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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1950

Page

2

Tragic assault reported in Canterbury this Christmas

A brutal incident in Canterbury was reported with a daughter found badly injured in the kitchen after a disturbance described as a braid to dealin. The victim, a blonde woman, was hospitalized in serious condition at Cheisumas state hospital.

Stoney Turdey Penea Aera Dorathy Saad Canterbury Cheisumas Reeperter Yuk Omar Sparta Wiliam Joh Pat Feom South Coast

Rife-Rife Prague Tussany Report On Convictions In November

The Cooch Oficial news agency reports that 7 096 people were convicted of racketeering market and price offences in November following an autumn purge of small shopkeepers. Fines amounted to £200 900 and were spent.

Prague Tussany Wald

State Funeral Set for Late James Dooley

The late James Dooley to be honored with a state funeral held in Brisbane. Premier and government members invited. Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, then procession to Botany Cemetery. Premier Atlee and Speaker McGinty among mourners, W Jack MP to attend.

James Dooley Bydney Junien Fim Laban Win Beaccord Materad Ter-Morraw Rani Oflerra Dooley Liverpont Qld McQiny McQiny) and There Would Be A Requiem Mass At BL Mury'a Wem Lomorrow An Beoccaston Kathedral Botany Cemery Naif Ofice Renter Brate Mintater Mpeahur W. Jack Will

Weather report from Canberra and Fairbairn station

Forecasters at the Meteorological station Fairbairn report yesterday a fine and warm day with scattered clouds. Temperatures slipped around 42 degrees with light winds from the NW and a few gusts up to 22 mph later in the day.

Canberra Tuenasy Harometer Bam Temparacure Tegress Santenum Emperatura Segrres Conan Camila Fairbairn

Canberra Road Safety Critique Sparks ACT Council Talk

A Canberra pickup of street hazards warns that holiday safety is satisfactory only due to public caution. A proposal for a Road Safety Council arises amid criticism of traffic conditions on City Way and Northtourne Avenue with dangerous corners and parking constraints. Government vehicles and private cars share faults, urging independent vehicle oversight to improve overall safety.

Australian Capital Territory Canberra Carterem Ley Department of the Interior Anjlee Iva Montreant Avanne Cuntheren Thun Danieer Egial

Adelaide ministers discuss petrol rationing plan

Two meetings held today in Adelaide between ministers and industry heads to discuss petrol rationing. Senator Molany and the Vacuum DU Company managing director attended briefings, with no decision announced until after a Canberra cabinet committee meeting on fuel policy.

Adelaide Rursuay Kiet Molany Airat Furumina Inter Vacuum DU Mir Harald Canberra

Vacation Play Centres To Open Today

The fourth annual program runs at centres with the National Library providing children's books. Centres will open between 9 and 5 with supervision, focusing on older preschool groups. Outings planned to Cotter River and Munaka Pool. intercentre fixtures and parent evenings to be held. Attendance not to exceed peak holiday levels.

Vark Falrison Daye National Library Amalie Melopen Park Cotter River Aerodrome Munuka Pool Glare Seid Hollva

Nine Shots Level In Second Stage Of King's Prize

MODART Tuesday Wen the second stage of Kings Prize shooting was concluded at Penlville range today. The leaders posted high scores amid windy conditions as some top marksmen faltered. A.C. Bull captained the Quicenaland Loan and led with key scores. Parker, Cane, Almaon, and White among noted contenders. The field remains tight with only four points separating the top riflemen. The final stage is scheduled for tomorrow.

Modart Penlville Range Ktirman Oy Ord A.C. Bull Qhicenaland “Loan Parker W. T. Cane Lonasry

Declaration of Act Poll Declares Election Result

Fragmented OCR notes announce a poll declaration for the ACT House of Representatives. Mr A J Parker contested at an electoral office with unclear details and a seat winner named Ruth, showing a final majority figures obscured by garbled text.

