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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1952

Page

4

Sudden Death of Mr F Schneider in Canberra

The late Mr F Schneider, a respected Canberra public servant and former private secretary to the late Prime Minister, died aged 69. Survived by a widow and four daughters, his career spanned Xavier College, the Commonwealth Public Service Board, and Canberra Golf, with service to cricket and bowls. The funeral will be held after a Requiem Mass at St Christopher's on Monday.

Bemneide Behneider Ureivedt Canberra Breiboirne Xavier Cotlewe Schoot de Crowe Bellestore D Melbourne Ealth Public Service Board Meda Lyon Wad Commonwealth Boars Dun Acoot Xavier College Aller and Crickitar Cael Bohnekder Asl Crickeling Waa Reinet Satore Uate Mr. Rennedder Agurt Ax Rover Ainslia Als & Fazund Batenan Northbourne Cricket Club Oval Mr. 3 Wis Arnua Royal Canberra Auatranewide Ute Canbérre Mav Keosa Beteman Sichneider Fileen Murphy Canberre Joan Ira W. McGrane Temoray Carol Anne Christopher Sen Arthur Medes Bchngider Tans Chaeidee Rexard Unnel Fedden Schneidee Evatt Inetisi Denale Ani Aptacié Dusiig Difteuity Ant Mina Humine

Defence lifeline at risk as oil cuts threaten Australia

A British minister warns that supply cuts could imperil Australia and its allies, stressing the need to diversify oil sources and reduce dependence on overseas imports. He notes potential armament strain, possible food shortages, and strategic moves toward Berlin as Western defense hinges on halted shipments. Dutch New Guinea oil prospects and regional control are also discussed as crucial to future defense calculations.

Abadan Berlin Buuala Ifa Tadtlik Ekpresbet Barilu Australis

Man Charged With Intent To Murder In Court

In Cratrad Police Court Sydney Priay a man faced charges of intent to murder and related offenses. The accused, Marion Pit O’Connor, allegedly attacked two men with a firearm and blunt instrument, injuring one man’s foot and forcing hospital treatment. The police prosector reported the scene and subsequent arrest, with Gerald Bernard Burke charged separately with vagrancy and Marton remanded until Friday for further proceedings.

Sydney Priay Cratrad Besvars de Irendset Richard Wiliam Msrbie Biel Chipeendais Mertua Wit Donald Jmaimo Parker Marton Elleat Londo Mia Connor O'Connor Marion Mert Verton Plato Liveweed Gredli Mergeant Hamilton Bunjo Wan Merion Pit O'Connor Polka Ait Beevers Gerald ‘Bernard Burke Bi Parker Marko Bmrnot Hou Merton Beavere Mertun

Schneider and Mortlock In Memoriam Notices

Fragmented notices memorialize Irene Xavier Schneider and Vale Mortlock. The Schneider family asks prayers and remembrance at St Christopher’s Church Canberra with funeral director listing. Vale Mortlock’s passing on a past date is noted by spouse and daughter in loving memory with family names referenced.

Imports From Japan Halved

A damaged article reports on government policy affecting trade with Japan. It notes plans to halve imports, discuss exemptions for government and semi government orders, and potential measures on quotas and wartime style restrictions. Names such as Arthur Padden appear in fragmented text. The piece mentions Australian exports and actions by authorities, with references to contracts and possible wage considerations.

Arthur Padden Cuminoriwuwitt Mrvnes London Canbarra Finnentah Japan Australia Perel Sir Arthur Wail Aury Frelia Ian Abe Arthur Fedden Deelind Hme Davao Ime Mathoritie

Pair Trading Proposal in Japan Trade Talks

A terse report states that the Japanme Foreign Brimieter today signaled intentions to curb what it calls unfair trade practices. The statement mentions aiming at protecting exporters and preventing market manipulation amid ongoing discussions.

SVK Japanme Brimieter Chelek Tupanone

Weekend sport notes from Canberra and district hockey and bowls

Weekend fixtures list Canberra and district hockey and bowls results. Men and women play at multiple venues including Queanbeyan Kingston and Royal Canberra with captains and schedules. Sunday bowls feature matches at Cas and neighboring towns with prime times in the afternoon.

Agifrede- FM Cuadervate Rime Grum Queanteyay Cas Ieee Canberra Buuth Royal Catterry Vie Iy Govaera Catterre Vial Doe EnAute Coupetid Cuuneway Kingston Caplsinn Pam Sa City Bongiadore Aine Witt Gabéyan Queanbeyan North Cantus Yann Gulu Owhbuien Quen

Portrait of a Man Charged with Bigamy and Trial Details

A historical note describes a man facing trial for bigamy, with references to suspects and locations including Causeway, Francia Will, and Carney Vale NW. The text mentions marriages, lack of children, and a separation from a husband who was not employed, plus a new home, outlining alternating names and dates in a fragmented OCR snippet.

Contersa Cort Francia Causeway Canheres Boa Nate Alton Dante Jonee Prasad Mate Anisca Teale Carney Vale Umew Wil Hon Teguentay

Potatoes Cheaper Prompts Labour and Trade Talks

Report from Labour and trade talks hints at potato price reductions as government discussions outline market steps. Officials reference supply chains and consumer relief measures amid political pressure.

Witness Cautions At Inquest Finch Hatton Murder Case

In Finch Hatton a man declined to give evidence at an inquest into the murder of Lawrence Candiford. Thomas Edwards, 42, was found dead near Finch Hatton on January 1 with a wound to the head. Letentford entered the box cold and refused to answer questions, with Detective Inspector Martin present. The inquest will consider the route of the murdered man and related details in due course.

