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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
4
The report provides a garbled forecast with barometric readings around 90.183 inches at 9 am and calm winds by 3 pm. It references Canberra and Australian meteorological terms, mentioning locations like Jindabyne and Deigety with dates and times for tomorrow’s conditions.
The article discusses children as the most affected by war, noting hunger, illness, and disrupted schooling. It reviews the Children’s Library Movement and the upcoming Children’s Book Week as a chance to foster reading, creativity, and talent in boys and girls through activities like painting, puppet shows, and storytelling, stressing parental support and sustained reading for future life work.
The Canberra City Band will present the second Monday after noon concert in the Albert. A seven minute program feature the overture "Or in the Linderwerta" by Or Fae Buver Lining with Jereme Kerne'a compositions.
Fragmented OCR describes a southern power station outage and related figures. Mentions Regincer and E Gray with Bunnerong power station terms. Describes a network station, saving of power, and unclear local impacts with garbled phrasing.
The Robert Masters Quartet presents a program sponsored by Canberra High School and the Church of Bian Grammar Sones. The event, arranged by the Aue Broadcasting Company, features pianoforte works by Fare and Dvorak, though some details remain unclear.
The Reception Committee of the Good Neigh dour Coupe invites locals to welcome newcomers to Canberra and Simiat. A group plans a visit to Waterballa Benefitus to discuss integration and friendships, with efforts aimed at easing settlement for recently arrived residents.
A 14 year old boy sustained an eye injury in an accident at the Turner area. He received treatment at Gouin Hospital after the crash. The boy’s parents reported the event and the hospital discharge followed the injury care.
A local criticism targets private wood merchants for not stockpiling wood in summer for winter sales. Mr. C. W. Gringury, president of the Wend Ramco section, says a long ground lease could allow wood sales with temporary structures. He notes deliveries have suffered since Easter as private traders face poor market conditions.
Fragmentary OCR note shows a horticultural society secretary and a Bald Signa reference. The readable items indicate a meeting or signal event at night with multiple names and roles unclear.
Report notes tram drivers striking against the return of King Leer Poly. Hundreds of workers gathered in Brubkels as unrest escalated at the streetcar depot. The scene described includes a large crowd and disrupted service across the city.
Two men were charged in Canberra Court after a high speed pursuit through suburbs. Police recovered items from the fleeing vehicle and recovered possible weapons. The pair were remanded pending further inquiries and face Monday court appearances.
A local gathering described efforts for a new Baker Gardens center opened in June. Leaders, including Dr Whe and Mra Owen, outlined future programs for children and health care initiatives at the meeting attended by many residents.
The Drenestras Society bids for cultural grants amid an official push for 19th century arts support. The minister aims to announce a set of concrete measures this week to boost funding for cultural activities and festivals.
Auditions will be conducted by Mrs Hartigan, dance hand leader, to select participants for the forthcoming ranch talent display. Her leadership and experience guide hopeful performers through the audition process.
The Britten Connett Medal ship Awarde announces in 1980 that Reneath Rowell has been awarded a British Council scholarship to study in the United Kingdom.
Floodwaters advance across a vast inland area with towns inundated from Hunter to Richmond. Rivers rise, homes and farms flood, residents evacuate, and relief units operate as weather agencies warn of further rain and record rainfall near Sydney and other regions.
The article details a catastrophic event in Qland with widespread flooding from the western watercourse to the harder regions. Thousands face peril as farms suffer loss including cattle and sheep, with authorities warning of continuing danger and displacement.
Fragmentary report notes cruiser Australia reaching an island with two doctors aboard. Dr Udavikot spent time at sea, seeking care and possibly improvements aboard. Names and details are uncertain due to damaged OCR text.
A catastrophic collision between three electric trains near Lindfield hospitalizes dozens. Victims include Roberta Ritchie 98 Danny Clift 6 and Clarice Bimpeon 58 with multiple injuries as rescue teams pull passengers from wreckage amid live wires and a signal error at Lindwald station.
Conciliation claims in the ACT proceed in the Arbitration Court starting Monday afternoon. Applicants include workers in hotels and transport seeking adjustments to wages and conditions. Proceedings involve hearings on mediation and settlement terms at venues such as the Hotel Cait at Jervis Bay.
An army spokesman in Victoria reports a surge of enlistment interest for the Australian Koree contingent. Officials say about 447 applications have been received at barracks, with many meeting conditions and showing a positive attitude toward service.
Wellington reports 2048 New Zealand volunteers answered the first call for U.N. forces in Korea. The draft continues as authorities plan medical exams and future details for deployment. The government expects a special combat unit, likely artillery, with signals and support detachments forming a small headquarters.
Washington news brief reports the Baruch plan for price and wage controls was rejected by a narrow 10 to 9 vote in the Repreventatives committee. The proposal, supported by Bernard Baruch, faced opposition from American statesmen and was not adopted, despite tentative approval of related reforms by the President.
The A C T branch of the Building Workers Thdusterel Union plans to ask the NALY ax native of the ALF to online ressona for denying membership to Me P Barclay secretary of NRW branch. Barclay long served at Use ALY for 30 years. the branch also votes £80 to a monument and considers a further contribution.
Sydney reports two men missing after an overturned launch near Cromlle. A local search by launch and trawler continued from dawn to daylight with observers watching a wrecked craft on the beach as officials and bystanders awaited updates on the fate of the missing pair.
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