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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 01, 1953

Page

2

Drowned Brother Remembered In Beloved Letter

A fragmented tribute recalls a darling brother lost to drowning. Family members Joan Davee Jock Wally Max Kevin Lesley and others speak of memory and loss with affectionate lines. The note closes with longing to reunite and a promise to remember always.

Joan Davee Jock Wally Max Kevin Lesley John Saori Merry Weillaeays Eure Doren Levimma Pon Buhl

Weather report and conditions from Canberra station notes

The Canberra weather bulletin lists pressure 30.050 inches at 3 pm, temperature 60.5, maximum 68.1 for the 24 hours to 9 pm yesterday, rainfall 42 mm, wind speeds up to 22 mph, and forecasts fair to light showers later with moderate southerly to westerly flow. The forecast indicates mostly fair conditions for the 24 hours starting 6 am today with brief thunder possible and light showers.

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Australian Era Reflections On Macquarie Era And Commonwealth Policy

A fragmented Australian note critiques national direction as it marks a shift to the Macquarie era and a new century. It laments weak foreign policy, political wrangling, and calls for a concerted Australian program guided by leadership, planning, and broader civic input beyond politicians.

ARELY Commonwealth Dew Gover Rydney Aueifelia Bilis Macquarie Aberm Australie Lp Australia Lny Politiee Hatiln Shale Preewire Agaluet Jationad London

Kilby Bros Win Wheat Contest Despite Bad Weather

Kilby Bros. win a local wheat contest amid persistent rain and poor growing conditions. Farmers report delayed maturation and mixed yields across entries while ongoing wet weather threatens further crop deterioration. Officials note a competition was concluded by the Agricultural Association with remarks from the Department of the Interior.

Sywrage Gletas Jon Meare Kilty Rene Woud Hall Aweniel Hamlitin Enron Wi Polat Drews Surin At Wratan Orem J Seeednlelves Maria Airice Department of the Interior

Steamer Still Aground Near Hobart Wharf

Hobart reports the stranded freighter Inter state Mering remains aground at Taw rin, Loaing coast with hopeful scans for fate, crew alarmed as cargo shifts during the attempt to refloat. Authorities and port officials monitor the situation as weather and tides affect salvage options.

Hobart Inter State Tawrin Loaing Gieneng Mal Port Aivay

Match Makers Urge Reduced Excise

Australian officials push a reduced excise to aid the economy while government cash goals face debate. Acknowledges industry calls for lower taxes to stimulate growth and address fiscal pressures.

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Decorations for 21 B A A F men report

The Ministry announced decorations for 21 B A A F personnel. Names include McMahon, Pitide, Bromhead, and Collins among others. Awards cited encompass the Distinguished Flying Cross and Mentioned in Despatches for wartime service in 1940s campaigns.

McMahon Yetterday Ut Uecorationy HAGA Kerema Migdie East No. 17 Squadron Flying Crouse Fishlem Fitba DAC Narrandere Pita Riveort Vauchine Dar Force Cros Flint Pasker Bradets Park Nib W. Picagines Pitot Cer KG. Towner Rimpkentown Pitide Bromhead North Aiydney Bekert Bare Horne Aroenton NAW KA Boackity Gosford Collins

New Barber for Parliament Inaugurates in Liverpool

Kirgaton barber shop announces Bert Winter as new parliamentary barber. The appointment, replacing the former contract, aims to modernize the service. Winter plans to establish a shop in Kinston with workshop duties handled by MFA.

Kirgaton T- Bert Asi Kinston MFA Vilgactle

Shinto Myth and State Control in Wartime Japan

Fragmented OCR text discusses Shinto myths and government control in Japan around 1940 to 1945. It references the Emperor, divine origins of Japan, government attempts to manipulate religion, and public sentiment, noting wartime mobilization and nationalist rhetoric in relation to Shinto.

Btorry Quand College Amun Bate Felim Bepuchay Mr. Storry Janos Japan Torraldanis Sduraieg Japannes Court Uclane Migal Mhtate

Davis Cup Films Shown Last Night at Canberra

Canberra audiences enjoyed Davis Cup film presentations by Fox and other companies. The program featured a 60 minute reel and previews for the upcoming matches, with comments on the teams and players and a concluding credits sequence.

Fai Auuteallan Te Wera Cinetouia Ani Fox Filma Canberra Anise Ruth Dlay Adelaide Pracenningg Ellting Grinmieliaey Canberra Caplen Bydney Wien Mateo

Rail to Newcastle Waters Proposed

Darwin plans a new rail link to Newcastle Waters paired with modern harbour works in Darwin. The two-year project would extend the Tail extension and enable ships to dock at Bulls Harbour. Estimated cost is £6,000,000 with construction to begin at once.

