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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1951

Page

4

Canberra Engineering Works Seeks Cable and Relay Supplies

The Department of Works and Mouring in Canberra announces a contract for high and low tension underwater cable, joint boxes, and 500 mA components. Deliveries include timbers, tables, and marine gear to the Naval Station at Canberra, ACT, with specified quantities and deadlines in 1934.

Canberra Act Conterate Pathe O'Conner Chaberre Raverage Tiatributar Harman ‘Naval S Tation Canbéere A.C.T. Yextenajon Toradmy Uidune Avliver Cacberrs Minot TAN Australien National University Candere Seeck Wed Housing

Weather and rainfall report from Tableland region

Weather data lists barometer readings and temperatures with times from 9 am to 9 pm. Northeast to north winds, increasing later, with fair to partly cloudy conditions. Rainfall figures for Tableland towns include values for Geoakwelt, 9 Clburn, Bunga el, Genlben, Bombala and Bombala Parish, highlighting varying amounts over the 24 hour period.

Aoa Tan Pam Fairbsien Une Sarningt Strap Siereeer Bungael Genlben Goren Ninitetel Bombala

Wool Marketing Plan Sparks Debate in Australia

Minister for Commerce announces wool marketing proposal under a joint organisation system drawing strong reactions from woolgrowers. Critics warn of international pressures and minority power within the framework, stressing Australia must protect pricing, control, and national interests to prevent being overruled by global terms. The plan outlines Australia’s capital and influence, but raises concerns about sovereignty and economic security amid postwar market volatility.

HVE Australia Actiad Wea Austing Premmntad Mtaetf Clipa United States Sountefen Fopettenen Aurtealie South Africa New Zealand United Kingdom Prnpiried Mew Westeal Chifley Latour Australie Greulers Tamewell Miany Kiaalee Genland Britah “Australis Tn Pix Lucas Pla

Fragmentary note on early 20th century mountain project

An OCR fragment references a local or regional project on slopes with names like Nucing, Ware, Inter, and Diller. The text is incomplete, offering only hints of a development or engineering discussion tied to a place and individuals, lacking clear action or dates.

Ain Nucing Hn Beri Ani Renin Ware General Inter Nee, Ty NW Fine and Diller Kemperucites

ALP May Discipline Branch Critic SYDNEY Diary

Sydney diary notes report ALP leaders criticising party discipline after federal election loss. J C Oral Yom appears in Sydney papers detailing reactions and protests within the party apparatus following the defeat.

Al.p Sydney ALP Gontord Nnatich Pevabitenl Bie J.C Yonverday Wren Ube Labour Inal

Canberra Uplifts Plan For University Reform

The Up Aprociatiom Canberra advocates continu­ing efforts to enhance higher education in the ACT and to back a broader development of University Institutional Canrea. At a recent conference, discussions covered scholarships, representation for teaching staff and graduates, and reform of college councils. the association urges ministerial action to revise the College Council constitution and transfer decision making to broader university bodies. The membership now stands at 42.

Canberra Ferher Act Uniteraity Enawel Tren Meher Education Gans Prinea Cenoteat Pruaidant MF Whitlam Canterre University College Council Anouk College Ahoild Bean Ete Counsil Tw College Caimetl

Western Dubbo Amid Talks Over University Plan

Dubbo leaders including Mr Brown of the Dubbo National Association commented on a proposed Western University in Bremer and the minister for Rouetton Mr Heffron. The association argues Dubbo should be the central hub for a western New South Wales university.

Wbbc Dubbo National Association Brown Highal Chntca Sa Alte Fay Western University Bremer Wan al Sennen Rouetton Heffron Cniversition Reuben Western New Bourn Wales Bae Mir Dulles Dubbo Laren Road Wertorn South Wales

Canberra Film Centre widens activities

The Canberra Film Centre reports rising membership and outlines plans for expansion. New branches are proposed for outer areas with an annual documentary film competition planned. President O'Hara was re elected. officers and secretaries are listed, signaling a busy year ahead.

Canberra O'Hare Outly- Aye Latfide O'Hara M. Moir W. Dumbar Misa D. Penrole Hoe

Empire Day Preparations Sparks Citywide Efforts

City authorities prepare a public event for Empire Day with a half holiday and observances at the Capitol and Civic areas. Canberra Fire Brigade warns of safety around celebratory activities and potential dangers to children. Officials including the commissioner for Canada and the secretary to the high commission endorse cautious conduct and planning.

Cwlarn Nave Toomorrow Canberra Te Abdertum J. TL Maytee Canada Can Cathe

Island Survey for New Air Route

Surveyors plan a route survey from Q000S Island toward Catalina and other points with aims to support a future air service. The report notes fuel issues and ongoing preparations, mentioning officials and parties involved in the discussion of runway repairs and replacements.

Anthony Diekarts Wadats Ape Pening Anid Er. Anthony

Australian dairy import fears loom as population grows

Mr. Sheehy told the NSW conference that Australia may need to import butter from New Zealand as population rises by about 300,000 annually. He warned only Queensland, Victoria and possibly Tasmania produce excess, urging a policy shift to raise dairy production quality and scale to meet demand.

Commonwealth Dairy Productualisation Committee Chris Bhorhy Australa Sheehy Nsw Australan Institute of Dairy Factory Tee Queensland Vietania Taamanis Ienprosine Auatrailan

Crisis Seen In Thomeoptical Association Declares Pressures

Mr. G.C. Howey declares growing strain on production and prices in the Thomeoptical Association. He notes seed shortages and farming hardships over the years as the industry faces demand versus supply challenges and calls for action to prevent imminent collapse.

