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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1955

Page

2

Jackson Albert Bert Jackson deceased obituary notice

Major Albert Bert Jackson died July 95 aged 100. Beloved husband of Bally Jackson and father of Len Ndeceansd. Funeral at Mt Paul Parish Church Mantika Tuesday. M O Rourke Funeral Director Crawford Street Queanbeyns listed.

Jackson Albert Bert Ceaberrs Len Cantera Comatary M. O'Rourke Herd Office Crawford Breet Queanbeyns

Canberra Honor Service Event At Manuka

Tanrerea services will image at Manuka to honor Major Albert Hward Jackson MC veteran of 1st and 53rd Battalions. Returned servicemen and members of the Canberra Bowling Club gather to mourn the death of Albert Jackson with services at St Pauls Manuka and the Canberra Public Cemetery.

Pau Manuka Saromenepa Fer Canberra. Com R. Muddle Jackbon Albert Hward Jackson Yat Alls Cmd Faun Manuka Canberra

Geneva Summit Echoes on Sino American Talks and Prisoner Release

An international briefing outlines tentative progress toward bilateral talks between the United States and Communist China after the Geneva conference. It notes expectations to discuss the release of illegally detained prisoners, with Britain’s recognition of Beijing influencing diplomacy and a push for normal diplomatic channels to ease Far East tensions.

United States Geneva van Deine Spebeanen el Beneva Chitin George Alx Mobilla Ghee Peking Pete Iota Alep China United Bualew Peking Han Hee Warlacoe Miers Britain Peking Haarok Merting Coucre Aball Teller Fehieh

Colourful Prints In Graphic Arts Exhibition

An exhibition of colour prints from the Melbourne Graphic Arts Group opens at Riverside Gallery, featuring etching aquatint woodcut and color prints. Highlights include Kenneth Tack’s engravings The Drovers and Jack’s Macedonian House, with works by Harry Rosengrave and others, illustrating inland rural life and lively village scenes. The show runs for two weeks.

Ant Melbourne ‘Graphic Arts Artiss Boslety Riverside Kenneth Tack Jon Jereén Ikalag Envi Harry Rosngrave Pethapa

Canberra grazier hails field trials and top dogs

Canberra grazier Mr. PB Houthwell reported strong turnout at the field dog trials with many skilled dogs competing for the Crapar trophy. The event at Marka Oval drew praise for staging and featured notable entries led by T. McKernan, Nugent, Allan Bures, and Mrs Reataon with Caswrie Bhella among buyers.

Canberra PB Houthwell Bouthwell Maratral Shr T. McKernan Nugent Monty Allan Bufers

Liberal Rural Committee Seeks Reduced Secondary Industry Costs

A Liberal Party Federal Rural Committee meeting in Cowna Manitay proposes cutting costs in secondary industries to support primary production. The plan calls for a Commonwealth review of factors influencing manufacturing, tariffs, transport, and distribution to improve efficiency and stabilize farm outputs.

Liberal Rural Committee Cowna Manitay Liberal Party Federal Rural Committee da Paich Tatanionwealth

Soldier of two wars Mr A E Jackson dies at old age

The obituary notes Mr A E Jackson a veteran of two wars who served in World War I and a later military and civilian career. It lists his education, medical treatment, wartime roles including platoon commander, later public service, leadership in the ACT and Canberra organizations, and his surviving widow and daughters while detailing funeral plans.

A. E. Jackson Ofwu Anbera Conmsay Hopital Wutlyyewterday Ill-Newlin Bledtrr Byaney Keakineville An Martullon Wiswouri Gallipoli Tajoin Danary Francotte Prumelien Una Mildenburg Cape Ain Salygon Wood Battalbon Sallybury Auatratio Kingland Queeneland i Iverny Goulburn Ahd Dubber Caly Ate Anny Dackwon LBL Hunton ACT Re-Pervicemen Fine Fiat Phikowing Tim Wit Ani NG Nowa IGS Ian Quermi Barton Canberra Borneo Paula

Mr. Peaslee Finds Confidence In U.S.

Mr Peaslee expresses optimism about the free world and ULB unity. He references radar aid to Australia, returning to Sydney after a victory, and notes Europe and the East as guiding America during Geneva talks.

