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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1954

Page

5

Captain's Flat mine halts production amid labour dispute

AW U. and PEDYA members clash with management over a plan to sink a new shaft at Captain's Flat. State official D Ferguson notes a dispute after managers sought outside labour under a contract. Union claims contractor delays caused by company interference, forcing a shift to preservation work.

Sydney Captain's Flat Aw.u PEDYA FEDFA D. Ferguson Unionn Lake George Union

George VI Memorial for Youth and Aged in London

A memorial statue of King George VI will cost about £56,000 with a permanent maintenance endowment. It will face The Mall in Carlton Gardens. Subscriptions total £1,665,000 from many parts of the world. The fund targets youth welfare and support for Britain's elderly.

George VI Carlton Gardens Britain

Hurdle Horses To Be Tested In S A

Adelaide reports hurdles horses to be tested by veterinary surgeons amid nutrition guidance in SAS racing. Officials announce a 1 premade wave of BSAC A provisions as part of the ongoing event coverage.

S.A. Adelaide Ieee

Homesix to Aid Sub Normal Foods and Displays

A Canberra association forms to stage an exhibition at Albert Hall to showcase home plans furniture gadgets and home amenities by exhibiting trades firms with proceeds donated to ACT Sub-Normal and Incapacitated Children's Association. The organizer Mr B Schaten notes no prices will be displayed and exhibition costs are initially borne by the trading part.

Canberra Sess Mt Albert Albert Hall Sanberem B. Schaten

Canberra Women’s Basketball Carnival Plans Planned

The Women's Basketball Association discussed a possible repeat carnival at a meeting with 40 members. A final decision is due in about a week. Last year's carnival drew 150 players from South West NSW and Canberra, with a silver trophy donated by Mercia Lad. The trophy’s competition format remains undecided, likely a handicap tournament.

Women's Basketball Association Souter Bren Mercia Lad Ap Tournement Heserve Grads

Bulk wheat silos announced to add 3,285,000 bushels capacity

The Minister for Agriculture Mr Graham announced new bulk wheat silos to handle an extra 3,285,000 bushels. Planned sites include Baradine Binnaway Giugandea Talbrager Narromine and Gulgony with various capacities and others in southern districts and the Murrumbidgee irrigation area were under survey.

Graham Baradine Binnaway Giigandea Talbrager Narromine Gulgony Murrumbidgee I Graham Iad

Scientist Must Leave Britain

An American scientist, Dr Joseph Cork, is ordered to depart Britain by June 30 according to a House of Commons announcement. The Home Office cited security concerns and an embassy directive as the basis for his removal.

Britain London Joseph Cork David Maxwells Pyfe House of Commons de. Cort Birmingham University Heen

Homes for Aged Committee Plans in Canberra

Executive Committee discussed tentative plans for aged care in Canberra during the week. The technical sub-committee reported progress and was referred back for further discussion. Mrs Harold Whi was named as chair of the technical sub-committee and cited existing schemes in Victoria recently visited. Sir H R Watenman was appointed secretary of the bureau.

Homes For Canberra Dle Mra Harold Whi Victoria Str H.R. Watenman Buecujuve Ca

Case. luce: i Move For Cost OF Livin

A fragmented report discusses wage disputes and a council meeting on cost of living. It mentions Labour Council, Trades Hall Lane, and a proposal related to wage changes and cost of living measures. The text references figures, locations, and participants in the meeting context.

Luce Labour Council Ted George Vols Tonene Sir Cottle Sy Curt Stair Lalu Meioue Auwdessee Mt Ghat Wits

Water supply pumping increases capacity and cuts waste

A new pumping initiative raises capacity by about 20 percent, lifting daily flow from 11 to 15 billion gallons in a year, reducing city water waste risk for years. Next summer expects a further 10 to 15 million gallons daily rise, aided by lower electricity use and higher pump efficiency. The pipeline cost £80,000.

Yenta Tam Mlohn

Fragmented OCR note with scattered phrases

Fragmentary text appears to mix personal names places and garbled words. Readable items include references to Elena Vee Crete and Moar sting but overall content is incoherent with no clear event or outcome.

Elena Crete

Passenger in Hutchinson Crash Mentioned in Damages Case

A clipped OCR fragment mentions a passenger linked to a case involving damages and a location in the Hutchinson area. Names, numbers, and clear details are obscured, with fragmented phrases discussing liabilities and settlements. The text references a person in a vehicle incident and a court or legal context.

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