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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1955
Page
2
Fragmentary interment notice and memorial lines memorialize Orell Graham and a deceased relative with dates and personal tributes. The text references Hall Cemetery, December 1949 and January 1941, and a Canberra Newcastle civic context, with family signatures and partial addresses.
An advertisement invites bookings at Bath Haven Motel in Kameruka Ra Northimdee Mansions. It offers a home from home with modern comforts and breakfast from 25.9 per day. Contact details include a telephone line and location between Kite and Market streets.
A disorderly report notes Rootes Group moves to rescue Singer Motors after leadership changes. Key figures William Bones, Mr Hunt, and executives discuss options as production and overseas restrictions affect operations. The message implies a restructuring to stabilize finances and preserve jobs.
A fragmentary notice lists Alinga St Civic Office with the phone number 33000 and a stray line of text about a pond and musical imagery, indicating a damaged OCR extraction with no clear action or context.
The Canberra Times discusses the Australian Senate and its balance of power, arguing the chamber’s composition often resists reform. It considers election methods, state representation, and potential uniform electoral arrangements to avoid deadlock, noting the political stakes in aligning Senate and House of Representatives outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Governor General and Melbourne events with unclear roles. Keys names include Mel bourne and Brown Jam bo ree, but the text is largely garbled and lacks coherent facts to confirm a specific incident or outcome.
Weather bulletin notes mild regional conditions with a progressing southerly wind and risk of late afternoon showers along the tablelands. A gravel road incident near Cooma caused minor car damage with no serious injuries. drivers Graham Watson Walker and John Cavan reported.
A revolutionary airliner concept, proposed by BOAC and the Ministry of Supply, envisions a lighter and cheaper jet sailplane with a smooth wing surface. The design would use tiny holes to maintain laminar flow, reducing drag and potentially operating like a present jet while carrying around 126 passengers.
The text outlines a 630 foreign company concept involving penience in the ACT with about £7000 for October 1. It notes nominal capital £2,408,800 paid capital exceeding £138.00 per share and references the Attorney General and Treasury. It mentions 119 foreign and 140 local companies and registrations in Canberra with totals across foreign and local entities.
The report details a WA Senate vacancy race involving Agnes Robertson of the Country Party and Benator Oberon shifting from Liberal to the West Australian Country Party after preselection issues. Early counts show W Brimblecombe leading with 37 408 votes, while independent MP W Rumell trails as figures update.
A mower mishap in Amalle left a 40 year old man named Ron Huyas with a severely injured finger after the machine jammed while he was trimming a lawn at a residence on Foveas Ribreet. The mower pushed him, toppled him, and crashed through a hedge before stopping on a neighbor’s lawn. He received treatment at Canberra Community Hospital and was later discharged.
Lucy Munday died yesterday at Canberra Community Hospital at age 81. Born in the Wee-Uangerrs district in East and longtime ACT resident, she helped pioneer the Canberra district with her family. She was active in the Wattle Park Methodist Church at Mall since its construction and was ill for six years, hospitalised about a year. Survived by two sons and two daughters. Funeral service at the church today.
A senior official said Nad plans to stop work at year end and marry. The article notes Ganberre's population rise to 336380, factors behind growth, and mentions Dr Danielason’s forthcoming travels and planned return to a maritime anthropology career. It discusses the Kon Tiki voyage context, crew, and expected challenges in the Pacific and South American routes.
A historical article notes an increasing cancer toll in the United Kingdom affecting adults aged 14 to 74, with more than a quarter of deaths linked to cancer in the 25 to 64 range. It cites gender differences and seasonal factors, and mentions injuries peaking in winter and summer variations in physical resilience.
Unclear OCR text outlines a conference in Canberra on Esperanto topics. Mentions a meeting related to AE Auvain yt Coun vary, with references to national organizing effort and a planned public event. The fragmentary wording prevents clear details.
Organisers estimate about 1,000 to 1,500 people attended the Manuka Carnival last night. The Christmas programme at its Christings presentation faced delays, with the Cruekaydek Follies and wine event rescheduled from December 3. The lawns hosted activities as crowds gathered in The Lawns, while over 2,000 entertainers and popcut items were handed out to children. Kingston traders plan a street carnival for New Year’s Eve.
A government statement notes a forthcoming book on the Burma campaign by the Governor-General. It recounts Allied advances, with mention of a Victoria drive and wartime leadership, aiming to document events and strategic conclusions for publication within months.
Hundreds of visitors from Victoria Buuth Amal Talia and Quomaiand faced locked gates and barred access at Parliament House during Christmas holidays. Tours were blocked, with public areas sealed while stall parties were allowed inside. Tourists complained they could not inspect the building or memorial, leaving them outside the gates in poor weather.
A man was killed near Yass in a sudden incident that left others injured. The victim, identified as Baldwin, died after being taken to hospital, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash on the Fort Bhy Hayy RR route.
A scanned page lists multiple church services across regions with details on Holy Communion times, sermon topics, baptismal and confirmation schedules, and Sunday school sessions. Notable entries include Canberra Church, Canberra, and Canberra area notices alongside Brisbane and Canberra related event times.
Sydney reports indicate the Attorney General is slated to testify before a public inquiry. Key witnesses include magistrate Finlay and secretary Wy Raimaay as the board seeks answers on November 24 and December 21.
Across Australasia a snap strike by waterside workers is planned with meetings in Sydney and rival ports. The union sought higher wages, but Justice Ashburner rejected the application in an Australian Arbitration Court ruling on November. The action halts potential pay raises and prompts tender and meeting activity among shipping firms.
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