Mr. Peaslee U.S Stoney America ULB Australia Amos Peaslee Tn Itny Passive Sydney Europe East Americas Geneve

Canberra Show Association Seeks Site Near Canberra

The association requests a site near Canberra covering about 70 acres to host a large show with a 7,000 spectator capacity and facilities for cattle, sheep, poultry, horses, and industrial exhibits. The annual meeting notes a successful year with a profit of £148 and strong horse and poultry entries.

Keene Feel Department the Interior Waite Suson Crwce

Canberra Weather and Local Meeting Updates

Regional weather notes show variable winds and mild temperatures across the capital area with a calm period at 9 am and freshening westerlies later. The cattle section reports improving conditions and growing enthusiasm for a shearers’ exhibition, with junior membership drive pushing toward a 40 member target for 1955 58.

Oper Bo-Tay Atowern i Catry Cruce Meas Darmody Rod Hutchinge N. Coens Memura Po Anderson Ft Cavanagh RE Cameron Hec. Clarke E. Curran AM. Curran Coul Too D. J. Friend Gribble A Hohven J. Somes Bouthwell C. Fr. Bouthwell Wide West

General Templer Advises Friendship With Malaya

General Jerald Templer told IMS cadets in Panrbon that Malays will welcome friends, urging calm relations as he departs for New Zealand and a Commonwealth tour. He noted corps traditions and praised the college and its ranks during the parade.

Cermianaty Porn Pautucatly IMS Jerald Templer Yestarday Pantrbon Zea Commonwealth Usuraing Jormaan Tmper Sta Templer Fermee Seitian Malaya Trmpler College Orpa

Queensland Increases Nut Price Announcement

Queensland announces nut price rise to take effect tomorrow. Cabinet minister in charge confirms the adjustment citing market conditions and regional supply factors. Trade groups warn of higher costs for retailers and consumers across Brisbane and surrounding areas.

Queensland Brigbane Guewnaland

Unclear OCR Summary of Industrial Groupers and MRL Idea

Fragmentary text mentions ARU Industrial, groupers, MRL concept, Victorian Ponttiona, and individuals Vinay and Geke with references to ALP industry and a former secretary in Mt J Brown. Details are garbled and names unclear. cannot determine full event or outcome.

J Brown Mietartan

Sydney University Plans Radio Isotopes Course

Sydney University plans a radio isotopes course to study industrial and agricultural uses of radioisotopes. The program, announced by the Nuclear Research Foundation, aims to show how isotopes can improve production and reduce manpower needs in industry and farming.

Sydney University Sydney Britain U.S Protocor Harrys Mfoane Nena Sydney Universty Nuclear Research Foundation Whitehouse Harelar Carmivaton Nudewresen ci Foundation

Lord Home's Visit to Australia Sparks Official Tour

The Tarine Hume, secretary for Commonwealth affairs, plans a four week visit to Canberra and other cities starting September 1. He will meet New Zealand guards and establish official engagements with Australian authorities during the September tour through mid September.

Lord Home Australia Commonwealth Reintone New Zealand Aleleat Canberra Vawuiday Westnenday Seyterbor IL

Matinee Film Grading Scheme Proposed by Local Council

A committee from the Parke Primary School Association outlined plans for a film grading system for matinees. The proposal aims to ensure safe, suitable programming for children, with support from community groups and local officials.

Elopen Parke Behout & and C Jonronte Canberra Pavonte

Priorities For Employment Of Hotel Casuals Discussed

A conference between hotel management and Allied Liquor Trader representatives settled the dispute over casual labor. The Commissioner and Labour Secretary outlined that casual workers should be offered permanent positions where needed. The meeting noted concerns about job security and urged managers to convert suitable casuals. The conference concluded with instructions to notify affected workers and align practices with official policy.

Can Petra Mumagery Yeatrriay Persistutel Ingreest Eh Bey Catia Mir A. Mbephy Praden Lanny Coinett

State Servants To Retire Later AYONEY

The article discusses a proposal to raise the retirement age for public servants beyond 45, suggesting longer service periods and a shift in pension rules. It mentions the NAW and Myeur terms and notes debate over delaying retirement to extend public service careers.

Ayoney Newt Eatonei Thal Ewintine

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