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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1950
Page
5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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