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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
2
Fragmented obituary style note honors Lillian Dune and others with dates and names such as Patrick Roman, Annie May, Bobbie and Roy. Mentions Canberra and AFDA and Pineal Digretore. reads like a memorial fragment with missing words and unclear dates.
Fragmented notice describes cottage or unfurnished tenancy options near Deakin and Manuka with prices around £2 15s 2d. Mentions 24 weekly terms, lawn edge details, and names including Riley Newsome and Griffin News. Local agency references appear as Manuka News Kency and Deakin listings.
The article discusses Geneva summit dynamics among world leaders, noting how private dinners shape outcomes and how public statements contrast with behind the scenes strategy. It points to tension over approach to handling conflict and the challenge of aligning positions among major powers.
Morning forecast shows few light showers in the southeast region with cool, dry winds. Temperatures expected to be cooler today with strong gusty winds reducing visibility in coastal areas and a chilly afternoon across the city and surrounding districts.
Canberra issued radio licences during the U2 month ending June 30. The department announced 284 licences were issued from the Canberra City Post Office Civic Centre. Sixty five more licences were issued in the prior 18 months, with 75 more in the current period, totaling licences bought for 1882-83.
Brief notes indicate a state or national postal inquiry into mail thefts. A named suspect, Anthony Bald, appears in a sequence of alleged thefts. Investigators say they are pursuing an organized group reportedly involved in multiple incidents.
Twenty five persons were drowned yesterday when the Banta Tucin River swept an excursion party off a bridge at San Ramon, 37 miles from here. Aldermen counterparts were rescued, authorities said.
Canberra pages report Judith Anderson backed by D dollars funding as Blimbelian YMCA launches a Canberra building fund season. The piece mentions figures, invitations from Prime Minister Maxie Anderson and visits by American correspondents, with plans for charitable donations and a commemorative postal effort tied to the World Alliance of YMCAs.
A demonstration of a new extinguisher shows efficient fire suppression. Fire chief and officials from Worky and Fems oversee the event at Mudobelu depot, with notes on safety and potential fire-life protection benefits for the community.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an event titled Homes Exhibition scheduled in November. It references venues and possible displays but lacks clear names, dates, or organizers to specify details. The readable items suggest a trade or exhibition setting focused on homes and related goods.
Fragmentary OCR text references a property dispute and a court matter. Names and places are unclear due to garbled characters. unable to determine full parties or exact action. Summary notes a legal issue involving property and a court hearing with unidentified locations.
A main meeting of maintenance men at Homebush Boat reported to end their fortnight-long strike. Workers planned to resume work next morning and meet Labour Council representatives and officials to discuss a 12 week extension with the acting minister.
Weanoanny, born to an African woman, Mrs. Margaret Tukas, at Butterherg near East London. On Monday night the quadruplets were reported to be going well in their smoker tent. Mother’s condition described as satisfactory.
A desultory report details criticisms by the Labour Council of ACT unions for apathy during Hue Week activities. The document mentions leaders, local officials, and related events while noting limited participation and calls for renewed solidarity.
Insufficient coherent content. Readable names and events are not identifiable. Summary cannot determine a single main action or outcome.
A fragmented Canberra area note discusses fox and tiger cat interactions with poultry, noting domestic animal traits, local farming runs, and calls from a zoological ranch to secure specimens. It references figures like The Tal yer and The Beagle while considering predator behavior and regional wildlife trends.
The article notes rising interest in improving Merino sheep and breeding quality under the NRW Department of Agriculture. It mentions judges evaluating entries from the Southern Table region, with 60 entrants and expected winners to be announced after preliminary judging for the ALCP-Murruin-Matemang2etion, with results available later in Munici.
The basketball association postponed the carnival after only seven invitations were received from centers Maitland and Maruyas among others. No acknowledgement came from the remaining centers, making the event too costly and likely to lose Banberra teams.
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