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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
5
Fragmentary text outlines a jury of items including employment and missing person notes, a public notice and a reward offer. Mentions Braddon OConnor Cox Newsagency and Victoria League activities. Details are incomplete but indicate a community page with notices and requests.
The Repertory Bodidy General Meeting was postponed until early MUCUSE and an amendment to bylaw was announced. Canberra Royals Competition result and a dental optics notice appear in Kingston advertising new frames at Davies Pharmacy with appointment details and contact numbers.
A departmental official indicated recent power shortages in the ACT were worse during peak periods and a report is being prepared after discussions with NSW suppliers. The analysis notes Zone D constraints and a move to restore Cowra power, with industry impact expected to ease as normal supply returns.
Detectives pursue a new theory in a bomb outrage in Sydney. An explosion shattered a truck window and caused damage as investigators weigh possible motives. The article notes uncertainty about motive and mentions an admirer as a possible theory, with no firm conclusions yet.
A Sydney insurance notice discusses proposed rate increases for motor vehicle third party cover. It cites figures from the Government Insurance Office including a 443,000 pound charge and potential gains or losses around 70,000 and 100,000 pounds across the 1901/02 and nearby years, with references to real estate and fiscal impacts.
Obscured text appears to describe a reunion event and scattered names. The readable portions reference Carter and Lam, with unclear context and dates. The fragment lacks coherent actions or a clear subject to summarize further.
A meeting of road transport representatives from Western Australia Victoria Queensland and South Australia decides to form a united front to challenge increased road transport taxes. The conference aims to coordinate action and discuss a possible High Court challenge to a government tax measure under Section 62 of the Constitution.
Public wards in Sydney and NSW hospitals face a proposed means test as part of the Commonwealth Government’s hospital grants scheme. Officials, including Mr Cahill and Mr O'Sullivan, discuss expanding patient charges and bed conditions while the government cites a subsidy of 2 million dollars yearly for hospital services. The issue was raised at the Premiers conference and referred to the Health Minister for decision.
The New Zealand Naval Board decided the four Bathurst type minesweepers Inverell Keamuri Stawell and Ichuen, recently presented by Australia, should keep their original names in commemoration of the gift. A signal from Melbourne confirmed the decision.
Sydney Monday reports that American welterweight Dawson will meet fellow American Bud Smith in Sydney St. Alay. The bout, originally set for July 28, was delayed due to Dawson illness. Dawson's camp preferred a bout against a different opponent, but promoter John McGirr arranged the Smith match as the more acceptable option.
Noray Rervtary and Mr. F. Davis MP discuss development plans for the Warburg Territory during a two week tour. They emphasize pastoral and agricultural growth and urge federal backing for territorial development.
Fogbound voyage reports show United States averaging 38.8 knots, surpassing previous queen Mary marks. Commodore Harte Manning comments on catching up after a late start and aiming to pass Antorome Light by 8 PM as harbor officials note the vessel's swift progress.
The Santelina, formerly Australian, slipped from Sydney Harbour at 7 20 pm bound for an unlisted destination. The Allara 3378 ton steamer, sold to Greek owners, carried a mixed crew of King Kishin Germans Norwegians and Greeks under a Scottish captain. A provincial maritime breach was reported as the ship waited without a pilot in Sydney Harbour.
A cryptic report lists various cups and titles with names such as Mrs. Moore and Mr. Robertson among participants. The text mentions draws and times like 10.30 am and 4 pm, with scattered references to cups and championships.
unclear text fragment discusses athletes and conditioning with references to malt milk and vitamins. incomplete names and events prevent a concrete summary.
The coroner investigates a fatal Berala crash where a stationary train was struck by a Bankstown electric tram. Witnesses describe braking delay and passenger warnings. hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
A garbled 1940s classifieds mix lists vacancies for laborers in Canberra and general job ads in Sydney. Items include a Lanourer position at COLO and Canberia station, with weekly wages. multiple sales and service ads for furniture, electricals, radios, washing machines, and a broad hardware and transport trade. A violent incident in Surry Hills is noted, describing a doorway assault and a fatal head wound to a McCarthy.
Seixas defeats Talbert in a decisive match as reported with focus on the outcome and key competitors. The event highlights and names include Laks and others involved in the bout, reflecting a clear result and notable participants.
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