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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
4
A brief notice thanks those who attended and supported during the funeral of a late family member. The message expresses gratitude for condolences, meals, and kind expressions from friends, relatives, and the community, noting appreciation for memorial contributions and shared memories.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Kingston area gathering with mentions of Martin Peer Ryan Fumer Bonsta and named locations cane Berra and Devos har macy. The jumbled lines reference dates and attendees, but key details remain unclear due to OCR errors.
Canberra forecast from the Meteorological Service notes a 24 hour outlook with generally cloudy skies and cool light to moderate winds. Regional predictions list showers and variable temperatures, including nearby towns with mixed conditions and minor rainfall.
Analyzed view of the Labour Party’s evolution under Dr. HV Evatt and deputy A. Catyrat. The piece traces Latour ideals, party expansion, and internal debates about a broad platform versus a strict adherence to founding aims. It highlights Australia’s political context and potential future energy from Labour in government and opposition.
A brief personal notice mentions Mr and Mrs George Seutelie and their children Dan and Idee. The fragment references a possible foe or conflict and a name that resembles George Bavlell, with unclear context and attribution.
The wool market in Sydney shows further price declines with the merino class key in the weakening trend. Buyers remain cautious and demand softened as prices slipped across bale lots amid overall market softness.
Victorian officials weigh Commonwealth powers transfer amid debate. Mr McDonald says Crown Law's reply will guide government approach with the aim to secure necessary authority for Commonwealth action. He notes party positions and potential support from Mr Mollway and others tonight.
Delegates gathered in New York to pay tribute to Mr J B Chifley as Wool Board directors adjourned briefly. The council formed under Mr H R Thodes discussed expressing sympathy to Mrs Chilisy and noted Mr Ewan Wetermans and Mr Trigene Aceremman among Australasian delegates.
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A full investigation was requested into the sale and supply of meat in the ACT. Kent Hughes replied in the House that the Advisory Council had begun a complete inquiry into the meat market, including deliveries and pricing, with a report to follow.
A local store at Civic Centre reports customers buying cheaper meats and avoiding their usual supplier over the past year. The shop owner notes rising prices and a tendency to stock basic chops and trees, while customers show wary demand and some plan to adjust purchases accordingly. The fragmentary text hints at price hikes and consumer shifts in the meat market.
Amid rising costs, cattle sales slowed as buyers sought better prices elsewhere. Canberra livestock faced ceilings, with milk and meat prices climbing, and households eyeing winter groceries amid government controls and pensioner benefits discussions.
A government report notes plasma milk supplies to schools were insufficient to ease a mite shortage. Mercy planes flew to Sydney to deliver nearly 40 units of plasma and blood products to hospitals and schools. Authorities discuss potential legal changes to tax and aviation policies amid hospital strain.
Disorderly questions in Parliament dominated discussion as ministers outlined positions on agriculture exports and defence projects. A notable Canberra celebration drew members of Parliament, with most present and several absentees joining in.
In a Victorian arbitration court, evidence points to forged ballots in a Union Votex dispute involving the Synary branch. About 2,000 of 8,000 votes reportedly manipulated with forged home ballot papers and single-hand penned marks, cited by hand-writing expert Edward Walker.
In Melbourne a father and two children were killed when their car collided with a train at Tarreewos level crossing near Wangaratta today. The Beeby family, Samuel Beeby aged 0 and Jerred Beeby aged 16, were from Tarrewis.
The Minister for the Imestor and Works and Housing Kent Hughes told the ACT Trades and Labour Council he would not meet a deputation over remedial messages for alleged complaints at Eastlake and Riverside Hostels. He said complaints about conditions at Capital Hill and nearby hostels were not fully supported, promising action if petitions held true.
A coroner in Canberra holds an inquest into the death of Lieutenant Peter Aden McDonald aged 33 at Canberra Hospital on February 13. The incident is linked to a Ming tragedy with several survivors giving testimony and other details missing or unclear.
The City Coroner's Court heard that three women aged 22 to 31 were injected with a mercury cyanide and novocaine solution believed to be advacisine at Vincent's Hospital. Dispensary records and staff testimony traced a botched drug order and possible contamination, with the hearing adjourned pending further inquiry.
Incomplete report describes a train collision causing injuries to several people near a county line. Details are unreadable but indicate a spill and emergency response from local responders.
The government will revise the table of precedence next year. The section aims to streamline ceremonial order and position the royal family and other dignitaries accordingly. Officials say the changes will affect seating and ceremonial protocol at state functions.
A garbled OCR passage references figures like Cameron and Hughes and a parliamentary function. It mentions a main table seating, a former Speaker Ranevoar, and a boycott by Beastor Bir and others at an official dinner. The text is largely incomprehensible.
An official report notes a Mr A FL Die Ver resigns to assume a union role in Teal. The resignation follows a sequence of events and personal family matters after several years in the territory. The move signals administrative changes and a transition in leadership within the Moetuwern Merriiery.
An item lists attendees including Mheteen ambutuaien, Milt, Menalas, Mend, Aner anaal Cateche, Bul ment, Hyene Arwort, Marie Reese, Joan Murray, Laine Sete Tuy, Bariay Potty Ware, Anne Cabill, Maher et orm, Mie Murpoy, Jou Bueatenet Malet Aten, Augentae, and Jonen. It mentions a hunt for the "wahe Wire" on 16 W iy and Mire and notes Lamont’s h all preston, with Mrs W Coullohd and Mara WG involved.
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