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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 12, 1956

Page

2

Death notices and funerals in Canberra area

A series of obituaries and funeral notices. William AG, 78, of 38 Lorraine Street Prac Stursl, obituary details. Robert Arbourne and family, Queensland connections. Charles Skipper of Thaiwa AT. Kath leen Caufield of Leichshirdt Street Loneston. Mrs Amelia Hutchinson and family express thanks for sympathy from Causeway community for the loss of J Gow. Beverley Wiggins funeral details. Norman Belkosy tribute and thanks. Local church services, cemetery details, and express thanks follow.

Wiliam AG Lorraine Stroat Prac Stursl Fis Bend Grin Jacob Thy0 Barney Ciwis Tony rMis Smallhartie Bue Arbourne Robert Chartes Baloverl Iiestuinst Af Beywley Peter Robert Childers Hosea Chiders Quéensland Dept. Waris Kathleen, Caufield Leichshirdt Street Iineston Cawfeld Chistopher Minila Canberra Aida Manula Amelia Hutchinson Averaue Woronora River Causeway Tavier J. Gow Reg Pourra Boga Tom Wikgins Queanbeyan Beverley Wiggins Abu Whe Belial

Tenders Called for Canberra Building Works and Services

TENDERS for plastering two cottages and other works in Canberra ACT invited by the Department of Works. Closing 2 pm Tuesday May 28. Plans, specs and envelopes to be marked Tender for Garbage and related services. details and forms available at Acton offices. conditions include evidence of financing capacity and witness to sovereignty.

Canberra Act Plany Waads Slaton Fairbilm Ach Wepdlay Wumber Hietl Gursige Puesiday Ailiatie A.C Ainslie Agt Breviton Neurick Henry Beckon St O'Connor, AG C. Lulachon Jenders Tneir Suimit & Rice Am One Pandey Acton Gurhege A.g.t.services Mletior

British anger over Portsmouth espionage incident and Moscow reaction

The Ganderra Times reports British criticism of a grave breach connected to an espionage attempt against a visiting Russian cruiser in Portsmouth. Moscow’s response reflects broader resentment and questions on British judgment, while Irish and British officials call for full exposure, confession, and contrition to restore goodwill.

Moscow Portsmouth Britain Uae Aeenston Goodwill Feaot Tnt

U S Economic Aid Seen As Threat To Export Trade

Mrs Weight warns that U S foreign aid policy may end currency sales of surplus production and undermine trading relations. She argues dumping risks in the sterling area could disrupt markets in Britain Australia and New Zealand and harm American trade and global economy.

U.S Europe Asia Australian Primary Producers’ Union le Waight Joliner New Zealand Austratia Wade Weight

Lost Friday Fragments in a Curious Oceanic Advert

A fragmentary list from a 20th century coastal area shows lodging options near Jervis Bay and Maroubra with odd names and terms. It mentions a private house on Elizabeth Street, beds, windows, and water, plus a Jay Hotel at Maroubra Beach with rates of £12 12s weekly and £22 12s weekly. Contact listed as PY1046.

Maroubra Jay Hotel Maroubra Beach Paul Byors Soesa Elty Talty Gally

Poetry Week Competitions Details and Prizes

Poetry Book Week competitions organised by a small writers group inside Australia feature prizes including 20 guineas for best lyric poem and five guineas for best easay, judged by Miss May Brahe. Entries close May 22, submitted to Poetry Book Week Competitions O.P.O. Sydney.

Uie Siseusulor Lundensis A.W LN gMuina Jennulit May Thuhe May Brahe Cassel and Company Poetry Book Week Hox O.P Sya Cassell Clemien Wesley Milgate University of Sydney Sheppard House Seventh Street

Viceregals Attend Sydney Visit At Admiralty House

Their Excellencies governor general and Lady Blim visited Sydney yesterday afternoon. Attended by personal staff and others, they arrived at Admiralty House in the evening.

Grnora Blim Jett Bundodere Queensland Sydney Admiralty House

Accommodation Needed For Hockey Visitors

A local appeal seeks host accommodations for an international field of hockey visitors arrivingJune 4. Teams from England South Africa Canada India Scotland Male Land N S W Canberra Goulburn and others will participate. Organizers request contact with Mrs Wardle to arrange lodging and notices.

Messes MS West Gimbered Gasherra Englands South Africa Cannan Tree Sand India Scotland Male Land Ley Atrs P Inaney Panty N Windy Bowth Africa Mitch Routh Africa Hoe Brive Ln Legations Canberra

Darkness Halts Judging At Poultry Show

Wary Varmaeny halts completion of the Junghuy at Canmorna as exhibitors face delays and the exhibition’s results are delayed. Ninety six exhibitors attended the New South Wales event drawing about 800 entries with many turned away due to coping restrictions. The 104 classes will be published in Ee Timon on Monday, with judges including Mr GW Powell of Metall and Mr O Mudley of Melbourne.

Canmorna Ee Timon Victor Ane Mony Parky New South Wales Inc Oniginly Uie Australia Leupines Aml Ash Tore Snc Melbourne Aston

Ewe Contest Entries and Park Preference Details

The Farmers and Settler newspaper reports on the annual Matin Two competition entries drawn from The ACT Stuart Lesaoe's Association and park section judging. It notes more than 15 entries expected, with a soldier setters' special action and late June judging. The N.C. Goulet ton trophy, won previously by Ay and Kh uy and H. J. McCormick, could be decided this year.

Stuart Lesaoe Fanner and Bsettler Juhe N.C. Gouletton Kh Uy Ball H. J. McCormick Tuggeranong

Move to Extend Apprenticeships Gains Support

The A O T Employers' Association presses to include panel-beating as an apprenticeship trade in the United States. The association argues there is no reason it should not be permitted. A representative is instructed to push the proposal to the AGT and the Apprenticeship Board.