A. J. Parkert Mt Jc. I Cane Berra Pampimbhs Wien Ruth

Local Leaf Aydney Development Highlighted by Libarco

Mr Godfrey Phillips, principal of Mascot school, arrives from London amid praise for Australian War Improved quality. The update notes encouragement from Libarco and mentions efforts to boost growth and efficiency in local industry.

Aydney Uwallén Tobeero Tnibiat Wa Hestiity Libarco Company Godfrey Phillips Mascot London

Bribe Denied in Cell Escape Probe In Sydney

An inquiry heard no evidence of a bribe to permit an escape from Central Police Station. Warders Dugan and Mears faced charges as details emerged that prison precautions were reviewed after the incident.

Sydney Wurth Dugan Mears Central Police Tres. Warde Priaons Tein Auld Dee Ieee

Senate Totals in Victoria Vote Confusing Mosaic

Melbourne Tuesday report shows messy totals for Victoria Senate results with Lib Mayor and Labour candidates mentioned. Figures appear garbled with party names and candidate initials, but total figures suggest Labour and Liberal groups leading, with several minor parties and ungrouped totals listed for Melbourne area.

Melbourne Libara Country Party Bennie Ih l Vietorm Lavour Party Aguren Tuctiny Sahow Aficer Mom Amal Pratinumtercetecal Renator Te Ahlao Raniic Tral Levee Sarnaon Tiikal ATO Protestant Pennies Party Ray Sam Tota Barevr Cainer Devlin Sheetallaata R.A. Cleaey LF Binwren Sra Ada Braham

AB C Orchestra to Play in Capitol Theatre

AB C Orchestra will perform at Capitol Theatre on February 7 as part of a concert series. The program includes a Sydney Central Concert and may feature guest conductor Benjamin Britten with the Australian Broadcasting Company ensemble.

Ab.c Capitol Theatre Oriebelty Cab Serre Alvert Hall Zommimaoa Taestre Sydney Central Sethe Bre Ita Ezinual Tre Mage Alport Adw.c Bag Tech Benjamin Britten

Army And Navy Recruiting To Be Accelerated

Brisbane Twosday reports a conference between Mr Francis and the Army and Naval Board to speed up recruitment and coordination between the two services. Aimed at greater efficiency, the plan seeks prompt action to strengthen the defence framework and emergency readiness.

Army Navy Brisbane Twosday Armoy and Navy Francis Rll Melbourne Army and Naval Board Ailleu Army Ani Moratan Prancie Aaia Frenda Chit

Fires devastate stations in Queensland farmlands

Reports from Charleville area describe massive property losses across Wyandra and surrounding Darling Downs districts. Hundreds of pounds worth of fencing, nearly all pasture at Wooyenong station, and a large tract near Rowonte station were destroyed by fires. Efforts by volunteers and police were underway to control outbreaks as cattle were moved to safety.

Briagane Tuenday Wooyenong Station Niles Charneyille Seithin Garda Romestead Mim D. Gordon Wyandra Darling Bowne Charleville Tavday Pinky Wyandre Rowonte Millen Wyandirs Beth Caindyr Querissant Primary Producers Co-Operative Association Atari Toons

Man Found Dead in Rush at Cloncurry

A laborer from Anetns is found dead near Peunein More, about 18 miles from Cloncurry town. The body was discovered today, with reports suggesting he died from injuries or starvation after being missing since December 28. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

Cloncurry Peunein More

Customs Revenue Up for 6 Months

Treasury figures show customs revenue for the first half of the year reaching 402,760.31 and 480,475,005 for different periods, with the total reflecting an increase over the comparable 1948 period. The report notes polio case increases in New South Wales and Sydney areas amid broader trade data.

Fueron

Empire Games Auckland Team Selector Surprise Report

An expansive report outlines Empire Games events with a focus on Auckland selections and standout athletes from Victoria. It notes takings, performances across track events, relays, and field events, naming multiple competitors and coaching figures.

