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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
3
Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled student chatter about class events, birthdays, and a music unit. Key names and places are unreadable, but it hints at a school activity or celebration with references to numbers and times. The text is too corrupted to extract a coherent report or facts.
A government official said funding and a high intensity approach will cut delays when Fairbairn airfield is closed. Installations are underway at Fair Salon as part of measures discussed by Supply and Development Minister FL Carey. Inquiries followed a June 4 question by the House of Representatives about an alternate Canberra airport.
The analysis reviews how penalties are assigned to hurdle race winners, examining conditions, parameters, and potential impacts on subsequent races. It discusses trials, rules, and potential adjustments considered by officials.
Canberra court records a series of traffic and public safety cases. Defendants include Rhepherd facing five weeks jail or fine for theft and deception, Maloney and Gaughwin on bicycle and speeding charges, and Alcock charged with negligent driving after a Northbourne Avenue collision. Details cover alleged theft of goods, indecent behaviour accusations, failed duties after accidents, and vehicle defects noted in testimonies. Police and court debates focus on speed, visibility, and right of way at key Canberra intersections.
Sydney report: Mr Arthur Onslow, 40, a company director living in Macleay, seeks divorce from Margaret McArthur Onslow, 46, formerly Caldwell. Justice Toone grants a short decree hearing. decree absolute expected in three weeks after three years of separation.
Tuesday at Lake-Aucciors a United Nations conference heard a U S delegate pledge up to 12 5 million dollars for a technical assistance program to developing countries He cited a total of 68 128 000 dollars in a broader plan with 20 000 000 dollars at stake for the aid program Stubborn coughs colds are noted in a brief closing line.
The hearing of a petition for the restitution of conjugal rights by Phip Greenhalgh of Kingston and Halen Raith Greenhalgh was adjourned to a later date. The matter, heard yesterday at the Supreme Court, involved detailed testimony and representation by Mr TL Balsey and Mr Noel Motto with local counsel.
Aray headquarters Canberra reports that Duntroon Military College may ease drinking and amusement rules for cadets. Major General Wella said cadets should learn proper conduct in public after graduation as an example to others. The college, founded 1911, once required passes for all outings in Canberra.
Thursday lottery results list first prize No. 18773 held by Buck at steel company location. Second prize No. 45187 connected to DS and Angoienta. Fourth prize No. 7061 awarded to Silver Cain Syndicate with Moloney at Power House Pyrmont. Lottery No. 2076 to be drawn tomorrow at Sydney Hospital.
Ambiguous text reports claims for variations to Metal Trades and Stick awards. The fragment mentions unions seeking marginal increases of 18 shillings and references weather protection for workers on a down draft line. Names and clear entities are garbled.
A Canberra reader criticizes the government’s sale of houses and calls for policy changes to aid buyers. The writer argues for higher loan limits, lower interest rates, and a housing scheme tailored to Canberra’s needs to ease economic burdens on potential homeowners. The letter urges alignment with affordable money markets and warns current terms risk discrimination against buyers.
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