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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1950

Page

2

Five More Polio Cases Not Serious In Canberra Hospital

Five new poliomyelitis cases were admitted to Canberra Community Hospital since Friday, all described as not serious. Dr. Stephen visited Saturday and said the outbreak was not severe, with increasing patient numbers stressing hospital accommodation.

Canberra Community Hospital Tl. Stephen Viedavon Stephen Patil Lefervatment of Individum Patijent Stephen Ald Thy Pine -Craig Pollo Vic Canberra Can- Nwerra Mydney Tau Polynto Gye Htospital Allan Fraser Mi Ho Commonwealth Medical Act G. Moocrs Moors Commonwealth Oi Mt Beciety A Ite Givle Durner Favrvat Grimth

Prime Minister urges global defence to save freedom

Speech stresses Australia must defend freedom worldwide against communist threat with volunteers, recruitment rallies, and unity across nations. Calls for strong pay, training, and weapons while warning opposition blocks security measures and urging immediate public support for the war effort.

Australia Fry Airitzin United Ktates United Newens Monaies Sydney Melbourne Atdatealla Art Tin Haw Courtney

China calls for U N to pull troops from Korea

Chou En Lai urged the General Assembly to add to its agenda a debate on the withdrawal of United States forces from Korea and to protest the firing on a Chinese merchant ship in Chinese waters. He demanded a reprisal against what he called aggression and warned against allowing the issue to block negotiations.

Chou U.N Trygve le America Ahip People's Republic of Bahe C Mitary Voor Vie Bates Aggremion Forven Fagal Koren Chinewe Pete

Communist China lodges UN complaint on Korea pullout

In Lake Success on Sunday Communist China urged the United Nations to compel the United States to withdraw its forces from Korea. The request was presented to the General Assembly calling for immediate action and a show of broad international support for peace efforts.

Raglan triumphs spark Teuta prospects in postwar cricket notes

A fragmented feature from the Sunday Times surveys Raglan’s win and looming Teuta clash amid postwar cricket chatter. It praises Brown and rivals, hints at shifting leadership, and mentions players like Hiamtt, McCoo, Iverson, and Maroney in a broad, speculative survey of form and fixtures.

Lompon Sundry Cyeter Jack Finglebine Sunday Times Raglan Brown Jane Rome Elaely Manchester Toaback Pat Aene Dougon Bailler Lanéwatl Iverson Tan Redding Strannett Isi

Canada frees dollar parity amid anti inflation move

Canada announces steps to realign the dollar to the Greek time in one year amid an inflation fight. Finance Minister Douglang Ab says a year of BAT cents gap between the Canadian and American dollars prompted the action. The Par Value Fund explains the par value adjustment to fix the exchange rate under warrant of circumstances.

Douglang Ab Circonstances Warrant

Hugo Holiday Crowds Expected for Hugo Parade

Police estimate around 20 000 men will take part in the march as the crowd gathers in Hugo. Lawrence, traffic superintendent, to inspect floats before the event. About 120 uniformed police are on duty to manage crowds and control frames through the area. Other events including a framed opicket, athletics, and motor show are also drawing large crowds.

Bydndy Bunesy Lawrence Erina Bathurst

Weather Forecast Amid Confused OCR Readings

Regional forecast notes show a warm, sultry Saturday with cloudy intervals and light winds. Temperatures range from mild to high, with a calm, pleasant evening forecast and a note of northeast to east winds toward night.

Barreneter Ganberrm Ab S Pam Baim Marttiuid S Bi Bos de Binand Ve Stemwand Kons Anbeauca Rome

Viceregal File Excelancy to Governor Jeneval

A fragmented report notes a formal recognition or appointment involving a governor and officials with references to Rand, Tumetiean, and a 4.5L commitment. The readable items suggest committee activity and scheduled events on a Saturday, hinting at administrative proceedings.

Jeneval Corby Randwis Tumetiean

Carnival preparations at Awuka valley grounds today

Enthusiastic community notes indicate a public Carnival at Awuka valley grounds starting late afternoon. Volunteers and vendors set up stalls with cake and art displays while performances, relay races, and a grand parade are planned.

