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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
3
The readable portion mentions a Canberra Tourist Bureau map release and a Department inquiry, with unclear references to prior routes and supply figures. The text is garbled but centers on the map’s availability and related official involvement.
In a rain soaked football clash, Caneberra led the effort but failed to clinch the win as late pushing by Moore and Berry kept the score tight. Parton claimed victory in the national kicking challenge with a 58 yard 2 foot dash, while Bowls and McLean impressed in the exhibition grounds.
James Wallace Hines, 24, a storage aslewman for Bulkare Food, Dpping, was sentenced to 13 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a fatal collision on Pitt water Road, Narraheen, after midnight January 6. Neville John Stantova, 28, raflatoan, of Homay, faced related charges. Crown case alleged both drivers were intoxicated and driving between 60 and 86 mph on the road.
A wartime court found Lieutenant Colonel Ree Wiyanetra Captain Fh FurRyA and others guilty of decapitating two Allied airmen near Buin. Sentences ranged from ten years to five years as the judge described the executions and the brutal acts against American Major Bidney Wharton and his men.
Sydney reports a murder charge against Chater Thoms 41 toolbauer in the Eden case. The widow PRYiim Page 50 of Blacktown is named as the deceased with detectives Gordon and Fire leading the investigation. Thoms was remanded after appearance with no application for bail.
The Commonwealth Bureau of Statistics reports export values for 1943 490 showing 5 135 in 1938 39 and 965 249 in 1947 48 with overall rises from pre war levels yet a drop in certain categories notably mining machinery. Imports of machinery also rose compared with pre war figures amid war recovery activity.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Laue retirement and unclear names. The readable parts reference a person named Louie and a possible quote about Mary, with surrounding garbled context that prevents a clear event or outcome.
The article outlines a debate over a proposed supranational authority in Europe with figures such as Foreign Minister Schuman and Bulwer weighing a high authority or a supranational court. It notes differences in form and principle between plans and Britain’s potential association with the continent, including possible security and governance arrangements.
Doris May McGuirk, 48, who fell into the sea from Gap Street Wateron Bay on July and wed, pled not guilty today at trial to charges of breaking and entering a King’s Fee case Feely Reuben Gunam.
The Acting Prime Minister Mr. Pa den stated the Commonwealth Government is willing to assist in developing and maintaining state road systems. He said the issue would be addressed at the near Premiers Conference and emphasized development should not be delayed by national demands.
A committee of experts in Hisbane considers taxation rates and reform. Acting Prime Minister Fadden tells the Country Party conference that immediate objectives are to simplify taxation and reduce obligations on taxpayers. The government aims to set up a system aligned with principles of simplicity, ability to pay, certainty, and economy of correction, monitoring use of taxation on inducements including primary production.
Damaged OCR shows a court related item about sending children to a facility, with names Charlee, Tyvan, Aimile, and dates obscured. Mentions a court date and a custodian or guardian role, but details are unreadable.
Sydney based law firms prepare to take legal action against unions over impounded overtime data and related disputes as major gas company customers face service curtailments today from 4 pm to 8 pm.
Summonses served on five general unions for failing to comply with an April court order. Alfred Kenworthy, assistant to Australasian Engineers and other trades, filed a case with the Arbitration Court alleging unions refused to lift a so called overtime ban. The summons demand the unions show cause why they should not be dealt with for contempt of court. hearing set for Friday.
December saw two men charged in Canberra Court over failing to vote in federal elections. About 500 people reportedly did not vote. Elwis Connell of East Lake Hostel faced a default two days’ detention for not returning a form with reasons. A second case, under the First Offenders’ Women Act, was heard in a closed court.
In Sydney a youth centre proposed by Rev Alan Walker aims to provide a Christian home environment for about 100 country youths. The project, to cost around £32,000, would house 40 girls at Bilrell Street, under supervision of the Waverley Community Centre, with Lord Mayor approval sought to advance the settlement.
The Allenwood, a 308 ton collier with a 16 crew, was refloated at Narooma after a high tide tilted the ship. Tad steamer loaded timber. Alten and a barge alongside, with Pejaw Main towing Kiama into Sydney Harbour after Kiama’s rudder jammed off New South Wales.
Fragmentary copy describes worms found by the ground with reference to Lithgow, noting unusual length and movement. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or definite events, preventing a precise reconstruction of the incident or its context.
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