Finch Hatton Tay Lawrence Candiford Thomas Edwards Eawarty Romy Letenford Martin Senate

Inflation regulation debate muddled by conflicting views

Melbourne reports reveal Capital Issue Control's inflation impact being disputed by Mr. J Holmes for two Chaulengsag companies. He argued regulations raised inflation by restricting investor activity while others claimed no substantive curb on business, with officials noting parliamentary delays and procedural adjournments.

J Holmer Chaulengsag Holmes Commonwealth Melbourne Seaton Mercux Clark and Co. Lid Regine Sorat Tajon Kiettoral Cireeser RC. Nance

Stabilisation of Dairying Policy Discussed in Canberra

The Australian government and dairy interests debated centralizing ex-factory powers with the Commonwealth to stabilise butter supply and consumer prices. The move hinged on a four year plan, with compensation for dairy farmers and a potential price rise for butter fat to fund expansion and incentives.

Ree Ee Satatecony Wedarsi Kitre Mederail Dairying Byedugere Hinton Mtalan Alis Yrnjian Jaduatey Fedarsi Dairying Committee APU Canberra

Memorial for King George VI In London Under Review

A London meeting of about 400 representatives convened by Mayor Gay discussed the form of the King’s memorial. The event approved a philanthropic scheme to honor George VI and create a commemorative memorial for the interring and benefaction to the public.

George VI Ore Lota Beavor Allan Bare London Leslie Bayow Tor Tate

Weather and rainfall notes from Canberra region

Barometer readings near Canberra show 20.704 inches at 3 pm and 20.406 inches at 9 pm. Temperature in Canberra at 8 pm 83.2 degrees with a high expected at 34 degrees and a low around 44.4. Rainfall totals for the 34 hours end at 3 am list Goulburn 13, Yaes 4, Canberra 2 with rain widespread and heavy falls in southern areas. Much colder conditions expected with strong winds and scattered showers across the highlands and coastal regions.

Goulburn Yaes Canberm J. van Yuingepdore J. Nal Rourth-east Rina Streavan Snon Alpe Comat Wunday Carlis Adelaide BORART _ aL Perth

Contracts For Road Mail Services Announcement

The Fontmaster-General Anthony yesterday announced tenders for road mail services. The call requests proposals on alternative frequencies of operation to ensure service continuity if current frequency proves insufficient.

Anthony Vale Une Alterna Rove

Court Disturbance at Bankruptcy Court Hearing

Court harbors disruption as Deputy Director of Health and a doctor are cited for contempt. Judge Clyng orders restraint while a noisy scene unfolds in a room, with an official inquiry by Mr. J.T. Jabnatanewaa noting Dr. Dowling’s cooperation. Disruption prompts potential consequences.

Hankruptcy J.T. Jabnatanewaa Dr. Dowing Dre Dowling

Bombs North Of Yalu Dismissed By Sir H Robertson

Sir Horace Robertson warned that Allied bombings north of the Yalu were ineffective and urged focusing on industrial efforts to bolster war potential. He spoke in Canberra on ceasefire plans, UN negotiations, and Communist strength, noting air and sea power advantages but highlighting fears of misread signals and strategic missteps.

United Nations Yalu River Korea B.C.O.F Horace Robertson Morece Fchi Sadar Ste Horace Canburrs Bir Horace Kawsoog Teleccmuualise Robertson Urat Rupfle Geyeret Rovertaon Koten Ai Ree Agabinge Australia Korn

Cossack Dances At Bonfire In Can Derr Event

An Anglican community evening at Bryer features a Cossack dance display during a social gathering. The program includes a service by the Ladies Aid and a youth ensemble preparing for church roles as part of the town’s festive activities.

Land Settlement Debate on War Service Lands

The document discusses government land settlement and wartime land financials. It references Anthony and Cahill remarks on aldermen, debates about settlement policy, and comparisons with Victorian and NSW figures showing large expenditures on land settlement and population figures around 1850.

World Output of Wool Falls Worldwide

A London report from the Commonwealth Economic Committee estimates world wool production for 1990-97 at about 423.9 million pounds, with a drop driven by reduced output in Australia and shifts in New Zealand, Argentina, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Germany and Brazil show increases, while New Zealand and Uruguay see modest rises. The forecast notes a total revised world supply around 3,900 million pounds with Australia contributing a key decline.

Wynen United Nationa Negotio Tore Kae-eng Wiaslon Asia United Nations Ama Tustwrteen North Kore Wey Theo Trope Ant Puasa Communiat Chine Sedom China Han Grvatoni Melbourne Irigay London Australian Wool Board Any Eeonymiic Committee Igriauy Ae Comeparrd Willy Ian Ouriler Zimland Argentina United Kingdom United States Arec Howe Brazil Hie Lan Boen Han Min New Zealand Uruuay

Watersiders Plan Walkout Amid Arbitration Court Tie

Waterside workers announce a stoppage to attend a meeting called by the Waterside Workers Federation to discuss overtime and a pending arbitration court rider. The dispute centers on shipowners and unions over proposed working ratios and federal federation positions. The Melbourne and Geelong branches are noted, with the union seeking a united action on Monday following the waterfront conference.

Wtupawerk Uae Eltowrie Lie Waterside Workers Federation Wilcomm Conmittes Melbourne Geelong Uwe Federation

Church Service Amid Turmoil Across Communities

Fragmentary OCR text shows a church service with scattered names and places including Merle Senha, Brita, and Bert, hinting at regional religious gathering disruptions. Activity mentions Mayon and Pan da Hae na Mi Ronin, suggesting a rite or service affected by local events.

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