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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR suggests debates around Royal Lodge King's Gest ties to Buckingham Palace and possible withdrawal of a royal constitution. The Times notes uncertainty as officials consider plans amid a looming set of imperial connections and potential relocations to Australia and New Zealand.
A battered weather note reports scattered observations with rain potential and variable winds. It mentions light east to northeasterly breezes, cold to mild conditions, and clouding with possible showers across districts.
The Accounts Committee faces criticism over the Canberra works program. Officials argue cost burdens inflate rents and taxes while misallocation of funds raises inflation risk. The Auditor General notes repeated failures and calls for committee reform and a thorough review of the Works Director’s procedures.
Princess Elizabeth delivers a formal welcome to King Haakon as he arrives in London for a state visit. Royal gun salutes echo from the Tower of London and duties are observed by the Queen and Duke of Westminster as ships and crowds mark the arrival.
The Transport Department plans immediate pilot tests of diesel powered ferries for Sydney Harbour. Director Mr Winai says the fleet will operate soon with 300 capacity craft. Plans include land and water inspections plus cabinet actions by Monday to finalize assets and regulations.
High power radio for air circuits outlines a plan to equip four Kilowatt transmitters with seven receivers for trans Pacific frequencies BEPRS OST and AD23. Equipment would be housed in Campbellfield and Wetherland with a separate position at Banendon to control remote stations. Navigational aid would connect Australia and New Zealand communications channels.
Fragmentary report notes Canberra based air unit preparing to begin active operations after a listed event. Mentions J Doin of Cantera and a looming action with unclear details and dates due next week.
Preparations for Jubilee Week gather pace across Canberra with Air Force and Navy contingents arriving, crowds expected for a grand march past at Pairbaire, and special trains and planes arranged. Canberra YMCA hosts large receptions beside the Winx George V Memorial. Air services book out as volunteers prepare community events and fundraisers.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce outlines holiday delivery plans by Sekers Distributors and Morton of Queanbeyan, with other bakers skipping deliveries Saturday to Wednesday. Milk and postal services adjust hours, shops use special hours, and some offices close for the period amid naval trading calendar restrictions.
The Department of Education announced a new bus stop at Turner Junction after residents complained of long walks along the road to Condamine. The plan follows representations by local figures and aims to provide safer access with a pedestrian route.
A grand ceremony marks the presentation of King’s Colours to the Staff Corps at Duntroon. Officials from Australia and New Zealand join the Commonwealth Jubilee parade. Governor General Lord Wanting and Prime Minister Mr. Men display the royal salute.
The Canberra Musical Society presented a harpsichord recital featuring a 261 year old instrument by the Ringileh workshop. About 350 patrons attended as the artist demonstrated its range with works by Byrd, Bull, Peereon, Gibbons, and Couperin, supported by soprano Mine Tricia Moore.
A fragmented report notes an interim council at a national university set for replacement during a major convention. Details are garbled but imply shifts in governance and appeals to both Parliaments and allied institutions.
The honours list includes Sir Arthur Fadden, Kilcovin Kan? to be a Dame Commander of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire. It cites many Australians such as John Robert Kemp and Malcolm Ritchie, detailing various orders and titles, with wartime service and public roles noted.
A partial transcription shows numerous names and titles in lists of honours and state appointments. Mentions include Australia Britain New Zealand and Tasmania figures such as Mr John Doyle and Mrs Gertrude Xaple Gramer, among others, with references to civil and military orders and government roles.
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