State election issue shows promises and housing focus
The article surveys Liberal and Labor campaign pledges amid housing concerns and unfulfilled government promises. It notes opposition leaders Treath Bruxner and others, the Communist stance, and party dynamics as voters digest banquet promises and anticipate policy detail in the election period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lt Bsw
Doubtlaes
Liberel
Latour
Country Party
Ataelf
Innes
Liberal Party
Treath
Thalr Dec Aire
McGirt
Communist Party
Treatt
Str. Bruxner
Labour
Monaro
Baittert
Baittert. the Party Mactling
Endorus Rien
Fiswif
Min
Nin
Canberra Music Society elects Daley as president
Mr Daley received the Canberra University cohort report noting strong financial position with a balance ofcut and a deficit from last year. Daley attributed the loss to reduced membership and government subsidies while outlining future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley
Canberra
Canberra University
Instyrer
Ub- Daley
Caavete
Y W A Work at St Pauls Y W A Work at St Pauls
Negotiations reported at St Pauls Hall Manuka for WGA work targeting women and girls. Details unclear due to fragmented text but mentions wages and ongoing discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pale
Manuka
Tha Twc.a
Ee Ees
Mit
Ciris Hare
Unclear historical note from WYFT Berks Sudan union
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Cana and Ute Chamber of De with unclear actions or dates. Reads as a damaged notice about a local union matter and statements to the reader without coherent detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cana
Weather summary from Canberra region forecast and notes
Canberra forecast notes a mild day with light north westerly winds and scattered cloud. Regional outlook indicates fine conditions across districts with a cool to cold change coming later, cooler nights and possible snow in alpine areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberea
Fairbairn
Correction for Canberra court proceeding report
A correction clarifies that a Wednesday report misidentified the parties in a case involving an undersea trained boat trainer Barton. The case does not implicate Kevin Patrick Thompson of 17 Main Street. The editor regrets any inconvenience caused by yesterday’s error.
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Canberra
Wednaesday Tk
Male Singers Choir The Canberra Mate Entered for Wollongong Rusteddfod
The Canberra Mate choir entered for the Wollongong Rusteddfod on June 24 after winning the auction in 1846. Fracy performed, though some choirs did not sit a set, and the group planned two songs from their own selection. The discussion touched on currency parity with sterling and a denial of rumors.
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Canberra
Ave
Wollongong Rusteddfod
Fracy
Miso
Mate
Ce ‘Erally
Ite
Soniactor
Pops Australia
Unclear text fragment on official titles and names
Fragmentary passage mentions a vice- reg al or high official and several named figures including McKeny and Rear-Admiral Moore, with garbled phrases about Pakistan and government hour likely from a formal meeting or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowathori
McKeny
Pakistan
Tamu
Abdocla Haro
C. D. Moore
Cunberes
Local Problems in Fruit Tree Care
A damaged OCR fragment discusses fruit tree care and demonstrations. It mentions demonstrations, homemakers, and a morning event at 6:20 am with unclear locations and names. The readable pieces reference a horticulture topic and a local instructional session.
South African National Day Celebrations Highlight Union Vote Guests
More than 400 guests attended a reception at the Gloucester venue honoring Union Day. Guests included Dr. P R Viljoen and Mrs. Viljoen, high commissioners for South Africa, members of parliament, ministers, and the Prime Minister. The event showcased national pride and political figures in attendance.
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Gloucester
Afra
PR Viljom
Viljoen
Bat “Avice Nawens
Uhs Henate and
Howse
Africa
Movists General Smuts Declares Pneumonia
General Movists, confined to bed in Pretoria for days, announced he faced pneumonia. A medical bulletin was forthcoming to reassure the government and public amid the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Movists
Rates of en and Taxes Debate on Wool and Tax Relief
In a parliamentary exchange Messrs Falkiner and Paikioar discuss wool prices and the need for tax adjustments to aid primary producers. The decline in wool values prompts questions about duties and potential tax modifications while acknowledging limited means to counteract the downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paikioar
Australia
Ald Sr
Falkiner
Taxation Department
Lee
Falier
Canberra Road Toll Rising Aimed at City’s Dangerous Streets
Traffic deaths and injuries in Canberra rose in the latest Department for Anterior report. From July to December, 1949 there were 424 injuries and 94 deaths, with hot spots including Franklin Street Manuka and White Street. The Road Authority plans to meet next week to discuss improvements to key problem streets to reduce crashes and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ua
Franklin Street
Manuka
Wentre
Batery
Cenyberra
Price Increase Requests To Be Considered By State Prices Board
Applications to raise prices for petrol butter tobacco and other goods will be presented to Melbourne State Prices Board with recommendations and notes. The New Prices Minister Mr Finger indicated a controversial issue affecting butter pricing and petrol costs.