Aawukaval Elena Artielar Ines Tien Permonster Peraone

Machines Not For Russia Report Mixed Signals

A damaged OCR item reports a government withdrawal from exporting vertical boring machines to the Soviet Union and Poland. The statement references the Tritinh machine and a board president Tracey My Waar, with unclear wording and scattered names.

Saurygniny Moniey Cravin Betcen Tor Talon Poland

Australian Weds Daughter of Countess

The Australian swimmer Frank Neill married Metrieia Cavendish, Countess of Ben mare’s daughter, yesterday morning at Nicu. The ceremony was performed by M Jotm Bow vein Wilhemnes and attended by Lady Alvide Chaplin and other bride and groom guests. The couple will visit Countess Kenmare’s Villa Funeration at St. Joan Cap Ferret for reception before a short anchor trip to Australia.

Unclear text fragment hints at regulatory actions and holiday scheduling

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Canberra, various proper names, and references to regulations, schedules, and water work. It reads like a partial government or committee notice describing actions, dates, and enforcement, but lacks coherent events or outcomes.

Samaritans Rewarded for Aid to Australian Troops

A confused dispatch notes Major Jacks of Aus vyaling Army Headquarters traveling to Melbourne after a ceremony rewarding Samaritans for aid to Australian soldiers in Malaya and Sarawak. It mentions payments totaling £7000 in Australian dollars to men aiding and supporting operations, with references to cooperation with Malay and Sarawak forces amid tensions with Japan.

Sinuafore Atajor Harry Jacks Ausvyaling Jett Aingapore Melbourne Iuajenh Wich Calvert Malaya Juakaan

Australian Minister Boonder Attends Commonwealth Conference in London

Australian Minister of Col latoral Affairs Mr Boonder confirmed travel to London on September 85 to attend the Commonwealth conference. The visit aligned with talks on upcoming United Nations sessions and potential future meetings in Coron to discuss global unions and coordination at the New York site.

Au Idon Bunny Boonder London New York United Nationa Coron

Molotov in Disgrace News Recalled in Controversy

Fragmentary report references Molotov and Korean War origins amid chaotic text. Mentions correspondents and a debated action linked to a failed attempt to retrieve something from Huaía, with unclear place names and names garbled.

Monlon Molotuv Roman Petite Cicea i Ton Jun Ayn the Heras Ue Eh Corrente Arin Nate Voight Huaéia

Australian Team in India Arrives for Bombay Tour

Australian team arrived in Bombay after a long journey. the party members include Brace, Poult, and other officials. United with the local crew they plan to begin practice and prepare for forthcoming matches on the tour.

Mombay Yeutorday Winae Mont Tour Tonday Pamsolian Soln Techer Brace Dooland

Chinese Community in Jakarta Celebrates Republic Pledge

Representatives of Indonesia's Chinese community totaling about two million gathered in Djakarta's Chinatown to pledge support for the Chinese Republic and peace as the new government authority appears. White guests attended the meeting, expressing hope for harmony under the new regime.

Djakarta Duonay Indotesa Tey Mao Tae Tung Chinatown

Metropolitan Prospects in Randwick Feature Races

Victorian jockey Williamson secured a late engagement aboard Indian Chief in the Metropolitan at Randwick, aiming to complete a double after prior success on Aghies. Forecasts mention possible heavy rain and a hot pace, with several horses under strong watch as trainers prepare for the York meeting and contingency plans amid weather considerations.

Sydney Bimdey Ws Williamson Jania Indian Chief Randwick Williamans Thane Georgy Moore Tormorrow Delia Colin Samith Delta Teannadt M. McCartenwald Eatin Dette Ying

Three Killed Many Injured On Roads Local Holiday Weekend Tragedy

A weekend travel crash near Dunkatird Orange Sydney area left three dead and many injured. Cars collided after rear ending a stationary vehicle on the Port Wemila road. Passengers including Janice Francia eight died at scene. Roads were blocked for hours as rescuers and hospital staff treated victims. Police are investigating the multi car crash and names of the injured are being treated at nearby hospitals.

