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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1950

Page

2

Victorian election pointers and obituaries in fragment

The piece mixes funeral notices for Mebeoce Southwell and Kathiern Charlotte Blixebett with a political analysis of the Victorian State election. It notes shifts from the Country Party to Labour, Liberal strengths, and concerns over proportional representation and minority government. It questions stability and potential NSW election links.

Country Party Swain Portien Labour Party Liberal Party Ue Labour Vietucuan Saldgat Hoteau Lauraur Hollway New South Wales

Canberra Foundation Sermon Highlights Spiritual Foundations

Archdeacon St R Davies delivers remarks on the Canberra foundation stone and the role of religious faith in public life. He criticizes overemphasis on material progress and urges leaders to build moral and spiritual structures for homes, schools, churches, and citizens. Additional references include a Sydney church party and mentions of Uriarra and notable Aus tralian figures.

Nat Canberra St. R. Davies Aimong McCuts Sydney Greiner Austentia Archdearon Davies Saran Webb Uriarra Tainee

Unclear text about government fuel policy and subsidies

Fragmentary report discusses ministerial actions on rationing and bids, mentioning penalties, lenders, and possible subsidies. References to Britain, Penang, and a planned price framework appear amid garbled phrases and illegible numbers. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.

Straying Horse May Have Caused Cyclist Death

An accident on Atnutis Avenue is suspected to involve a stray horse striking a cyclist, with the rider dying at the scene. Police and local observers describe a chaotic moment as a horse emerged near Canberra area roads, raising questions about animal control and road safety.

Maxwlell Canberra Patohea Muir Velieved Janene

North City beats Amalie in rugged Canberra rugby clash

In a tight rugby league thriller at North City Oval, North City defeated Amalie 15 to 4 amid a fast, physical second half. Key plays featured Wardell and Harrington for North City and Rankin for Amalie, with South City providing stiff defense and several injuries affecting momentum.

North City North Cit Ercole Gibene Wallan Wardell Spearing Amalie Rankin Hamilton Rametienen South City Ceilmeway Revere Ainda Eany Iefeat Doverr Get Wien Mouth City Rarly Mat Harrington Torwn Yoh Souths Tunmeway Archer Brothers Harrington Wee Arkin bin Brother Bat M Derb Boat City Avord MecKay Mead Fat Harrington CauKewmny Cat Ie Dave Inge M. Baurw Neremaculine Bergin Walk Wil Lama Drayton Dang Marrington Cand Fo Archer Willian White CY Wer McCarthy McGrath McMenton Caunoway Harrington Wo Co Arehne Ter Borie Willinmng Tren Marrington Pal Witliarna Imemay

View Supreme For West View Supreme For West

General Omar Bradley may be treated as a potential supreme commander in the postwar European defense system, with Field Marshal Montgomery expected to retire to London to lead Britain’s military defense. The Sunday Dispatch correspondent notes debates in London and Washington about a new supreme command structure amid cold war tensions.

Omar Bradley Tre Tated The Sunday Dispatch

Weather note from Canberra and regional forecast

Weather data from Canberra and regional forecast tables show temperatures around 40 degrees with variable wind and frost warnings. Forecast indicates isolated showers in Illawarra and possible late rain, with south easterly winds and a cool night ahead.

Canbuernl al Pan Rawat Spo Mora Bam Manny Tor Xerkon Rayna Uarberia Pomacant Metomrotogien Enietnien Pam Srabenlay Utin Utin Regional Foercast i Bouthenet Disceieta: Fie Aguert Varly Nore Illawarra Toma Siproanga Berke Tosat Federtte Hemty KG Awell Hong

Burnt out plane wreck found near Cairns west of port

The wreckage of a plane about 250 miles west of Cairns was found on Thursday near Cairns. A search had been ongoing since the aircraft, reported missing after leaving Gruyidun, Winjin, prior indicates no survivors. Several machines were burned and sent to Rost for verification. Inspector Osborne noted the existence of a body and warned the wreckage may belong to the burnt-out Beockaze.

