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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1952

Page

4

Memorial notice and funeral directory fragment

Fragmented obituary and funeral memorial text referencing a loving memory for James William, with dates and names like McKAY, and a note of reverent remembrance. The readable portions resemble a cemetery notice and service directions, including references to a funeral director and associated locations.

Allert Morrie Soertieg APDA Canverre Quass James William Atwaya Remarsky McKay

Australia Faces Postwar Trade Woes and Drought Toll

After a brutal end of summer, Australia endures drought and bushfire damage to forests and pastures. Wheat farmers fear price swings while wool markets slump, threatening export income. Recovery hinges on rains, cattle markets, and volatile world prices affecting Australia’s long term prosperity.

Australia Queensland Northern Territory Mts Rvestock Australien Eastguard Hs

Compulsory X Ray Survey Next Week Details

A chaotic report describes a compulsory X ray survey planned for Barton with Health Department oversight. It notes a meat market at AGT and mentions a mass screening near the Institute Oxsa plant, with attendance to be limited and results kept confidential.

Seetlead Wad Lad Health Department Oxsa Barton Biyadat Uous Williaa Monture Joan Shur ACF Populae Knaith Department Ofcthl

Australian Wheat Talks Stall Over Price Range

Officials reported the failure to reach an agreement on terms for a new International Wheat Agreement set to operate from July 1953 as the existing contract expires. A key dispute centered on the price range importers would pay, with the United States and other exporting nations seeking a window from 1.84 to 1.96 dollars per bushel while importing countries resisted. The stalemate risks a delayed pact beyond the interim period and comes amid U S presidential election uncertainty and shifting market conditions.

Aurldouten Thors Geunell Bobrs Teuetae Itaportiog Covntrien Pauatralie United States Hower Ceunstring Asa

Commemoration Of Farrer Road And Scholarships

A CONVOLUTED OCR-RENDITION DESCRIBES A MEMORIAL COMMEMORATION FOR FARRER AND ROAD SCHOLARSHIPS. IT NOTES A COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FROM JABINVILLE OR POINT MUT FOR A MEMORIAL WALL AND A 30 YEAR PLAN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS. IT REFERENCES THE DEPARTMENTS OF INTERIOR AND WORK AND HOUSING AND A LONG-TERM TRUST SUPPORTING CONTINUING EDUCATION.

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Woman Robbery Gone Wrong Caught After Chase

A woman attempted a bank hold up in Fon Pa where she demanded cash mentioning 400 dollars but fled after a shot was fired. Police pursued by car and foot, firing a warning shot before apprehending the suspect as she arrived at the scene in a panic.

Seth Pal Petreny Shase Potlee Abe Teller Ip & Car Er Thu Pallor

Robbery at Malartic Mines Involving Large Sums

Montreal reports a long theft sequence from the Malartic and Daelinite mines in Quebec. Items stolen include 110000 dollars from a VAIL vault in 1960 and 33461 dollars in another heist in June 1980, with recovery of one vehicle and ongoing investigations.

Montreal Taleves Malartic Malartie Quebec Thier Sonia Minas Usman Ibe

Snow Trip Details From Taupe Travel Club

A travel notice explains a winter trip organized by the Taupe Travel Club. It lists departure to Mouml Branthtin, with about eight participants in a party, and a brochure at the Tourist Office offering a $30 advance deposit for the trip.

Tne Ampere Papuie Club Leone Mouml Branthtin Rome

Canberra Weather Forecast Summary for Today

Canberra forecast shows fair to light scattered clouds this afternoon with a chance of heavy rain in the evening. Winds are northwest in the afternoon, moderate to strong, with temperatures rising to a high in the mid thirties and a cool overnight low.

Canberra Eerven GSE Ties Fairbairn Paty Rai Bunda Teutaniy Diatrick Wits Stowers Melbourne Adelaide

Cabinet Talks On Under Secretaries Soon

Parliamentarian Vonder-Beere Lari¢e to be constituted by the Cabinet next week. House members Cameron and Tourntay announced at a press conference. Senator Spicer and General Prefect Bailey had already indicated the posts were under consideration. Arthur Yaddon noted the undersecretaries’ appointment follows the usual practice of appointing assistants or honorary ministers.

Vonder-Beere Lari¢e Fale Une House of Representatives Cameron UN Tourntay Abe Artingden Enator Spicer Prufomt Bailey Arthur Yadden

Australian Prime Minister Menzies visits New York

The Australian Prime Minister Mr. Menzies arrives in New York for brief talks at United Nations headquarters. Delegates from various nations accompany him as he meets with officials and hosts a reception. The visit features discussions on general international cooperation and social council matters before his departure.

XCMIK Mr. Menzies United Bava Mr. Mesien New York United Nations Aces and Social Council Australim Mensien

Import Records Show Heavy Book Imports

The finance record notes large book imports for the current year. Minister for Trade states the value and quantity of books imported, with figures reflecting the fiscal period.

