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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1951

Page

4

Weather and regional forecasts with scattered data

A fragmented weather report gives barometer readings, temperatures, and wind directions. It lists multiple locations including TABLELANDS KALNPALL and various Australian towns with temperatures near 18 to 21 C and showers in parts of the region.

Gical Vale Tablelands Kalnpall Atendayrn Yan Cenherra Queanbeyan Ariierro Cooma Ademinaby KiAnAre Berridale Aindabyne

Jubilee of Commonwealth Parliament Inauguration Feels Remarkable

A wary tribute marks May 9 as the Commonwealth Parliament's founding anniversary with reflections on the Constitution's framework, the Governor General's role, and the evolution of Australia's federal government through a century of legislative and civil development.

Covernor Federal Executive Council Commonwealth Hay Awatralia

Cordell Hull in Critical Condition at Naval Medical Center

The former Secretary of State Cordell Hull is critically ill at the naval medical center in Bath, Maryland. He was admitted last Saturday and, aged 78, underwent surgery recently. Dr. Dover, a well known barrister from Sydney, attended as legal medical observer.

Wannengton Tass Biatey Naval Medical Centre Bathpeda Maryland Beaphal Om Muh Mr. Dovey K.C Bydney Dover Nanionaly Pital Bie Tn Aid Davey Men Jeckeny Cho

Bourke Undefeated in 1940 Advisory Council Race

In a local council contest, Mr C Bourke defeated multiple opponents including Hurley Somes and Barnes with strong first and transfer votes. Bourke led early with 2,870 votes to 1,306 for Murphy, while Hurley and Somes trailed, and E G Davis was eliminated in later rounds.

Gomel Brasch ADB Bourke Murtey Mr. Bourke Hurley F Somes Mmf. Bourke Barnes ALIP Torlependent Labour Vamgit Wan Tourke Anit Hurley Mtr Ourtesi Hurtey Bom Unie “Sone NTS Burley Boren Toe Railyard

Daley Re-elected Scouts Division Leader in Canberra Event

At the annual meeting of the Canberra division of the Boy Scouts, Daley was re-elected President. District Commissioner A C Bayte and Ward Parente attended, with officers including B M Taylor secretary and J Goodwin treasurer. The gathering elected the executive, paid thanks to the retiring badge secretary PB R and J H te Drew for service.

Dalley Une Kr. Myers K. ¥. Mullett F. A. Hohnen Barnard Menara Murray A. W Ayrton Uarry Daviewaughtorn Mensre Fissaing Swannon Wa Artogutea PB. R J. H. Te Drew

French General Shot Down In Indo China War

Fragmentary wartime report states a French general was shot down during operations near the Indo China border. Mention of allied officers and casualties suggests a high profile loss, with references to a burial and unit ceremonies under military protocol.

Indo-China London Warwen Findio Jean Bhanghyh Meng Neoin Chunvan Nem Memon

Revival at Government House Canberra Hеd by Wing Commander Jen

The brief item notes a ceremonial revival at Government House Canberra with Wing Commander D. L. G Jen commanding KAAtation, Ki an d Wing Commander, and mentions RAAF involvement.

W. J. Mekal Governsment House Canberra Growingt Tocar Weaton Nichoncade RAAF Btation D.lg Jen Kaatation Canyaers

Canberra Weather Affects Flights As Heat Breaks Records

Weather reports show a November heatwave in Canberra with temperatures near peak levels and a record reading at PalCarry Meteorological Station. Showers and low clouds disrupted evening operations at Canberra Airport, delaying flights as officials coordinate with Civil Aviation authorities.

Victoria Labor and Country Party dispute over coalition entry

Melbourne reports a debate over Labour and Country Party cooperation in Victoria. A resolution seeks to allow the Parliament to enter a future government with the Country Party, while critics warn of risks to the coalition and cabinet balance.

Melbourne Lieral Country Party Country Party Victoria Teaoludiun World News Hatway Staek Donen Holy Cabinet Freenidie Trickey Brighton Victora Canberra

Pharmaceutical Chemists Meet for Biennial Conference

Delegates from Il parte of Auntradia gather in Brisbane from May 23 to Suns fa for the biennial conference. For the first time a representative of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Sr. Tadam A Meldrum of Aberdeen, will speak on the past 25 years of British pharmacy. The conference includes meetings with the Australian and New Zealand Association of Science and a session led by Professor R B Thorn of Sydney University. Discussions in the second week cover organizational, regulatory, and education issues in pharmacy.

Il Parte Auntradia Brisbane Iday Suns Fa Pharmaceutical Association Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Wil Tadam A Meldrum Aberdeen Scotland Phar Naceutical Society of Great Hobart Byaney Fermi New Zealand the Advancement of Science Thie RB. H. Thorn Phat Imasalogy Eyney University

Man Pinned Under Tractor Injures Reported

A man was pinned under a tractor yesterday near Michalego. Emergency crews freed him and he was taken to hospital. his condition is not yet known.

Michalego Sarre Une Tractor Capriziat

Bridgman Dominates Sydney Games Trials at White City

Pat Beeman and Ben Walker feature in Canberra as Bridgman wins early rounds in the unit 98 girls and boys events. Beeman clashed with Walcheata, while Hiotatela scored for the canteen. Walker exits after a single round in under 14 doubles and the girls under 13 singles see Bridgman advance with 4 6 8.

P. Bridgman Sydney Misa Hiotatela Haa Alec Seine Chan Arenam Walker Ba Say MS Dog Berra Walker Sinmien Bridgman Canberra Tal Sues

Beginnings of the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia

A retrospective on the 1901 formation of the Commonwealth Parliament. It notes the March 29 to 30, 1901 federal election, May 9 opening by the Duke of York, and the first ministries led by Edmund Barton. It highlights early governance structure, the lack of initial departments, and the mix of veterans and new MPs shaping the new federation.

Melbourne George V Duke of York Commonwealth FG. Blackmon Chaf Tse Lau Avi Bere George Heneyenkina Leative Council Iarvents Victoria Melbournne Haun Victorian Parlement Wallaby Btale Parlement Howe Tonday

Parkinson Morta Hewpitel Obituary in Canberra Hospital Context

Mise E Parkinson, aged 64, longtime Canberra resident and former interior department officer, died at Canberra Community Hospital ayer after a lengthy illness. Funeral details note cortege leaving the hospital at 240.

Canberra Elina Pure Keinuon Murray Iste Mins Perkinnan Department of the Interior Bhowan

Geelong Wool Rates Firm Amid Mixed Market

A Geelong wool market report shows rates firm overall with activity uneven. Demand for tank and wool remained irregular at lower levels while Bradford stayed quiet and buyers awaited clearer signals.

Geelong Wool Rates Firm Emlaolye Therday Geelon Mmlen America Ehcwad Acme Intereat Bradford TF Halens Mesina

Catastrophic quake toll sparks three days of national mourning

Reports from China recount a devastating quake triggering widespread destruction. Troops aid rescue as authorities tally injured and missing, with estimates of thousands displaced. Government declares three days of mourning and launches relief efforts across affected western regions.

Chinamene Joa Exenieks Sau Igual Gas Ieee Tatricken Deere Pramaratlea Waatarn Sumape Annie

New South Wales Senate Vote Leads to Tense Inaction

In Barton and Riverina districts the Sydney press notes a stalled vote as Labor and anti Labor factions contest seat counts. The report cites party members like Me At terson and Parker and mentions no decisive tally or weather impact.

THE Senate

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