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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1951

Page

4

Subscriptions Rise for 1961 ASLO Concert Series

Subscriptions near 400 for Canberra arts concert drive featuring the Griller String Quartet at Albert Mall. Program includes Mozart String Quartet No 10, Beethovens Op 85, and Bax No 1 in G Major. Sidney Griller, Jack O'Brien, Philip Buckon, Colin Hampton form the quartet. Canberra audience support grows as Musica Viva promotes varied classical programs.

Erie AGI Albert Mall Grilley String Srnim Canberra Coonm Peanon Pce Mozart Beethorven Bax Nest Sidney Griller Jack “O'Brien Philip Buccon Colin Hampton Testo Musica Viva Mualety Canberes Sydney Symphony Orchestra Clint Amici Quintette ABE Danes Filtut

New Waterfront Unions in New Zealand Forming

Disjointed OCR notes report Auckland and Wellington waterfront unions preparing to register. Port employers and Labour Ministry discuss recognition while Auckland and New Plymouth workplaces anticipate new unions within days. Officials promise to organize representation in Wellington and enrolment in the new body.

Saboteurs weaken NZ rail bridge in Waikato

Reuters reports a night bombing damaged a railway bridge serving Waikato coal mines supplying Auckland. The bridge's damage halted an 30-car train, officials say, as Prime Minister Holland vows strong action and security measures nationwide to track down those responsible amid a tense Cold War backdrop. The Hong Kong premier enacts national security measures, requisitioning British and Asiatic Petroleum assets in China to protect strategic interests.

Reuter Auckland Monilay Saborewes Waikato Hongong Chou Fanta China Asiatic Petroleum Company New Kina Pule

Parking area near Civic planned for Lan GOn area

Plans for a new parking area near Civic Centre, approved by the National Planning and Development Committee, will be submitted to the Minister of Interior. The council decided not to press ahead with the northern Lan G On site plans, citing likely delays and safety concerns. The proposed facility would hold around 100 cars initially, expanding to about 70 or 100 as later outlined, with dedicated spaces to improve access and reduce congestion.

Cavie Minster Top Tye Gibaon Department of Interior ACT Lan G Sen T.W.C.A Council Thapedor le Howley A. McKinnon Maid Howes Dan

Fodder Shortage Threatens New South Wales Farms

A Department of Culture spokesman said despite four good seasons the state faces a serious fodder shortage. Labor and machinery constraints plus drought-like conditions have farmers conserving fodder as cereals ripen, with urgency mounting to finish planting before winter and allow some growth ahead of May.

New South, Wales Borith Department of Culture Uni Amd

Canberra Weather Forecast From Regional Office Update

Regional forecast notes cool conditions for Canberra and surrounding district with morning fog and light to moderate northerly to northwesterly winds. Temperatures may reach around 52 degrees max and cooler minima near night. Winds ease later, with light spells of rain possible.

Foeecart RM Oirat

Canberra Liberal Cabinet crisis and 1961 election hope

Prime Minister surveys the political battlegrounds and contemplates cabinet reshuffles to refresh leadership. Speculation grows on retiring ministers, younger MPs elevated, and potential resignations to allow new faces and a stronger effort toward long term government stability and reform.

Dinner at Government House Honours Admiral Kinkaid

Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Mrs. W. J. McKail hosted a dinner at Government House Canberra in honor of Admiral Thomas Kin kaid and Mrs. Kinkaid. Admiral and Mrs. Kinkaid were guests of Thely lenclés at Government House, Canberra.

W. J. McKail Thomas ©. Kinkaid A.S.N Mra. Kinkaid Government House Canberra Thely Lenclés Sanberre

Girl Injured After Falling From Bus Near Motel

A 15 year old girl Malzie Malzard of McQuoid Street Queanbeyan was admitted to Canberra Community Hospital after a fall from a bus near the Motel Kurrajong. She sustained a fracture but her condition is satisfactory.

