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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1954

Page

2

Loving memories of Southwell and Lawrence families

Fragmented obituary style tribute detailing loving memory messages for family members with names Southwell and Lawrence. Mentions Cyril James, Norman, Cyril dames, Betty, Dawn, Noel, Cyril James, Curt James, Clyde, Olive, John, and Warren Dick. Notes Canberra Hospital date and Muswellbrook reference, in a reverent memorial tone.

Norman Betty Ant Sige Dawn Nevele Noel Cyril Southwell Lsw Cyril Dames Hin Loving Hrathecugene Gyahme Peter Southwell Auier Ullier Fred Olive Curt James den Uyrit Clyde Hotun Cyril James Taydem Cyril Altwrith Warren S Dick I Mona Yvonne Nance Barry Lawrence Warren Canberra Weil Meer Elin Muswellbrook

Commonwealth election issuedominates Canberra campaign

The Commonwealth election campaign centers on financial estimates and national development. Officials debate immigration, defense, and economic plans, to shape national security and living standards while outlining a three year budget and proposed development priorities.

Gruwink Australia Australus Taatleon Katimuten Frei Sruyewtter Aubstiantiah Mio Walther Onsnoe

Canberra City Bowls Club Rampetition Results

Results from the Canberra City Bowls Club competition include Bingley handicap Cartledge and Law 28, Cartledge in the finals. Pairs handicap LinwsnWty and Jordan 04 AB A Ct Uiaint Arkwright p Th 3 im the wemistinals. Competition matches for upcoming week list Saturday Wirbhurn Klunahip Foner Hutelier T. Dwyer Pastiald, Bradehaw Aroma wins 9-2. Sunday gemi-Anla 2 pam, Sunday-Pinl Handicap pairs Hinckeman and Jordyn vy, Meeking and Ain worth Final Ingles Handicap Cayt ledge (plus 8) Bruceplux 7. Final Minor championship Pall v Lous Hall.

Jordan i Phos Uiaint Arkwright Wemistinals von Wirbhurn Klunahip Foner Hutelier T. Dwyer Aind Bradehaw Aroma Hinckeman Jordyn Meeking Ainworth Caytledge Y. Bruceplux Pall Lous Hall

Canberra Club semi-final spoils in quirky handicap

The Canberra club held a quirky handicap event yesterday with Maer Bishop and Bligh advancing after a late surge but the scoreline showed a 30 28 finish. In the spoon competition Stan Temby and Arthur alt 4 led early, with Temby pairing with Ten Rogers to repeat a win and a 22 winning margin alongside Bates and Eugut Sister Inn.

Canberra Wan Yeaterday Maer Bishop Bligh Beatley Rourn Cee Bates

Baby Boy Drowns in Wollongong Incident

In Wollongong on Sunday a baby boy reportedly drowned. Details are unclear due to damaged text. authorities are reviewing the partial report and no further facts are confirmed.

Wollongong Towrndel Cie Corina Gerald Ronald Catqu

Unionists Aid Needy Families by Local Volunteers

Community groups mobilize to support families in need with food, clothing, and essentials. Volunteers coordinate drives, distribute resources, and work with local organizations to address hunger and hardship in the region.

Church Foundation Stone Fludes Searchers

A damaged OCR fragment recounts a church foundation stone event and a planned search of surrounding grounds. It references a frontier entrance, removal discussions, and speculation about the stone’s purpose, with mentions of a person named Nanie and a long removal process spanning years. The text hints at a Methodist or parish setting and notes alterations to the front building up to 1873.

Mornie i Nanie Tril

Final Election Talks By Mr Jim

Fragmentary notes describe election discussions led by NR Jim at a community meeting. Mentions possible candidates and dates, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.

Jim Svt

Religion Should Mean More Than Sentiment

A fragmented and garbled religious discourse emphasizes that faith must guide action, not merely evoke feeling. The text references revival rhetoric, moral duty, and the need for practical application of beliefs in community and social life.

Wells Yostes Mlonutias Éreca Prantton Pakistan Feenstemal Tarvesteymuninis

Two Grass Fires Spur Emergency Response Across District

Unclear text describes rapid grass fires prompting rapid responses near multiple locations. Mentions fire crews and timing around 1 time and 9, with references to areas and names obscured by OCR errors. Further readable fragments reference local services and possible evacuation or containment efforts.

Sors Choir to Visit Canberra

Fragmented text mentions a choir visit to Canberra with garbled phrases. No clear names, dates, or organizations are discernible to form a complete report.

Sors Canberra

Regional Weather Roundup With Variable Conditions

A weather bulletin from the regional office notes barometric pressure, chill winds, and scattered clouds. Forecasts call for intermittent sun later with a chance of rain and possible snow in higher elevations. Temperatures swing from morning lows to afternoon highs near the upper fifties.

Hospital Sisters Tie Offbeat Union Sparks Quiet Courtship

Fragmentary text hints at a wedding or union between hospital sisters and other individuals. Names, places, and dates remain unclear, but tone suggests a local society event with familial ties and ceremonial elements. Further readable details are limited within the provided OCR excerpt.

Unclear OCR Pathway: Pedestrian Collision Notes

Fragmentary OCR text describes a pedestrian event with garbled names and stray phrases. Key readable items mention a pedestrian and collision context, but most details are unreadable. No clear date, location, or involved parties can be confirmed from the scan.

Police Recover More Delignite Case Details Emerge

Fragmented account shows police retrieving Delignite related evidence as a trial advances. Authorities indicate ongoing investigations with potential charges and procedural steps in the case. Names and exact locations are unclear due to garbled text.

Letters To The Editor on Canberra public affairs unrest

Readable segments of letters debate Canberra politics and the national government. Contributors discuss the royal portion settlement eyeing land policy and potential constitutional action as crowds gather on Parliament House lawns. Names and places appear amid critical tones and calls for decisive leadership.

Canberra Ake Ories Sydney Imi Taber Fraser Bil Pere Tnanent Browne Thor Allan Reuser Winget ET

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