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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1951

Page

4

Prices Control Advocated By Dr Evatt

The Acting Leader of the Federal Opposition Dr Evatt urged Australia to adopt Labour's plan for an all states price control system to curb profiteering. He blamed the government for inaction and warned rising living costs and eroding real values amid inflation. The proposed controls faced limited power and no evident action from authorities.

Commonwealth Labour Party Dr. Evatt Rowverer Austalia Almont Leas Ines Guyvernaent Coftrat Thaly National Becunity Estates Board

National University Building Progress Jubilee Seminars

National University in Canberra outlines progress on University House and adjoining facilities due mid 1952. Sir Douglas Copland notes University House occupancy in parts and 30 to 40 staff involved, with prefabricated homes under review and research facilities expanding in Canberrra amid cross city departmental relocations.

National University Tha Frotemor Douglas Copland Australian National University Council of the Aummar School Atbury Ywaterday Dougine Aia University House Dalle On University Canberra Rix Mary Canbarrs Altoettier Department of the Interior Duan Douglas Alte Bactnicienen Pacific Studien University Rensaren Wersess Doupien Osward Sellanby Banedinedom F Conant Harvard

International Reputation At Canberra University

International reputation outlined for the National University at Canberra. Senior staff appointments and fellowships to attract world class scholars. Plans include housing research fellows and expanding visiting researchers while detailing future appointments and governance changes.

Phaycentres Opened For Vacation Amid Jubilee Spirit

Acting Minister Anthony visited Telopea Park and Temapre Park playcentres as part of the Jubilee celebrations. Attendance rose to 120 children with plans for a wide program including craft and music classes. Mr Daley praised the effort as a continuation of forefathers’ work and urged ongoing community support.

Borth Anthony Ainslie Dairy Mall Daley Ericulend Baakenpeare Ja.g.t Gluie Inter Avis Denjeon Batley West Meetoncay Enw Temapre Parke Plu Bir Henyise Irwuouel Suinesn Ema Cansorra Mir Ghuseweld Ebel Tewen

Attendance at centres falls short of targets yesterday

Attendance at centres yesterday was light despite a planned total of about 400. With the return of more volunteers after holidays, higher turnout is expected in coming weeks. Activities include outdoor gym, reading, folk dancing, and crafts for all ages under center supervision.

Thme Rank Patorls Parantay Ino

Bathing Beauties Parade Set for Cotter Picnic Reserve

Two organisers of the bathing beauty contest at the Cotter picnic reserve on Australia Day plan a large event. They expect up to 10 000 entrants and crowds exceeding last year. The Queanbeyan Club and Canberra Legacy Club coordinate the effort with nominations already received from Caswell, Queanbeyan, and other towns. Nominations close on January 14.

al Atledange Cotter Ges Indies de Cet Queanbeyan Club Canberra Bere Queanveyan Vass

Wettest year on record sparks climate debate

Fragmented OCR notes claim a wet year surpassing 1894 with various scattered figures and months. references to March and December struggles appear tangled with misread words and names, producing a confused summary of rainfall records and possible dates.

Jatralitae Angus Raveniber

Canberra Weather Forecast From Meteorological Service

Weather bulletin shows Barceneter st Calberra with wind, temperature and pressure readings. Forecast calls for unsettled conditions, possible thunderstorm activity later today, cooler night temperatures, rising winds from the southwest becoming unsettled by afternoon, with a warm morning and cooler night. Regional outlook mentions hot patch and showers across capital cities including Brisbane Melbourne Perth and Berlin.

Calberra Mann Inuin Cain Mes NNT BSR Canberga Fairbaten N.W Wegional Dewey Wo Tnan Ana Ierate Atom H

Military reverses in Korea demand UN action and deterrence

The article argues that Chinese pressure in Korea risks expanding into a broader war in Asia. It calls for the United Nations to deter aggression, potentially using strong measures including emergency force, and warns against appeasement as UN forces face a grim, escalating situation.

Wares United Nations United Natione Trooga United MiaSione Lteppe Casandal Power Tite Korg Korea Thumba Asia Mitheno China Fot Camere United Sations Chendu al| Khis U

Gas and milk prices rise in latest cabinet inquiry

Fragmentary report notes the State Cabinet plans an inquiry into rising gas and milk costs. Text references anticipated price increases and a request by the Arbitration Gowsight Company for investigation. Limited readable details mention gin and milk price pressures and public sales.

Bydney Wednesias CIA L Will Kant Abitration Gawsight Company

Beer Consumption In ACT Averages 32 Gallons A Head

Canberra report outlines beer consumption in the ACT with per capita figures for the year. It notes hotels clubs and grocers paid licensing fees and totals for alcohol purchases, including beer worth hundreds of pounds. The piece references figures on hotel beer intake and licensing costs as part of a broader economic discussion.