Timrhanr Sunxdy Cragon Cairne Thursay Bistrict Cairns Gruyidun Winin Osborne

Steel Workers Cancel Stop Work Meeting at Pars Kembla

The Pars Kembla Vie Montwpatell Leonwarkwrs unit calls off a planned stop work meeting amid internal strife. Management, unions, and local officials discuss the week end actions as workers anticipate further protests and a possible resolution.

Bydney, Suntoy Pars Kembla Vie Montwpatell Leonwarkwrs Emmie Avenenest Hedalung Wien

Police report of multi-vehicle crash near Lewin Street

The Nepean Hive at Penrith reports a Sunday accident with five injured as six cars collided and plunged through a fence, sending a vehicle down a 42 foot drop. Police urge caution after the crash near Lewin Street.

Cane Laine Myoney Hyjiing Willian Roop Raith Steet Koiere Wan Nepean Penrith Poli ROT Lewin

The Boy David opening at Hall by Young Anglicans Drews Group

The Boy David by J M Barrie opened to a packed Hall theatre with a well prepared cast many making their debut on stage. A warm ovation greeted the players and Canberra audiences can look forward to further performances at the CA Theatrette tonight and tomorrow with a public holiday showing on May 20.

Hall Drews J.M. Barrie Bil Briel Fran Hse Canberra Ned al Fiutton

Tablelands Golf Pennant Recount at Royal Canberra

The second round of the Tablelands Golf Pennant was contested at Royal Canberra with ML ekeyCity MN defeating Royal Canberra by four matches. Results included multiple close, on the green victories and several notable performances from players such as Donohue, Lariett, Crombie, and Breyer, while the Federal Golf Club retained the Powell Shield with a 31 to 24 margin in the four ball event.

ML ekeyCity Fon Royal Canberra Larne Mosk Vale Goulmen Ahanls Wollongang Reaulta Weer Donohue Pain Vales Ted Omy iRuvol Canherres Dawn Lariett Cyessygan Phillips Brat J. Galloway I Lyone Shepherd Font Ip Te Waurbahn Dodvelt Meccthy Tea Fe Crombie Aed Horgyr Furl Breyer Mary Tan Ue Royal Canberra Conn Ke Day Squary Jd Ryai Xgulara Square Corrigan Sagnurrs Giada Jane Ane Traynor Finaigan K. Hudson L. Neville HW. Hual Serre Federal Golf Clu

25 000 Dutch Migrants A Year For Australia

The Hague reports the Dutch government will sign treaties to emigrate Dutch workers and families to Australia. Two shiploads monthly are planned for 1981. Australia’s migration organization in Western Europe aids passage. An expanded plan seeks thousands from various overpopulated European countries, with about 10,000 Dutch expected to migrate.

TWE Frnenent Aavdyinge

Rifle Shooting Results From Canberra Meet

Baturasy Ari led rifle standings at the Halnae meet in Canberra with top scores while R Folin Le McCarty and J Mcintoah posted strong finishes. Mentosh triumphed in the final stage as Silver Spoon emerged as a premier event organizer. scores listed include Be Mecarly 14.3 and Hoterty 1) L Mebarey 12, 9.

Canberra Rutemen Baturasy Ari Halnae Mcintosh UF Anoles Waappearing Berne R. Folin le McCarty J. Mcintoah Mentosh Fourro Nola Kaira Mecarly

Pickworth Third In Master Golf Tournament

Pickworth placed third in the Master golf event at Waton Heath. The British prot Nona and other players battled in sunny conditions with Huntings determined efforts. Scores highlighted Wand 579 and fecke 717% as notable entries in the 63.300 tour.

London Binday Locke Omir Pyckorth Waton Heath

London Cricket Chronicle Mixed Results in County Round

London report covers a busy day with Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Lancashire posting totals. Notable performances include Walcott 126 and Walking 8 not out, while Gloucester and Derbyshire feature in tight contests as county matches unfold with key wicket hauls and big scores.