Lesa McEidanta Uring Rai Ann Charnar Dunkatird Sydney Wen Werdoilely Sear Rank Garner le Son Sais Artifac Ie Wreseen Clare Marin Parker Sasietant Bummer Buvet Orange Milea Orange Harry Bunt Gresser Mim Scramp Grange Moreeiona Mra Faweke Princes Street Oram Neal Neverr Hove Mitton Jarrett St Posalry Bitert Janice Francia Flinderstreet Wollongong Port Wemila Regineld Srnvet Francia Bays Fond Philip Woetonking Haoapital Am Sating Eomaillon Tovalgnt Ladboaniy Adeeed Avala Bathuret Pestara

Teak Girl Fatally Burned At Home In New South Wales

Police report a fatal burn incident at a home in New South Wales involving a girl named Chid. Early details indicate a stove and a bottle of kerosene may be linked. she was hospitalized but died from injuries.

Coben New South Wales Tecal Hospital

Trotting Drivers License Suspensions At Harold Park

Sydney trotting meeting action saw license suspensions for trainers J. W. Wilkin and Mindkin after interference incidents. Harold Park officials held Wilkin responsible for a harm motion during a Free for All event. Mindkin, driver of Mark Hine and second in Newport Handicap, faced suspension for interference to Gaynor’s.

Sydney Annie Ionthin Harold Park Tralneraariver J. W. Wilkinn Hag Nin Dewing Saitor Vanning Uno Cuming Evant Bewarda Wilkin Dng Mindkin Mark Hine Newport Wey Gaynor Wax

Unclear Football Socials Report From Canberras Leaguers

Reported events mix football social details with unclear names and roles. Mentions of Canberra National Football League president Mr Gk Mahoney and league officials, 1980 context, Acton Club, and competitive results are fragmented and hard to parse.

MaruNe Astin Roe Acten Prasidlert Canberra National Football Gk Mahoney Amcinis Manik Renters Asd Caatinky Ronetup Pont Wcicitra Ta Amet Bat Acton Lruphice Pleyyra Linn Afr Ay Ila Sergicon

Prince seeks wife return in Oklahoma City case

Court action looms as counsel for Lithusian Prince warns of a divorce dispute involving his wife. Aimed at ending a possible marriage dissolution, the case centers on forcing her to resume the conjugal relationship and to appear in court in Paris.

Oklahawa Bungay Counant Woolworth Kelles Bibare Hutton Golaanae Pritel Mehan Noli Nikolmieuitnt Proubetakay Peinue Parin

TREGILLIS WINS ALF AND SERVICES CUP

Tregillis triumphed in the ALF and Services Cup at the Boys Canterbury meet on Saturday. The event featured a stroke play format with close competition among visitors and locals, including notable scores from Rennances Cup contenders and the Army score highlighted by Mitchell 37. The day showcased long drives, consistent pars, and several near-miss efforts in a tight overall contest.

Tewfills Canberra Approgl Une Hale Sic Jack Trving Proessional Orange Feriat Cub Recvicen Cp Age San Eiki

Three day operation targets infected Vuekiniah urrriliad

A three day operation this week targets an outbreak involving infected "extremely weavy Kuan" in the Vuekiniah urrriliad area, with Baigon Bunday and Vietnamese and French teams forming a joint task force to contain the incident.

Federal Club A par event late notice

Incomplete OCR reads of a local sports notice list players and scores. Names appear as J. Boyd, R Gri lia, and N. Mrkaty with small score snippets. Event details and exact timing are garbled but indicate a Saturday par event set for the afternoon.

J. Boyd Gremney Mrkaty

Norths Defeat Causeway In Final Minute For Sixth Premiership

In a tight final, Norths overtake Causeway with a decisive late score securing their sixth premiership. Wardell and Har rington feature in key plays, with Beall and Hartas contributing near the end as Norths clinch the win.

Remy Rae Norths Causeway

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