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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
4
Mundy died September 3, 1949 at age 94 leaving loving memories from J Jacobs and family and many friends. Cards and flowers were gratefully received as the family recalls her care and steady help to others.
London Mondty report details Watton Davis a surveyor from Bremford Mil outlining a plan to build housing over two years. The project includes concrete walls two storeys with two bedrooms kitchens and laundry, with much of the work to be outsourced and a target second year of 300 homes.
Weather report notes total rainfall since January 1 reached 22.61 inches, above the average 30.47 inches for the period. Yesterday heavy showers saturated paddocks, delaying planting and farm work as soft ground hindered tractors and irrigation.
Barometer readings show 29.60 inches and 3 pm pressure around 30.00 inches. Winds mainly from the south at speeds near 8 mph, with gusts to 12 mph. Forecast calls for fresh southerly winds, cooler temperatures, and fair to cloudy skies across the southern districts including Canberra, Queanbeyan, and Bombala. Rainfall measurements for the hour end show Cronulla 2, Gourbuen 3, Canberra 13, Queanbeyan 11, Banora 2, Bombala 1, and several near-zero readings in other locations.
The Canberra Times reports that the Parliamentary Labour Party weighed a resolution on dissolving the Communist Party and defending civil rights, with leaders debating time limits and constitutional impact. Parties warn of double dissolution while urging calm debate and clear war-time necessity.
Vice Regal Wim Mxentioncy and Mr George Kaymes led a British delegation to an international conference on racial work in Sydney and Melbourne. They were joined by Sir Angus Sitar of the British Council and Mr FH Rows, with Boots Services chief. The press reported other attendees and related events at Prince's Town Hall.
London reports a British Australian padre led memorial services for prisoners of war held in Bath yesterday. The event honored POWs who died while interned by Japan and drew veterans, officials, and service members to pay respects amid postwar commemoration efforts.
A Australian deputation asked Senator Booner to raise Old Age and Invalid Pension by £1 7s 6d a week to 13 8s per week and to provide 10 for a fark child. They argued the current rates fail to support those with greater needs and urged a broader adjustment to avoid disincentives.
A report on plans for a Jubilee Year to mark the Commonwealth's public anniversary. Prime Minister Mr. Menzies outlined a nationwide program inviting religious bodies, industries, trades unions, and scientific groups to join in ceremonies across Australia. Chairman designate Mr. Menhams.
Sir Ivor Jennings arrives in Canberra to meet Governor General and address Parliament House events. The University of Ceylon chancellor, notable for works on law and constitutional studies, will tour Australian universities with Lady Jennings and their daughter Shirley. He departs for Adelaide Saturday continuing the tour of universities.
The NSW premier criticizes the national health plan citing alleged double taxation and biased spending. He questions the motives of Health Minister Sir Earle Page and Premier Sir Tarla Page, though details remain unclear amid political sparring.
Canberra aims for national art status as the Centre of Commonwealth culture with the Canbara Art Club exhibition at University College drawing a large crowd. Minister McBride praised Canberra’s cultural growth. display includes Max Meldrum portrait and works by Marie Tuck Violet Metunes and others.
The government increased the Commonwealth direct grant for medical research to £460,000 for the next financial year. The Liberal Country Party government cites health prevention as a priority and allocates funds under the Medical Research Endowment Act via the National Health and Medical Research Council after recommendations from the Medical Research Advisory Committee. The prior administration provided £100,000 per year.
A Canberra audience Saturday evening praised the repertory standard of the Meadow fends production titled Paul Carroll Meander. Critics highlight strong acting and stagecraft, noting the ensemble delivered a dramatic and magnetic performance that elevated the run.
Australian minister urges continued tea and butter rationing, arguing it protects economy and wartime supply. He cites price controls, imports, and international shortages, noting potential 20 percent consumption rise and the need for rationing to remain under government oversight.
A late 19th century report details a new blood storage method developed by Prof. Cohn of Harvard to allow safer preservation for emergencies. The technique promises to help save lives in crises by enabling rapid availability of stored blood, with potential funding up to £25,000 for trials and demonstrations.
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