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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text hints at a dispute or incident involving Jody and Bird, a foreman named Connor, a plumber on a lube job, and an employee identified as Mr. c Willey. The passage is incomplete, offering few clear actions or outcomes.
A dubious Italian press piece claimed a hydrogen bomb test near central Italy. It credited Professor Enrico Fermi and student Bruno Pontecorvo, denounced as a hoax by Bignor Pacciard who said the explosion reports were baseless and no scientific verification exists.
The Imperial Cricket Conference yesterday approved tours including India and Pakistan arranging a series next autumn in India and Pakistan seeking a 1984 England tour. Pakistan’s 1983 Karachi Test win was noted as non official as tours to England and Australia were outlined for 1969 54 and a South Africa trip post 1967 53.
The Bush Fire Council proposed that each association form a volunteer unit to be mobilized during emergencies. Units would train, be supervised by council police, and supply equipment. The council would notify unit officers of manpower and gear needs and coordinate mobilization, with broader calls only in severe threats. The Navy and Third Battalion support firefighting group efforts in Canberra.
The Pall Ball Court hears an appeal by Corbett of Horsehoe near Fant over a 1 fine imposed by the Pastures Protection Board for non compliance. The Board seeks costs. Chief Judge calls the application to prosecution outrageous.
In dense fog around Sydney ferry services trains trams and private vehicles were delayed as many travellers faced late commutes. Despite radar use none of the harbour craft were grounded, but widespread fog slowed traffic and disrupted travel.
Fragmented OCR notes report early morning track trials at Victoria Park with only four horses confirmed. Canberra Grammar School plans a unit for older boys while the Woden Bush Fire Brigade, the second formed recently, features president J W Butt and other executives.
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