Auckland

Resident Magistrate Appointed for the ACT

The Attorney General has named Mr FL P Keane as fulltime resident magistrate for the ACT. He will preside at his first sitting this morning in the circuit court. Keane, 45, studied at Sydney University and held posts in the public works and police departments before joining the Attorney Generals office. He has served as Deputy Licensing Magistrate and Registrar for the ACT Supreme Court and Births Deaths and Marriages.

FL. P. Keane Megiarate Ue Act Attaayr Keane Will Prealds Hin Ad Paton Joan MN Foentate Lawe Carell Magia Sratae Yoca’ Ordinanens Keane Ie Alhyallis College North Spaney Sydney University New South Wales Department of Fubtle Works HS Department Ats Tamey Eenera Jaton Et. Mag Central Poller Water Ice Emmingilie Yurm Parramatta Newtown Ait Northaganey Redlerst Comimivaton ACT Conciliation Court Ixenne Supreme Court

Canberra Court Hears Nanny Case and Bicycle Thefts

A Canberra court heard a nanny breach case and a bicycle theft tied to a local incident. Robert Britton, 27, of Jannulas Arends, admitted to resisting arrest and to other related charges after an officer reported a dispute near Gunberte Court.

Nanny Blegeles CP. Keane Igaf Gunberte Court Tuobert Britton Inhoure Jannulas Arends Bryce Zoe Robert Anthony Fintel Avigaron Tori Bergrant G. Firowe Sloan Britton Miquar Britton Tae

Remand in Murder Charge Voices in Wavering Courtroom

Fragmentary diary like report details a murder remand with references to magistrates and witnesses. Text mentions appearance in Cry court, a Mase Mears figure, and postponed proceedings through Friday amid unclear proceedings and delays.

Better Quality Films Predicted For 1950

The section notes rising hopes for improved cinema as Capitord Picture Theatre officials expect better quality productions from Australia and England. It lists anticipated releases and star names, with a focus on increased competition and a shift toward stronger supporting films.

Wheat harvest 1947-8 record forecast in Melbourne

Melbourne reports a record wheat harvest for 1947-8 with exports and prices rising. Analysts expect a harvest around 7 million bushels above the previous quarter, lifting average yields and boosting shipments. Farmers anticipate strong export demand as shipping and trucking move grain to ports.

Four Injured In Sydney Spit Bus Mishap

Four people were injured in a bus crash on the Spit Bridge approach in Sydney. The crowded double-decker bus swerved in overhanging branches during a narrow section, tumbling 180 yards before the driver realized something was wrong. Injured include Herbert Bredbury, Walter White, Tean Pearson, and Claude Hunt, with lacerations and shock reported. The incident occurred near 0.20 am as the bus was diverted to relieve congestion on the pond. Transit driver Rue Brin Bima was from Budiey Street Mal.

Sydney Tovany Roe Rpit Bridge Herbert Bredbury Prince Street Mouton Chuck Iacerationa Walter “Ridward White Wanker Road Enkomba Euahe Tean Pearson Stokin Vineyard Street Mona Vale Ahock Claude Hunt Pitchwater Row Muna Vale Nedingy Tanbux Cauile Brin Bima Gowlab Way Avalow Wynyartt

Transport Crash and Airline Strike Report in Anonymized Text

A garbled historical article fragment reports on transport and aviation topics. It mentions Fon led by Aux last year, William directing transport, an American airline, and references to flights and passenger figures. The readable text is heavily distorted with numerous misspellings and missing words.

Fon Aux Washington Felines Willian Uripe Nort Orien Wien Coie Inventome Euves Uit Fredahe

Canada Strikes A Cold Snag In Prince George

A garbled report from Prince George describes a sharp cold spell causing temperatures to dip to six degrees below, with observers noting thermometer readings and weather conditions. The fragment mentions Winifred and a list of names or places but lacks coherent context.

Prince George Brit Winifred Wue Nitvar van Setanne Ropeers Howe Pital

Six Cases in 5 A Anelatin Article Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows garbled date and numbers with references to cases and a tally. The unreadable text mentions "Six Cases in 5 A" and a May date, with unclear names or places, limiting concrete facts.

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