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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes fears of a planned attack during New Year week. An armed sentry posts guard over a vault containing millions in dollars worth of munitions. Investigators probe possible Elena linked scheme and a January incident.
Report notes the death of former Pilgrim from cancer. References to hopes for a record year and mentions of government policy on prefab houses, duties and imports. Details are fragmented but indicate a discussion of housing materials and economic measures affecting construction.
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania officials announce results with Margaret Fintoul second and Mistral V third in a Hobart yacht race. Yachts Bachelor's Wife and Seaward were sighted 60 miles away. Admiral Sir Hugh Binney will host crews tomorrow and present other official placings on Monday.
Fragmented OCR text reports a government move related to a wharf dispute. Mentions representatives, a potential interview, and references to Aboriginal events and a Jubilee ballet. Also notes a scheduled time and remarks by Mr Just Wi Rieby about unity and workers. Details are unclear due to garbled source.
Fragmented report notes higher dollar earnings amid wartime import balances and Australia’s exports. Mentions Commonwealth celebrations and orchestral tours across states, with figures around 85.5 million dollars in imports and 90 oar estimate, reflecting broader postwar economic shifts.
A British economic review discusses using synthetic fibers to ease wool shortages amid high wartime demand. It notes 1860 to 1960 trends, wool price spikes, and Britain replacing the US as top consumer while prewar consumption remained high.
A damaged OCR report describes a luxury cruiser ashore on a Wor beach. The craft ran aground, scattering sand along hundreds of yards. Ten hours later authorities named the owner Mr. George Bott of Crick Avenue Port as aboard.
Fragmented readable text lists names places and numbers including addresses and lotteries such as Lottery No. 2308 to be drawn this year. Mentions offices hotels syndicates and individuals with scattered street names and dates.
A Melbourne report states about 300 Austrian workers plan to fund and construct concrete houses in Victoria. They aim to build 1500 concrete dwellings suitable for warehouses or churches. The project, approved by British Works, contemplates departure from Austria around January 20 with no return for the workers.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Canberra area clubs and a pennant race through weekend fixtures. Names such as Redpath Wy Fishert Belcher Crookwall and Nevin appear distorted, with references to Sunday 2 am and mismatched venues.
The Imprem Court yesterday upheld the murder conviction of Lat Hascaridet and his aide for the killing of a widow linked to the Lonely Hearts crime ring. They were sentenced to death and appeal to overturn the verdict was denied.
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