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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

4

Damages Claims Against Hospital In Supreme Court Action

In Canberra Capital Territory the Hospital Board faces a claim for 7 000 pounds for negligence. Phippard, solicitor, leads the case with two plaintiffs asserting injury from a broken arm and other harms after treatment. The suit against the hospital seeks compensation and damages for medical attention and lack of care.

Canberra Cortaunity Ospital Board Isi Supreme Court of Acton Capital Territory SB. Phippard Tm Benalt Rheabery May Lawrouss Amen Leste Lawrence Duirville Gresegnt Hiltsbeth May Lawrence Bowes Mente Joe Retvides Nis Wit Elizabeth Say Lasyranes Ie Wit

Senate Count in N S W

Senate count in New South Wales reports Liberal and Country party candidates elected to the senate. Spooner and Ashley win with quotas and surplus votes distribution continues as counting proceeds.

Sydney Paty Cal Duke Ena Spooner

Senator Ward Elected for Western Australia

Perth voters tally partial Senate results as Benator Ward leads amid a split Liberal Labor contest. Count continues to determine whether Ward remains the lone Liberal candidate and potential Labor seat changes.

Perth Senate Benator Ward Bala

Weather summary with wind and rainfall readings

A scattered weather report notes morning readings at 9 am with gusty winds from the west and snowfall in parts. It mentions cloud cover, colder nights, and light to moderate rainfall across regions with gusts up to 20 mph and a forecast of clearing clouds later in the day.

CanDerTa Pat Beaco Acter Ata Paw Nak Dantricta Melbourn Adelaide Pacotr Bobact

Australian unions seek to curb New Zealand shipping tensions

The editorial condemns Australian unions for extending a black ban on ships tied to New Zealand, arguing it harms trade and violates justice. It urges Australian government action to prevent further disruption as the New Zealand waterfront strike impacts ports and export livelihoods.

Dominion New Besland New Zealand Australis Joie TacsaGart Traile Aire LN Ohren Persia Organlesdt Tanouk Alland New Wesland Australian Council of ‘Trades Unions Vnle Vleasnass Australia

Governor General hosts visiting rugby officials and world women leaders

Government House Canberra yesterday welcomed visitors from the Rugby Football League and prominent women’s organizations. Attending were Mrs Rayment Sayre, world president of the World Women’s Movement, and other officials, with dignitaries from Australia and abroad.

Hla W. J. McKell Government House Canberra W. Bou Hila Hinixe Rayment Sayre Melly Ateheinil Lapistonant M. J. Gregory Muito Meg W J. Mi Bull Amercian Aiea Houe Cannerra Yenestly

Wool Levy Attacked At Conference

At the 8.8.W. Country Party conference in Sydney Mr McCormack accused the federal party and organizing bodies of poor knowledge about federal policy. He urged a strong council to present unified questions and push reforms, outlining plans for future policy moves.

Wool Sydney Wed Country Party McCormark Ted Oxson Federa Parliamentary Party Varios Anne Usmenelile Ple Dtr MirCarmack

German Delegation Named for Olympic Team

The article notes a German team for the Olympic Games with representatives at the event. It mentions Jin Yeaterlay and others, and confirms agreement on selections for the Athens/Wi event.

Exiled royalty retained by American firm

An American firm reportedly retains exiled royal figures from Xugenineia, including Feclied King Peter and Quire hoeanuiem. Officials say the arrangement centers on consultation, public eyeware, and a forthcoming venture possibly tied to a new sports segment. Queen LM is hinted at in the discourse.

New York Peter Quire Way de Groot Ellen Kei Groot

Baptist Youth Choir Sought by Four States

A Victoran Baptist Youth Choir to sing Jubilee Con cert in Albert Hall on May 26 with a Canberra program. The choir, founded in 1948, includes trained singers up to age 24 and has performed in Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, and Victoria. Notable soloists and musicians from Melbourne will join in choral selections and Mozart works, led by Rowland Thomas.

Victarian Baptist Youth Choir Alpert Hall Satur Ite Iimited Aimgern Rowland Thomas Boutn Auntiaila Quesnuland Victoria Canberra Brichel Alvatrilion Belcher Ani Gloria Melbourne Msiea Misa Meth Doery Piamatey Selec Hrabms Chojun Schurmnn-lisst Doe Hy Syeneoon Ad Ghicke Lyst Gaetel Bit Weve Ag Laat Remuetan Fon Bumay Thuy Vay

Notable U S Visitor to Address CWA at Canberra Drill Hall

This report notes a prominent U S guest addressing the Country Women's Association Jubilee conference in Canberra. Mrs Bayre, born in Tasmania and linked to Australia’s states, will be welcomed by state presidents and Miss Amy Kane of New Zealand at the Jubilee conference. The meeting at Kingsley Street Drill Hall, Tumor, is set for 2 p.m. today.

