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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1951

Page

2

Community centers host activities for young mothers

A report notes Mev F. Schwinghan-Slopnea urges young mothers to use local community centers for activities. Folk dancing, sewing, and equipment prep are listed under supervision of Mr. G. Parser at multiple centers. The library plans another function, with centers widely used and popular.

Ache Mev F. Schwinghan Bixin Centre Tay Ercet Park Weatinko RAW G. Parser

Prefab Houses Due This Month From England to Canberra

Industrial note says prefabricated houses from England are due to arrive in Canberra this month. The original schedule was delayed in December, and the revised plan aims to deliver foundations and housing components to support the project.

England Canberra

Weather Report Fragment with Erratic Weather Data

Fragmented forecast notes for mareene ter and regional weather districts. Mentions temperatures around 70.8 degrees, 82 minimum, wind 8 mph, unsettled conditions with thunder activity and South East district forecast.

Mareeneter Cantor Tauding Spon Jod Calan UN Bam Too Beiven Dam Cali Crowly Vorth Focal

Debates on Empire Reform at Commonwealth Conference

Discussion in London on Britain’s imperial structure and the Commonwealth after vast changes in power. Attendees include the Prime Minister of India and a Pakistani counterpart, with South Africa represented by illness. Consensus seeks to unite the Commonwealth to preserve peace and civilization amid rising challenges from greedy powers and Western nations.

London Dtr Prme India Pakistan South Africa Menaien Australia Beitiat Compton Prine Aioe UK Europe Asia UE Aldo Nubionn Watever Rundalx Billy

Dutch Ambassador to Australia Appointment Official Stated

The Hague reports the appointment of Onkarne De Teileeirm as ambassador to Australia was officially announced. Details remain sparse about the posting and dates.

Australia Hague Thurstay Onkarne

Went Blick Plans Mogerisation of Bits in West Brook

The West Brook area is set for a Uv Department of Works and Housing project. Tenders were invited for installation of lift gear to replace aging equipment now in use.

West Brook Uv Department of Works and Housing Surly Wave Neon

Unclear OCR fragment outlines event details

Fragmentary text mentions names and locations with garbled phrasing. Unable to extract a coherent report. preserves only scattered terms such as personal names and possible places without a verifiable event or outcome.

Menzies Invested With Order Of Honour In London

The King invested Mr. Menzies with the Order of Companions of Honour at the Palace. Mr Menzies received the award in the New Year honors. The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, was present with Mrs Mongles in audience at the Palace.

London Ck. Ingham Paiatr My_ Menzes Orize of Companions New Zealand Ister Hollands Isaime Menelen Mongles

Dutch freighter Palana in peril after wreck sighting

A large ship reported off Queensland near dawn, the Dutch freighter Palana cited in distress. The tug Carlock departed laden with crew to reach the wreck, while Palana drifted slowly toward Brisbane as rescue efforts intensified.

Palana Lema Saaring Womrr Raye Brisbane Trom

Roach Summoned for Contempt of Court in Mackay Strike

Contempt proceedings target Roach as waterside workers in Mackay resume or refuse work amid arbitration court actions. Hearing set near Thurday. union tensions flare as government and court face off over wage rates, with disruptions delaying shipments and fertilizer supplies.

Commons Eo Boavedoring Hoan Dlackay Fuslard Mackay Ame Aginst Thurday Jon Tyhw Maukay Noah Sk Naka Prdoralion Fes Tallon Fes Tallon. Tye Xeessbiye Justicy Lidge Waterside Work Dutie Tirhy Ff. Roach Walsh Bay Rand G. Tine Birathimore Pyrmont Induatriad

Glen Davis closure may be averted

Cabinet weighed the plant’s fate amid heavy losses and a hoped £200,000 saving, with ministers signaling Glen Davis could stay in national interest. Production has fallen from 3,000,000 to an uncertain level, while experts warn closure would hurt fuel and oil output.

Glen Davis Sydney Glen Davis Aiale Ranalar McLay Sabair McMaigan Greg Davie Gian Davae Chilterns Tor Hartley Wuird Fagy Lion le Increawe Mille Proder National Oil Pty le Beaman Ashley Glen Daves Cao Peoweling Australia Wile Formught Auwrelu Toe Inter Ghent Davin Udiero Lodge Giun Devin

No Jubilee Building Details Incomplete In Imperial Canberra

Fragmentary OCR notes show unclear references to Jubilee building and plant preparation for a pulley project in Canberra. Mentions Works Director Mr Taylor and tentative dates, with many garbled words and likely transcription errors.

Canberra Mr. Taylor Suger Flor Tad Bosen Kate Ams Dented! Duldinga Taylar

Australian Jubilee Plan Sparks Catholic Ceremony

A damaged memo outlines a Royal Catholic Golden Jubilee observance linking religion and nationhood. April 14 to 22 will feature events including a government aligned memorial and a national contribution to Australian identity.

