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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1950

Page

4

Wool growers warn of aid conditions as price crisis deepens

An NAW Western Growers Federation report notes rising prices for staples, with fears that stabilisation aid may reach too late to rescue farmers. Producers urge steady support to lift living standards and maintain robust output, warning that high production costs and currency depreciation threaten many. The piece stresses the need for price reserves and efficiency to safeguard Australia’s food, wool, and democratic resilience amid Asia’s strategic pressures.

Pristary NAW Wiest Foden Avon Asia Australie R Sharp

Diab Ser and Feared Housing Activitbe in 1887

Fragmented text references March 1887 events, a person named Foote and Vankerre, and a figure becoming stores controller under a federal telegraph commission. It mentions housing activity, interior officials, a Mr aucasdrew, and a survivor with a wife amid unclear details.

Ieee Mater Eerig Ietteathaes Hal Federal Cartel Commission Ngee Aucasdrew

Weather reading shows uncertain temperature changes and cold spell

Weather notes give mixed figures for temperatures with unclear times and locations. The text mentions a 34 hour window and a cold spell, with references to a forecast and various illegible figures suggesting fluctuating conditions.

Wool trade totals show Australia paid 68 million pounds

The report records wool sales and receipts for the Commonwealth Treasury. It notes a principal buyer as United States buyers, with wool values around 213,808,000 and 14570,000 in recent quarters. Domestic and international figures are cited, tied to budget estimates and revenues.

Australia Stevens Commonwealths Steurthiat Tialand Wileu LiPoot Geee Ube United x United Etatoe Alma Seal Sine Venbues Caachoalovaie Bowene Sive Himes

Imported Pre-fabs and Government Subsidies

A discussion outlines government subsidies to support importing pre fabricated building materials amid the wartime or postwar economy. The plan proposes tariffs or subsidies to cover freight and raw materials, aiming to accelerate construction and alleviate material shortages until domestic resources recover.

Chair At University English Posts Amid Transfer Talks

Fragmented OCR notes discuss a university chair of English and related appointments. Mentions names like Cameron, Bedale, Todd, and Le Gardiner and references to a college council and staff changes. No clear dates or outcomes are discernible from the legible text.

Canberra Valveraty A Los Ote Enecahee Protas Micemmtol Tor Tore Yan Owen Anid Sid Peedetad D. Cameron Renlorimles I D

Australian Missionaries Evacuated from Korea

The Australian mission has evacuated missionaries including Rev. and Mrs. Lane and two children, Miss Withers, and others under United Nations guidance. Families and several Brit ish Commonwealth personnel leave as authorities coordinate overseas relocation.

Korea Japan United Nations Mire A.B. Damington Wwe Owhowh Motab Mre H. Lane Mies MW Withers

Execution at a pit near the camp by Japanese forces

A wartime report describes a mass execution of prisoners at a large pit near a camp. The court, led by Miyukawa, orders executions following interrogations and accusations of offences. Names and details are obscured in the fragmentary text.

Brit Ted Hy “Att Trasae Sary Mead Ewes Sarena “Rakamoto

Air Transport Ban Shocks Film Theatres

Budde applies to civil aviation authorities to ban transporting motion pictures by air. Civic Theatre shows packed with over 3 000 feet of films in transit and plans to warn viewers. Aviation authorities expect to enforce safety measures and discuss road and rail alternatives for travel.

Budde Civil Aviatior Andontire Ban Ot An-Arrva Eta Progrenema Civic Theatre Thay Sanim Tha Unefolat

Public service staff decrease in some departments

The advisory committee notes a net rise in overall public service staffing while administrative departments show a wage reduction. It reports a monthly increase of 1,116 in workers across works, business undertakings, services and factories, with construction leading gains and a later fall of 180 in administrative department figures. It cites government pledges on efficiency and stresses continued review of Commonwealth wide organization.

Snowy Unideren Postal Aid Broadcasting Oncera Gatas S Saar Ewolten’ Bile Service Wadden Oe Ee Ee Prinewel

Newcastle steel output held up by crane drivers strike

Production at the Newcastle steelworks faces near standstill as crane drivers strike at the soaking pits delaying the bloom mill. About 200 workers refused to work after the 4.45 pm stoppage, with union opposition and a court order cited as factors, risking further shutdown of the plant and related rolling processes.

Newcastle Steelworks Forday Ana Fist Aman Sranes Wick Cantor Decimion Aguingst Dec Apting EDFA

Twilight Homes Move Revived in ACT Drive

An all out drive for support from ACT organizations to revive Twilight Homes dominates confusion. The president asked delegates to appoint a review of interest while planning a deputation to urge action on building homes for the aged.

Aho Aaparlea Mackay Arly Miyaicny'a Sergmants RAAF Corpam Pukaye Usar Paninatef Miya Tuskaya ACT Canberra Firat Te Interior Megride Hadi Brondetveren Dolewstes O Taure Morling Sleeton McBiride Bonney Anrun McArthur Carpeta Aline Crmeil Bick and Accellent Fund Delernion

Public Opinion on Canberra Liquor Laws Sparks Debate

The Advisory Council faces sharp criticism amid a public opinion push over ACT liquor policies. Observers cite enforcement concerns and complain about intrusive searches of tourists in Canberra.

Uae Werkman Advisory Council Poker Matemant Oy Betel & Tate Act Canberra

Meeting on Coast Road in Canberra South East Industry Talk

Representatives from the Canberra and Queanbeyan Chambers of Commerce and others attend a public meeting on the Coast Road project. Discussion covers transport to Canberra, milk and fruit producer input, and potential alternate routes as delegates seek improved access and broader industry backing.

Canberra Queanbeyan Commeron Nott Mofles Mprove Canberra-Bateman's May Road Cinivenar C. Chandler Sid Milk Stony Tor Transpore

Snomey Tor Rad Meaketen and the Gomimonwasich

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Hospital bed shortage sparks Dr Nott's warning in Canberra

Dr Nott warns urgent surgical and medical cases face turnaways amid acute hospital bed shortage in Canberra. He cites staff strain and inadequate beds as risking public safety and calls Health Minister action to address the crisis.

DR. Nott She Howpital Nottani Famiall Aanese Nott Moura Canberra

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