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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
3
Helsinki reports the Finnish Olympic Committee plans to invite Russia along with Austria and West Germany to the Helsinki Olympic Games. Chairman Erik von Franc Kell said all patrons would be welcome regardless of language race or political views.
In Sydney on Monday, Mexican boxer Ortiz dominated Sinnaeve with a swift performance at Sydney Stadium. Ortiz showcased superior technique, landing a series of sharp combinations and taking control early, leaving Sinnaeve unable to mount a meaningful response.
A garbled OCR summary describes an armed police presence and a fleeing suspect near a city courthouse. Names and details are partially unreadable, but the incident implies a security response and a man fleeing the scene. No clear outcomes or dates are legible.
Coroner reports the death of Mrs. Boris Hagel Irons aged 41 near Bilgola when she fell 300 feet. Her husband Thomas Donald Irons of Cor Ona Avenue, Roseville, said she had a recent nervous breakdown and spent a month in a private hospital. An open finding was returned.
The Federal Government will proceed with constructing all weather roads from cattle stations toward the Kimberley region including Mamberley and Victors River to Wyndham. The project, part of a long term development with the United Kingdom, aims to improve north western access and open up the Kimberley area.
A grazing region report describes an airborne pasture sowing operation at Uriarra, using a bomber plane to drop tons of grass seed and superphosphate in two loads. Strong winds and a setback caused the mission to pause before resuming. The aircraft completed two to three and a half loads with about ten minutes between drops.
Flood warnings continue for north coastal zones as 24 hour rainfall threats low-lying regions from Richmond to Nepean and along Macintyre Barwon Namoi Gwydir. NSW authorities urge caution as rivers rise with high risk in Clarence, Nymboidia and tributaries amid prior flood devastation.
The Premier Mr McGirr announced a joint Federal and State plan to create a single Authority with a central seat and flag mitigation in the NW. The scheme would mobilize resources from Government departments the Army Air Force and Fire Brigades for state tasks.
Fragmentary OCR text notes urgent financial relief and a grant program likely named Commonwealth. Mentions amounts such as 4,500 and 3,000 and a focus on habitation. No clear dates, organizations, or named individuals readable.
A damaged excerpt notes a large wave sweeping a person and a group from a shoreline. The text shows frantic shouting and chaotic movement as rocks and water collide. Details are unclear but imply danger and a dramatic sea event.
Three seamen plunged into Newcastle harbour as the 10000 ton Empire Gladstone edged away from the wharf. A lifeboat crew pulled two to safety while a third man disappeared beneath the water and authorities searched the area as the vessel waited at Newcase due to a mechanical fault.
The Minister for Building Materials Mr Dickson announced tonight the release of roofing iron as the No 1 priority for urgent repairs in Sydney. He said recent heavy rainfall had caused further damage to many dwellings and many landlords had delayed repairs due to material shortages.
Edward Davin, 43, a clerk, was committed for trial on a charge of causing bodily harm to his nine year old son. The original charge of malicious injury was amended to sexual harm. Davin appeared with visible injuries to his face after an incident in a Warrabagaba home stretch in May. He was granted bail.
In Maitland a father was charged with assault after flogging his seven year old son. The mother had allegedly asked him to come from Brisbane to administer the thrashing. The boy suffered severe injuries including welts, broken skin, and swelling. The case highlighted the brutal treatment and the judge warned such savagery would not be tolerated in Australia.
Thieves boarded the liner while berthed at Port Bourne and robbed the cabin of Mr and Mrs Gower. They stole £300 in traveler's cheques, a levied sum, and valuable jade Onyx pieces including nieces of jade worth £68.
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