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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

2

Reward Notice For Missing Spaniel Pup And Items

A local notice lists a missing golden spaniel pup near Musgrove Street and a grey uniform and hubcap missing from Canberra Queanbeyan area. Rewards offered for return of items and driver’s license and other belongings located at various addresses including Loftus Street Yuri and Boavoondara Street Reid. Police contact requested with sightings after 9:30 pm.

Singston Grim Bing R. Hall Hausari Parliament House Lawn Manila Mie Take Canberra Lense Sursday Menuka Wilkes Navy Ste. Pinder Rontact Police Pam Queanbeyan GOLDEN _Gacké “Spaniel Pup Musgrove St Loftus St Yuri Hubcap Vauxhall O'Brien Cis Trey Teddy St. Reid

Federal Golf Associates Competition Aids Spastic Centre

Mrs B Vallance led the Federal Golf Club event with steady form to win the association competition raising funds for the Spastic Centre. Scores listed include Mrs Vallance 40 10 28 and Mrs C Ar fickle 48 44 37, with others noted as participants.

Federal Golf Associates Federal Golf Cub Associates B. Vallance C. Arfickle W Donaldson Mix Sullivan

Canberra anniversary debate prompts parliament vigilance

Canberra discussions on marking the capital’s foundation stress parliamentary vigilance. Senator Marriott proposes a 1969 celebration while urging proper study of Canberra development reports. Critics warn of weak planning and rising costs without continuous committee oversight before the 50 year milestone.

Court Tributes To Mr Cedric Park At Supreme Court

Remarks in Canberra community Hospital acknowledged the death of Cedric Ernest Steele Park former principal legal officer of the Crown Solicitor’s Office. Tributes described him as a key figure in criminal prosecutions and a respected legal mind.

Cedric Park Mowoi J Simpson J. de Miuguire Beiraete A.C. Supreme Court Crown Saliaitor Ofice Ceideic Ernest Steele Park Canberri Commmunity Hospital

Weather Summary From Fairbairn Station Reports Forecast

The meteorological bulletin from Fairbairn lists today’s conditions with rain showers likely in the interior and winds westerly along the coast. It notes a sunrise at 6 41 and sunset at 5 18, with temperatures ranging from the mid 50s to around 80 in various regional spots.

Fairbairn Croowell Goulburn Gunning Yass Con Bepra Neanbeyan Bungenleve Comma Nimmitabot Ba Hobarp I. SR Perth

Senate urged ACT Mail Celebration for Canberra 50th

Senator Marriott of Tasmania proposed a Canberra 50th anniversary mail celebration to boost tourism. Customs to check undelivered mail to Territory residents will be centralized at the Canberra Post Office with duties collected on international sail mail. The proposal, supported by the Minister for Customs and Exports, aims to mark the December 1950 anniversary and was discussed alongside findings from the Senate Select Committee on Canberra development.

A.C.T Canberra P.C Escen P.M. Osborne Gunheryn Sydney Wnd Canborn Mapriott Tas Yeaterday Senate Miarrtalt Ite Cantona

Senator Spooner Opens Luxurious Australian Motel

Senator Spooner hailed a new Canberra motel as a landmark for the country’s tourist and motoring public. He noted 5,000 U S motels serve 48 million guests monthly with billions in revenue and praised the venture for elevating Australian standards of accommodation and service nationwide.

Spooner Aushru United States Prangc Om. Eestor Australia Wong Felon Cox Witch Ari Vince Sa Ued Tong Austrlia Diplomatic Corps Parliamenter- Jang Canberra Ceremany Vinser Wis

Abolition push for compulsory federal voting in Australia

The article reports a private senator’s bill in New South Wales aiming to end compulsory voting at the federal level. Senator Mecilum notes opposition from political parties and suggests the move could affect turnout and parliamentary support.

Day Exhibitors’ Successes at NSW Show in Wagen

Exhibitors from Barton Barton and Worrest led awards at the Al Breeds Kowne Cl Show in Wagen. Judge T McGorlen praised the standard of female Hogs, while Chidgey secured best opposite sex and best Smooth for terrier. Heseltine won labradors with Wombra Loyal Lady taking Best Labrador and top honours.

Camerra Innens Wagen Southern Olivar Chidgey Barton W. Hesitine Gell ‘Sth J. Anderson Worrest T. McGorlen Sydney Nsw Kelyny Karlene Ol. Anderson Tanne Bes Heseltine Woumbea Galdan

Crowded Welcome For New Bishop Arthur At Goulburn

The crowd honors Bishop Arthur at Goulburn during his opening service. Clergy and lay officials pledge loyalty as Bishop Burgmann and Rev Ashley Wiron officiate. Bishop Arthur emphasizes shared pastoral duties and service to the diocese as he begins his new role.

Goulburn Arthur Alan Lop Canberr Porview Aoril Down Chron Kill Cibneread Davies Gordon Arthas Ganon Gurnsey Hebe Etepiri Mehl Geek Rae Bishup EH. Bargmann Stddnin Tie Bapuet Als Din Ashley Wiron A. Staion Arie Waa Conall Hersison Diocnse Burgmann Ald

Segregation Persists on Atlanta Trolley After Court Ruling

Atlanta riders remain separated by race on the city trolley as officials note Georgia was not party to the Supreme Court action and thus not affected. officials say the ruling bans segregation on public buses but local practice remains unchanged.

