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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 06, 1953

Page

2

Five Days After Death Aird Grace Mystery In Lalernbs

A derailed inquiry unfolds in a Dennia Street cottage Lalernbs where Grace lay dead for five days. Neighbors and family discuss the mother's prior deaths and alleged divine guidance around a burial rite. police report notes Grace's deteriorating condition and delayed medical attention, with relatives awaiting a doctor’s arrival.

Wirlek Dennia Treet Lalernbs Howe Punrhbow Grace Munday Annie Ima

Australian trade balance improves as imports fall

Trade data for the first five months of the financial year shows a favorable balance with a deficit trimming to 12,194,000 pounds from 197,038,000 previously. Imports dropped across Britain Malaya and non British regions while exports nearly doubled, led by butter wool meat and wheat reports indicate mixed trends in the year’s end.

Ene Commonwealth Btatintician Caren Carver Liports Britain Sauy Rap Malaya Prom Bexton Strom France Japan Aules Elwain

Australian Defence reports boosted by ore deposits findings

Reports from the Department of Defence Production and the National Development Department outline mining discoveries in Arnhem Land and other regions. Potential supplies of high grade ore could support Australia’s war production, with bauxite coal tin and uranium noted as promising, plus deposits at open cut coal seams and several deep prospects.

Advace Department of Defence Production Department of National Develosteent Cepartiortte Tial Oe Arnhem Land Newosatle Wallbrook-Desanock Iemat

Mail liner hits whale off coast

A mail liner collided with a whale off the coast causing damage to the vessel.

Whale

Weather note from Nota unclear timing

Fragmentary report lists times 4.87 am and 7.92 pm with a name Frank Caanwall and vague weather references, producing an unreadable, incomplete forecast entry.

Frank Caanwall Nota

State relations and push for uniform taxation debate

The article discusses the Commonwealth and state governments delaying concrete action on a proposed system of federal versus state controls. It notes elections in New South Wales and potential talks on a tax-sharing framework, with opposition to abandoning the existing tax arrangement and concern over future state autonomy in capital expenditure and projects. The piece suggests awaiting election results before any agreement on priorities for state expenditure.

Pee South Wales Cahill Fremiers New South Wales Alsciors Tour Tor Commonwealth Putting Ee Bates Statas Atetralla Pole Frumiera Fos Princticam Pice Che Cinctom Kbar Agresmanit Om Prioritien

Ambassador From Japan Due In Australia

An incoming Japanese envoy will arrive in Canberra on Wednesday morning aboard a Canberra-bound government carrier. The diplomat will be met by high officials and accompanied by two aides as part of postwar diplomatic exchanges with Australia.

Advisory Council Retirements Signal Change in CSLR O

The CSLR O Advisory Council announces retirements of senior members led by chairman Beclines How and Sir Harry Brown. Brown, who died 1964 31, served since 1927 and contributed to Radio Board work and national standards. The note highlights his long service on the council and influence in research and policy.

Ratiremuant Cala Beclines Chlro Peat Ton Harry Brown Sherr Grant Uney Ryan, Talon Catnett Laduse Ula Radio ‘Board Slneet Hart Beet Fle 1 Wesaate Sandarda Vadratory Aevision Iran Kusuimuan Laken & Kren A. Wambar A. Keltynen

WEW Prehistoric Man Remains Discovered

Fragmentary OCR recounts a prehistoric human remains find at WEW. The brief notes mention unnamed artifacts and possible interpretation by researchers, but details are unclear. Further testing and clearer reporting are needed to confirm origin, age, and significance.

Report on TV for Cabinet Seeks Content Clarity

Fragmentary note indicates a cabinet briefing on television content. Mentions Anthony returning on December 8 after an overseas roasting episode. No clear outcome or full context available in readable text.

Tepar Be Anthony Atk

WEW Naval Air Squadron Formation at Norfolk

Navy announces the WEW Naval Air Squadron to be formed at the CAN Air Station at Nowre NW on January 12. It will be equipped with Fury aircraft and trained for carrier operations.

WEW Naval Air Squadron Aaval Atterten Equontony Uate Tial Juactron CAN Air Nowre Am Fury Air

Attlee Visits Delhi Amid Diplomatic Talks

The report notes Mr Attlee's visit to Delhi as Prime Minister Pandit Nehru and other leaders engage in discussions. Attlee signs a statement stressing a united front on security and development, signaling ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between Britain and India.

Attlee Delhi Mondsy

Kevin to Indonesia Appointment Sparks Diplomatic Debate

The Australian government announces Mr Kevin will serve in Indonesia with a senior Green of the department describing the move amid questions about the import of ties with Jakarta. Cassy notes Kevin’s wartime service in the Royal Australian Navy and his postwar roles in external affairs. Jamies, serving in Paris as ambassador to the UN Commission, will take a senior post in the Department of Medical Affairs in Canberra.

Charlee Avin Lar Kevin Bydeay University Ehc Auatasian High Commissioner Edbee London RAN Department of Eexternal Affairs In- Australie Cassy Jamies Pury Australas Miniatar U.N. Commission For the Unification ‘and Rehabilitation of Kors Department of Mederial Affaire Cassberra

Albury Preselection Contested By State Labour Meeting

The State Labour executive met to discuss candidate selections for Albury and Concord after boundary redistributions. A preselection ballot for Concord was reportedly proposed, with officials noting changes following Darlinghurst's nomination and a subsequent redistribution plan.