G.C. Howey Dumanda Howey

CWA Executive Meeting in Canberra Report

Delegates from the United States and New Zealand attend the Australian Country Women’s Association executive meeting in Canberra. Notable figures include Vien Boge, Mrs. K. Stertie, and Roberta iate president Brennan, with several officers and guests listed among the attendees.

Tum Aasociaxse Lars Tixymond Haye Ohio Dave Thue Vien Boge Australia Aces Mire K. Btertie Oral Tanaiaire McCellarm Enero Mea. Grilling and Mire. CO Austentity Mra GM Computer Weel Australia Brung Mrx G. Doward Welune Ilan Ficharde Byte Hira J. Coopen Roberta Iate Brennan Gueensined Mre GO. L. Bronker Juntaie Preeident Gordon Ws.w Mien Tambat Drummumd Fesla New Beale

Woolgrowers oppose wool marketing plan sparks debate

Reported divisions emerge among Australian woolgrowers over a proposed minimum reserve price scheme. Chairman Tom Well and other leaders debate its fairness and potential impact on producer returns, with opposition from several federations and producer groups.

Rain and Storms Cross Coast and Tablelands

Weather bulletin notes passing rain along the coast and tablelands with a day of showers in parts of Whewarcan. Heaviest fall near Katoomba at 30 points. Cloudy conditions, light showers, and a trough of low pressure with small depressions move eastward. Forecasters expect clearing weather on the coast but scattered rain in western and southern districts later in the period.

Whewarcan Katoomba Wasier Pepin BouEn Australia N.A.W

State May Start Legal Service

Sydney reports confusion as the Commonwealth plans full operation of the Legal Service Bureau amid government scrutiny. The Attorney General and regional officials debate funding, scope, and staffing to ensure effective access and sustained service delivery.

Sydney Tucwiny Tales Seore Unt Legal Service Bureau Mate Mahm Guress Mai Bio Aia Bail Deco Martin Erving Beale Duce Marin

Opposition Adil asdal reveals ministerial plan critique

Fragmentary OCR notes show opposition figure Turuday and minister Medawen debating government control plan for an industry. Mentions Mogew and MacLachlan, with a June to early July timeline for a held event, likely a position or policy discussion.

Adilasdal Turuday Commerce Medawen MacLachlan

Union advocated between Australia and New Zealand

The Anglican Bishop of Australia and Canberra urges a form of union with New Zealand. He spoke during a week of lectures in Canberra following a New Zealand visit, arguing common origin and temperament justify closer ties. He proposed straightforward relations and mutual friendship across Asia Pacific, noting populations and wealth differences.

Australia New Zealand Ueal Relygious Auulburn Canberra I. My Surgmarns Cambeers Visil Newauland Chriscehoven Waleington Asia China Japan Burgman Sander

Butchers Seek Rise in Meat Prices in Australia

Sydney reports intensified push by butchers and retailers to raise meat prices amid regulatory price controls. Federation and Meat Board cite profit margins and cost pressures, debating a rise versus de control and wage costs. Authorities prepare to meet Prices Minister to discuss possible price actions.

Sydney Prieva Otter Atatrala Moat Pedere Federation Ieaseking Muntbu Omidas Sgure

Visit to Study Snowy Workers Illiterate Text

Fragmentary report notes a visit to study snowy workers and their camping allowances. The text is garbled with many unreadable phrases and names, making it hard to identify precise events, people, or organizations involved.

Migrant Children to Receive Booklet on Arrival

The government plans to give forty thousand migrant children of school age a booklet titled Booklet of Ringe Tn twture upon arrival in Australia. The initiative, tied to the Sepertmeant of Ishmigration and the Broptre Youth Movement, aims to introduce new Australians to their history and culture.

Jawad Australia

Violence Threats Shadow New Waterside Tensions in Dunedin

In Dunedin, threats of violence were made against two new waterside workers and a man’s home burned after a return to work. Emergency camps guard homes of unionists as Labour ministers discuss possible waterfront disruption and arbitration avenues amid wider industrial unrest with no Communists involved, according to statements by Mr Sullivan and others.

Wellington Thresia Terside Onion Dunedin Stine Talget Hhe Jcommares Hutt Valley Hemsry Ieee Ira Jefforts Eom Sullivan Nast Tye Uni All USA Iain

Mberal Party Women Meet Elects Officers in Canberra

Members of the Liberal Party Women’s Meeting in Canberra elected a new president and vice presidents. Samal Sw and Gullett were named to top posts with Mrs Dalgarno as treasurer and secretary. A peace committee of 12 delegates was formed for the electoral conference.

Dra Eastunesen Emmual St Tewe Canberoa Liberss Vate Samal Sw Mrs. Dalgarno Anti Mra eeetSn

Polio Report From Armidale Noted Aged Victim

Polio news from Armidale reports a death of a 19 years old boy. The fragment mentions vaccination efforts and names several places and individuals in a wartime era context. remaining readable text references a Tuesday report and port departures, with scattered disease mentions and local names.

Aydney Avduy S'Tneigen Yietia Hum Uty Nyvor Huretviley

To Face Murder Charge in Melbourne Trade Dispute

A man faces murder charges following a dispute tied to a Melbourne trade incident. Police and court records identify key parties and the location of the incident as central to the case. The investigation continues with formal charges pending trial.

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