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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 07, 1955

Page

2

Canberra Thates on Febrary 7 1000 Turbulent China Evacuation Debate

Fragmented OCR summary notes mixed discussion of Nationalist China policy, Ubinl Stee and Seventh Feet actions, and orders to avoid conflict. References to Peking, United Nations, and potential evacuation of the Tachen Islands, with debate over whether to proceed with withdrawal or await bilateral talks.

China Talimd Lr Bevenlit Tempotia- Willy Ubinl Stee Seventh Feet Peking Ita Unitet Illater United Nation Minn Ave Ce Miet United States Pring Aeris Morton Petre

Wedding at St. John's Church Presided by Clergy Couple

A ceremony at St. John's Church featured a presiding priest and assistant, as a bride wore a pink taffeta gown and a halter bodice with matching accessories. Guests noted Cecil May and Dr. and Mrs. Smith flew to Tasmania for a brief honeymoon, returning later to reside locally.

Tyotte Foley Cecil May Mrsmith Monn Tasmania Hobart

Olympic Pool Guaranteed For Swim Titles

The report outlines efforts to secure a pool facility in Canberra for upcoming swim championships. Officials discuss venue doubts, improvements to Wollongong Corel, and provisional accommodations to support teams. A southern zone committee has allocated funds and secured arrangements pending final approval.

Canberra Yoorsty Assoni Novarmoda Banat Wollangong Ortheninia

Weather summary from regional forecast report

Partial OCR weather bulletin details temperatures winds and conditions. Mentions warm periods with scattered clouds and thunder in the interior, cooler coastal showers in the region, and southeasterly winds. Forecast references various times and places including Ant Atturdey and FW.

Porecart

Snowy tradesmen seek work in Canberra

Reported labour shortages in Canberra prompt unions and contractors to push for Federal wage terms and home allowances. Carpenters, apprentices, and other trades consider relocation to Canberra to fill a growing deficit as talks with AGT Works discuss wage scales, living allowances, and construction site allocations.

Liewhlete McCauley Weorle Canberra R. "Taylor Radew Union Radew Union Sreretaring Taylor Sondhona Merv Howe

Subsidy Coupons Advocated In Court Debate

Disjointed text discusses subsidy coupons and a court case focusing on economic relief for families. It references the Arbitration Act and seeks a potential saver role for the court in regulating prices, with quotes attributed to a Mr. Curan amid a community debate.

Curan

Fourro Tops 70 Yards Rifle Scores In Match

The report records Fourro scoring over 70 yards as a rifle event result with multiple competitors including Tom Aahion and Ashton, detailing total scores and positions. It notes key performances, half and full scores, and mentions several shooters such as Davie and Scheie Wh with their point totals and placements.

Fourro Tom Davie Ashton Hess Scheie Madon Hee Danie Howe

Rabbits Increasing In ACT And Monaro

Rabbits are increasing in the ACT and Monaro district according to reports from the Department of the Interior and the District. The note cautions landowners to keep rabbits in check and mentions efforts and impacts on farming, with figures on livestock, area, and potential control measures referenced by Superintendent Mr. Morrow and others.

Monaro Douglas Morrow Cooma Monaro Uty BéenbAla Ion Truin A.C.T Monarove Department of the Interior

Right Of Way Rule in Canberra Sparks Debate

A reader letter from Canberra criticizes traffic habits and right of way rules. It argues drivers must yield to pedestrians and oncoming trams, notes left hand drive norms in Australia and England, and calls for clear, prominent signage to reduce accidents at intersections. The writer cites examples from Canberra streets and urges reforms to align with safer European practices.

Clana Pines Favanllile Ghentlon Vint Renin Soi Naala Faite Atronta Australia England Corning Long Bert Tom A.B. Gilchrirt Wwe Gracy Sibeation Wawine Canberra Sieile Shoulor Dows Carr Heery WMI NL Sealer Western Australia Anna Ax New South Aafely Council Tourint Mireau Mark Ani Rervice Variaun Hotels iNet Rt Shana Fle Geriice Pdrtieciar

Queanbeyan Bank Man Farewelled

In Queanbeyan last night a banking fraternity gathering marked the departure of Mr Alun King from the Queanbeyan branch to become manager at Matairy. Mr C Willis of the National Bank of Australia attended before leaving for Canberra.