A.O.T Wociation Panc-leating Uv Association Inc Ise Wiewe

Exhibition Of Photography At Riverside Opens In Canberra

The Riverside venue hosts a photography exhibition by Mrs Anne Murle Grignunn featuring portrait studies. Swedish minister J Sassengren opens the show organized by the Publicophus Society with Sweden’s Swedish League in attendance. Malcolm Morris commends Grignunn’s work to the society while Gripman’s portraits draw praise for capturing facial personality. The display has traveled from Poland to Australia, with Grignunn exhibiting at London and Canberra venues and receiving international recognition for her speaking portraits.

Aris Ero Wna Ihe’ Minster Sweden J. Sassengren Gail Anne Murle Grignunn My. Kautengren Gripmans Stultdoes Gripayan Poland Austria France Loniton Salon Royst Photographic Society London Ammerien Brisbane Wollongong Byrdney Melbourne Tasmanis Wwf Teave Canberra Benland Philippines Ringapara Whi America Aus

Baptist Church Mission Week Opens in Canberra

The Baptist Church in Canberra begins Mission Week with an opening by the Principal of the Baptist Theological College of NSW. Rev. Gr. Hy Moving from Sydney will lead, inspired by a Sydney Faith and Life Committee request urging NSAW churches to participate during the year. Mr Molling hosts lectures and tours, with daily meetings at 7.45 pm and a youth banquet on May 20.

Canberra Baptist ‘Theological College of N.sa UN Mev Gr. Hy Moving Sydney Beale Malaston Baptist Shursh Ganberra Molling Ilsa Mie Fle Ilsatoin Goa Avukirosnes Ami Prickey Paoli Marling Queen Hons UK Enaumonoa

Inter-City Chess Fixtures Between Canberra and Croydon Concord

Canberra Chess Club plans to send a team to Waret te May to play the Croydon Concord chess club. Secretary notice requests confirmation of participation from Canberra Chase Club at Riverside Barton. Matches set for June 2 to 4 with a lightning tournament on June 3 and prior encounters noted.

Canberra Chess Club Warette Uespste Shoul Tecretary Canberra Chase ‘Slub Riverside Barton Croydon - Concord Byunsy Haa Graydon-Concord

Degrees Conferred In Colourful Ceremony At A.N.U.

A noisy convocation at ANU featured 500 guests in a colorful procession as degrees were awarded by Dr. Flac Coombs. Recipients included Dorry Miry Graham for Master of Science and Davil Marshall for Doctor of Philosophy, with titles spanning philosophy and science.

A.N.U Ity House Cannes Flac. Coombs Eipiomane John Cure Medial Resaliren School of Sucral Sciences Purine Degries Dorry Miry Graham Mlle Davil Marshall Itn Rabbit Fatty Rosenberg Siic Agrestéus and Beedle Phosphoeran Unica

Wynn Named Acting Member on Canberra University Council

The Department of the Interior has appointed G. F. Wynn BCom ip AA and others to the Canberra University Council until June 30 1854 in place of W J H Lind during Lind’s absence.

C.U.C. Council G. F. Wynn B.com Department of the Tnteriory Tee Canberra

Parish and Church Schedules Mix of Services and Clergy

A dense OCR clerical directory lists multiple churches with service times and clergy names across parishes. It notes denominations including Church of England Catholic and Presbyterian, detailing Baptisms, Holy Communion times, and devotional services alongside rector and minister references. Numerous place names, feast days, and weekly offerings appear in a sprawling roster.

Church Church OF England Ualay Alice Ascennlon Dalat Joel Aeras Boghar Fae Iver Dation Reg Smith Byala Alichwel's Hall Tudor ST. Paul Ams Hp Teacor Tyaneome Ohl Beeview My Luc Nurrdby Attra Chailpen Gaia Seryles Tuvne Feove

Community Church Service Schedule and Denominational Notices

A fragmented list outlines church services and activities across denominations including Methodist Congregations, Congregational, Church of Christ, Friends, Salvation Army, Lutheran, and Christian Science. It details ministers, service times, kindergarten and youth programs, weddings and memorials, and meeting notes with scattered proper names and locations.

Letters To The Editor Correcting Fluoridation Cost Claim

Sir I wish to correct a report about fluoridation costs. The cost for water supply fluoridation is estimated at £14 000 not £18000, covering the period and not the spread claimed. The United States and American fake examples were mentioned in error. FL Hipsley Canberra.

United State Ameren AL Ornaune Blakes Hipsley Canberra

Unclear 1906 Editorial on disarmament and security

A fragmented 1906 text argues disarmament under UN oversight, dispersed forces, and mobile units. It links preventive measures to religious duty and laments logistics while urging acceptance of laws to prevent war. Strong entities and concrete terms are sparse due to the damaged OCR.

Release of Tap General Moscow Reported Abroad

A terse dispatch notes the release of high ranking Tap General Moscow by an unnamed intermediary. The report mentions General Tagra Yiuudla and former Japanese commander I Alanichurig, with vague references to ministries and continued diplomatic maneuvering as events unfold.

Moscow Romter Tagra Yiuudla I Alanichurig Hericulturg Miniater Kono

Weather report from regional meteorology office

A fragmented weather readout notes temperatures around 83 in Canberra and 62 in Melbourne, with showers likely and winds light to moderate. Regional forecast mentions variable rain, shifting west to east, and a contraction in moisture ahead of a cold front. Capital city temperatures are listed for several locations including Hobart and Perth, with Darwin near 39.

Uegeane Misia Coby Meteorologic Station Fairbairn Hobart Perth Darwin

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