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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

4

Canberra Works Department Tender Notices and Additions

Department of Works and Housing Commonwealth of Australia advertises supply and delivery tenders for air plant, mechanical ventilation, hot water systems, and related installations at CALRO central block Canberra ACT. It lists completion dates in June and details numerous projects including additions to Pavilion and police station facilities, administrative buildings, and a supervisor notice inviting plans and specifications from the Director of Works office.

Tursdat Ziel Maf Calro Tral Block Canberra Act Calig Morin Asmalir Tursday Cella Police Stabian Cantera Tatallation i Capi Strom- Jo Ballamg Can Yarra Canerr Herraben Sextenialona Aiiane Basate the Directee of Works Pea Iting Brigander Econ Carey

Canada Sext Hames to Britain Lost

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names such as Fenrir Felwsn Fuchs and Logwtiet, with references to 1048 and four people employed by a Curate. The passage asks about interpretation of events and indicates a lost connection or inquiry about a Canadian enterprise or correspondence.

Tamara Fenrir Felwsn Fuchs

Another Tragedy in Java Raises Australian Concerns

A letter notes another Australian death in Java and urges urgent Indonesian government inquiry. It calls for stronger Australian protection for travelers and exam ines the new republics handling of law and order. The piece argues the Australian government should press Djokakarta for better safeguards and prompt investigations into the incident.

New Republic Niediath Djukatte Jove

Mod­erator of Presbyterian Assembly of N B W Elected

Sydney readers learn Ane At fav Mareteen will serve as moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly of N B W during the golden jubilee session. The new moderator warned against colonialism and war as he assumed the role in the Assembly Hall, stressing Christian responsibility for the world’s uncertain future.

Sydney Sammuniaen Presbyterian Assembly N.B.W Mareteen Berra Lie Saireen Ana Seae

Religious liberty at stake in world crisis as church faces pressure

A fragmented, misspelled draft discusses religious liberty and the church’s role amid global upheaval. It references communism, militant materialism, and church leaders urging faithfulness while warning against intimidation and calls for courage in defense of Christian freedoms.

Rocket Range Expansion Report From Australia Budget Plans

A report cites Sir Gordon and Lady Rolph with Mrs Dorothy Rolph of Allhéeston concerning Australia’s 626,000,000 sterling rocket range expansion. Prime Minister and Treasurer reportedly favor extra 25,000,000 to extend the range, with lines on defence and Anglophone ties.

Gordon Rolph Dorothy Rolph Allhéeston Tig Ant London Turaday Riritain Garden Rolph Australien Press Association Chapman Pincher Anatraiisa Delly Telegraph Presse Niaway Australia Pinehar Mayer Limut Col TA. Caday

Canberra region weather forecast and conditions

Weather bulletin from the Meteorological Service reports fine and mild conditions for Canberra with light south to southwest winds. Southeast district forecast calls for a few showers on the east and over the plains, turning colder with morning fog later. Winds moderate to fresh in exposed areas, cooler temperatures expected across Capial City and surrounding regions.

Daromater Bam Canberra Seulerday Sablelands Aisusier Hebert Darwin

State Election Hint

Fragmentary notice reports possible postponement of a state election with references to dates and authorities. Details are unclear but indicate that a decision may affect the June timetable and entry process.

Labour Majority Adjourns Senate Amid Division

In a tense session the Labour majority moved to adjourn the Senate after opposition protests. Senator O’Byrne urged delay as the division vote swung 28 to 20 in favor of adjournment, with murmurs of disapproval when the motion was put.

Renate Benator O'Byrne Benator Meteay Mininter

Man Collapses in House Gallery During Session

A man collapsed in the Senate House Gallery during a session and was rushed to Canberra hospital by ambulance. The incident prompted calls for medical aid as staff and members assisted until paramedics arrived. Further details on the man's condition were not immediately released.

le W. Nat Befors Canberra Aspilal Br. AL BE Bima

Canberra Labour Hall project moves toward Trade Mall

Canberra Labour delegates announce plans for a National Trade Mall to house a multi purpose hall and adjacent facilities. The project aims to fund erection costing about 44000 and to serve Labour and visiting groups across the Commonwealth when completed. Officers named include Chairman BR Rootes and Treasurer Reon Mckeng with a committee overseeing affairs. The lease and land block in the city will be prepared under the Crime Plan for a Trade Mall.