Kurrajong Inter Admitti Canberra Malzie Malzard McQuoid Street Queanbeyan

State Government To Be Attacked In Parliament

Sydney reports the Legislative Assembly aims to resume its 30th session amid debate over power policy. Attacks on handling the Power and Prime Ministership are anticipated as factions clash over adjournment after a heated sitting, with opposition voices demanding accountability.

Sydney Emor McGirr Hoftye von Aid Ane Lendi Preatt Winnie Minough Tresti Maman

Early election urged in northern western area

The Liberal Party pushes for an early general election amid parliamentary turmoil. Mr Treat argued government inertia worsened crises like blackout and rising tension, urging immediate action and a date for new electoral proceedings.

Liberal Party

Langtry Former MHR Dies at 70 in Riverina

Griffith reports the death of Mr J Langtry former member for Riverina aged 70. He came to Finlay 90 years ago and spent his life in the Riverina. Langtry served nine years as Riverina MP, defeated by Mr Roberts in 1948. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters. Burial is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bavellen Catholic Cemetery.

Griffith Langly Riverina Mir Langtry Finlay Robertot Anres

Blackouts Hit Region Amid Widespread Power Outages

Two major blackouts disrupted northern and southern Croberre yesterday afternoon affecting the Boithern Grid Bincrleity. Transmission lines failed near Le Foanherr Railto Statione 2CA and BCY. industry works halted and residents faced outages into the night.

Hoth Northern Nouthern Aupurba Croberre Gyatemwer BCY Dudere Fmn Industry Tennant Linnion Havin Armani

Taxi Driver Sentenced for Grievous Bodily Harm

A taxi driver identified as Mottat was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm to a woman by driving irresponsibly. He received a nine month sentence after appearing in court at the query ter senmona. The case cites cautions that taxi drivers must be taught not to drive in a reckless manner at all ages.

Amuligant Brie Francie Mottat Ter Senmona Lakamba Ata le Clark New Cungerbury Road Dulwich Ril

Bayreuth Festival To Be Revived After War Interruption

The Bayreuth Festival will resume this year after wartime disruptions. Founded by Richard Wagner, the theatre opened in 1878 and has hosted performers from many countries. Wagner’s grandchildren, the Wagner Society, and the city of Bayreuth funded repairs restoring the venue for performances from July 30 to August 18.

Marie Countrie Richard Wagner Wagner Societiea Wagner Fayruth Uneaco

Interchange of Lecturers Between Melbourne and Canberra

An exchange of lecturers between Melbourne University and Canberra University College occurs in a two week period. Professor Maxwell, English head at Melbourne, will swap with Professor A D Hope, head of English at the Canberra college. Melbourne officials plan a visit to Canberra for the exchange. Professor Cal H Clark of History will present a paper at the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science biennial conference in Brisbane on August 25. The conference is noted as a key event in the ongoing development of scientific and educational cooperation.

Melbourne University Canberra University College Maxwell Voternor Melbourne A.D. Hope Cal H. Clark Cole Fogs Wall Ken Besland Association For the Advancement of Scince Brbane Auy Bra Feaur Rerbert Burin

Vogeler Leaves for U S After Hungarian Prison Stay

Vogel­er departs Vienna bound for the United States with his wife Lucilla and two children following release after 17 months in a Hungarian prison on spying charges. The family leaves by train amid mixed reactions.

Vienna America Businesttan Rober Ingeler United Biaten Vogeley Iften Charken Pinne Lucilla Tun Eit Firen Nhiyy

Mother Daughter Killed In Car Smash

A collision killed a mother and her daughter near Tauren five cidlislam bebe ene. John Mayor Buyenet, 3H, Mawkin Bircot, and Janice Gay Sur Tenet identified among others. A husband, John Argus Burchell, drove the car. the crash left both women dead before medical aid. The driver and front garden scene were noted in reports.

Exci Bouin Momtay Hind Atvrn John Argus Burchell

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