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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 19, 1956

Page

2

Hockey Carnival Round Draw In Geulburo Em

Round draw for the policy carnival hockey event in Geulburo em on Sunday with matches scheduled between Canberra and Moss Vale teams. Early session 9.30 am Canberra v Moss Vale, main session 10.15 am Canberra v Masa Vine. Coli results show Canberra v Moss Vale and Canberra v Moss Vale.

Iiter-Bourei Geulburo Em Senlop Geuds Canverra Masa Vine Canberra Moss Vale Coli Hayam Cinder Canberry

Transport losses and charges in Australian railways

The article argues rail systems face rising costs and losses amid wartime strain and postwar finance debates. It notes New South Wales and national systems struggle with maintenance, rolling stock deterioration, and the policy of balancing transport losses against revenue. It advocates reconsidering costs and potential Commonwealth state cooperation to reduce expenses rather than merely raising charges.

Austral Mie Lurden Oni Austria Woral New South Wales Malmiedanen Withu Eustoms New South Wetec Kewnda Canberra Sydney Aan Auakaian Gwris

Benefit dance raises funds for widow and children of Jan Horweg

A clause organ ised by the AGT Good Neighbour Council at the Albert Hall raised £292 for Jan Horweg’s widow and children. The council will close the fund at month end. Donations may be sent to concert secretary Ivo Krippney Box 1 GPQ Canberra.

Jan Horweg AGT Good Neighbour Albert Hall Good Natctholir Council Ivo. Krippney Canberra

Weather Summary From Obscure 19th Century Forecast

Regional forecast notes a mild day with isolated showers on the South Coast and Tablelands. Winds from the west, with some frost inland and variable temperatures across districts including Canberra and Sydney, plus coastal conditions and hazy sunrise and sunset timings.

Dati Zonhersa Reading Sato Ep.m HBO Janderra Sam Sablelands Ratneale Groakwell Govikursi Gunning Ganesherre Queanbeyana Brnieendoye Bombala Eile Adummirarty Jindabyne Pombeme Capita Cley

Hi Y Tournament At Canberra

A five day Hi Y tournament at Canberra drew 40 delegates from Sydney Newcastle and Canberra. Delegates worked on a project and presented a panel on Wednesday night. Competitions included gymnastic events prepared speeches games and a civic concert. An aggregate point score was awarded by the Hughes Club committee.

Canberra Tre Sydney Newcastle Canberry G. Wheenst Gba Information Boards Tna Hughes Cuo Ian Yyeingy Bane Gainorth Haescott

Buffalo milk powder plant opens in Anand India

The first dairy in the world to produce milk powder on a commercial scale opened at Anand in India. Prime Minister Nehru attended the ceremony as the plant, equipped by UNTQIF and operated by Kalve District Do operaties, aims to produce thousands of litres of milk powder weekly. The facility will also sterilised cream baby foods and beverages, with a scheme for distributing powder to needy areas to be discussed once full production starts.

Anand Ki India It Nehr Untqif Kalve Dooperaties Uniest

New Repertory Production Praised by Audiences

New Repertory Players deliver a well received opening night of a macabre drama about eradicated evils in a world dominated by sly villains. Malin Parkes as Madwoman Chaillat, David Hardwick as Pasay, and Christopher Power in the trio of elderly antagonists command the stage, while the Coventees enact the moral fate of their era.

Fie Mart Worms Chajfat Lwads Aurelia Dvd Hardwick Dickie Fey Constance Aiden Rutherton Regpleker Christopher Power Charcuetet Jenne Cully

U S Ambassador Hosts 17 Debutantes at Albert Hall

The United States ambassador hosted 17 debutantes at Otis's annual ball at Albert Hall last night. Debutantes included Elizabeth Robinson and Gwenna Webty Korma, with Mrs. J Hollingsworth and Mrs. N Neilson consulting on decor and stage lighting.

