Canberra government works supply sale notice 1950
Government announces tenders for Canberra ACT works including kitchen appliances refrigeration cabinets concrete paths drive strips and factory fittings for students hostel forestry school cadets block and abattoirs. Bids open 2 pm day November 78 1950 with possible non acceptance of any tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovem- Hin
Canberra
Forestry School
A.C.T
O'Connor
Turner
A.gt
Bestel Army Sence
Act
R.muc
Duntroon
A.C.T. Plana
Offic
of Works
Ment Tere
Works and
Casey
Representation in London Strengthens Australian Presence
A 1950 discussion notes that Australia House supports the Commonwealth role in London amid growing trade and immigration links. It urges reorganizing State Agents General to align with the High Commission and avoid duplication, calling for closer collaboration at Australia House and a PremieresConference item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Ministry
Timme
Organisation of
Australia House
United Kingdom
Victoria
Rustralls House
Nine Polio Cases Reported in New South Wales
Nine polio cases were reported by health authorities in New South Wales, including six males and three females. Ages range from 2 to 21, with cases from Auburn, Woollahra, Villawood, Tempe, Earlwood, Bathurst, Gundagai, Morayfield, and Wentworthville.
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Sivent
Toon Brat
N.E.W
Auburn
Woollahra
Villawood
Tempe
Earlwood
Bathurst
Gundstal
Mouralyan
Wentworthviliag
House applauds as Clerk F Graeme resumes duties
In a rare moment of unity, the House of Representatives greeted the return of Clerk F Graeme Sr after illness. The ceremony shaded by formalities, the chamber observed the resumption of duties with muted ceremony. Palace chapel reports indicate the interment for King Gustav V’s remains.
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Green
House of Representatives
Hous
F. Graeme Sr
Gustav
Gustav V
Governor General hosts South African Rhodesian visitors at Government House
His Excellency the Governor General W. J. McKell entertained a party at Government House Canberra on Friday evening. The guests included members of the South African and Rhodesian branches of Parliament, accompanied by the Commissioner for South Africa, the President of the Senate, and the Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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W. J. McKell
Government
Handel Messiah to Aid United Nations Fund effort Canberra
The Canberra Combined Church Choir planned a December Messiah performance at St Andrews Arch to benefit the United Nations Children’s Fund through the Division’s appeal. A November concert on November 7 at St Andrews will also support the Church, with proceeds destined for the children’s fund. Donations yesterday included 2nd Mr F T Waigh 100 and entries from The Canberra Times readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
United Nations
A. P. Greenish
Weather and whaling report from Canberra and Tokyo
The bulletin lists weather readings for Canberra with temperatures and wind speeds, forecasts for the day and region, and a regional forecast noting showers and cooler conditions. It also reports Tokyo’s note on Japanese whaling ships sailing to the Antarctic, with a second fleet of 18 ships departing and an estimate of at least 2,000 whales to be taken by the first to fifth fleets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Re
Pature
Peta
Fairbairn
Coomsm
Rombong
Toryg
Tihoobohama
Antarctic
Kingston v Turner match at Kingston Oval report clash
A local cricket follower disputes a writer's report on Kingston players Pike and Quigg in the Kingston v Turner match at Kingston Oval. The letter defends Pike against claims of precarious runs and asserts rough play was unwarranted.
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Bird
A.C.T
Kingston
Kingston Oval
Pike
Quigg
Parliament Debates Tax Anomaly and Mortician Rules
In parliament the treasurer said he would study an anomaly in sales tax on musical instrument cases versus suitcases. Questions about mortician registration and reform drew calls for uniform laws and hygiene standards. The debate covered butter and cheese contracts with Britain and price negotiations, plus a Commonwealth Jubilee postage stamp selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadden
House of Representatives
Bird
Spooner
Davies
Cunningham
Wentworth
Mackellar
Australia
Buick
O'Sullivan
Mortici
Cremean
Hoddle
Ter
Minister For Commerce and Agriculture
Mr. McEwen
Britain
McEwen
Aggins
New Zealand
Ganera
Teld
Fraser
Eden
Leases Set For Braddon Industries Block Developments
The Department allocated braddon minor industrial area blocks to multiple tenants for building schemes. Leasees include Can berra Processed, Canberra Bakeries, Hillside Narrabundah, and several Canberra and Sydney firms. Three blocks already occupied. one firm using it extensively. £3000 building mandatory within 12 months and completion in five years. Negotiations for remaining leases near finish. Activity uptick expected as leases open.
