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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1951
Page
3
A scrambled local notice describes a sudden car accident involving Mr. Fuvapatrick, who stepped from the vehicle and let others walk away. A bicycle rider is said to have been struck on the road edge. Mr. Fil was admitted to Powphal with a broken limb. His condition last night was satisfactory.
Sydney report states ALP supporters headed by a secretary and officials will move to take control of the Ironworkers Association amid internal contention. The plan includes entering arbitration and addressing union funds and leadership changes.
Perth doctors question a recent cancer claim reported from London and New York alleging a major advance in treatment. The piece notes uncertainty and urges caution in accepting the assertion without further corroboration from medical authorities.
In a crowded card at Moonee Valley, Golden Cord dominates the feature with a decisive win. Patrice ty Ralphy and others posted competitive runs as bettors weighed favored horses and long shots amid bright, windy conditions.
Tes Heyes and Cam Clarke of Canberra club won the open pairs title at the Jubilee bowling carnival, defeating Queanbeyan's Bob Lewis and Clarrie Sebbons by 14 to 10 at Canberra green. About 400 spectators watched high standard bowling with tough match play and near end momentum shifts. The Lewis–Rabbins vs Wruger Brock semi required an extra end to decide, while Heyes Clarke edged ahead in the final ends to seal victory.
A fragmentary report notes about sixty Picknicker children ill from ice cream. Medical staff including Dr Mequeen attended affected children, all believed to be related. Details are incomplete and the event location and exact nature remain unclear.
A weekend disaster across New South Wales left ten people dead. Victims ranged from five in Pivarina to one each in Wollongong and Deniliquin, with drownings attributed to a launch accident on the Hawkesbury River and a pool incident in Granville. Names include Denis Yancey of Windsor and Roy Worvaly of Port Harking, among others.
Victoria reported 11 drownings this week, with three more deaths over the last two days. Police warned it was the highest weekly toll in memory as Lifesaving crews increased patrols in danger zones. A father and son drowned in the Murray River whirlpool near Feat ut during a holiday outing. a man heroically tried to save the boy.
Sydney Sunday report warns wheat imports to Australia may rise due to labour shortages affecting production. Estimates show a drop from 18 bushels per acre to 11/2 and potential returns for farmers reduced by tax and subsidy shifts. The outlook contrasts with prior seasons, noting lower yields and ongoing agrarian pressures.
A newly synthesized chemical substance Hille Aeile was announced at an annual meeting prepared for the American Association for dak. The substance is described as a synthetic, highly effective soil amendment touted to improve soil fertility and resistance to erosion, claiming superior performance over composts and natural humus components.
A note from Canberra Congregational Church expresses gratitude for toys and books collected for children in the Blue Mountains relief area affected by the bush fires. The appeal requests gifts be sent so they can be diverted to children whose parents suffered in the disaster.
Four American airmen detained at a Bavarian base recount Polish and Hungarian officials questioning them after being accused of border crossing and spying. They claim polite treatment, but acknowledge long interrogations and eventual release after compensation payments were made to Hungarian authorities.
Unclear text describes a medical case at Camborne Jomenunity Hospital. Fragmentary details mention a patient named Marrabumdah and a diagnosis described as extremely mild. No coherent sequence or outcome is present.
Fire crews battled a small wildfire believed sparked by lightning near Westan and Canberra. The outbreak was reported late Saturday evening. a local brigade quickly extinguished the blaze about 200 yards from the road. No injuries were mentioned and the fight was aided by a responding call misrouted earlier.
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