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Truman's Power of Seizure and War Prisoners

Fragmentary report discusses President Truman seeking to claim powers over funds and war prisoners. Emphasizes constitutional limits and a Supreme Court context. Mentions Congress, public trust funds, and potential actions if hardship or disaster arises.

Washington Truman Reed Primar Wac Tna Trust Fund Boa Osa Wirne Tumis Aasiai Une Fund Coury Shea Rue Teat Petmaerteer Teahad Vibe Mind Wed Steel Mille Remy Wet Ty Bik Mia

Spencer Jackson Collection Auctioned in Victoria

The Spencer Jackson Collection, including Australian paintings and early manuscripts, is bequeathed to Victoria by owner Warreaver Jockes of Mel ty. Canberra visitors discussed care for the items and potential exhibition, noting the value and benefit to Victoria as a cultural asset.

Ees Regia Deckson Spervite Uelige Astonia Terk Treasures Commonwealth Victoria Warreaver Jockes Melty Spenver Snokean Canberra Jackson Aus

Indian union leader ordered to resign under act

In Durban Bri The Munster reports that Jurtive Me Bwasthaw has ordered Cengin Poonsi an Indian trade union leader to resign from the Suppression of Communist Acts. Poonga lac ha! becomes the ninth individual declared this week.

Durban Bri Munster Bwasthaw Cengin Poonsi Egn Sela Indian Congress

Miners Oppose Sydney in Labor Arbitration Debate

Central executive of the Australian Federation of Labour rejects the Arbitration Amendments and pledges action. They condemn the proposed act as disruptive and contrary to industrial harmony, while vowing to mobilize 14 000 AWU members in support of conciliation policies and against punitive provisions.

Sydney Asinces' Federation Wulay Atepe Traimendmrsth Siister Mit Molt Sepfrientativan Sansering Moxdmy Australian Workers’ Union Gough BMT Vic Aw.l Laresty

Canberra Wheat Talks Hit Freight Price Debate

Melbourne sources report ministers including McEwan discussing freight costs and government stance on interstate wheat shipments. The Australian Wheat Board and federal authorities weigh ensuring growers do not bear freight and contemplate next crop arrangements amid price adjustments and advance payments approved for late June delivery.

Mlatea Queensland Tefosel Jim Pabatantial Bisla Minister For Commerce and Agriculture Me. McEwan Jauatratina Wheat Board J. Peveet Mivange Rae

Labour "Spread Class Hatred" Says Mr Casey

Hobart reports Labour accused of spreading class hatred. Mr Casey denounced the party as fomenting division among workers, urging focus on Australia’s autumn development plan and limiting extreme monetary policy to ease economic strain.

Labour Casey Hobart Labour Party Australia Australie Saawy Hora Liberal Party Nfarlon

Care in Use Urged as Power Shortage Threatens Canberra

A fragmented report warns of electricity strain between Tah and 5.30 7p, with a Department of the Interior notice on a Canberra power plant under capacity. The note cautions that delays could extend blackouts and slow recovery, urging immediate action to restore supply and avoid further outages.

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T A A Plane Sets New Record in 10000 Hour FlyNow

TAA announced a Convair achievement by General Manager J Brains and Thomas Mitchell. The aircraft reportedly logged 10,000 flying hours, marking a milestone with near daily service since its launch. The record underscores Convair’s role in TAA operations during the period.

Australia Mitchell J. Brains Thomas Mitchell Intel TAA Rugnt Telastun

Country Party Sees ABLC News Divisive Campaign

A fragmented report outlines a country party criticizing ABLC News and analyzing the party’s tensions. It cites motions, rally coverage, and internal disagreements over policy and leadership, with critics arguing government inaction and staff bias.

Heaviest road toll in New South Wales reported

A Darwin dispatch notes record-high road fatalities in New South Wales over the past three months, surpassing totals in Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia. The Victorian toll mirrored the period, with authorities reporting 123 deaths and numerous injuries. A fatal crash near Darwin highlights dangerous conditions as officials warn of continuing risks on rural roads.

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Contraband Seized In Ship's Washing Scene

Sydney reports a smuggling incident aboard a vessel with authorities discovering high grade alcohol and related contraband while inspecting the ship's wash. The seizure involved multiple consignments and crews, highlighting enforcement actions at sea.

Unclear text fragment from church services notes

The readable portion shows a noisy OCR of a church service page with scattered names, times, and phrases. Key entities are obscured, and no coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the legible data.

Widow Sentenced in Wil lington Case

Fragmentary OCR reports a widow's sentencing in a Wilmington area case. Named individuals and details are unclear due to garbled text. the item reads as a legal judgment or sentencing notice with ambiguous references to a person named Willie Giovanni Alves and possible dates. Further readable names are not extractable from the fragment.

Willington Willie Giovanni Alves Piers Auli Tourer

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