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Braddon
Gtrudwick
Coota
A. C Fitesimmona
Came Hill
Duntroon
Panel
Duco
Parjker
Greenway Street
Turner
H. Watson
Tyson Canberra
Hillside
Narrabundah
Pi Food
C. W. Watt
L. J. Rewell
J. Wanklyn
Mundy Street
Goulburn
A. OT. Little
P.O. Duntroon
B. I. Jones
Campbell Eee
Amalle
Sedler
J. Brengl
Riverside
K. Lehriener
Torrens Street
V. M. Taylor
Canberra Bakeries Pty. Ltd
Mort
W. McKerrow
Wentworth Swillingston
Wenters’ Hardware
A. A. Morris, & Farrer Eeene Bay
Monaro Bre
Ipysing Company
Monaroven
la VieDonald
Mugga Way
Red Hill
Tiding Eanker
Canberra
J. H. Scarr
Dawes Street
SS Sore Repairs
M. J. Dowthwaite
C. Brill
Barrallier Street
Griffith
Kingston
H. Grinham
Rubber Works
A. EB. Cordner
Cornwallia 'Farm
Windsor
Sooo
Fadden Rejects Russell Claim On Parliament Split
Mr Fadden sharply rebuts Mr Russell’s statement claiming Russell failed to stick to facts. He details events from October including Russell’s letter to the Queensland Country Party and his resignation on October 13 after leaving Canberra. Fadden says he will not engage in a public controversy and aims to clarify points from Russell’s published statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Gueensland Country Party
Maranoa
Country Party
Canberra
Fadden
Mr. Fadden
Pound
Union President Warns Workers In Canberra Meeting
Leo O'Neill, a veteran of Canberra's industrial movement since 1916, was elected unopposed as Canberra branch president of the Australian Workers' Union. He urged workers to reclaim a role in union affairs, backing the 25 year old motto "A fair day's pay for a fair day's work." The district organiser J Kemp warned about workers holding two jobs and New Australians on Canberra projects. The union plans to back an £8000 National Hall of Labour appeal and elected office-bearers including A T Clarke and W Enfeler.
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Leo O'Neill
Canberra
Australian Workers’ Union
O'Neill
Awstrasians
J. Kemp
Kemp
National Hall of Labour Committee
A. T. Clarke
W. Enfeler
P. Hammond
and Labour Council
J. Blumenthal
F. Dorman
J. Schumach
Dj Waltera
D. Ter B. Hart
A. Clarke
RF. Kols
L. O'Neil
W. Emblem
R. Quigg
J. Weston
Parly party urged to rejoin after Rome meeting
The Maranon Electorate Council of the Country Party gave Mr Fussell 14 days to rejoin the Parliamentary Country Party. An official said the decision followed the council's machinery meeting in Rome on Monday. The party is confident their approach to Mr Russell will succeed and that he will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbane
Maranon
Scholarships Expand at Australian National University in 1951
Sir Douglas Copland announced that ANU will increase scholarships in 1951 to honor scholars and scientists. Additional overseas training opportunities will be offered through the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the Research School of Social Sciences and Pacific Studies. A limited number of study abroad scholarships will be available with two year tenure, aimed at Australian university fields of research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian National University
Sir Douglas Copland
University Council
Sir Ion
Sir Douglas
John Curtin School of Medical Research
Social Sciencea
Medicine
Social Sciences
Federal rent regulations struck down by appeals court
In Sydney a Quarter Sessions Appeals Court judge ruled that Commonwealth fair rent determinations are no longer in force. Francis Leslie Billie of Manly appealed two convictions for charging excess rent at Green Gables on Ocean Beach Road. Billie fined £60 with costs on one charge and £12 10s with costs on the other. The Crown noted the decision could affect about 50 000 rent determinations in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Quarter Sessions Appeals Court
Nield
Francis Leslie Billie
Burner Street
Manly
Green Gables
Ocean Beach Road
Ellis
Costa
W. H. Wilson
N.5
Budget and Banking Bills Dominate House and Senate
The House of Representatives planned a 2:30 p.m. session to continue debate on the Budget and Banking Bills while the Banking Bill lo. 2 remained under consideration. The Senate met at 3 p.m. and, amid opposition, kept Commonwealth Banking Bill No. 2 from debate. Senator McKenna moved for a second reading of the Prices Bill 1950 to pass without call, a motion carried on the voices as the Senate adjourned after discussion on the Prices Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
McKenna
State Power Is Unaffected by Rent Regulation Ruling
NSW Minister of Justice Mr Downing stated that rents under Commonwealth fair rents regulations cannot be redefined by immediate appeal to the Fair Rents Board. He affirmed the State Act remains empowered to regulate rents and that affected rentals can be adjusted by the Controller of Rents or tenants via an application to the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Mr. Downing
M.L.C
Renta
Liquor Reform Lessons From Overseas
NSW Moderator of the Presbyterian Church and rector Rt. Rev. Hector Harrison urged Canberra to study foreign liquor reform experiments. He cited Russia Britain Sweden and Finland and suggested government expert study overseas to set a national example and improve hotel drinking culture.
