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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1952
Page
4
Mr Coney spoke in South East Asia about Australian emigration policy and White Australia during a press conference. He emphasized no embezzlement and asserted Australia’s stance on immigration and income policy amid ongoing discussions.
An official appeal urges voluntary power conservation after a disruption with authorities. Residents are asked to curb usage between 7 pm and 10 pm and avoid heating, advertising signs, window lighting, and nonessential appliances. Restrictions may extend to interior lighting and electric use on residential premises until Bedarf relief is approved.
Fragmentary report notes parliamentary sessions concluding with protests over budget provisions. Mentions ministers, committees, and anticipated next meetings, signaling ongoing debate on tax policy and provincial funding. Parties discuss expenditures and potential reforms affecting public services.
A. C. McKAY of Bartham Circle and Fonneer is presented as a veterinary surgeon and physician with a listed telephone number and address. The fragmentary notice suggests professional listings or advertisement details.
Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority invites tenders for emergency general store and supplies. Bid period closes on May 19 and details are available from Canberra and Melbourne offices.
The Department of Works invites tenders for multiple contracts in Canberra and surrounding areas including construction of circular concrete wall, water filtration plant, supply of wash machines, and installation work. Tenders close as specified in June 1942 with details on delivery, completion, and inspection.
The report lists barometric readings and temperatures with wind speeds and directions for multiple stations. It notes a cool, unsettled pattern with west winds and showers, and provides 24 hour rainfall totals for Tablelands including Canberra and surrounding towns.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a compulsory chest X ray survey related to a local health or safety campaign. Mentions mention of age 14 and adjacent areas, a region and a phone contact in Canberra. Includes unclear references to dates, places, and authorities.
The Canberra Times outlines Australia's place in world planning to contain Soviet and broader global threats. It notes Prime Minister Menzies faces US and European scrutiny, Australia’s key position in Asian defense, and calls for clear objectives and use of national resources and capabilities.
The Times announces the appointment of John Halky, director general of the BBC, as editor. The paper notes Halky will assume duties after a transition with W F Guay, who will leave to pursue other opportunities.
The article notes a relocation decision for a US shelter near Bittiestone Avenue opposite Hotel Ainalte after an inspection. Officials cited transport and safety concerns and indicated the relocation would occur following a new declaration and local conditions.
Major General John Austin Chapman of Motbourne received the Companion of the Order of the Bath from the Queen. A former Australia Joint Service state officer, he was appointed G Quartermaster General in 1981 and is the son of Jane Bir Austin Chapman, a former member of the House of Representatives for Kem Mosarp.
A Chinese resident in New Guinea challenged a British High Court injunction preventing him from leaving the territory. Judge Fullager dismissed Wong’s case, noting New Guinea was under British military administration from 1914 to 1780, with post-war settlement to follow and Germans and others remaining under occupation during that period.
Detectives in Broken Hill search for a killer after the battered body of Tela Dat Pomo, 17, is found. Police interview over 100 persons but the killer remains at large while investigators pursue a theory the murderer was a acquaintance of the victim.
Tenders have been invited for the live erection of barracks for cadets at the Royal Military College of Cadets, at Trilgrown. The notice notes a large expenditure and housing plans tied to the cadet college, with emphasis on securing temporary accommodations and facilities for the trainees.
National power officials in the Kien Tricity Commission report minimal risk of weekend outages. Investigations note stable supply as repairs progress and demand forecasts remain within capacity.
Judge admonishes bigamist in court as details of alleged second marriage surface. The case centers on Rydney Riimay Lai, with investigators examining records and potential legal consequences.
The Riverside development announces three additional cultural organizations to be allocated space in the city. The Interior Department grants huts to May for use as a theatre and canteen, with storage areas repurposed for university records from the Old Hospital block.
The church hall project at Cresper Birert area faces delays as committees review proposals and plan restoration. Work is expected to start in spring with site access at 41060 and temporary water and power arrangements already being arranged.
In Canberra a tram conductor suffered a leg injury after a collision with a postal wagon. The truck driver, Ernest James, faces charges as police investigate the incident. The temporary rail disruption followed a traffic mishap at very busy junctions.
England’s bowlers ran through India on day two at Headingley as the visitors collapsed amid uncertain bowling and poor batting. Hutton top scored with 18 while Laker and Trueman shared seven wickets as India were all out for a low total, setting England a straightforward chase.
A Gulf collision disrupted shipping as two vessels, a collier and another freight ship, collided near the west gulf approaches causing a disruption to traffic. One ship sustained damage while the other was diverted for safety checks and repairs. The transport department coordinated salvage and communication with port authorities as crews assessed the scene.
Debutantes at London's Fallon Court prepare for a wave of events three days before a major Royal occasion. The duos and social figures await the arrival of the American Ambassador's wife Mrs. Waiter Gituril, amid a season of formal receptions and planned appearances.
In a Griffith interview Mr. Clem Donnelly recalls early Inland postal service life. He joined the department at 15 in 1905 and retired after 43 years, describing a small population era with telegraphic workers and transfers between posts.
An OCR rich with names and places recalls MP Donnelly and links to Sydney University, naval intelligence, and wartime Australian networks. It mentions Donnelly’s education, honorary roles, and ties to the Japanese culture study group, plus the Adelaide and Perth connections and postwar honours.
Air services to Wundalun National Aways will resume in July with Wednesday flights once aviation fuel restrictions are fitted. All planes north of Bretne until Freighter return, then normal service resumes on a Wednesday schedule.
A worker was fatally injured when caught in potato digger machinery. He was transported to the hospital where relatives and the magistrate were notified as the machinery operated during the incident.
The House narrowly approved deep cuts to security aid amid a fierce budget fight. Lawmakers debated reductions and potential consequences, with some arguing the steps could undermine defense and allied commitments while supporters cited spending discipline and national priorities.
A court continues to rule on the deregistration application against the United Metal Workers Society and related bodies. The case assesses the legality of the union organization changes and the authority of the registration commission amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Fragmented OCR reads like a church schedule with names and locations. It mentions Sunday services, a public meeting, and references to community figures, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
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