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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

2

Place of the Migrant Builder in Canberr Housing Debate

Canberra housing program faces strains as migrant workers await homes. Debate centers on allocating 1957 output to incoming tradesmen, with calls to protect families and ensure fair access while noting ongoing promises to raise housing numbers. Authorities weigh timelines and provincial allocations amid public interest.

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Rain Insurance Shrinks Proceeds From School Fete

A garbled page reports rain affects a school fete with insurance funds swelling or draining proceeds. It mentions a person named Felopem Vepk and references an organization or embassy style terms and dates, but is largely unreadable.

Mental Health Decline in Asia Tied to Mechanisation

Fragmentary OCR text discusses mental health declines in Asia linked to mechanisation and modernization. Mentions China and various officials or researchers, observations on education, aging populations, and impacts on health services. Content is garbled with incomplete phrases and misread names.

Asia

Canadian Team Plans for Olympic Games TOME

In Canada a plan outlines national sport preparations ahead of the Olympics. Officials discuss training initiatives and selections, aiming to strengthen teams and secure strong performances for the country.

Tome Wellameday Canada Ste Taily Sursnor Flames

May 28 wedding for Miss Menzies announced

Vownatians send out invitations for the wedding of Miss Heather Menzies and Mr. Peter Henderson to be held May 28 at a church ceremony with a reception to follow. Details include a ceremony at St Paul’s Church and a later gathering at a venue in Balliol. Other social notices mention dances and celebrations connected to colonial officials and friends in Ceylon.

Peter Henderson Eld pAwiiowe Ballidey Miny Mere EL. Alderton Feuhin Ceylon A. Meerenan Silhola Ambnasuiory Mra Peasler Senelva

Colour TV Sets in New York Expansion Plans

New York reports that Aoigndher General David Bar off, chairman of the Ratio Corporation of Amestea, says the company will produce television sets with color capabilities and white radios. The firm plans to expand operations and hire more staff, aiming to exceed thirty thousand units per month.

New York Aoigndher David Baroff Chaiemnant The Ratio Corporation ‘of Amestea Hit Tau Television Seta Wil Uta Keke White Rae Repes

Coronation Fund Race Meeting Deferred

Reports indicate the Coronation Fund Race Meeting may be postponed due to late decisions. The pacing and trotting club led by Mr Cargill faced delays and uncertainty, with betting and local entries unsettled as organizers weighed Saturday schedules and conditions.

Coronation Fund Fru Anherra Cargill Canberrs Radio Canberrs

Tribunal To Hear Service Apy A Formel Elise To

A brief notice reports a tribunal hearing on a government service appeal. The joint meeting discussed appeals related to armed service partition and defense matters. The discussants indicated adjustments to procedures and timelines for the assumed cases.

Commonwealth Asiallion Tan Pater Tome Sayeth

Fragmented OCR note on sale and administration

Disjointed text fragment describes a sale divided into tractions and administration details. Mentions bidders, purchasers, and inquiries. References to Turner, information management, and interstate commerce contexts appear, but specifics are unclear.

Turner

Riverside Buildings Demand Stokes Cultural Centre Challenge

A fragmented report notes organizations vying to win a title at Riverside Cultural Centre. The Depercnens and related groups face a waiting list of about 30 entities, with early activity suggesting a push to occupy buildings that have served their purpose.

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Labour Move To Stop T For Malaya

A parliamentary debate recounts Labour opposition to a government plan regarding Malaya. Mr Maaluck accuses the government of overstepping, urging consultation with Malayan authorities before decisions. The discussion highlights tensions over colonial policy and defense commitments amid Cold War fears.

Labour Malaya

Arrival of Officials at Government Mourne Queensland

Vice regal party including Excellency the Governor of Queenland and Lad Lavarack with Mrs Sewell and Lieut Commander J E Tyaher arrive at Government Mourne Fautberre.

Re. Hing Queenland Lad Lavarack

New Parish Of Canberra North Established

The Anglican parish of Canberra North was proclaimed with the induction of Rev Buckle as rector. The ceremony included blessings, the ringing of the church bell, and visitations by clergy from Canberra and surrounding areas. Parish boundaries include Turner, Connor, and Ainulin ta areas, with St John’s retaining precedence.

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Unity display delays spill motion in caucus vote

A caucus vote deferred a spill motion amid party unity concerns. Dr Fivatt opposed the move while Mr Calwell, deputy leader, offered to resign. discussions centered on party discipline, leadership, and potential new officers.

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Memorial Service for Lord Gowrie Decades of Commemoration

A memorial service for the late Lord Gowrie former Governor General of Australia will be held at St John’s Church Canterra on Friday. The service will include the presence of dignitaries and Parliament members with plans for additional memorial services in Windsor and London next week.

Gowrie Australia Bt. John’s Church Canterra Pyidny Ceneral Ie Elim Moa Nigel Fyazey Gav raenon-Cenena Corpa Mill St. Jonna Stupten Mayne Jocu Kingland Williams Windsor London Tate

Liberal Party Criticizes Canberra Lease Reappraisal Plan

A Canberra Liberal Party branch meeting criticized reappraisal of city lease values. They urged Minister Kent Hughes to pause premium-based auctions and seek fair, reasonable values. The group urged stronger housing finance from the Interim Department and deferred the branch election to the next meeting.

Canberra Interior Kent Hughes A.C Laberal Hugh Alder Leanep Mae Conaider Te May ACT Advisory Council

Former Rectors To Preach At St. John's

Canberra church marks the 104th anniversary of its foundation with reunions and sermons by former rectors. Rev Davies of Way and Archdeacon Robertson are among speakers. May events include a 3 pm service and a dawn Holy Communion observed for the founding ceremony in 1841. Aboriginal history recalled during the anniversary program.

St. John’s Bifahn Tha Baptist Ancy Davies Way Roberton Mixtion Robertaan

Debates Resume On Foreign Alarms And Civil Divorces

In a terse session, members prepare to discuss foreign affairs and civil divorce motions. The Senate met yesterday to address questions and a jurisdictional motion on Timagente, with proceedings set for discussion at 98 a.m.

Tee Howe Ee Mocme Moers Benate Jes Timagente

Letters to the Editor on Labour, AGP and policy balance

A letter from Ainslie AGT May 4 argues that public policy should not be captured by factional power plays or sectarian interests. It questions whether the AGP should represent broad opinions or be swayed by minority factions, and criticizes ideology that links civil liberties to religious considerations in Labour policy. The Canberra Tunes.

Ime Ryo Irumnen Adv. Federal Pariamentary Executive House of Representatives Ministry For External Saleh Haaluck Maaluck Masluck Alp Huylen Haylan Mabhame Labour AGP Shell Atoe Nira iProtram Arndt Canberra

Last Man To Leave Gallipoli Mentioned in 1906 Letter

In a 1906 letter from Fred Pollace of New Geimth ACT, the writer questions a column titled Waa Las Man To Lens Gallipoli. He notes his wife, a Callipali veteran’s widow, and recalls a prior arrangement to call his wife before proceeding. The piece references a man marching toward the water at Gallipoli shores and mentions an official story in war history.

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