Otis Albert Hall Ware United States D, M. Moffat Moffat RG. Arthur Bishop Arti Mal Strachse H. Hunter Church End R. Leckie J. Hollingsworth N. Neilson Mesulee Mili Mys Iaabeth Robinson Gwenna Webty Korma Grifath Colleen Sleptiona Dine Alley Robin MacGregor Beverley Seay Barbara Moore Judith Biniy Kallerine Gonge Wendy ‘Sutcliffe

Talk On Australian Nationalism at Canberra Club

An informal Canberra Y's Men's Club talk on Australian nationalism explored early colonial papers and novels. Speaker Dp R.A. Galion of the Australian Noten University presented historical perspectives, with members engaging in discussion on national identity and heritage.

Canberra R.A. Galion Australian Noten University le Ristoviin Calvin

Hire Cars To Become Taxis On Monday

Canberra ACT faces a shift as hire cars convert to taxis starting Monday. Metered fares apply where meters exist. unmetered trips incur a fare plus a 11 percent triple meter. First 12 pounds luggage allowance. minimum hire rises to 2/6 with a new peak surcharge. Over 400 applications for three new taxi licences were received before April closes.

Plac Batiat Canberra Tervis Bay

Tender Accepted For Building Adaminaby Dam

The tender for constructing the Adaminaby Dam at 8,164,920 was accepted by the State Government. Minister for Public Works J.T. Lintegenth announced the acceptance. the contract is with Kuiper-Walah, Perin-Raymond. The Snowy Mountain Authority notes the project will create more than Bh million cubic yards of ear and tackle. Completion is slated for four years with embankment work continuing at 9,465 feet in 100 days to allow water storage to begin. Water from Adaminaby Dam will be released as required to feed diversions along the Turon River via the Timur Bane dam system.

Ned Yroung En Sane Vor We Adaminaby Dam Koaye Ng Puplic Works Mf J. TL nteGenth Sula Kuiser-Walah Perin- Raymond Snowy Malintaine Authority McGrathi Timur Bane Turon

Healing Faith and Signs in Christian Healing

Principal Merling of the Baptist Theological College of NEW says healing gifts remain in the church. He notes many addresses last week and stresses prayer healing as God’s work and mental states affect physical health, with faith linked to outcomes. He discusses youth problems and personal interviews.

Me Merling NEW Marling Morline Sala Astin Christ

Nomination Nomination for Caribbean University Council Seats

Three elected members of the Caribbean University College Council were nominated at a meeting. Graduates listed as eligible voters include those enrolled in the AGT program. Canberra University College participates in the election process with voting open to graduates.

Eagle Revent Une Canberra University College

Students Visit Canberra Delegation from University of Sydney

A party of 16 members from the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Sydney toured Canberra. They visited CSIRO facilities, spent the morning at Dickson Department, and explored the Plant Industry Division in the afternoon before returning to Sydney.

Faculty of Agriculture Unisversity Sydney Mindy CanBerra CSIRO St Dents 1 L. Jantson University Ty C. Crotty Helen Philpots Dickson Rexpartment Welleeltig Bom CSR Traveline Pelvale Nots Lal

Washington Renters Seek GOP Support for Resolution

A garbled Washington report notes a Republican measure introduced yesterday in Congress. It references Olympic items and a debate over a resolution tied to a party stance, with vague mentions of votes and dates.

Speks Bovuel Washington Meg John Fauiss Telsine Sumes

Churches Council Plans To Bring 4000 Refugees

Mr Dedman outlined a plan at Barut to bring thousands of refugees to Australia under a revolving fund. The scheme seeks to mobilize 1 million pounds to aid and repay with loan repayments, while noting help already given and proposed sponsorships. Officials cited 100,000 waiters aided by the council over years and ongoing conferences in Barut, Resse, and Geneva to discuss relief measures.

Sydney World Council of Churches Australia The Council Dedman Mh Council Barut Lebanon Resse Switzerland Avsination Council Baerueia Kure Middle East Austrait Geneva Hong Kong Be. Dedman

Junior Farmers' Programme at Southern Highlands Conference

Members of the Cimberra RAC attend regional conference and stay with farmers in the South Midlands area. Margaret Wheatley and Peter Buckmaster are named affiliates. The conference, held Saturday, includes a meal and a social event in the Mosk Vale area.

