Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

5

Pave power eraon for

Fragmentary text provides few readable facts with unclear names and places. no coherent event or person details emerge to form a solid summary or headline.

Arts Council Debates Programme Revamp at Canberra Meeting

The Arts Council considered widening the programme scope and funding. Key members Tormey and a group pressed for broader support, while others urged careful budgeting and a focus on new appointments. The meeting discussed chairing, publicity, and potential funding steps, with council members urged to push for a revived Canberra initiative and closer links to government.

Einiyaralty Biogen Watt Smt Ng. Tormey Hope Rome Tan Meee Te Reuke Carl Bro Matte Mar Chaeerty Childe Fidhion Cme Council Urntigg Shamir Robert Garvan Canberra Ber Menkes

Drinks Refused to Native Delegates at Suva Hotel

A local report notes an incident at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva where native delegates were refused drinks. Governor is asked to intervene as officials protest the restriction, while Dutch New Guinea delegates receive a ceremonial champagne toast.

Suva ELIVA Sanday Frineh O Metola Noumen At Tail Bree Finn Grand Pacife Thrulriegates Faphart Rowan ii Bythnis T & Ati Advinera Ibty Voutrntay Netherlands J.D. Penntek Sulvanis Biethdey Awila Hugh New Guus Rme

Tighter supervision of trotting

Dweey reports Monday plans for tighter control of trotting events at Harold Park with a panel to replace the present official, and the secretary Mr Holley outlines club concerns. The committee weighs appointing a new official, with Lady Blaney among the names discussed.

Dlu Harold Park Neeraa Aix Universe Ntewarda Kr Holley Boley Tinea Park Blaney

Erna Berger to Sing Here on Saturday

Erna Berger, renowned coloratura soprano, will give a concert at the Albert Hall Canberra on Sunday following the reopening next week. Her 1948 Australian tour and Metropolitan Opera debut in New York are noted, with praise for roles such as Gilda and Sophie among others.

Bereer Colebre ABC Albertall Canberra Batunday Alrwt Albert Hall Sian Berger Australa Comra Australia Metropolitan Opers New York Gilda Sophie Bowen- Heavalier Inde Metropolitan Opera Wien Queen of the Gin Rovenkavalier Vio Jetta Rosina i Berger Carhagir Hall Erna Berger Amwcien Mendelsnen Wolf Hichard Strauss Pees Mtosari Weber Ramoone Elty O Berman Berename Kingetene Canberra Art Club

Reds Displace Amateurs in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, Reds disrupt amateur groups with a covert protest across Mosinee and nearby areas. Residents report flyers and altered messaging aimed at undermining local morale, while officials vow to prevent propaganda and maintain public order amid unrest linked to larger political movements.

York Mosinee Wircanain the Daily Worker Ex-Aarvicemen Daw Lake Over Acouls Padock Inasyidial Freedom Benejamin Gitlow United Motioa FO Moimea Nwurrestinn Mancow

Arbitration Court to rule on wage dispute in quarterly session

The Arbitration Court at the state capital prepares for a quarterly session to decide a wage dispute involving workers and a Union, aiming to resolve pay scales and hours. Local officials expect a timely verdict affecting factory labor in the region.

Prith Moun Bote Arbitration Court Mina Indjuntmen Witting

Dean Sees Red On Press In Australia

The Dean of Canterbury Dr Heviatt Johnson attacked by Australian press before leaving for Landon. He claims American freedom is restricted by British influence and calls Australia Britain’s satellite. Johnson says his visit proves America’s movement toward independence amid welcoming audiences.

Darwin Canterbury Heviatt “Johnson Landon Nts Jahnson Kyra Tun Dean Uatratia Australia America Batis Johnson Hamens Fonaies John North Australia Workers’ Union

Heavy Bail on Pistol Charge at Central Court

William Mollebone age 39 was granted 300 bail on a charge of carrying an unlicensed pistol. Bessie Woods age 30 pled not guilty to carrying arms plus the couple claimed self defense. The prosecutor warned possible violence if Mollebone is released and the three defendants were remanded until May 1.

