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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1950

Page

3

Snowy Beet Supplies Aid From Overseas Scarce

A report outlines a Snowy scheme to obtain beet supplies from overseas, hindered by scarce material and bureaucratic delays. Officials cite limited staff and need for specialized equipment to advance dam and power project components, with an aim to produce 69 000 horsepower within four years subject to essential materials and approvals.

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Fire victim identity delayed amid detective work

Police work to identify a man found dead on Crtalman Street after a blaze. Cloth with the name Coyle and a gardener’s occupation link the victim, while investigators check clothing fragments and teeth before confirming identity. Meat price controls also top a federal inquiry as beef stocks remain uncertain for weekend demand.

Ydnay Thurviay George Treet Coyle Theyala Coyle Weitten Ihyuirien

Theft of Historic Coronation Stone Stuns Westminster Abbey

London reports that the Dean of Westminster Dr Alan Bon says the King is greatly distressed by the theft of the Coronation Stone from Westminster Abbey. Police deployed guards at the Saxon relic site while a nationwide river search focuses on the River Crouch after a tip about a heavy bundle moved from car to boat.

London Thuralay Westminster Alen Bon Westminster Abbey Jon Christina Day Tibet Kingatan-ona David Lamont Plasterer Canberra Guo Holt Rome Crouch Ramex

Eight Hurt in Tourist Bus Crash in Byndney

Eight people were injured when a tour bus crashed near the bank. Driver Alun West saved others during the incident. Two passengers were hospitalized at first, later released. Names include Mere O’Conor, 80, Mancot. Mas Austin, 28, Huechville. The bus veered off course while making a left turn and drove down a rocky embankment.

Bydney Bane Ren Tenterfield Mampital Eather O'Conor Mancot Mas Austin Huechville Bott Alun West Slovelly Road Rank

Canberra Court Hears Painter Patrick Broman Guilty Plea

Canberra court yesterday heard painter Patrick Broman, 39, plead guilty to charges tied to an incident in Alinga Place. He received a sentence of imprisonment with the exact term not disclosed in the fragment.

Uege Patrick ‘Broman Alinga G. ‘Thorps Canberra

Various Forfeitures and Detentions Reported in City Court

Fragmentary records show William Henry Jules forfeited property after failing to appear on a house charge in Kingaton. Other notes mention bail in a drunken driving case, a wife released on bail, and multiple remands and arrests on charges including conspiracy and assault. Names and places are inconsistently legible due to OCR.

Wiliam Henry Julies Pouerr Bull Byrne Street Kingaton Theo Erlomunast Taoy J Sn Woel- Washington Amelon Fee Forresuin Cnn of Govan

Waterfront labour walkout threatens Sydney harbor

Sydney’s waterfront faces possible disruption as wharf labourers walk off the AUS.N. freighter Coramba at Darling Harbour. Workers may be suspended by Industry Mibard rep J D B McKay as pickups occur, with others ready to take on jobs. The action follows union statements about workers leaving after oil mining duties.

Sydney Darling Harbour Mibard J. D. B. McKay

Sydney Visitors At City Club Open Bowling Meet

A party of Sydney visitors attended City Bowling Club events with local clubs and members. Turner welcomed the visitors as Ashéeld Chib and others noted the visiting group. Match results include City beating Mond, Murrheid, Sones, Hayman 27 26 and Carter’s team defeating Wheelwright Kiel.

Bowiees Som Ash Tore Sydney Wnd Jocal Tubs Ev. Turner Mrr. Jones Lt Ashéeld Chib Re Benale Marin Howitt Burge Fawcet D. Mond Murrheid Sones Hayman Astdald Bradshaw Motchell Law ViTumer City Carter Wheelwright Kiel Raanfield Btarling Colophen May Pierron Camond Chare Kelly Ane BI Oror McCauley Mall Marlymalla Rowlands Flodnam Mee Fares Jube Callender Naylor Jarven

Americans in New York face wartime cloth shortage

A rough wartime survey in New York reports civilian demand for military style garments and fabrics amid cloth shortages. It notes higher prices, restricted supplies, and widespread interest in purchasing trousers and outerwear as rationing pressures grow.

New York

Barrister Fraser Farrer Under Inquiry in Sydney

A renowned Sydney barrister Gordon Fraser Farrer, aged 43, was found missing after an incident near Darling. Sergeant Lewin of Darling is leading the inquiry. Secret Warsaw ghetto archives, recovered during reconstruction, reveal diaries, letters, and underground news detailing resistance leaders and their fates.

Sydney Gordon Fraser Farrer Wes Eee Hi Rimter Lewin Darling Kuret Warsaw Ghetto Pollah

Auction notes list of vehicles and property items

A garbled catalog lists a 4 door STANDARD 10 sedan in good order offered at 350 pounds at 71 Ehdan Street Ainsite and a 12 month reg RTUDEBAKER Commander in excellent condition priced 475 pounds. Also mentions land Queanbeyan garage fit fed temporary residence timber water electricity Medway Marrabundah and various street references with unclear details.

Torrens Street Braddon MacArthur Avenue North Ainslie Queanbeyan Medway Marrabundah Ant Chanio Sisanbeyen

Hotel Civic seeks junior male applicants in Sydney area

Australia iron and steel firm invites applications for a one month position based in Port Kembla and Wollongong. Immediate start for successful applicant. Applications should be in free form to the manager at the office in Port Kembla. Include leaving date and certificates. Accommodation wanted in Canberra region from January. Contact Ainslie and Canberra notices.

Hotel Civic Serie Australia Armia TmrGnaky Australian Iron & Eteel Ltd Wollongong Ainslie Orien

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