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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1952
Page
5
Readable text fragment mentions a short note about a local matter but lacks identifiable names dates or places to establish a clear event or outcome. Further context is needed to determine the subject and significance of the notice.
A United Nations commission aimed to study Indian treatment in South Africa faced a split vote. The body approved the panel with 41 in favor and 23 abstentions, while Britain, New Zealand, and Canada opposed the revolution and supported South Africa rather than change.
A cryptic report from London notes Britain grappling with Malaya policy. Prime ministers and cabinet members struggle to reach a final decision before sailing schedules shift as political tensions rise in the colony dispute.
A minor collision occurred between a motor car and a motor lorry at the intersection of Street and Nine Parade on Saturday. The car was driven by Gye Thomas James and the lorry by Neville Francia Cleary. No injuries were reported.
Washington reports the U S Government approved wholesale price hikes of about 4.97 percent for Ford corn. Analysts estimate this ruling will push retail prices upward by roughly five dollars to twenty dollars per item, affecting widely used commodities.
Twenty persons burned and thirty more severely injured in a bus and tram crash in Salvador Bahia State. Officials report the blaze followed a crowding incident as passengers fled. Police and local authorities investigate the cause and identify victims and witnesses.
A pleasure launch named Patmar, owned by Sydney resident Mont ery of Chatswood, ran aground at North Narrabeen after crews abandoned her following a collision and engine trouble. A rescue by a police launch, Crew from North Bryne and Manly, and Captain Locke’s crew aided tow attempts until the Captain Cook arrived to tow the ketch to safety at Narrabeen.
A garbled dispatch reports koalas departing Australia for the United States aboard a Kangaroo themed voyage. The text mentions two mates and a film tie in, with unclear references to locations, dates, and a possible list of participants or crew.
Adelaide officials refuse to agree to a special National Conference in Sydney next Monday. National Secretary L Short is accused of violating union rules by delaying the conference. The dispute centers on who may direct the national gathering and when it may be held, with implications for the April meeting agenda.
Fragmented text references a warning from U S to Asia, a presidential administration, and a movement toward a major academy celebration. It mentions July and a university area near Indo-Chisin and Houithville Ash, with aim to prevent another event, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
In a busy A-Grade cricket report Kingston Manuka and Zorbourne show strong batting and bowling. Notable performances include Nicho las and Cleary delivering key innings while Turner and Warthbourne took wickets. The men’s match featured tight bowling, standout scores, and brisk fielding as both teams pressed for an advantage at the Noruhtime Oval.
In a Scottish style scoreline, Kingston faces Queanbeyan with standout bowling. An eight for 33 haul from a Kingston bowler dominates the first innings while Queanbeyan reply with robust batting led by several key scorers and a late fightback before stumps.
Tenders are invited for internal painting and related work at Hotel Canberra. Details may be posted at the Hotel Canberra. Submissions near January date. No tender will be considered without proper credentials.
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NSW won a blind cricket match amid chaotic play and confusing notes, with Harold Shears scoring and others contributing inconsistent scores. The report mixes unrelated items from classifieds and notices, but confirms NSW victory and key players in the cricket segment.
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