Bydney William Mollebone Central Cour’omy Hallicone Bessie Woods Mollebone Vergeant Mutney Anatk Wan Hollebone Peaide Mainey Wali Mollebortra Woodkwna

THREE MORE POLIO CASES IN YEAR TOTAL RISES

Three more polio cases are reported this week, totaling 234 for the year by Wednesday. A two year old child near New Briars is among the cases, as Brown Waterman’s Fountain Pen displays at Civic Centre. A handbag left on the Coomm Road West Hoyalla is missing its owner’s ration card and assignment book.

Rydney Af Polia Brown Waterman's Civic Centre Ian Ati Perpan Coomm Road West Hoyalla Goan Street Namo Addeean Blanchard Hkingston Cotter Kingston Newsegony

Classified notices and help wanted in Canberra era

Fragmented classified items request applicants for stenography, accommodation, and various odd jobs. Multiple agencies in Manuka and Canberra seek female and general workers, office help, and a delivery of unskilled tasks with board, wages, and shifts noted. Listed addresses include Campbell, Kennedy Street, Fourth Street, and Manuka areas.

Ford Fomtions Manuka News Agency King Tom Manuka North Aide White Kathie Fedorko Acton Ouest House

Public Notice Australian Capital Territory Liquor Licence

Notice that Ronald Somnol Longmore applied to grant a grocery licence for A Thompson Bonny Limited premises at Cakes Crescent in Canberra City. The application seeks approval from the Registrar on Monday May ninth, 2920 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, with the venue at Dunner Recortter.

Longmore Cakes Crescent Alnalin Comberes Tare Lee Varsity Im Crocer Applicant Davies Batley Bousitore Lonit Clty Canberra

Salyor’s Delicat Manukr Waggh Car Service Notice

A garbled OCR style notice mentions SAYLOR'S DELICAT MANUKR with phrases about car service and a rough price estimate. It references Drivers & Co and Mingwtos in fragmented form. The readable fragments imply a marketing style for a vehicle related service with unclear details.

Drivers& Co Mingwtos

Also Mentioned on This Page

Degiane Er Tan Arts Council Viras Berger Wisconsin Jeanie Che Metropolitan Medical Fisher Nf Health Grahame Drew Seid Lo Dey Laney I Ny Lana Tin Dean Pero Soden Toury Les Pogson Uno Mumntan O'Connor Orb Bentor United Aoe Davies and Bailey Ilepace Tuntor Girlie Con Bospteal Elserviceman Kington Newongency Mt Todd University College, Weol M. Jarvis Manula Pharmacy Caultlewe Mechaniam Campbell Amalle Bdon Street Amalte Gents Malvern Bar Cantera Run Noun Che Fourth Street Maret Buna Kennedy Street Dak HMV Cambor Ninth Street Narrabundah Bet Rieke Spsiaing Tennix Pappiy Glee Street King Han Brooks Calley Thompsoin and Rowley Derriam Road Queanbeyan Cunningham Ayant Adam Ingram Jonathan Paclows Aki Rumble Brothers Vanaet Railway Noure Australian Capital ‘Territory Ucknor J. P. Wilson Saylor Delicat Manukr Singer Sewing Machines Gillespie Crawford Street Aracey Menton Atte Prurs Syrnet AMD Retuer Road Transport Service Googe Watt Cunningham RT Aeacmea Rydsey Rae Ofan Every Pat Eastlame Wootrai, Clog Sardiat R. A. Cole McTiwraith Street Albalic Rlayal Canberra Golf E. Girla Ghammar Acfrios Carmel Colleck Stulents Union Cnion Ball Mondat Hay Case Calberra Hire Car Trades’ Hall Acton Ainslie C Exacire F. Guistataon A. Hickman Motorista Carewmah Rome Ramutake Leer Gooreen Reld Shania Supreme Court OF the Auwimalian Capital al Ab Am Alex_ V. Beaver ‘Wednessy Tibet Hall Teereday At & P.m Ustralian Eisai Danube Ncan Samunteely Gorman Brown Mal Strahan Manuka Tennie Pavilion Kingston H. de Vere Steepeate Jean Simmons Donald Houston Mreconte Tachnicolor Valley Fun Technicolor Canberra City H.G John Mille Megs Danking Diane Crurenitt Catest TG Morrow Capitol Civic Prince OF Foxes Gloucester Bruce Lansley Arthur Murdy Sydney Ure Semith Archibald Prige Canberra University College J. Fitzgerald George McManus
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication