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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

4

Citizen Army as Asset in Community

Lt-Cpl C Hay addresses Canberra's Canborss othry at a night event praising the Citizen Army as a community asset. He notes the need for trained leaders, social facilities, and effective recruitment to sustain a disciplined force capable of defending the country.

Gepand C. Hay Inpribrra Hay Thint Astration Ita Canberra Acti Ata Ah Oriental Aa Ung Col. Fixy Dante Meere Agsin Thia

Weather Log From Bam and Cairo Range

Weather notes cover Bam with barometer 0.887 inches and readings around 9 30 am. Descriptions mention calm winds, light clouds, and mild conditions over 24 hours ending yesterday. Mentions Cairo region, North American observations, and cooler daytime temperatures with a broad, nonspecific forecast tone.

Bam Canderre AOIB Pan Nourh Pam Cairo Xernan Calm Noam Mum

Labour's fight against Communists in Australia debate

An Australian Labour Party stance argues the Communist Party harms Labour unity and national progress. It urges care in reviewing preventive legislation, recalling a congress on industrial movement attitudes, and stresses preserving solidarity while opposing Communist influence.

Renomination of W. J. McKett by Captain Morrinn

The governor presented General McKett for renomination at the State Liberal of the Internal Mynloter in Alstrald. Exertity Mr. Lundquist announced in Sydney yesterday.

W. J. McKett FB. Morrinn Blan ALE Alstrald

Empire Talks On Treaty For Japan

London Monday reports say Boston Commonwealth representatives opened talks to shape a semi sovereign policy on a peace treaty for Japan. Australian Resident Minister Eno Barrinon represented Australia at the opening. Dominions High Commission indicated the discussions would span two or three weeks and be reported to the United States for a conference.

London Boston Commonwealth Andon Japan Eno Barrinon Australia Dominions High Commission

Germans restless under Allied restrictions reported

The report from London notes West German Deputy Premier Frans Blücher reacting to Allied policy. He condemns Western Allies for persistent controls and criticizes unemployment figures and economic strain. The piece highlights German discontent with foreign policy and the impact on domestic stability.

British Labour and Coalition Plan Speech at Dundee

The Unilever Secretary for Colonies Mr T Cook spoke in Dundee, stating that Mr Churchill would not join a government coalition. He warned that Conservatives would seek policy control and that Labour and Conservative policies were fundamentally opposed and could never work together.

London Mongyy T Cook Dundee Mr. Churchill Fimo Hin Br. Churchill Peley

Few Communists In Marches In Wollongong And Newcastle

In a May Day procession in Wollongong and Newcastle, only a small number of Communists participated. Reportedly they wore white and black armbands and some carried banners. Police permission was needed for a larger demonstration, and some groups joined without Communist backing.

Bydney Wollongong Turdey Bull Abr Hareye Communist Party Ita Amiinten Newcastie Red Or Gamantions Tearaport Workers’ Union Lat Newcastle Comimuniat Gamiade

Joan Hammond Tour Ends With Record Run

Joan Hammond completes a triumphant tour covering new venues and a 400,000 audience reach. She travels through towns and universities, delivering performances that set a long list of showings, with Sterling and other sponsors cited as backers.

Russian find thought to be minor planet

A fly planet sighting reported by the Almieg Gbwervetary in Ceinee is believed by Dr. Woolley, director of the Commonwealth Observatory, Mt. Strombo, to be a minor planet. He notes the discovery may belong to a growing group of about 1,300 minor planets and stresses the need to report such finds to the international information bureau.

Almieg Gbwervetary Ceinee Mit Red St Woolley Commonweelth Abarevatory Mt. Btromo Woolley International Information Bureau Wonley Bean

Strachey Denounces Reds in Dundee Speech

War Minister John Strachey denounces the Communist Party at Dundee, saying he does not recognise its good faith on atomic bombs and world peace. Interjections from the audience interrupt the denouncement as Strachey criticizes Communist interests over national and international peace.

London Ste John Strachey Ayn. Tathien Dundee Communist Party Blrachey Fap

Canada to speak for Canada at Sydney talks

Sir Robert W Brayhew will represent Canada at the Sydney talks. Mr Mayhew, minister of Fisheries, and Canada’s government delegation attend the Commonwealth Conference on beauty and commerce. The excerpt notes his long service in Parliament as assistant to the minister.

Canada Sydney Robert W. Brayhew Commonwealth Byssney Mayhew Fisheries Gav Bennici Yng Parliamanetary

Sheep Losses in Queensland Hit by Drought and Disease

In Queensland authorities report massive sheep losses over a wide area. Estimates indicate about one million head killed by drought and disease, with districts such as Longreach and Western suffering severe deaths and tens of thousands of sheep wiped out in some counties.

