student from Dean, bought the shop in 1948 for £1,000 and sold it for £3,000. his wife had lent £290 for the purchase. Prothonotary Mr C. Harbert noted Dean left his wife three months after, yet Mrs Dean is entitled to £870 from the investment despite not participating in the business.

Sydney Melbourne Miniater Fairymen's Council Goalen Sears Aplain Milk Board Almoul Daily Teic M Butche Matthew Dian Sereck Retell Harbert Dean Peas

Christmas Lottery Drawn Amid Mixed Results

The Christmas special lottery draw took place yesterday at Western Road Mount Druitt with ticket number 42803 designated as Special No 2. Reports indicate the event occurred as planned though some numbers did not match expectations for the day.

Bydmet Garth Western Road Mount Druitt

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