Act Brett Ann Snan Westh Ohjit Canberra Eocord Clube Luelira Westonday Chines Aye aCe Avigor Weil

Dr John Burton May Take Appointment in External Affairs

Reported move suggests Dr John Burton former head of External Affairs could resume a top post in Canberra. Alan Watt reportedly replaced Burton as Australian Ambassador to Manaco and took charge of External Affairs, with Burton seen returning soon to advisory duties.

John Burton Department of External Affairs Overavan Spender Burton Erarment Une Department Australian Capital Territory

Polio Cases Rise in New South Wales Report

The Health Department reports one new polio case in New South Wales bringing the total to 27 for the year. The article notes comparisons with previous months and ages ranging from 5 to 17 years, with last year totaling around 600 cases.

Bydney Polly Rte Riveta Tram

Safety Slogan For Today About Driving Caution

A noisy garbled safety slogan urges slow drivers to stay left and be aware of passing vehicles. It warns that slower drivers may be careful but still hinder faster traffic and urges careful driving practices on hills and brow lines.

Esretul

Wheat Fire Destroys Multiple Fields Near Melbourne

A blaze near Melbourne damaged over 10 wheat lands, with losses estimated at 5000 pounds. More than 600 volunteers aided brigades in tackling the fire, which destroyed fencing and wounded several workers. The incident disrupted local grain production during Vittoria Vin season.

Melbourne Wyehitais

Reliday with the state Himatey adrafts

Nelyse Spant dominates a partial draft event as state competitors field in a distant segment. Details are fragmentary but indicate Spant’s notable performance amid a sparse page segment.

Whaleboat to be launched at Murray River meet

Sydney racing notes report a whaleboat launch plan near Narrendera as crews prepare along the Lachlan and Murray rivers. The event aims to enter the Murray on Saturday with a six month absence for trainer and trotters, amid disqualification talks and stewards' decisions.

Bares Wenrcie Hietoric Voyalty Murrumbidgee Murray Rivers Narrendera Wna Niminy Oparkilons Hay Hiveriia Lachlan Murray River Whaletout Joes Pena i Ameadae Rmedineas

Marilyn Cooper Involved in Unclear Charges Abroad

A garbled report references Marilyn Cooper and an alleged legal matter involving a person named Jon Burbank. The text mentions a wife, a city or group called Elephant May, and unclear charges in a European or British context. The fragmentary wording leaves key facts uncertain.

Marilyn Cooper Jon Burbank Poriile Forur Merilyn Cooper Sabi Elephant May Samu Wae Meareditu Ronint Eure Actin Usileriya Marien Duller Bryiblatie Cantor

Mother Charged With Murder Of Children

A Melbourne woman faces multiple murder charges after the bodies of two infants and a three year old boy were found in homes at Buxton Red Cliffs and Bilston. Police say post mortem results show the baby girl died of skull fracture and pneumonia with other deaths under investigation. Detectives will return to Melbourne for further inquiries as they pursue the case.

Melbourne City Warchhouse Gore Buxton Mouotain Mareile Relstet Hoy Thor Jackson Red Clifs Mildura Bhirley Tose Miller Home Cullen Bunton Wea Hagellaine Aainien Mt Bilston Arthur Jackson Rat Chit Kotor Cncieson Pneuimonia

Fingerprints Sought On Fraudulent Ballot Papers

A report from BHIBBANE notes authorities request fingerprints on suspected fraudulent ballot papers amid an election fraud probe. The piece mentions Labour candidates and Gardiner and references a formal inquiry opening in Mon, with officials preparing to trace tampered ballots and related misconduct.

Raud Chiat

Canberra Tourism Boom Despite New Year Holiday Rush

Canberra officials report a peak tourist influx with record crowds during the Christmas and New Year period. The Canberra Tourist Bureau head, W Dunbar, cited crowded shopping centres and heavy traffic as visitors flocked to city attractions and nearby Black Mountain motor car displays. Beer shortages were noted, with limited supplies and restricted sale hours.

Canberra Burau W. Dunbar Gailberra Louriam Jans Rapes Tawa Black Mountain Motor Cer Crowith Utr Thers Tosar

Australians Win Boxing Bouts

The Australian boxing team dominates multiple bouts with decisive knockouts and clear ring control. Wellington, Christchurch, and Sydney placed athletes to secure a strong overall performance, led by standout performances in heavyweight and light weight divisions.

Motor Cyclist In Chalky Atteral In Canberra Accident

A motorcyclist from Fairbein Mosel was admitted to Canberra Hospital with head injuries after a collision with a car at the intersection of Constitution Ave and Scott's Crossing. The rider, whose name appears garbled, is reported in critical condition with unspecified injuries.

Chalky Atteral Ausallan

Third victim of smash dies at Wagga site

The article reports another fatality from a smash in the area near Middle Mark, Victoris, with Marie Hopkins and others named in the muddled OCR. Police and coroner are assessing circumstances as the injured fare.

Dney Rash ‘Paar Jay Wagga Maneth Baterastald Paredd Mark Victoris Marie Hopkins Vurensille Weile

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