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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

2

Former lawyer struck from New York bar rolls by court

Wednesday reports say EW Tork, attorney accused in a federal case, had his name removed from the New York State Bar after a conviction for felonies. He was found guilty of perjury for denying giving secret documents to Whittaker, a courier for a Soviet spy ring, and sentenced to two years in prison with an appeal pending.

Atsie Deparment Relal Lebarvedt York State Supreme Court Convic Lss Tvo Ean Whittaker Chui

Hire Car Ranks Expand at Civic Centre and Manuka

The Hire Car Woes Association president J. Kinnane announced yesterday that Canberra residents can obtain cars by telephone from the Kingston rank within three weeks, with a ceremonial telephoneline to link the service to the public. The move aims to improve public access to hire cars and streamline operations at civic centres.

Civic Centre Manuka J. Kin Yeaterday Canberra Boim

New Leases Rise in Canberra ACT Amid Housing Strain

An ACT housing surge sees 47 blocks regulated and 25 transfers in the year as relaxations of building controls and longer waiting periods boost registrations. War Service Homes and landholder shifts fuel demand while shortages persist in southern suburbs and four sections near Turner Ainslie and Griffith show leasing activity. Private homes are expected to rise in coming years, though high building costs may drive calls for housing loans for ex-service personnel.

Jeane Canberra Hitler War Service Homes Howover

Canberra Art Club to Open First Exhibition at University College

The Minister for the Tatertor Mr McBride will open Canberra AIL Club's first exhibition at the University College on Monday. The event features a wide range of styles and subjects with notable painters including Esther and Betty Parsons. Violet Me nf of the late portrait Menu contributes flower studies and a portion of the works will be shown by the Melbourne Society of Women Painters. The exhibition closes with a display by David Jones Ket Guutery in Sydney.

Tatertor McBride Canberra Inte Publianer and Arti Sydney David Jones

Anglican Dean Advocates Mercy Killings

A British religious leader advocates voluntary euthanasia, arguing compassion justifies mercy killing under certain suffering. He cites medical hopelessness and moral duty, while opponents warn against eroding the sanctity of life and potential abuses in end of life care.

London Wednesiny Walter Robert Mautors PauLa Cathecal Britain Yeateeday Bocietyue Cancun Dean Matthews

Erna Berger Concert Tickets Sell Out At Albert Hall

Heavy bookings for the Erna Berger recital at Albert Hall on Saturday reflect strong demand. The coloratura soprano, to perform two years after a debut in Australia, opens with Where You Walk and includes works by Handel Mozart and others across twenty pieces in five groups.

Erna Berger The Albert Hall Sapokesman Ung A.B.C Renterd ABC Keanon Aiuile Handel Richard Btrauke Edo Mozart Mian Berger

Pen and Erna Berger meet at Canberra event

Mr. Pen the arcom ponist and associate artist Erna Berger, renowned soprano at her MKC, attended a Canberra gathering. They discussed her previous tour of Australia and plans for future performances at the Albert lati venue.

Pen the_arcom Erna Berger Ereitul Albert Lati Canberra Penn Ais Australia

Combined Youth Leadership Course Aims to Boost Program

YMCA secretary Mr Tuck announced the Combined Youth Leadership Course will run from May to July and emphasize both theory and practice. Canberra residents are set to contribute talks and activities while a team from YWA travels to compete in Anna, focusing on basketball, athletics, swimming, debate, and related youth projects.

If. Tuck YMCA BWCA Cone Unas Canberra Inter Ated Uy Blair Heary Afton Helwinlboy YWA Byesley Anna Tena Fran Hydhey Newyatle Vulcan Canals Ohare

Cheques And Gold In Fraud Charges At Central Court

In Sydney a group including Tulipa restaurant proprietor Goben and Morley aged 42 faced charges of conspiring with Walter Walker to defraud the Union Bank of Australia. Morley, extradited from Karachi, allegedly helped cash cheques and secure gold blocks via forged cheques. Witnesses described plans to steal £1000 and transport forged gold through forgeries, with a bail discussion and multiple confessions or denials.

Sydney Winneaiay Suend Goben Tulipa Resstaurant Ld Ws Elisproaal Taligold Robert Morley Central Court Gobex Morley Ridney Rogerson Walter Thomas Walker Union Bank of Australia Morley Ikarseni Sintale Uaat Tien Thraingh Theaingh G. Golding Kerachi Marley Gahes Rogerson Australia Chilamas Ober Gabe Timera Cale C.lb Gobez Statment Leonard Kaye Gaber Gebowact Kaye Gabes Kn Be Gober Rogers Wold

Alpine Village at Kosciusko planned to boost tourism

Sydney reports a government plan for Kosciuszko Alpine Village to attract day and weekend visitors. Officials cite new gate rebuilding at Snagging Holes, ski schools near the area, and dormitory style central amenities to accommodate families and tourists.

Sydney Piatetton Anita

Bedser stars in county cricket as Glamorgan draw with Surrey

Alex Bedser claimed a wicket for 1 run as Surrey drew with Glamorgan at The Oval. MCC beat Yorkshire on wet wickets, while Le Livingston joins Northamptonshire honours. Surrey 192 drew with Glamorgan 148 Parkhouse 62, Bere 4/18. Oxford University 34? Hofmeyr 161. Cambridge University A? Sussex 196.

London Alex Bedser Glamorgan the Oval Surrey McG Yarkatuire MCC Yorkshire le Livingston Whi Han Northamptonshire Clamorgan Parkhoupe Alan Bere M.c.c

Mount for Hidden Mineral Wealth Unearthed in Desert

Scientists report a hidden mineral wealth beneath the Desert regions, with explorers focusing on the northern Als area and the isolated inn of Marea Ald Sunde as key sites for discovery and potential extraction.

Alstrare

Golfing Magnetium nats and wrecked pontoon near 18th at Canberra

Golfers hunt for four ghosts in the Molongle River near Royal Canberra. A club from Hotel Canberra is seen near a wrecked pontoon at the 18th hole while divers from Westridge refuse to dive due to cold water. Several bites reported as clubs remain unrecovered. Baker suggests using bait to attract a token prize.

Nats Molongle Royal Canberra Mr. T Canberra White Hawan Mays Westridge Baker

Sydney to extend correspondence education to Leaving Certificate

The Minister for Education Mr Hortrom announced today that correspondence education will extend beyond the Intermediate Certificate, enabling future students to reach the Leaving Certificate standard. The plan would benefit students in small country districts where instruction did not reach Leaving Cert levels.

Sydney Hortrom

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