Atlanta Transit Company Atlanta Georgia U.S.A. Supreme Court South Carolina

Regal Governor General Hosts Formal Reception Dinner

The Governor General Sir William Slim received Mr Patrice Shaw and then the Pyne Minister in a formal afternoon event. That evening Theis Sacelleneies tin Governor General and Slim hosted a dinner for French Ambassador His Excellency the High Commissioner for New Zealand and numerous dignitaries and spouses at Government House.

Bield William Slim Patrice Shaw Pyne Theis TR Gi Ky Grace Dan Mabel Biodkos Government Heuna

Pascal Quartet Recital at Ganbersa Postponed

The Pascal Quartet, official French National Radio ensemble, rehearses a method of collective interpretation featuring four players. Notable members include ML Du-Vimuht War, Rokzet Gallus, and Walter Gerhardt, with roots in Orleans and Vienna. The group aims for a cohesive performance highlighting ensemble harmony.

Sun ML du- Vimuht War Orleans Province Fratwa Raditinn Snl Romshire Paets Uke Ronsard Charles d'Orleans Maurice Cruz Paria Jooks Alan Hahermuti M. Dupson" Palala Thv Rokzet Gallus Horie erHal Hordeaux Jikoa Touniy Fim Wien Walter Gerhardt N¢ Radio Zurich

Aerial Survey of Iron Ore Deposits Initiated in Victoria

Aerial magnetometer survey begins in Victoria to map iron ore deposits in a 300 to 400 square mile area between Nawa and Puchao. The Department of Mines and Victorian Mines Department cooperate as modern cameras radar navigation aid the search using latest gear. The effort is ongoing yesterday with aerial survey teams and aircraft over the region.

Gast Cipps

Y. Club Plans Expansion for July Future Projects

A local club announces expansion ambitions at Givi Centre in Sevenean, aiming to grow membership from about 20 to strengthen its drive for more substantial immunity projects. The group highlights ongoing work at Sturt Istana amp as a central hub with plans for numerous forthcoming initiatives.

Bunatsro Sen Belt Hele Fayine Nonth Givi Centre Sevenean Aronente Bulla Jp Sturt Istana Amp Wlab Huby

Parliament Debates Fisheries Whaling and Sales Tax Bills

In Parliament the House of Representatives met at 2 30 pm yesterday and after questions debated and passed the Fisheries Bill at all stages. A Whaling Bill debate followed and was adjourned. The Senate met at 2 pm yesterday and after questions debated the Sales Tax Exemption and Classification Bill 1958. The Senate will meet again today after questions to continue the case on the Sales Tax bill. The Leader of the Opposition Move calls that no Senator be recognised as party leader if he is the sole representative of that party in Parliament.

Nsw Senate Meniber McCashing Une Commonwealth Wlectoyn Wermbey Benatar Phyne Tasmannia Mecilum House of Representatives House Mill McKenna

Proutt Tax on Holden Advocated at Meeting

A chaotic report details a Unite meeting where Proutt tax on Holden was urged. Delegates accuse profits of being a racket and call for excess profits tax amid claims of US and Canadian loans funding Australian investors.

Proutt Holden General Mataraolden Ltd Exeesaive Onzaubawe Gowsenmoht Ts Teyweel Ganaro Motors-Moldon H. Blaly Con Pary Anexa U.S Creasure Canada United States

Prices Rise at Geelong Sale Top Wool Trade Day

Geelong hosts a brisk opening sale with strong demand for merino and fine wools. Buyers and officials report best first day this season as prices lift notably for Merino and merino blends.

Geelong Welvaday Aiferms Grelojr Mervin Firene Denver Merini

Letters To The Editor Use Of Talent In Russia

Lt Gen Dovilette argues Russia’s scientific progress is achieved by young people free to study and by state support. He contrasts Communist encouragement of study with Western pressures and claims Russia builds character, duty, and loyalty as national assets. GC McCarthy Canberra submits this letter.

Russia Dovilette Putysin Troy Jere Lacy Rmstun Hm 2 University Cinenian Rey Horees GC McCarthy Janberra

Appointment of Quoyi Aa Sprenitel Lo as Oriental Civilisation head

The Gapberra University College announced the appointment of Mr. Quoyi Aa Sprenitel Lo as senior torturer of Oriental Civilisation in the School of Quiesint Studies. He holds a BSc and has taught at Bohea of Guiental and Arricah Studies, University of London, visiting at Tientsin under the British Council. The School was awarded in 1950 with Professor Hans Biglenstein as head. Oriental Civilisation courses expand to include Chinese language and culture, with advanced study to cover geography health and culture of Asia.

Gapberra University Quoyi Aa Sprenitel Lo Vatt Dov Sprenical University of Condon Bohea Guiental Arricah Unicneralty London University of Glen Chinesry Winginges Cor Voit China Dapet

Convention Sports Awards Presented

A chaotic OCR fragment reports an awards event with names and places such as NSW, Philip Viet, and Kemp Aus. It mentions Apollo activities and social functions plus officials from various regions. The garbled text also notes travel plans and inspections near Adaminaby and Cabramurra.

Jett Canbevia Nsw Irs Go Philip Messrs J, Dupin Fovins

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