Aydney Wat Angpsiy Oes Riman Mivetwd Asne Esnour Pry al Ry Atel Fintan Manan Concord Darlinghurst Culosirn Maar Albury

Ex-Leader Fars Expelled Amid Civil War Turmoil

Report recalls the expulsion of former leader Fars amid ongoing civ war tensions. Andre Tad and Mary Si, with decades of service, were linked to key factions as mutiny and fund disputes surfaced. Officials described the removal as decisive to restore order within Blearly ces and Danomendom.

Fars Loche Emma Andre Tad Mary Hel

More Patrons of Airways Forecast Increase in 1904

New York Monday reports world air liner growth predicted by the Interne Aunel Alr Transport Association. Director-General Ble William Elldrett expects passenger volumes to rise as transatlantic routes expand and low fares attract more travelers.

New York Lemet Interne Aunel Alr Transport Association William Elldrett

Small Bread Delivery Dispute Over Regular Orders

Berters claimed bakers refused to deliver bread to two elderly customers, alleging fraud to reclaim losses. Carters warned rationing during shortages, with bakers Can Serra Meyer and Jane noting most customers depended on regular twice-daily deliveries. Baxerw and local rosters stated deliveries normally matched demand, except in shortages.

Berters Dalivar Firaud Canserra Uncle Tun Meyer Meyer and Jane Carters Md

Production stamp scheme to seal food supplies

Announcement by Mr Anthony states a February 14 start for a new production stamp program. Forty four 34d stamps will be issued in color with butterfly and bread motifs. The product line includes butter, meat, and punt items. Sale will begin in two months.

Anthony

Canberra Christmas Postal Record Shows Growth in 1901

The article details Canberra postal activity with rising mail and parcel numbers. It notes increases in postal notes by 100 percent, outgoing letters at Canberra City swelling, and telegraph and telephone usage up significantly. Kingston and Manuka seen steady but elevated, Queanbeyan processing about 5000 letters daily.

Anya Christe Mart Daly Kingstan Manuke Canberra General Canberie Genera Kingston Can Pera Port Weil Canberra Jang Telegraphic Cela Packares Canberra City Dale Pontat Nolan Patta Quetter

Road Works Near Completion Amid City Corridor Upgrades

In a near finished project McDonald Conatricals reports four new roads and a parking area rising beside the Civic Theatre. About 46,000 yards of gravel will be laid, with Brundta Street Petrie Street and Landon Circuit linked, as Phase One of the new Tong arms proceeds begun six months ago. Kent Bucher notes waivers allow progress and a public sale for Briubann Building site details remain pending.

Cnnie Eurin Rave Bria Lane Boeings McDonald Conatriclons Nix Works Mrva Mortnight Briubann Kent Bucher Brundta Street Civic Theatre Petrie Street Landon Circuit Jolie Aith Alte Aresta Grnone Tong Arms

New Edition of A C T Handbook

A revised ACT handbook edition issued by the Federal Capital Territory Information Bureau of the Department of the Interior. The publication includes a Canberra map with major routes, community functions, banking, churches, inns, and public services. It lists emergency numbers, times of Justices of Peace, and local hall schedules.

Mimdhoake Mervic Department of the Interior Atlan Act Canberra Anpeeth Activiti Halla Paney

Delayed Grants to P. O. W. Reported in Melbourne

In Melbourne, Norman Cohen, secretary for the Ex-World War Officials and Relatives Association, stated that 400,000 in grants to relatives have been delayed. He indicated the disbursement is postponed pending the MinJUSTIEN decision, with up to eight months potential delay.

Melbourne Norman Cohen X.o.w Jon of Victoris Ier Cohen

Legacy Boys Camp At Cotter Camp Details Fragment

A fragmentary report describes Legacy boys at Cotter camp with leaders Tag and Moser providing voluntary assistance. Camp cook Bob Gray and staff support local youths, aiming for Brindabella visits, with unclear dates and places due to damaged OCR.

Legacy Boys Cotter Laguey Ward Canberra Somerday Vanils Alburte Byaney Moser Deck Comrey Bob Gray Queanbeyen Brdtney Boys Brindabella

YMCA Notes and Camp Vacancy Announcement

Faded YMCA note mentions camp features and activities. It notes vacancies for the second term and lists an application location at the Civic Centre YMCA office with hours for parents and boys to apply.

YMCA Civic Centre

Diesel engines as gift to Pakistan

Melbourne reports that Australia will contribute about £800,000 to buy nine diesel locomotives for Pakistan under the Colombo Plan. Pakistan will provide about £330,000 for parts and materials for its locomotives, being built in Sydney. Commonwealth and State railways will not be affected by the engines' manufacture, said Mr Cammy.

Melbourne Eixtereal Affairs Cammy Australia Pakistan Colombo Rydney Commonwealth Caney

Riot over rail service disrupts city crowd

Passengers angry at rail delays clash with police as trains stall and commotion erupts. Officials report injuries and arrests as officers restore order and divert services after the disturbance.

Pacific Body Makes Headway

The South Pacific Commission progress noted by Minister for External Affairs Casey as the Commission works on projects to improve health, education, and welfare for Pacific island peoples. Australia, France, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other trustee nations in the Pacific region participate, extending collaboration on regional development.

South Pacific Commission St Montraies Mont Tralia Iby Bertermel Tatinira Air Casey Australia France Weelands New Zealand U.K Sla Pande Sue ‘Bers Commission Iron New Cnet

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