Biawny Attan Deneritat Ieana Nfonv

French trade mission aims to cut deficit

A French trade mission arrived in Sydney by air to boost exports and reduce the deficit. Officials highlighted private manufacturers including rock, prefabricated houses, civil engineering, agricultural and interperating equipment, tractors, textiles, woollens, rayon, and other goods.

Eiystovalnete Jean Pienipotentiacy Almion

Revival of Interent In Religion Declares South Hainan Focus

A mangled foreign dispatch notes the archdeacon Manehenter and Ven Bean arriving in Sydney. It reports England asserting calm in Punt and mentions a Centenary Congress, military movements in Blg Hist ChUTCh Now Benard and a brief reference to Yili and Sapanaye.

Rydnicy Archdewcun Manehenter Aillwyr Sydney Udengland Christel Benard Yaak Niral Sapanaye Thawe Ieee

Surplus on Customs Expected for Current Financial Year

The report shows customs and excise revenue likely to exceed estimates by about £21 million. Government projections cite Indirect taxation at £134,000,000, while the April 90 Yen revenue reached £117,899,380. Commonwealth Treasury figures indicate a rise over the prior year, with notables in excise revenue and state contributions across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania. Post office revenue for the review month reached £481,005.18, up £43,872. Do not copy uncertain fragments.

N.S.W

State Criticism of National Health Scheme

The State Premier condemned the National Health Insurance plan announced by Sir Earle Page as a windfall tax and a barefaced racket. Figures from the Labor Council argued the scheme would raise taxes and fail to deliver promised medical services, while health officials defended it as a contributory system with government support.

Rydney Karle Pape Mr. McGler Earle Page Andy Page Ten Sydney Selly Senome Aniatane RBA Trades and Labour Council J. DB. Wormy Commonwealth Gncich Friendly Societen Imaurance Companies Kenny Jvicem Committee Fin

Menzies launches appeal for U S Memorial in Canberra

A public meeting at Allport Hall on May 8 spurs support for a National Memorial to America, urged by Dr. Nott for the Australian American Association under BP 40 G Gaay. The plan honors US wartime aid and signals a lasting bond between Australia and the United States.

Mansion United States Cowtborne Allert Hall Aie P. Jarman Breit Kippire America Australia Aluatralia

Singapore raid linked to near assassination plot

Police in Singapore say a dramatic raid may have thwarted a plan by the Miluyan Communist Party to murder high-ranking officials. Authorities detained several people linked to the group, including individuals born in China, as evidence of a broader conspiracy emerged. Police indicated arrests followed intelligence suggesting imminent attacks on the governor and other targets.

Singapore Ikang Miluyan Communist Party Tatar Poliqn Suibreunion Bulewe Cuaneve Alan Inkapore Franklin Cimeon Mt the Oun Tom China Prucut Yunis

Srisbane Gift Iwhimbanes Victory Translated

Unclear text indicates a horse named Srisbane Gift Iwhimbane won a race at an unnamed yard in May. The fragmentary report mentions individuals Ken, Tre, and Voy and a Birdone Tre Voy. Details are garbled and names uncertain.

Mondiny Htawedi Gul Ken Lin Yard Aymin

Labour to Have Margin of Seven in Brisbane Race

Queensland Labour Party appears set for a slim majority as counting in Brisbane shows Labour and Liberal contenders close in Windsor with about 600 votes separating them. Norman has no count today, while Rockhampton counts indicate the Treasurer Carcombe holding a small lead. Counting to resume tomorrow.

Brisbane Queensland Labour Party Santas Aires Hanlon Tong Windsor A. Devine Cressad Feom Louhe Ibs Norman Uibera Sir Luckina Bhatiavalen Trockhampton Carcombe

Yoshida Shows Japan as Good Neighbour

Yoshida tells Australian visitors that Japan is peaceful and industrious, urging calm about growing influence. He contrasts China’s aggression with a call for mutual trust, stressing friendship and cooperative relations during an informal interview.

Yoshida Japan

Passport review eyed for Communist bill impact Melbourne

The Government to review passports amid political contention over an anti Communist bill. Minister Holt noted that ex government terms tied to five-year claims may affect eligibility and declared the inquiry would consider government positions and future actions. The exchange included references to federal tax notices and telegrams from Sydney.

Melbourne I A Tian Mr. Holt V. Elliott

Beef Extract Factory At Catherine Australia

A proposed beef extract factory at Catherine in Australia by the Bovell Company aims to start operations soon. The plant would process cattle into extract, with 20 000 a day capacity and export‑grade beef cuts. Employment would include local workers and technical staff brought from Queensland works.

Catherne Australia Bovell Company Aisling Mason E Minlater Sanmoitscedt Yestarda Fur Metiride McBride Eal Ahd Une Ommpear Queensland Ethies Catherine

George Knowles Memorial Prize details and council notes

Fragmented OCR describes the George Knowles Memorial Prize and university council discussions about the prize plan and recognition. It mentions the council, commemorative aims, and a historical connection to educators and local figures, with garbled dates and names.

George Knowles Memorial

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