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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1951

Page

2

One Man Dead Four Injured In Goulburn Road Crash

A taxi collided with a heavy transport lorry near Goulburn on Sunday afternoon. The driver Williams died, Peters was crushed, and four others were injured. All were taken to Goulburn Hospital. two remained for treatment, others were discharged. The occupants returned to Queanbeyan after the football match.

Goulburn Rass Rosd Beyer John Jacoba Intourer Morrissett Street Queanbeyan Alrasiona Shock Goul- Burn Vnd Baliev Williams Wil- Mame Peters Petera Ford Esplin Jacobs

Six Drowned in Car at OBMALOOBA River Disaster

Six members of a single family drowned when their car plunged from a bridge into the Monines River near OBMALOOBA yesterday. A seventh family member was rescued by a passing motorist. Victims included Postel, 30, his mother and four children. his wife Dorothy, 28, was rescued.

Obmalooba Monines Here Postel Dorothy

Lavers Case May Be Reopened in NSW Action

Sydney experts say investigations underway will determine if the Lavers case will be reopened. Lincoln McDermott, sentenced in 1998 to life for William Henry Lavers murder at Grenfell, was the first NSW man jailed for killing a man whose body was never found. The Public Solicitor has been asked to review the conviction and report to Mr. Hawkins.

Sydney Nsw Mr. Downing Lavers Lincoln McDermott William Henry Lavers Grenfell Downing

Crackpot remark by Menuhin at world movement event

Violinist Yehudi Menuhin spoke at a world movement gathering today, denouncing enemies who put parts before the whole. He warned against national and religious divides and urged unity in global welfare efforts.

Sydney Yehuidi Menuhin Mr. Menuhin India World Movement Federal Menuhin

Co-education Topic At Canberra Association Meeting

Canberra principals invited to a discussion on co-education at Telapea Parke School library on Wednesday night. Officers and members of Yarenta and Citizens Social Home in Canberra urged attendance with fees linked. The Telopes Park B and C Association sponsors the event as part of ongoing talks on policy, seeking authorities’ input and planning for a Jubilee booklet. volunteers are asked to provide photos and letters to headmaster Mr. R. McD. Fry.

Canberra+ school Telapea Parke School Yarenta Homa Canberra Telopes Park B. and C. Association Telopes Park Association Fos Association In R. McD. Fry

Statue Arrives in Sydney Amid Ceremonial Welcoming

The statue of Our Lady of Falieia arrived by plane at Moscot today as Roman Catholic clergy and worshipers gathered. Passengers and Catholics crowded around the bearer as Father Denau Weg carried the jewel crowned statue from the Butler airliner. The statue is slated to travel to Brisbane by plane at 4 pm today and will return to Sydney for one night before heading to Darwin.

Sydney Our Lady of Falieia Moscot Denau- Weg Butler Knere of Ste Bothureth Brisbane Darwin

Australia Warns of War Famine and Shortages

A fragmentary wartime note warns that defence preparations may persist for years, with Australia facing potential population constraints and significant shortages in wheat, meat, and interlaced goods. The minister explains the risk is tied to global conflict and agricultural limits, signaling long-term pressures on supply chains.

Ube

Fire damages staff bar at Parliament House

A fire at Parliament House staff bar around 11 am yesterday damaged the floor and ceiling. A lighted match dropped on wax caused the blaze. the floor was burned and the walls and ceiling blackened by smoke, with no further details on injuries or responders.

Par Hmment House

Millions Starving in India Faces Famine Crisis

The article reports severe hunger across India with up to 30 percent of the population affected by malnutrition. Situa tions vary from famine like conditions in rural areas to jobless and moneyless households unable to buy food. Relief groups have sped up food distribution, but rehabilitation of semi starving millions poses a long, arduous government challenge.

Iary

A W A Claims Vision at Austra lan Workers Union Hearing

A W A claims the Australian Workers Union vision reserved two claims by the union for higher margins for forestry foremen and senior storemen engaged by the Department of Works and Mar. GW Lavater appears for the department, Mr. A Wingfield for the Department of the Interior, and Mr. J Kemp for the union.

A.C A. A. Finniey Australan Workers Union Department of Works Mar

We'll note two women remanded for murder in Ultimo case

The hearing for Gladys Murr Hayce and Hazel Holletone, both remanded without bail on charges of murdering former boxer William John Lee at the Zeinfeld Club on May 20, was adjourned by Sir Justice Maxwell to tomorrow. Police indicated the women were wives of men sought by authorities. inquest date set for July 19, reasons for adjournment to be provided.

Sydney Gladys Murr Hayce Thomas Street Ultimo P. N. Roach Justice Maxwell Vine Hall Crown

Power cuts may continue through summer

Officials warned that power restrictions in the A C7 area could persist into warmer months. A local electricity authority said state plants reduced output, with radiators banned after 1 am for commercial and domestic use. Limited exemptions exist, inspectors will check compliance, and nighttime work may resume. Street lighting is unlikely during peak 7 to 8 pm hours as blackouts continue.

A.C Planta N.S.W

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