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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1950

Page

4

We Must Do More A National Service Call-Up Debate

A July 17 1990 report outlines a government push to expedite youth national service and boost front line strength for Korea. It notes poor recruiting responses and calls for immediate expansion of voluntary defence measures, warning Australia faces weak defenses and must act now.

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Plates for graves and burial area standard costs

The notice states graves and burial plots require plates and outlines the total cost and availability. It mentions that the plates will ensure proper marking and consistency in the burial area and references a concrete deadline for arranging the burial materials.

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Fragmentary note on medical terms and codes

Partial OCR text appears to reference medical codes and measurements with unclear context. Names, dates, or definite events are not discernible from the readable fragments. Further readable material is needed to produce a proper title and summary.

Westridge Seeks More Telephones Amid Shortage

Residents plead for three public telephones as expansion plans stall due to equipment shortages and a past office closure. The association urged faster action while paths and sidewalks face delays, triggering protests and limited response from officials.

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Canberra W.C.A Flood Relief Appeal

The Canberra W.C.A flood relief appeal proceeds from thin funds will be forwarded to the Sydney Morning Herald fund. All donations will be acknowledged in The Canberra Times and forwarded to Sydney Morning Herald. Donation amount £10 aids vehicles and river relief. donations are subject to avenue tax concessions.

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Unclear fragmentary report on Korean casualties in Washington

Fragmentary OCR text reports on casualties involving Koreans in Washington. It references a Detenon Depart and an invasion raid, with mentions of South Morens army losses and unspecified captors or forces. The legible content is too garbled to determine specific events, dates, or credible sources.

Washington

Red Speakers Attack America at Sydney Rally

Communist speakers condemned American aggression and called for immediate withdrawal from the Korean War. They claimed the United States fabricated support from Australia and accused Allied powers of hypocrisy while urging peace and independence in the region.

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Earth moving gear fuels Australian industry push

This report from Canberra dated July 26 quotes W D McPonnet and L Withaly of the Associated Chambers of Manufacturers of Australia. It notes heavy earthmoving equipment expanding production, exports, and domestic use across major public works, with thousands employed and machines racing to meet demand. It emphasizes Australia becoming a world supplier in earthmoving gear and cites rapid machine production rates.

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Government agriculture bureau hires new director

A report from yesterday notes the appointment of a new director for the Bureau of Agriculture. Minister for Commerce Myer Sheen announced the appointment, naming J. G. Crawford as secretary of the Department of Commerce. Crawford, born in APIO, is the son of Mr and Mrs B Strong of Indooraypitty, early pioneers of Malay Queen. He previously served with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and took on duties as a medicel entomolo before joining the Bureau of Agriculture Seenomion in 1666.

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Australian football debate over improving Harbour and ACT teams

Frustrated voices from Eden to Canberra urge stronger administration and clearer play analysis. Calls seek better performance, consistency, and tactical insight while critiquing current coaching and umpiring standards amid midseason concerns.

Cooma Boom Town Snowy Project Transforms a Town

The Cooma region Hallmark Snowy Mountains project expansion reshapes the town’s prospects. A flood of workers and contractors arrives amid rising land values and a push from authorities for industrial and residential growth, with infrastructure upgrades planned to support a population surge.

Cooma

Untitled Fragment About Front Correspondences

Fragmentary OCR text hints at front correspondence exchanges with scattered names and places. The readable parts mention months, a lawns, and references to healings and frost with unclear framing.

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