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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1950
Page
4
Dr L W Nott urged the ACT Minister for Health to make the hospital board fully responsible as a consultative body. He argued urgent modern monitoring and treatment are essential to address infectious disease, TB, and patient care, and to meet rising surgical and medical needs.
The university purchases flats and houses to house staff, with priority given to high calibre appointments and technical labs. It plans to secure 66 properties, including Forrest Wiata block, and will rent units to staff while new housing is under construction delayed until 1960s.
The report notes M H R Mr Fairbairn buys Hill Station for £10500. The broken text references approximately 400 acres graded country and a four mile distance from Canberra with buildings. The note mentions prior holdings and potential stocking and branding plans.
In Hobart today, Leslie William, director of Lavin Semon wool-scoring and W. Smith Pty Ltd, and Beate Bennett, secretary of Industrial Development, faced multiple counts for alleged corruption. The prosecution alleges favors were exchanged for financial gain and fees received from Runith & vat Este. The case centers on improper influence and illicit payments.
A garbled note references steel making continuing on Saturday. A marine finding and a ruling on Saturday involve wives, but the text is unclear and reads as fragments with no specific names or places.
A readable fragment notes a public demonstration prompting local authorities to respond with precautionary measures. Organizers and attendees are referenced, signaling heightened community engagement. further specifics are unavailable in the fragment.
A damaged entry mentions a reward of 11,000,000 for the practical termination of rats. The text appears to reference a Maseral Rue and Labers Parts, with unclear context and garbled wording.
Fragmented weather data notes temperatures and times with many garbled terms. It records highs around mid 90s and lows near 57 with references to wind velocity and periods in the afternoon. The text contains many OCR errors and unclear place names or times.
In Canberra hotels a policy shift faces familiar opposition as advocates press for changes to bar service. Critics warn reforms risk labor shortages and alter masculine culture, while supporters argue for better accommodation of patrons and possible liquor law reviews across states.
Fragmentary text mentions a secretary and a reginal or vice regal context with unclear names and places. Readable nouns suggest a formal office scene and possible political or ceremonial setting. Further details are not recoverable from the fragment.
Security officers to-day questioned publisher of the Tribune amid reports of ties to Waterside Worker Federation. The paper published a Federal Executive decision, with authorities insisting loyalty to the country before Communist agitators.
The ACT, Tredet and Labour Council discussed a voluntary levy of 1 per month to fund flood relief and food supplies. The motion, presented by Br ain, faced support and opposition as council members debated feasibility and impacts.
The council agreed to support an appeal for increased payments related to the Mall of Latour project. Officials discussed the center’s status and financial support, with Mr. Le Multint mentioned among the participants in the session.
An item notes a community in Omers involving Travish and Beaman as key figures. The brief appears to reference local group action or event connected to Ryde, with emphasis on names and place. Details are fragmentary but indicate a local civic context.
The conference convened by the Minister for Development with heavy equipment manufacturers in Meltouran discussed capacity and potential partnerships. Attendees included industry leaders and regional officials, outlining aims to boost local production and export prospects.
Union disputes over hotel workforce claims progress and wage allowances. Talks stalled as labor officials discuss planned exits and potential job losses amid unresolved award provisions.
The civic centre at Civic Centre Bean fi er Guten weather bound at Sairbaire Aerodrome offers mothercraft facilities for preparing meals and child care as more out of town visitors shop nearby. The centre opened in 1948 and has seen steady attendance growth, expanding services to meet demand from housewives and suburban parents alike.
Proceeds from the wool season total E286 million with an average price per pound. Figures show record sales and prices across multiple grades, including Climaxy and Greeny Sea. The report notes higher totals versus last season and details bale counts and sales values across markets and months. The Canberra Mothercraft Society and rural work developments are also mentioned alongside community housing and welfare activities.
Prime Minister Menzies announced plans to secure critical capital equipment from allied nations for Britain. He spoke at a London press conference ahead of a U.S. trip, aiming to discuss cooperative avenues with Washington for urgent military needs.
A London announced plan aims to make Australia a top beef producer. Britain and Australia discuss roads irrigation and cattle development to supply wartime meat for ten years.
London report summarizes a chaotic cricket day with England’s collapse after a promising start. Notable scores mention Wardle 2, Svan munatian 7, Parkhouse 8, and Enanie Yow 31, while Ramad and Worrell’s bowling affected the innings.
A damaged report warns that farm and oil investments endanger Rydey University and its agriculture research. It cites prewar production declines and changing crop rotations, predicting severe population and food shortages if oil robbers persist and agricultural bureaus fail to adapt.
The readable fragments describe an AAU related event with mentions of teams and places but lack coherent details. No clear outcome or names provide a solid summary.
Severe floods hit the north and central western NSW towns for the second time in three months. Rivers including the Clarence Nambucca Lachlan Macquarie Nepean Barwon swell as residents evacuate and prepare as police and crews work to reinforce flood defenses.
At least twenty thousand people are affected as flood warnings spread. Road closures and eighteen arenas are cancelled while evacuees gather near Cyenfae north of Brisbane. Over one thousand residents may face power cuts along the St Mary River.
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