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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
4
Local brief notes Coberts and Bub Brea are slated for an event at Alpalis Hall with Inald Lovaight listed among participants Seema Sei also mentioned in the run of shows at Seema Sei venue
Fragmented clipping notes an urgent government grant meeting near Tumtarumbs about timber and lease terms for Crown Lands. It mentions applicants contacting Tumterumia and a department official, with references to an Australian aviation candidate Walton and meetings at Braigwood and Serres on dates in June.
Auction notices notify traders and measures officers of the Weights and Measures Ordinance. Temporary stamping facilities and testing requirements apply to weighing and measuring appliances. Details list shifts at Kingston and city depots with dates in May and June 1950. The notice is signed by Secretary Ox Wanted.
Fragmentary ad text lists rental housing terms and contact references for a Canberra area lodging. Mentions furnished and unfurnished rooms, a young couple, and a later year deadline. Contains scattered numbers and agency names, but many words are garbled.
Regional weather bulletin covers Canberra and surrounding districts. Reports show variable wind, thinning cloud, and a drying trend with colder inland temperatures. Forecasts warn of gusty winds in some areas plus possible snow showers on higher elevations near Brankiin.
Canberra debate centers on Indonesia’s claim to West New Guinea and Australia’s vital interests. Officials fear a drawn out sovereignty transfer and urge readiness for future governance and defence across Dutch New Guinea, Timor, and surrounding regions.
Fragmented notes describe a cello recital linked to a Sunday workers’ event, mentioning Raymond and Bach, with reference to a plan and a guitar piece. The text blends names, dates, and places in a challenging OCR fragment.
An afternoon event at Albert Mall features a 4 pm AAMA BeoMafia Guide Own Service with processions from West Broek to the mer serviet. Key figures Cas tleere Roots Ouidew and Arete Re W Davies are listed among organizers and participants. a park gathering at Wort Block precedes the march.
A contaminated report notes Canberra policy aims to release civic shops as soon as practicable. It details government plans for private enterprise occupancy, construction of a new office building, and long term use of Sydney and Melbourne Buildings for Commonwealth Departments. The discussion covers auctions, vacant offices, and transfers related to private premises and government needs.
Construction of new classrooms and utilities proceeds at Wie Ainslie School amid earthmoving. Excavations reach five feet, foundations laid, and structures rise while outside fences enclose the site. Modern facilities including toilets and staff rooms are planned with a veranda and enlarged assembly hall.
A memorial note honors H.M.A.S. Sydney with reflections on World War I era service. Minister McBride remarks on preserving war reflexes at the Cane facility as Buchan Green and others from Birmingham and Cane contribute to the collection.
Fragmentary London newspaper item notes a discussion or event challenging stereotypes about women. The readable text hints at debate or commentary, with references to gender roles and public discourse, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations beyond London.
In a heated session Mr Keen urged adjournment to address government failure to curb rising living costs and inflation. Prime Minister Menzies rejected price control as answer, saying government studies the problem and will act in Parliament when feasible. The motion failed 63 to 44 as gag was applied.
The Speaker of the House confronted gambling in the Parliament press gallery area after a dinner adjournment. He stated he would not tolerate gambling and would eject anyone in the press gallery found playing three penny poker while awaiting proceedings. The incident led to possible discipline for those involved and warnings to refrain from such activity in the House.
Fragmented OCR notes describe ABC broadcaster Jacka V C and others in Parliament rooms. The garbled text mentions Wood-choppers, leadership, and a 10 feet distance, with references to Browne, Warn, Mansies, and Magard. The fragment hints at a war death and broadcasting recommendations but lacks coherent details.
Men s hockey match previews a battle between Waratah and Waratah Northern with both teams near equal form. The program lists players and venues including University and Canabria venues, with tentative match times around 1 PM and 3 PM and a fan forfeit noted amid crowded stands.
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