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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1952
Page
4
Beloved father John Pellx remembered in a heartfelt obituary style note. Family asks readers to honor his memory, reflecting on a life filled with love, faith, and family ties across many years and streets. The message mourns his loss and asks for cherished remembrances from relatives.
A fragmentary weather report notes readings at Baromeloi station with temperatures around 30 and a high wind forecast. It mentions campers and tent temperatures, a period from morning to evening, and a mild day with increasing unsettled conditions and cloud, plus light and variable winds.
Authorities file libel writ against Bauthern Tuvieranai Crook and associates. Names appear in unclear OCR text with dated or coded references, raising questions on charges and jurisdiction. Further details awaited due to illegible segments.
Melbourne records mixed weather as chilly showers dampen the day then a thaw begins. Officials report higher winds and threats of hail, with forecasters noting a need for caution over rooftop and road conditions.
A Canberra Times report notes Olympic pointers to global health through 3 percent championships with nine world records. It cites British austerity affecting gold medal prospects while praising Australian women’s achievements and the spirit of healthy, nonpolitical competition in Olympic games.
President Truman plans to campaign for Adlai Stevenson in the presidential race. Democratic leaders say Truman, Stevenson and others form the party’s expected top ticket. In Britain, experts view a guided rocket defense as a potential shield against jet bombers.
A crippled collier near New Bay was being navigated by tug crews after heavy seas and overcast conditions. A call for assist took place yesterday morning with aircraft deployed from Nowee air Mallon and a plan to tow the stricken vessel to safety once weather allows.
Rev David Read, famed author and educator, is slated for three addresses in Canberra. His career spans studies at the Adriaite University, teaching in Anglian History, and tours across France, Germany, and the United States, including a 1960 U.S. visit. He will speak at the college hall and follow with a sermon service at Glan Church.
A garbled report lists Alma Magulis leading players in Canberra next month. The incomplete text names athletes such as Devi, Neve, Lalla, Claudette Saciesa, and Joey OMe among others, hinting at a production or event with team members and attendees.
A diplomatic embassy car stolen from Havelock House Sunday was recovered by Picton police yesterday miles north of Tamworth. The car, an old Holden stock model, had an empty petrol tank and a broken key. Fingerprints were found. four men linked to the case were interrogated but not charged. The vehicle may have been involved in attacks, with blood found in the Yam vehicle and the Holden possibly tied to a Sydney taxi driver incident near Murrumbeteman.
Police announced today that a body found July 2 near Wing's Crow, Bumney, was identified by fingerprints as George Mi Munna, 18. He died July 8 from apparent malnutrition after being found unconscious.
Melbourne authorities debate price control measures amid postwar import restrictions. F J Riley of the Manufacturing Grocers' Union says easing limits could lift prices to the limit for imported goods while manufacturers who faced restraint push for higher caps. The stance reflects wartime price dynamics and calls for action to curb rising costs.
The Commonwealth Bank announces higher fixed and savings deposit rates effective July 22 and August 1. Deposit terms from 1 to 24 months see increases. standard overdrafts rise from 10 to 40 percent annually. Government securities yield has risen, prompting the bank to adjust coupon rates and borrower terms across accounts and loans.
Sydney report shows left-wing candidates winning all Sydney Branch officer posts in the Waterside Workers Federation. Results list positions for secretary treasurer and various delegates with names such as Nelson, Moran, Young, Barrett, O Connor and Healy across labor and left factions.
The Gantes Empire Airway Constellation flight from Casas Yelnde to Maur rhe i arrived ahead of time at Mauritius after Perth timing showed 44 minutes behind schedule. The aircraft Watt Coons departed Perth at 4 pm and will leave Fort Johannentrarg tomorrow for the return leg.
A colossal 27 ton excavating bucket on a walking dragline in an ironstone quarry at Corby shows the machine’s reach with a 3,000 ton weight, its arm 175 feet above ground, and a 200 foot dumping radius. The unit’s bucket swings 27 tons per load at speeds near 23 miles per hour, completing a cycle in about 100 seconds as Britain advances earth moving tech.
Rail fare increases are proposed across Victoria affecting metropolitan and suburban routes with rises estimated between 15 and 20 percent from August 14 and freight charges up about 45 percent from August 7. Premier M r McDonald and officials confirmed the plan at a general meeting, with details to be finalized at the upcoming meeting and notification to travellers.
Sydney reports the anti Communist Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners launching an aggressive recruitment drive in New South Wales this week. The union, re registered after an Arbitration Court decision, promises non Communist alignment and aims to organize about 16 000 carpenters and joiners across the state with a new A B C J A branch. The movement follows previous registry failures and regional union growth including Tasmania Victoria and other states.
Historic wage applications seek 44 hour week and lower basic rates across five awards in footwear woolen goods and related trades. Proposals set female pay at about 70 percent of male rate with varied percentages for each award, while unions cite standard hours and industry classifications.
A fragmented report describes Stalin observing a Soviet display with foreign diplomats and officials including TEeldy Gilmore and Sy tembera at an event in Arattanadords, with multiple nations present. The account notes air parade gear and surrounding commentary, but much of the text is garbled.
Personal property and cash donations are being sought for the Veenstra Relief Appeal. The family has secured temporary accommodation and the appeal aims to raise about £900, with local donors listed and a total so far of £47 19.10.
A 36 million year link between man and ape is discussed by Oxford anatomist Professor Wi of Le Grox 6 and an Australian anthropologist. The pair highlight new findings from the Institute of Anatomy supporting direct evidence in early human evolution.
In a fragmented snippet readers glimpse a stalled local affair involving a factory and a financial adjustment. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only vague hints of a dispute or delay affecting workers and commerce.
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