Andrew and Goulburn Mo Gainey ML. Rubeick Weetueway Chetn Topher

South African Files Burnt in Unclear Incident

Fragmentary text reports fires damaging documents in a South African setting. Details are obscured by garbled OCR, with references to losses and a high official, but the exact events, location, and outcomes remain unresolved.

Chinese Win Two Lotteries In Sydney Draw

In Sydney on Thursday the second Yay unis edition saw Ee Hinamen Naa win the bate at wey Firet yesterday. Mr Norman Mhang and family at Mateetied. The Kekote lottery numbers 2809 drawn today. Names include AMUN T9B1, 28078, 2809, and 523A with various ticket holders listed.

Sydney Wey Norman Mhang Mortey Ryndicate A. Wien Biront P. Boyle Otlery Temoreun

Train crash injures eleven in Brisbane suburb

Several people were hurt when the Gympie Express crashed into a parked train in crowded suburban Newstead area near Magi Junction, sending two carriages into a wooden barrier and trapping victims. Police and emergency crews freed the injured as a mobile hospital was established. among the injured were Annie Cathpol and Violet Wynstan, with four children reported hurt.

Liasane Twirsley St Magi Wrockeng Destalt Pimkenba Jean Curring Une Anguredl Beiabene Auibuchn Annie Catehpol Alogis Anrok Mia Violet Wyntan Ascot Whan Rox Acwon Eee

Country Week Tennis Results Reported From Canberra

Results from Country Week tennis feature men and women matches across divisions with Canberra teams and players dominating. Notable pairs include Kennedy and Laverscie Gunberen, Rogers and Kay, and Murray against various rivals, with several tight sets and multiple 6 4 and 6 1 scores recorded. Doubles were limited with no doubles played in the latest session.

Prnt Murray Wound Canberra Gemes Gostard Guinen Reonvray Aidetom Bridge Rogers Kayio Kennedy Laverack iCanberray Mungetrom Gosford Rogers Mid Kay Manning River Acinidale Etn Sb Guinea Mr. Nott Drumond Arenirtaint Toad Minx Hullivan Curran Mom Dana Hughson Bowell Art Midatey Misses Sounem Xual Crerai Canberray Mew Tiaad Asin O'Sullivan

Deaths of two babies woman man charged

A woman and a man face murder charges linked to the deaths of two infants in 1948 and 1961. The court record details accusations of suffocation and a covering of a body, with investigators citing that the children died from likely trauma. The suspects are identified with aliases and linked to Maryville.

Man Held For Murder On Stealing Charge

Thornlay Airowsty charged with murder and theft, appeared at Central Court today with accomplices. Accusations include robbing at a Sydney street December 33 and murder of Mrs Fah HNL on December 14 at The Astor. Reginald Lowe and Norman Cro Dice linked to other December incidents. Remanded to Nathuret Court. bail refused.

Bydney Thornlay Airowsty Dorn Ranald Seeman Ceibbit Toncay Jewake Sydney Mra HNL

Fire and Ambulance Service arte civic cone tribute

A garbled report describes a civic event related to fire and ambulance services. The fragment mentions attention to an attendant, volunteers counting steps, and a tribute to someone, with references to engines and a public safety focus. The piece notes dependence on providers during emergencies and hints at a planned tribute.

Civic Cone Centecre Urély Stele Maur Canberra Willinghby

Three Injured in Car Collision at Canborre

Three people were treated at Canborre Community Hospital after a collision between two cars at the intersection of National Crescent and Canborre Avenue. Mrs Oakley and Mr Oakley of Dippead Laker Victoria and Mr C C Shaddon were briefly kept for observation before release. The crash damaged both vehicles and injured the occupants, with two admitted for observation and later discharged.

Canborre National Chreult Mra Oakley Ure Dippead Arkingirion Ann M Oakley Payncarthe Centon Dumboan Dunn Mater Nf AC Duntevony Leonard John Ink A Wentlake Eosin

Higher Wages Mean Higher Prices

The article discusses the link between wage increases and rising consumer prices. It notes that benefits of wage hikes are uneven, with significant impact on clothing, footwear, food, and confectionery costs. It highlights how employers and industries feel the pressure, especially where many women are employed, and mentions government subsidies and labor participation effects.

Jarge Auinhena Eyeanes Svar

Transport Reform Sparks Interstate Route Inspections

A garbled report outlines proposed transport route standards across several states. It mentions vehicle loads, weighing by future inspections, and stricter limits to prevent overloading, with references to departments and routes under review.

Soutien Riga Amociation Leos Tlw Sachem Moma

American Ketch in Hobart Race Stirs Yachting Crowd

In Hobart the Bre ney Hobart race drew attention as two yachts sailed the Derwent. one was challenged by Beaward, while the Cruising Yacks Dieb of Australia faced keen competition.

Hobart Apt Amargan Australia

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