Mr Ryton Answerat Canara Sayie Austral America Bayre Tasmania Western Australia South Australia Victoria New South Wales Weich Kingsley Street

Country Party Opposes Change in Exchange Rate

The country party opposes any alteration of the exchange rate saying it would affect all primary producers and key industries. The conference notes the impact on sectors under the central executive body and warns against rate changes.

Country Party Outhorpe Ste Fontrah

Literacy decline in China discussed by researchers

A Reader in Oriental Studies from the Austrian National University addressed a Canberra meeting, noting efforts to modernize language and reduce illiteracy in China. The talk referenced historical shifts in literacy, the roles of social education, and ongoing initiatives amid political change.

Austrian National University CP Fitzgerald Canberra Clint Omeraritn Stub Pope

Bruxner Pleads for New State Amid Constitutional Talk

Sydney reports Arnold Bruxner arguing for a constitutional showdown to create new states and grant central government power for rapid development. He warns the nation faces a centralization clash and calls for wide regional growth, urging action by Parliament to permit new state formation and Northern Territory autonomy.

Sydney Tosay Aw Wal Perry Brunner

Reorganisation plan for Department of the Interior in Canberra

The Executive Council approved new senior positions to replace existing posts in Civic Administration Canberra Services and Property and Survey branches. The plan aims to centralise property work, planning and development, and regulatory supervision under a reorganised branch structure.

Department of the Interior Executive Council Civic Administration Canberra Department Tney Can Bere Centel Btsce ALOT Deane Derviern Samme Il Wit Vie Moti Lenniende Nance Parbace Regulatians Ani Jeontrol Tie Lieter Wrigade Mrnibulance Air Transport

Empire Day Messages and Wartime Duty

Fragmentary Empire Day address urges unity and service among Commonwealth youth in Australia Britain and other dominions. It emphasizes patience resilience in political change and calls for loyalty to empire while acknowledging uncertain timelines and evolving world conditions.

RAAF plans to enlist youths as clerks

The Minister for Air announced a plan to recruit 60 boys between 15 and 17 for general and store clerks. The two year program includes nine months of training at a reserve base and subsequent postings, with pay during training and progression to permanent air force roles.

RAAF Air McBriir Storte Nanan Tom Framig Hetnes Viet Wieamendawe AN Fay

Presbyterians Oppose Catholic University

The Presbyterian Assembly debated opposition to a Catholic university. The fragmentary record cites concerns over doctrinal beliefs and the role of church control in higher education, reflecting sectarian tensions of the era.

Catholic University Trong Roman Catholic University

Douglas Dundas Compares Art in Australia

Douglas Dundas, president of the Australian Institute of Art and trustee of the NSW Art Gallery, discussed Australian art and artists. He compared Australian scenery with European traditions, noting Aboriginal themes and landscape painting shaped by colonial influences.

Douglas Dundas Australia Doligins Dundas Boulery of Naum Art Gallery Nsw Lititute Maton Aberim Artal Bocky Iit Dondun Louly Laved Avtiel Sampe Helderberg Tom Raberth Sulla Anton Mr_Dundan Wrumlep WOFK Dundas Norm Tontiray Wayward Gyno Gruner Silder Lacuhert Sousa Itr Wakelin Mergaret Tide Ertikt Willi Dobell Eglish CCS Notza Drysdale Wehinging Thryndale Emphaaiara Wally Sangean Mr. da Daa

Sydney Ferries Offer Fleet to Government

Sydney Ferries proposes selling its fleet to the government to cover losses and keep ferry service running. Directors discuss price, subsidies, and cabinet approval while the government considers funding to preserve services.

Sydney Ferries Sydney Wednewtay Aytney Ferries Lad Tornigtt McGier Ayrvicns

Fragmented OCR May Reflect Disputed Conference Results

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a defeat by EMP Associates and lists scattered names and numbers. The legible pieces suggest a dated sports or organizational result with unclear entities and outcomes.

Sap Pesleral Phillipa Mra Walker Liam Valli Riad Bederwh Te Dabneon MS Vharaje Ak Tan TR Leymann

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