05 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1952
Page
1
Public notice announces reserved seating on the Royal Progress Route Phinda for April 15. The fragmentary text references individuals and places in unclear context, but confirms a scheduled event with sections reserved and mentions Canberra and autumn colors in unrelated phrases.
Royal couple schedule details include arrival and departure from Government House Canberra on April 10 and 16. public crowds of about 7 000 expected at Civic Centre April 18 with access along Adelaide Avenue Commonwealth Avenue and nearby streets.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a royal tour of the Duke and Duchess, with tentative dates in April and May. It mentions two days at a private home, a seven day voyage aboard a ship, and multiple stops between Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney with limited layovers and days at sea.
The Princess and the Duke plan limited public appearances during their trip. They will attend a church service about 80 miles away and dine at a local civic venue before watching a polo match at Nyeri Polo Club. The royal party will tour the Meacre estate and observe game from a forest track with limited access and security measures in place.
The Colombo Municipal Council last week carried a decision cancelling a certain function and rerouting plans. Preparations for the event would continue until government approval is received.
A Geneva report notes substantial shift of Soviet funds from production to defence, with total armaments and munitions spending rising while investment declines. It contrasts Russia with America, cites rising industrial output, wartime housing destruction, and population changes, suggesting cautious conclusions on overall economic controls and consumer effects.
A fragmented note indicates ongoing discussion on a treaty with Japan. The report mentions the Minister for Maternal Affairs and an upcoming civil affair statement to be released in the coming week, with references to Fordiem affairs and Wrabadiy plans.
Bushfire roared along Captain's Flat Road injuring no one but threatening Wooloira property and forcing firefighting crews to brace against shifting winds. Residents faced extended danger as fire crews fought to contain flames and prevent spread toward nearby homesteads and infrastructure.
Weather officials describe a day-long blaze near Cof's Werbour fueled by strong winds and high heat. Firefighters struggled to control flames as residents feared spreading to nearby banana plantations and villages. Officials warned power lines and trees could worsen the danger if winds shift, while residents awaited possible rain to ease conditions.
A fragmented note describes government relief efforts for sufferers and a department of commerce program. It mentions a prime minister addressing tasks and provisions, with references to taxes and aid mechanisms, though many phrases are garbled. The readable elements indicate formal relief measures and official involvement.
A British protest is planned after Argentina ordered the removal of British scientists from Graham Land. A spokesman at the British Embassy said directions came from the Foreign Office yesterday. Earlier a British group tried to reestablish a presence but faced gunfire as a landing by force was prevented.
Report notes up to 100 Catholic bishops attacked or restrained across Latvia Lithuania and Albania with several bishops jailed or imprisoned. Primates and religious leaders face removal and several religious figures jailed after confrontations described as ongoing and extensive.
Fragmentary text mentions an official remark about an event and a count of twenty. Names and places are obscured, making precise facts unavailable. The passage also references individuals and dates in a damaged format, preventing a reliable summary.
A brief obituary notes Mr G Ickes has died at Tinus, with minimal details given about the event or date, leaving few specifics beyond the name and location.
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