Newcastle Waters Darwin Weanemlay putwin-Biedim Newcastle Newceatte Terriorgis Seti Bulls Lund Vilern Berwin

Apprentice jockey Denpitite breaks four year record at Tropical Park

The apprentice Tony Denpitite rode his mount Saturday to break a four year old record at Tropical Park. He has dominated the young season, riding ten races in nine days and plans to return with one more day to go.

Aame Lfonre Tony Denpiite Peaterday Hie Saathaitmer Fran Wingars Tropical Park Ours Nere Hin Torrar MGH

Uranium Sale to U S Plans

Washington reports a long term agreement on Uranium from Australia s Rum Jungle deposits to the U S Atomic Energy Commission development agency. The Australian Government would gain project expansion funds and repay via uranium production profits. The deal aims to cover a multi year period with details pending final approval.

Washington Combined Development Agency U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Willemalec Trilig Australia Syvneer Pivarote

Rain records highlight annual weather totals in ACT

The report notes 374 inches of rain as the second highest total on record for the Australian Capital Territory. It highlights monthly patterns with January and February dominating and several months exceeding five inches, while several months show only small amounts.

A.ct Canberra Nerai Inter Manta Parantey

Boy Scouts March In Bare Feet Amid Tense Sydney Pageant

In Sydney, Papuan and New Guinea scouts joined a march that paused under police and crane escorts. Officers redirected contingents to York Force as crowds gathered while officials and photographers captured the moment.

Sydney Ant New Guinea Moethern Buburby An Mdale York NRW Toe Franing Garenay

Canberra honors seven residents in ceremony and awards

In a Canberra event, seven residents were honoured for service with nominations and awards announced by Secretaries and officials. The ceremony highlighted recognition from Crown and Commonwealth agencies, naming Ms. Wallee Crowther and others, including Sir Laurence Tuperethies and Henry Supniey Temby, for contributions to public service and national defense, with references to the Royal Naval Reserve and cadet corps.

Alnie Stanley Eirsven Jaew Caaa Anitatee Hua Wallee Crowther Bingapare Department of Reignaat Atlairn Rimtranun Fund Pedoral Cyan al Royal Mul RSM Sim Civ Trongina Peranal Hite

Two Cricketers Honoured At Royal Ceremony

A London ceremony marked by cricket figures and dignitaries with Arm Lands, Henry Iasey Carentan, and others present. The event included awards in the Order of the British Empire Civil Division for services to New Zealand and other Commonwealth ties.

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Awards Given to Australian Forces in Bold Campaign

Two awards are announced for members of the Revel Australian Thegiment Ad Korey by the Commutriars in-chief of the rein Commeniratth Forces. Bridurtory The Peangubthel Service OF ster ax awards go to Adejan Smith Séon of Flbaabou Mined and Hermvant Stobert Thudiey Witt for their roles in the Melbourne battlefront actions during the Bold campaign.

Melbourne Weanenany Ralianary Laput Peangubthel Ster Ax Bevin -Ayvarded Adejan Smith Séon Flbaabou Falearei Bay AyAney Hermvant Stobert Givedty

Yachts Near Hobart Race Report With Confusing Text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe three yachts near Hobart with garbled names and lines of race progress. It mentions leader movements, a Sydney location, and vague results including a late rail against a fourth place finisher and a possible Terra Nown reference.

Hoart Wesnentay Authenn Leo Hobart Lyme Piniah Monte Gallen Finch

Malta to Group Captain Rank Change in WWII RAF Wing

A fragmentary report notes an RAF officer from Malta advancing to Group Captain and commanding No 1 Squadron in the Middle East during 1434, later leading No 258 Fighter Wing before transitioning to auxiliary duties.

Iota FCA SPO Caine Anu R.A Aux’ Nc Wile Show

Health expenditure and policy notes from federal budget

Fragmented OCR text outlines direct federal health spending in the current year and anticipated aid for next year. It references the Health department, Labour and parliamentary mentions, with unclear names and numbers but indicates support programs and anticipated allocations to health services.

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Public Opinion Hospital Service Debated by Residents

A reader letter and ensuing discussion reveal concerns about hospital charges and patient care within the community. The exchange cites government schemes and hospital board actions, urging prudent policy and fair treatment for patients unable to pay, while noting administrative rules and urgent care needs.

St Journal Cmeeneney Odin Wien Sven Dow Lacie Gemaing Une Hospital Board Vo Wall Labs Crane Nlig Hospital

Safeguerd The Children Air Bus Pick Up After Show

A disrupted evening concerns a safety escort plan for children after a show at a theatre. It describes a special bus from the Amaite terminus to retrieve children, with drop offs at the shopping centre and Redmon Teresa area. The piece notes a waiting area near a ban stand and a time frame for return trips and possible delays.

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