Cimberra “Rac Conterance ‘Lp Margaret Wheatley Toe Harding Peter Buckmaster Sowthern Highlands Shilhelt Ani EhLuid Bilhdiy Mosk Vale

Anniversary of Methodism in Canberra service

Canberra marks the anniversary of Methodism with two services at the National Memorial Church. Professor G Calvert Darbar will preach, Dr Pieter Krudhot will play organ music, and the choir will sing sacred pieces. The event honors Methodism’s history in Canberra and features academic speakers and musical presentations.

Methodist Canberr National Memorial Chilrett Forrest The Chilreh Austenloni Ques College Melbourne G. Calvert Darbar Tor Mowray Amit Pieter Krudhot National Memorial Churh Amy Aecrsion Socret Calvert-Barker Canberra Inc

Parish Church Services and Denominational Notices

A dense listing of church services across denominations including Church of England, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Congregational, Salvation Army, United, Lutherans and others. It names rector or priest titles, service times, and specific churches or parishes across Canberra area. The fragmented OCR preserves multiple congregations and timings with occasional notes on baptisms, evensong, Holy Mass, and rituals.

Church OF England Wiltsun Dal John the Baptist Iia L Hunter Vonsong Potara Suttons Lievel Borer Chile Rene Service Iren Patush Canborta North Euirnero Connor Purses Seaun Sinage St. Petey Chanore Warne Benedict St Peter Chanel Develias St. Patrick’s Bradonde St Pranels Methodist Yobonal Mervovia Churake Kony Chgiaime Workshop Hinin Ray Peat Caivers Tabpany Tey Pear Gutvert Garber Weld Baaul Santor H-owe M Orry Eafiowsiy Queanbeyan Alum Neniemittte Wattle Park Pam A. Howe Yarraivmla School Baptist Canberra Chirch Kkingstan Ater McMaster Nord Miniater BF Heather Adn Ray Alan Tacr LY Civic Harrison Othe Aimmlater Gordon Butermastone Ave Jim Lea

Century Masterpiece Discovered In 17th Century Painting Case

A fragmentary 17th century note reveals a painting ascribed to Larmor punter Metis from the 1670s. Titled The Madonna and Chad, the work was identified by a modern credit and shows a blackened five-side panel. The piece, once at the Corsini Chaltery Home, was moved to Mitchell Library for examination under financier Me. Spencer Watts who purchased it at a sale.

Sydny Larmor Punter Metis Finacher Spencer Watts Chad Feleg Mitchell Corsini Chaltery Norden

Surgeon Calls For Drive On Lung Cancer

Surgeon at Washington University St Louis and Barnes Hospital Cancer Clinic urges federal health action against excessive smoking as a cause of lung cancer. He cites US and international data showing strong links and argues for stronger public health measures and education.

Rallter Phiblic Health Service Grimm Washington University St. Louis Barnes Hospital Health Service

Corfu Calls for Island to Disown Duke Amid Crisis

Corfu newspapers urge removal of the Duke of Edinburgh from local registers and demand his citizenship status be challenged. In Cyprus and Limassol protests, slogans against the Queen appear as security risks rise after the murder of a British serviceman.

Corfu Athens Prigay A.d. Remar Reinburgh Maine Mitninipat Azld Nen Ony Jaime Cort Corfi Ministry of Justice Order of St Michael and St. George Britain Philip Yasigo Limissot Cyprus Englsh MOKA Ure Rist Briton Ort Dheid Kites Caanpalen

Bristol University media course opens for aeama students

A new media course at Bristol University targets aeama students in rat flints and television. The program offers 12 lectures on fundamental theory shot composition editing and sound scripts with demonstrations and practical projects. It aims to teach writing production and editing across documentary and feature formats.

Aeama Bristol’ University St Kit University United Kingdom

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