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Europe
America
N.S.W
Presbyterian Church
St. Andrews
Hector Harrison
Canberra
Commonwealth
N.8.w
Harrison
Australia
Russia
Britain
Sweden
Finland
Mr G Holland Elected Federal President in Hobart
Mr G W Holland of Victoria was elected Federal President of the FLS L at the annual Federal Congress opening in Hobart on Tuesday.
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Hobart
G. W. Holland
Victoria
Fls.l
Royal Commission to probe Greyhound Board appointment
The Premier announced in the Legislative Assembly that a Royal Commission will investigate the appointment of Mr. W. N Peters to the Greyhound Racing Control Board. Sir Ellis alleged a 1935 Wyong disqualification and accused government protection for Peters. Police interviews yielded two sworn witnesses with qualifications, four unwilling to swear identity, cabinet later deciding to proceed with the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
McGirr
Legislative Assembly
W. N Peters
Greyhound Racing Control Board
Ellis
Coogee
Peter
Wyong Coursing Club
Mr. Peters
Peters
Elie
Hifls
Petera
Wyong
Treatt
Youth Acquitted Of Father's Murder
A 16 year old youth was acquitted of his father Charles Wendt's murder at Mobby Farm near Toowoomba after a 30 minute jury retirement. The Crown alleged the youth fired three shots following a violent quarrel in October 2. The youth admitted firing at his father but claimed he did not intend to kill him. The decedent's wife Mina Augusta Wendt testified that her husband began hitting her during the kitchen argument and she called for Kevin's help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
Kevin Wendt
Charles Wendt
Mobby Farm
Mina Augusta ‘Wendt
Kevin
House Hears High Court Debate Over Inflation Policy
In a House session near governance quarters, rumors swirled about the High Court chief justice possibly retiring and Governor-General T. Cameron Hindmarsh. ministers and the Arbitration Court faced questions as inflation policy and wage decisions were debated. Downer and Calwell urged constitutional amendments to align policy with court rulings, while the debate ended with adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court
Fos Latham
Bey
T. Cameron
Hindmarsh
House of Representatives
Mempies
Downer
Angna
Ee Arbitration Court
Thederal
Tm Court
Nr Acret
Calwell
Melbourne
Windy M C C Batting Beats Australia For Five Wickets
Adelaide crowd under 300 watches M C C post 187 in 65 minutes to win outright by seven wickets as Australia falters to 166. Evans stars, making 18 in a swift chase while Hutton departs early. Washbrook Simpson build a 100 partnership in 53 minutes before Simpson falls for 69 and Washbrook 67. Brown and Evans see the run chase home with 20 minutes left. England leads in the series with two outright wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
M.C.C
Aftenoon
Australia
Sereines Avis
Godfrey Evans
Evans
Len Hutton
Woadbrook
Simpson
Washbrook
Hiern
Wilson
Hole
McLean
England
Brown
Wil
Mlc.c
Ictoria
GOUTH
Low
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Robert C. Taylor
Lindsay Street
Grifith
Department OF Works and Bouing
Weemee
F. T. Waigaht
Canberra Times
H.W. Am
Batamen’s
Eastlake
Braddon Industries
MR. Russell
G. Holland
R.S.L
Royal Commission On Greyhound Board
House
M.C.C. Fine
Bailey
Wae Ee Wright
Bercy
Hin
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