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Bydney
Wednewlny
Melbourne
Uy m
Naw
Minisler
Mr. Finger
Stroud
Finman
McRae
Binnan
Petro
Australian tractors aid development under non dollar deal
Australia will spend between ten and twenty million pounds on earth moving tractors over five years, said National Development Minister Casey after accepting two crawler tractors from International Harvester. The tractors, supplied under a special non dollar agreement, will boost manufacturing here and allow further purchases. Casey praised IH for the voluntary transfer and noted more tractors will support projects near the Enowy River site, with about twenty destined for use.
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Common Wealth
International Harvester Company of America
Commonwealth
Cammay
Casey
Ube
Australia
Presa
Parliement House
Security Debate on Red Bill and Police Errors
A fragmented Senate debate on the Communist Party Bill raises questions about security measures and police actions. Senators McCallum and Armstrong, among others, discuss potential safeguards while noting past mistakes in government handling.
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Benator McCallum
Armstrong Abe
Berio
Benator Itwnderckson
Unions Plan Talks On Bil Refusal Amid Labor Frictions
The Hearnen's Union and miners and waterside workers plan joint action against a bill. Seamen want miners and waterside workers to unify at a common front. The federation invites, likely talks tomorrow. Communist linked groups hold key roles as Melbourne seamen cite a Sunday meeting. The second item reports a fatal dancers accident in Helsinki.
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Bil Sydney
Widnuntey
Hearnen
Hag Ane Minere
Mluves Federation
Seamen's Union
Australia
Ian
Melbourne
Security and Morals in Parliament House
A Federal Parliament Labour Party meeting discussed security and entry controls after items went missing from the senior ministers’ area. Proposals floated include restricting unauthorised access and supervising who enters and exits Parliament House, with plans to test weekend enforcement.
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Parliament House
Feders
Labour Party
Jon
Helen
Sundesk
Hooks
Hie
Authoritien
Informal Votes Examined in Parliament Amid Voting Debate
In Parliament the Minister for the Interior faced questions on informal ballots and electoral procedures. Officials indicated no review of Maximan loans for ex servicemen under the war service settlement scheme, and no evidence justified reopening the matter. The discussion touched on newsprint imports and Canadian currency concerns impacting Australian policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service
Rene
Er Cooper
Egine
Timber shortage halts housing plans in Australia
Government eyes timber import impacts as shortages affect housing development. Statements cite no lease provisions for government hotels or housing, and Canberra debates interior policy. Minister for the Interior discussed providing accommodation for MPs during sittings, amid ongoing supply concerns.
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Casey
Kreat Sen
Australi
New
Canberra
Teaness
Minster
Babessa Age Ee Bate
Lis Spon
Detained Students After Large Singapore Raid
In Singapore a raid by police and Education Department officials detained 18 to 20 students after a mass search of a high school. Authorities seized community papers and documents including a receipt to the Malayan Liberation Army and copies of the Malayan Community Party paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Ninshen Minle
Tam
Tha cEinene High
Patice
Mem Hepa
Education Department
Melayan Tacos “Liberation Army
House of Representatives Set to Meet at 10 30 am
The House of Representatives will meet at 10 30 am with business including the Constitution Alteration Bill 1950 and adjournment thereafter. The Senate resumes government business and will consider amendments next week. Senate questions to be rebroadcast at 7 20 pm.
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HOUSE
REP
Tives
A. le Syentene
Uainess Gener
Altar de Huchean
Daly
Senate
Semmonwatls Bank
Im Committee
House of
New Picture Theatre May Be Built
Pomrauntty ex Jachemoe Nave also in hla itinerary.
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Pomrauntty Ex Jachemoe
Hla
British French Caution On Coal And Steel Plan
Washington officials report friction between Britain and France over the Schuman plan to pool coal and steel production in Europe. The discussion centers on German participation and the pace for formal commitment. U S officials aim to secure broad acceptance of the plan before final acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Searea Offical
Tt Schuman
Germany
Janine Beeston
New York
Seaman
Francs
Mr. Blayin
Price O Gold Bet Mould Aled Me Blavke
A fragmented OCR snippet references a price related item and a named individual, with unclear context. The readable portion suggests a betting or pricing note tied to a person, but missing full details to determine event, date, or organization.
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Phens Fee
Musical Society
St. Paul’s
Wyft Berks Sudan Union
Wedliis
Canrerea
Pam
Ara
Pau
Baipaly
Max
Cuuberrs
Mefmonia
Adelaide
Tvet
Nobaet
T.W
Mr. Menzies
W. G. Cuma
International Herge Ltd
W. Rikoya
Helsinki
Howe
West
Sierra “Tral
Peranis
Mrr. McBride
Yeaterjay
Oben Muthentic
Hitchum
Mir
McKinnon
Lowe
Pty
Catuine
Dottare Oy
Ann Treamucee
Bowtok
Tdi
Sterling ‘Nourens
Bane
Mr Motielde
Britwin
France
Taslan
Fitate Department
Mx Avin
Greater
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