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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
4
The readable fragments mention Fitzareth widow and a child named Ping, a trial or event with dates and places, and scattered names such as Taylor and Becton. Weather notes reference Canberra and Milbourne with unclear measurements and times, yielding a partial, jittery snapshot of local items.
A wartime auction sale lists cars tractors and parts with bids ranging from £20 to £310 and higher. Notable items include a damaged bodywork of a vehicle once injuring MP Mr Rawhey Tames, and a mix of Ford models V8 Prefect and other makes. The event proceeds featured auctioneers Woodgers and Calthorpe.
A fragmented OCR list details proposed changes and extensions to street names in Canberra suburbs including Wardurtan Gerdess, Vaughan Gardens, O’Conner Additions, Hart Bt North, Tate St, MacPherson Ave, Macarthur Ave, and Mayall Ct. The notes describe extensions, continuations, and in one case removals from Crescents and Bt junctions, with references to nearby streets such as Fortin, Frane Ct, Davis Ave, and Towns Creek in a complex layout of proposals and positional wording.
A new tribunal for war pensions was formed under the direction of chairs Ralph Banner and D.NO MC. The West Australian writer notes the arrival of the 1890s veteran, highlighting the shift in service evaluation and the need for a formal body to assess wartime pension claims.
In brief, tenor William Herbert and soprano Joyce Hutchinson will give a two part Recital at the Albert Hall under Percy Code. Herbert will perform Bach, Handel, and Beethoven. Hutchinson to present piano solos and English works. Audience numbers expected near two thousand with ticket demand rising.
Fragmented report describes a church service with sermon notes and references to a political figure and international figures. It mentions locations such as South Wales and London, a Central Bae reutive of the A.L.P. and figures Dixon and Holt, with vague references to bomber events and air journeys.
The piece muses on cricket’s place amid global tensions, noting England’s tour outcomes and lingering debates over the sport’s reach beyond Europe. It recalls historic figures and hints at cricket’ s influence on world opinion, while suggesting rising interest in the continent and England.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to Norman Yeo who served as acting chairman of the Australian Wool Realisation Commission. Yeo died in Melbourne on Wednesday. He led efforts to monitor the wool industry for wartime government preparations and chaired central wool committees.
The regulator plans a one hour electric service interruption tomorrow morning affecting the right bus serviced in Canberra including Ainslie, Braddon, and Tridad. Engineers will monitor lines to maintain pressure as a costly installation costs about 6200.
A statement from Pakistan's High Commissioner in Australia and the Pakistan Minster in Australia signals a direct two way link between Dur ssising Torainione and the Australian High Commission. The envoy presented credentials to Prime Minister RG Men ee in Canberra, expressing hope for stronger Asia relations and deeper cultural and political cooperation between Pakistan and Australia.
The funeral details describe pallbearers and escort arrangements for the deceased. A naval escort and musk pistol salute are described, with the procession moving from the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey. Flowers and a ceremony at Winchester are referenced in a period obituary style.
Melbourne reports show a government price policy debate on dairy butter and petrol costs. Ministers consider aviation fuel, electricity resistive tape, clothing, footwear, and newsprint reductions while maintaining current coupons and subsidies. Officials emphasize avoiding price shocks and await survey results before finalizing steps.
Fragmented text reports Jubilee in Melbourne announcing appointments to an executive committee. Names and roles are unclear due to OCR errors, but reference is made to invitations and prominent figures such as presidents or chairpersons. The passage is garbled and presents no clear dates or outcomes.
A man, intoxicated and naked except for a ringlet, underpants and socks, was found in a bus shelter. He claimed to mistake the shelter for his room and will appear at Canberra Court today.
The Annual Catholic Ball at Albert Hall featured debutantes including Anne Melt and Michael O'Malloran. Guests were presented by J. O'Haloran with Grace Jancod presiding and a well prepared supper attended by numerous attendees.
A Canberra University College briefing by the Australian Institute for International Affairs and the Economic Society discusses Southeast Asian development. The speaker argues the region’s living standards hinge on government spending, social programs, and capital investment amid security concerns.
Local vote backed by seven women and families to fund and erect a new children’s centre at O Connor. Proposal notes 137 registered residents, with several families ready to use the facility for shared child care and activities.
The Department of External Affairs informed the Vice President of the Executive Council that Dame Enid Lyons was named by the American Mothers Committee as one of three mothers from 36 nations to receive the annual motherhood award. She could not attend the ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on May 12.
A fragmented report recalls the Dunkirk evacuation anniversary with scattered names and dates indicating a decade since the event. The text mentions memories of Air Raid era figures and local observers reflecting on the wartime evacuation. The account is sparse but centers on a municipal remembrance at a local site.
Fragmented notes indicate plans for library archives care and fonds transfer. Mentions timing June and conservation actions, with references to archival staff and access arrangements.
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