Canberra Naonal Mall of Labour Jamne Ty Hr Tradex Dao Wat Telk Commonwealth Borra Aps National Ay of Labour BR Rootes Yter Williams Reon Mckeng Omer EL. Keawil Meares B. Curran J. Jenken Rhodten fAncia Dtr Val Koultrea Tee Lease Sity Weem Dhe

American Memorial Alterations Discussed in House

In the Home of Representatives yesterday the Australian National Memorial planning committee reviewed proposed changes to the American Memorial design. The committee sought to prevent interference with the Australian memorial project and outlined alterations to ensure clarity with the Australian War Memorial and interior design concerns.

America McBridemaln Representatives

Prohibition Bill Next Week Sparks Government Debate

The government released details of a proposed prohibition bill to be debated next week. The measure would require a referendum for constitutional changes affecting imperial authority and restrict Commonwealth powers, prompting concerns over balance between Commonwealth and states.

EMU Mcraies Une Commonwealth la Nationaime Industrion

Wrecked LADB-ton freighter runs aground off South Rokan

Reports say the freighter Milian ran aground on the reef near Dal, A break in the hull left a 41 foot hole while 20 foot waves battered the vessel. Captain Meath observed the ship settling on the reef at 12 10 p m as crew prepared salvage efforts amid rising seas.

Ralvagy Ita Dal South Rokan Jodi Meath Jageed Rovkn Kentughes Wales Don Tal

AUSTRALIA DISCUSSES PRICES AND ABORIGINAL PROTECTION

The article reports on price controls and trade measures in Australia, including discussions by Minister for Culture and Commerce Ble. Bo Ewen and others on lower local prices, permits for higher-incalled goods, and the impact on Aboriginal protection. It also covers the joint Commonwealth-state housing and taxation issues, jute imports from India, petrol tax exemptions for fishermen, labor concerns for ship repair, beef price negotiations, and potential federal action.

Australia Becmum Tate Therges Haale Curtin Jung Commonwealth Mramuros Inala Telltates Wheeler Autchali Bath Gommlaniann Jute Prom India McEowen India Aware Darling slDowne Ume Mettwin Cor Ander Thian Duthie Wilmot Pedden Fesdeen Petinen Hosart Mobert iRerator McLeay Benet Benator M. Benator McLeay Ifm Heian McEwen Sowentatien

Brokers Claim Law Breaking Inevitable

A fractured statement from the Brokers Association accuses groups of violating price controls and calls on ministers to restore price management. The note warns of widespread shortages in bread, butter, and essentials, urging action as rationing continues and imports lag.

Aydney Tuemiay Crocere Grouere Mate Pricea Watemont NEES Boeing

Anti Communist Union Executive Takes Direct Action

SYONAT dispatch reports the Anti-Communist Union executive taking direct action amid a tense press. Newly elected leaders faced a staged protest in the Hall, with two policemen stationed outside Yeadon Hall for hours. No disturbances occurred as executives prepared to suspend Mr Grat pending guidance from counsel.

Craary Acacy Et Af Yeadon Uxton Tradex Pew A. I Browne Grat Bimney Gounell

Canberra confirms plan variation under government act

Canberra May 4 1980 Minister for the Interior notified intention to vary land use under the Seat of Government Administration Act. Gazette notice stressed compliance with Section 12A and thirty day waiting period before plan variation could be effected. Reporter notes questions over procedure and cites Gazetted notice as ordering a plan variation with potential parliamentary consideration on May 26.

Canberra Cate Wreulus Ganette ITM Audilon Forrest Capact Linn Bo RS Tis Yin Department of the Intérior Seat of Government Adiniatrations Lee Meer Murray Ranch

Red Hill Debate Continues as Labour Voices Clash

Fragmentary transcript from a political debate on national development and rail projects in Australia. Speakers from Melbourne Ports and Wentworth discuss unions and industrial policy. multiple MPs advocate government action and warn against Communist influence. Motion passes with limited opposition as members vote for continued parliamentary scrutiny.

Menarous Lmr Vermabout Australia Ulus Melloway Melbourne Mma Froman Helloway Wentworth Dave bin Pew Jaan Tom Zm Communist Movement Hine Bilt Ion Mare Austratia Lam Corser WSR Bay Progra

Fragmentary note on red flag act and political reform

A garbled OCR fragment references red flag act topics and political party repeal debates. It mentions movement calls, espionage concerns, and legislation proposals, with unclear names and places, rendering precise details unreadable.

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