SH Cricket London Siniday Thor Herday Beemet Suyey Abe Weel Walcott Bus Detans Bomvarset Gimblett Az Middleacx Northampton Bup Odfeld PR Livingstone Brown GI Dertyahin Warwickshire Ford Carr Lewin Ant Sul Fiminpanire Rogen Jbl Arnold Grieves Lancaahire Iilamormen Ray Smith Ranicx Duehte Avery SV Kent Ba Amie Bamber Rati Gloucestershire Heramete No Toung Kbs Busser John Tangodgi Cox Samos Langridge Mis v. Tate Ungharuhire Worcestershire Haworth Yarnold Lele Cvalerahire

MOTH ed as MI McKell convalescing at private hospital

An 80 year old mother, Mrs McKellin, wife of Governor-General McKell, is reported to be quite comfortable and convalescing after treatment for a heart ailment at Joseph's Private Hospital Auburn.

MI. McKell Rydney

Holiday Poaching Mystery Stirs Readers in Sunday Paper

A curious note in a Sunday edition highlights a holiday poaching incident involving a man named Canberen Inglere and a trout attraction. The article hints at a strange scene, mentioning a trout awning and a fortnight window, with unclear details about local responses or authorities.

Canberen Inglere

Liner New Australia Fire Incident Near Isle of Wight

Report: the liner New Australia suffered a fire or related incident during trials off the Isle of Wight. Crew members were sprayed with paint during the event. They were landed at Southampton and rushed to hospital in waiting ambulances.

London New Australia Isle of Wight Mlnn Bouthampton Pital

Return of Polish Ballet Delights Australian Talent

A text about Polish ballet returning with young Australian dancers and a notable performer. It highlights a dancer from England and a featured set including dancers Har Vorkire and Marbare Tay, with mentions of performances and company babies in training. The piece notes a prominent production and the involvement of various named artists.

Kinga Ull Wille Ke Reusnetzov Herve Harlny Will Ajjprar Pluwer

Encore set for Radney ballet benefit auction

Lola Chrustians and other established dancers headline a benefit auction at Radney to fund a regional ballet project. The event features Printeinga TM and a diverse cast including Allee Bishop and Lanehe age, with selections and performances by Windont and the Ballet International alumni. Proceeds support scholarships and future company operations.

Mnoceter Une Lola Chrustians Elsastoal Ballet Pest Radney Bieta Bonicheveky Windont Jline Newntend Claanical Aanese England Ahe Ballet International Ant Columel Ste Rianl Haltek Ruane Bewl Aan Wang Adeeml Chereter Danter Wil Ano Allee Ib Yenra Cid Rapier Ganehy Amd Lake Ridley Cation Schola Onkrantn

Italians Win Grand Prix in Britain

Italians win Grand Prix at Silverstone as Alfa Romeo drivers lead overall. Betas foe the Dest fim Tiallas Alfa Rune cars secure early pace and set the pace for a British circuit victory.

Britain London Marcalien Margaret Mae Gran Uris Roe Betas Alfa Rune Korner Silverstone Norshorrapttana Fey Ramco

Russian Threat Becomes Worse Than War Talk

Dense OCR text recounts wartime rhetoric with mentions of Me. Francis Matthews and various officials. It discusses Allied unity and the belief that conflict may intensify, with scattered references to replacements, team lists, and local matches.

Germany Img Vrance Navy Francis Metthews United Matthews Gleomfly Jonge Dian

Goulburn Tops Canberra In Trial At North Park

Goulburn gained a 13 to 3 victory over Canberra in a trial match at North Park Goulburn. Key moments saw Wine cutting through for a try and Penalty in conversions, with strong defence limiting Canberra’s chances. Wodan and Noonan stood out for Goulburn while Epence and Woaon earned plaudits for their plays.

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