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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
5
Auction notices advertise cattle for sale direct from local property including cows calves and sows with halters and gear. All stock described as in splendid condition and ready for delivery to buyers at the farm.
A fragmented note discusses motorcycle safety and rider conduct, urging cautious riding and compliance with traffic rules amid concerns about accidents and road behavior. Authorities emphasize education and proactive measures to reduce risks for riders and other road users.
A brief, unclear item references a 4 cocimitinn imperiiiating the r arity of chemicals uml in foods and Comal. The legible fragment hints at regulatory debate or testing in relation to food additives and a place or entity named Comal, but details are incomplete.
A garbled OCR excerpt references American and military topics in the Western Pacific. It mentions wives of Al Yorve, a call on American chillan eiplay, Air Force motifs, and rain on et tat, with unclear phrases about Far tant Ale Shree and Western Pacific Islands including Touva. The readable content is minimal.
Flood losses and displacement strike Marietta and nearby areas. Refugees sought food and water as the community organized an auction of furniture and essentials at 22 Farrar Street on February 19. Officials urged calm and coordinated relief efforts for residents affected by rising waters.
The Clerks' Union Industrial Group leader J Riordan denounces J R Hughes as betraying union principles. Riordan cites a letter alleging Hughes would supply minutes and information to Thornton in Peking. Riordan claims proof exists and warns of plans to betray Australia. The meeting denounces alleged transmission and votes to protest changes. National ballot plans surface for Ironworkers Federation positions with Darcy Anearn and others leading.
Clarity returns as authorities confirm 13 bodies recovered after a fatal building collapse in Minneapolis. Among the deceased are a boy and a girl of three. rescuers pulled bodies from the three story structure after it fell Monday evening.
The Railways Department reported a £8,417 deficit for the year ended June 30, 1951, a rise of £4,992,627 from the prior year. Commissioner Garside noted adjustments to finances and warned the deficit would grow as the department modernizes to meet demand. The inquiry linked to the Baltic era funding, rolling stock, and coal allocations.
The Prime Minister Mr Mensies announced at a Sydney press conference that the government had no intention of restricting home building credit further. He noted banks had tightened advances at an unprecedented rate, with guarantees required, and mentioned a loan ceiling of £3000 for holiday advances while warning of minimal supports if bank policy remained strict. He planned to await Treasurer’s return and consult Australia’s dollar position before deciding on any further credit actions.
A garbled OCR snippet references a trial held yesterday before a regulatory service. It mentions a driver and an assistant exiting a cabin amid unclear phrasing and partial quotes about control or restraint actions.
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