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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
6
A garbled report discusses migrants and living standards, noting manpower shortfalls and potential growth limits. It references government measures and mentions a minister’s stance on development without substantial workforce additions.
A fragment from a local notice describes National Pikm tate Fay and the Best Cea fundraising efforts across Australia with donations to aid stations and a sanative centre. It notes a series of events including a Sunday and Tuesday activities, garden produce like pickles and jam, and a drama course starting under Mrs Boyd with classes and lectures planned at the W.C.A. and related locations.
In a terse report, Craycra Fonda invited Mor Encalas to the FP ZBL for a community event. The article notes a calendar of local activities and mentions Franceschi and a study group tied to a Country Women’s Association unit. A Friday T.W.C.A Canberra branch program featured speaker J.M. Fielding.
Canberra hosts a busy calendar with card parties and fundraisers. The Women’s Voluntary Services plan a Canberra drive at the V V S hall, while the Catholic Luncheon Club and Grail Movement feature speakers and social gatherings. Frances Hood outlines Grail work, and M A Miento Poke leads UN youth efforts in Melbourne.
Dr Grace Cuthbert director of Matarmai and Chibi Welfare visits Canberra for talks with Lippertivent officers before heading to America. Locals include Kathleen Garton My Baus Rabtom and Majen Pulling who recently earned degrees at Sydney University. Several children expected to enroll at Monaro Crescent Play Centre as new term opens July 0.
Sydney reports a price rise for potatoes to be increased by a penny per pound from tomorrow. Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Finnan announced the move, noting that onion prices will not rise.
State Lottery Sydney Tuesday results list major prize winners and syndicate names. First prize No 97076 goes to Lady and Me syndicate led by A Tet. Second prize No 11466 Tiny’s Bee syndicate led by Billa. Third prize No 9238 Lucky Day syndicate led by A Benton. Fourth No 2089 Five Miles syndicate led by G Luton. Fifth No 44014 Black Cat syndicate led by Mr Gilbert. Lottery No 2100 to be drawn tomorrow.
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