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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
4
Fragmentary text describes a compulsory mass survey with references to officials and regions. The readable portions mention numbers and places and imply a formal civic or royal survey effort. Names and precise details are not clear due to garbled OCR.
A chaotic core of chicanery by Victorian parties emerges. Poulter of LCP leads opposition amid claims Labour and Country Party allied to block democracy. The piece calls for a referendum or speedy decision to rid Victoria of three party indecencies and restore proper governance.
A fragmented OCR piece mentions Dr Cameron returning to CU College and references investigations, labor, and personnel notes. It lists potential staff needs, positions, and contractor inquiries with names and places such as Braddon and Mackay, but many details are garbled. The item reads like a local notice page with job ads and institutional references from 1884 Times and civic contexts.
A fragmented report mentions a defense council gathering near the Kaneche naval facility about twenty miles from Mlasotul. The text references Pacific Defence and Aura-Yast for unspecified departments and indicates talks on potential postings or deployments.
The report notes temperature readings around 8 am and forecasts for the Canberra region. It mentions maximum and minimum temperatures and a mix of coastal showers with otherwise fine weather. The entry records district conditions and highlights a coastal shower possibility in the outlook.
The report outlines a national sciences plan to be established Mayes 12 with university involvement and new fellows of the Naval Society in Britain. Named individuals include Mr Douglas, Maren, Sir David Pivett, Ble Mactartael Baratt, and Professor M. Ll hipaa, highlighting international collaboration and anticipated impact on science policy.
The Postminater Gevorst’s Department announces a special meeting to commemorate the Pax teifie Reema Jamboree at the end of the year. Details include location and exact date to be announced later. readers are urged to watch for upcoming notices.
Fragmented OCR notes describe gas and coal imports, pricing, and freight arrangements involving India, Australia, and Victoria. Mentions per ton rates around 61/4 to 90 and deliveries to Routa Australia, with Allied shipping context and furtive mat4s implications.
Sydney reports a government move to restore price control on clothing and textiles from next Monday. The Prices Minister announced at a Brisbane conference that controls in South Australia and Western Australia remain in place, with a full statement on the policy to follow. Norman Nok of the Retail Trade Association urged decontrol to help wage stability and trade competition.
The record shows Mr. Menzies arguing that wage determinations must reflect actual prices, not fixed or spurious figures. He cites the Arbitration Court and Price Fixing Branch, stressing objective acts and need for official approval and confidence in the system.
Cabinet delays tax concessions as the government debates the fiscal plan for 1983/1988. Officials propose a tax package to aid companies, with a Friday deadline for final details. The Treasury chief signals a possible surplus around 20 million and tax relief aims to offset prior deficits amid ongoing budget discussions.
The Tourist Bureau Advisory Board has approved recommendations from the interior minister and the director of the bureau. The advisory action supports the formation of a new advisory committee and outlines next steps for implementation.
Fragmented text outlines a union open letter to Mr Men es urging a 25 percent cut in the income and company taxes, elimination of some levies, and a shift of revenue toward reduction of expenditure. It cites figures for taxation and projected savings, arguing reforms would boost industry, credit, production, and exports.
This fragmentary item notes a rugby related event with limited readable names and numbers. The text references a team and some scores or quantities but is heavily garbled and does not present clear entities or a definite outcome.
Five members will sit on the Advisory Council after a government move. An urgent note to the Attorney General’s Department asks for regulations to formalize the new set up. Officials name RG Balin and WC Golumchar among those expected to join.
The article describes a council debate over weekend shopping hours and penalty rates for Sunday closures. Key figures include Elizabeth Mali, Cathie Houstraen, Janet, and John Camack, with concerns about customers and workers. Shoppers want shops open Saturday while avoiding Sunday or Monday operations, citing convenience and family needs.
An annual report from the ACT Apprenticeship Board shows Canberra youth entering trades in 1951. It details 38 percent of graduates continuing beyond school and 180 leaving school entering apprenticeships, with craft areas including carpentry, electrical work, tailoring, and hairdressing among others.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a campaign, expected completion within a week, and references to rail, support cages, and a plan involving a team. Details are unreadable. no clear persons, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable.
A Maryborough council heard heated discussion over beer bottle wording and display. Officials warned that counterfeit phony labels and green bottles could prompt recall actions and require a redesign of packaging to avoid consumer confusion.
A lecture organized by Minfexenp Deus Wun tL Arche, SEA, invites Canberra and architier members to discuss urban design and the concept “What ta a Dy.” The talk will cover planning ethics, future development, and community impact with several speakers from local firms and universities.
The John Alden Company performs The Merry Wives of Windsor with lively energy and notable actors. Cast members include Mattia and Rogers who generate audience laughter as the plot centers on wit, mistaken affections, and comic trials. The production blends period humor with energetic stagecraft in a spirited staging.
Unclear report notes outages across Camborne area affecting households and businesses. Details sparse but outages persisted through the day, with residents seeking information on restoration timelines and safety precautions.
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