Poryale Queanbeyans Canberra Queanbeyan Alun King Queanouges Commercal Banking Cole Matairy C Willis National Bank of Australia Whole Learning Te Ale

City Clinches No 1 Pennant Amidkept Lead

Canberra City solidified its hold atop the pennant race with a decisive win over Canberra South and minor results from other matches. Goulburn’s team upset Crookwell while Canberra South beat Canberras rivals to reinforce City’s No 1 status. upcoming fixtures include City versus Crookwell at Goulburn and a Canberra South showdown with Canberra.

Canberra City Lea Amazon Canberra City Nym Point Han Nutriana Bennant Ontonty “Couper Cyenberiaon Sar ‘Hay Bain Toa Walker Rabertaom Cannon Gould

Par Battered Triumph at Monthly Golf Meet

Royal Par dominated the PRoyal Canberra event yesterday as hard fairways boosted scores. A field of 126 competitors contested B grade and overall standings, with strong showings shaping the April slate.

Par Proyal Canberra Brown Afleld Ramen Amie Mallaachy

Close Fields at Federal Club Monthly Medal Event

The report summarizes a monthly medal competition at the Federal Club with only Byrne breaking through as a winner in a lower grade. Details are fragmentary with fragmented scores and participant initials, including references to Re C grade and various odd notations.

Federal Fields Pedera Belie Byrne Bt Hemits Turner Padre Bertie Reyl Tsia Paty H.ah Love BP Ray Hong

Club Match Results and Mixed Pair Totals Report

The report mixes club match scores and mixed pairs results with numerous player names and irregular spellings. Key names include Nkroetoheu, Thomapson, Ladd, Wallace, Griffine, Cunmek, Lamb, Mearns, Stark, Witkinean, Pity, Keech, Hopton, Dyanir, Joven, Lawrence, Pole, Munro, Kilby, Doran, Brady, Jordan, Kean, Cmith, McCauley, Bo Mall, Murray, Cox, Fry, Grimin, Minor Bishop, Lambert, Nevin Ay, Johnian, Der, Coopar, Lauper, and others. The Canberra club Aloiog championship and the Minor Bishop/ William Lambert pairings appear amid scattered scores like 33 4, 31 4, 30 6, and 32 20. The fragmentary text also notes a CANBERRA CLUB event and a Pairs championship with unclear pairing names.

Nkroetoheu Canaatra South Bawen Mekinstry Ind Thomapson Ladd al Neweotubee Rumble Wallace Griffine L. Cunmek Lamb Mearns Stark Witkinean Pity Oh Keech Athlone Harry Inop Hopton Cuubertagt Rt Withare Coulon Dyanir Joven Lawrence Wid Pole C. le Avith Munro Cartradge Kancaster Meochunde Sheet Kilby Doran Culon Brady Jordan

Queanbeyan Busy On Saturday Night Crowds Attract

Queanbeyan drew a larger crowd than opening night with about 400 attendees. Report notes a bustling Saturday mood as locals packed the event space in Canberra’s vicinity. Provisional accounts describe strong turnout and lively activities sustained through the evening.

Queanbeyan Pam Canberra Sagaberra Toad Trafic Teeten Butte Dietetet Itoat Mantha

Bride Married At Church Of Her Christening

A wedding report for Nai Whno Helteneal Bh Foture joining Bruce empbell at St Jon e won day. The bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle veil with pink and rose styling. bridesmaids and a young niece Carol Aythur Twho participated. The groom Kevin Bruinson attended with family. ceremony led by Archdeacon and followed by reception at Hotel Amalie.

Bruce Empbell St Jone Yenoan Shirley Dlyira Chantilly Wilaklet Lynne Nayat Lear Siya Carol Aythur AON BFE Henel Frean Carrier Iat Rod Fimec Niger Arethonent Kevin Bruinson Gueanbeyan Ono Atte Styler Arinur Hume Ware Willy Ware

Baronety Died After Sixteen Years Of Lineage Ends

A baronetcy ends with the death of Andree Hills, 21, killed in Creford while awaiting his inheritance. He was the last holder of the title created for his father, Mr. 4, and left no claim to continue the line. The passing closes a long line linked to the Hills estate and its family name.

Jondon Rim Aan Hetare

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