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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1952
Page
5
A government article discusses the need for an additional four million pounds of capital to complete a plant. It notes the minister for supply and the Commonwealth and state appointees are involved, with the state empowered to allocate up to £1,500,000. Uncertainty about finances raises questions whether the state may relinquish its stake to the Commonwealth.
A specialist from France, Dr Geof Hing, arrived to attend Aga Khan Uf ICE at the Sea of Age Khan. Born in London, he traveled by air and then by sailing vessel to the Aga Khan’s villa. The Aga Khan’s condition, following a recent illness, remained generally unchanged.
The treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden proposes a government loan of 75 million pounds opening today and to close by April 10. Officials investigate financial terms as Australia contemplates converting funds into securities for national works. Investors faced with options and currency concerns while government bonds seek support for the public works program.
The report details a blood plasma substitute called Princia or globin derived from human red cells, intended to double usable material per pint of blood. Over ten years and involving 9,000 human cases, researchers including Dr. Martreria at John Sharp Foundation and staff at Bryn Mawr Hospital pursued intravenous mutinears. trials spanned New York, Washington, Boston, with data from Washington planned to assess effectiveness and safety for commercial use.
Two settlers were struck by an electric train near Tempe railway station. Richard Hyde and Dennis Hyde were killed. one died immediately, the other later at Marrickville Hospital. A railway porter saw Dennis face down and Hyde thrown clear as the train passed. Railway detectives investigated the incident.
Red diplomats in Denmark Sweden and Iceland remain firm on Atlantic Pact non settlement. Council agrees on restrictions as France Canada Italy Holland Belgium and Greece move away from central power bases amid regional tensions.
Sydney reporters recount a violent incident where two murderers faced off with guns, one dying in hospital and the other wounded. Names and places are unclear, but the report notes a dramatic confrontation and mentions a well known figure tied to the era’s gangland. The piece evokes era crime dynamics and the peril surrounding police and witnesses.
In a Sydney Stadium clash, King edged Wheeler in a 10 round match. The Australian welterweight contender Carlo Maysbial won by a wide margin after a back and forth war. Whesler protested the result as the crowd witnessed a hard hitting affair with several knockdowns.
Court heard Moniay that attorney Laverne Harrigan and Scott Shreel faced charges for shooting Donnell, Harrigan's son-in-law, during a dispute with next door neighbor Harrison. Evidence described a four year feud with constant friction and a jealous claim about infidelity.
A Sydney health bulletin cites rising polio cases with one death and multiple infections across NSW. The report notes fatalities and clusters in various towns, urging continued vigilance as authorities track spread and respond with public health measures.
A collage of old classified items lists offers and notices. Includes vehicle and parts requests dogs and pet ads employment leads auctions and sales from various firms and individuals. Mentions purchase wants employment positions wanted household tasks and wholesale goods with scattered contact details and locations in a period newspaper style.
Fragmentary OCR text references a female clerk, an applicant named Leustana, and forms or copies of documents. Details are garbled. no clear action, date, or organization is determinable.
Would be buyers invited to Women’s Home Laagut at 4 pm for tea and sale. A crazy whist afternoon planned at Mba Atmalie Mall at 7 pm on Touraday 20th. Everyone welcome for community events and fundraisers.
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