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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1952
Page
3
In spite of voluntary reductions by exhibitors and Society restrictions, competitions remained manageable. The show drew keen interest from scores of New Australians, marking a notable increase in participation and activity despite constraints.
Debates in the Australian House discuss the impact of cheap overseas textiles on unemployment in clothing and textile industries. Key figures raise concerns about import volumes and prices, with government ministers defending policy and promising action, while noting prewar and postwar production shifts.
At the ALP ACT branch annual general meeting the executive offers were returned. J Bulliven elected junior vice president and member of the Credentials Committee. Donnelly Peery Parkes, treasurer, and auditors were reappointed. other committee members were re elected. Membership grew from 60 to 180 over two years.
A fragmented OCR list references a state lottery with numbers and syndicate names. The text includes names such as F. Brooks, Mrs J. Biche, P. La vole, and various street or place identifiers, but details are partially garbled and unclear.
A garbled OCR text describes a fictional air force incident with failed landing attempts and a storm. Names, places, and exact actions are unreadable, leaving a partial outline of a weather affected aviation event and a subsequent order. The fragment lacks clear dates or organizations.
Poor turnout reported as the Red Cross appeal for blood donors drew scant responses. Officials say the current drive lagged in participation, with several towns noting a drop in donors and limited collections despite ongoing efforts to mobilize volunteers.
More than 100 professional officers employed by the Department of Works and Housing protested to Minister Kent Hughes. They opposed proposed bundy clocks and demanded systems protecting workers during construction periods. Canberra reportedly shows the only bundy clock site in the region.
More than 20 Canberra Gift runners arrived for the Manuka Oval event worth £980, billed as Australia’s richest footrace. Competitors from New South Wales and Victoria will contest with heats at 11 am and finals later, amid heavy betting and various exhibitions at the Canberra oval.
A carnival event is arranged by the Canderre Chamber of Commande to be held April 19 with proceeds donated to the Community fund. The Royal Sydney Show eve and a circuit after will follow, as the Chamber forms organizing committees. Members include VP Hari Mypasra, M. Purnell, K. Crapp, Gumiey, B. Fronties, P. Mardingamir aw, and Dunbar.
fragmentary text describes a wedding attire with embroidered bodice and pink bouquet, mentioning Betty Jean Mrs B J Lee and W G Leb of Rosehill, details of reception at Gloucester and attendees, but many names and phrases are garbled.
A report describes a grass fire at Canberra's mill area attracting a departmental inquiry. Officials aim to identify responsible persons and understand the subject of the investigation while the factory operations face disruption and public concern grows over poverty and safety.
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