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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1955
Page
2
Service R. E. Clark Filo Optometrist operates on Northcourt Avenue Civic Centre. Phone 12447. Text mentions Ivan Fow Orica and references a pater trump by awry old Taney in unclear context.
A garbled submission to The Editor references a Senate report on the National Capital amid disjointed phrases. It mentions names, places, and scattered terms, but the core message and specifics are unclear due to the corrupted text.
Australasian dispatch notes official statements from Singapore regarding Australian troops aiding Malaya. Government officials say no reason for protests against arrival. troops to support Malaya’s defense as 230 million pounds pledged. Discussion notes transfer of responsibility to Colonial Office during visit to London.
Canberra reports on Mr Fraser praising the Apex proposal aimed at extending to Asia. The article covers parliamentary comments, regional security concerns, and Canberra’s reception of Apex as a national policy, noting community support and the conference actions. Named entities include Mr Fraser, Apex, Canberra, and related political figures.
Five people were injured in road crashes between Lake George and Canberra on the Federal Highway on Saturday. Several occupants were admitted to Canberra Community Hospital after a car overturned near Quinabgegan, with injuries including fractures and head trauma. Police say a black coupe may have been on the wrong side before the crash, sending the vehicle down a creek bed under a crane assist.
Wanberra representatives win 1 0 at Turner Oval over Wollongong side. Hayes scores after cross from Liangis, Hodghina and Cros feature in attack as Canberra press. Other results: Counter United 0 10 Melita, Napaturier 14 Fedorov 2 Musilaharassiar over Hollandia 0.
Washington report hides a contentious view on the polio vaccine's effectiveness. Officials acknowledge variation in protection among children and discuss differing preparations and their impact on immunity.
Canberra forecast from the meteorological office notes fair, cool to warm conditions with westerly winds. Sydney and regional forecasts predict fair to fine weather with gusty afternons and moderate to fresh southeast winds, cooling later in the day.
In Amman on Sunday the Jordanian cabinet decided to grant educated women the right to vote in parliamentary elections starting this month. Arab women celebrated this first time in the country’s history as they prepared to participate in the electoral process.
Rev Hector Harrison denounces what he calls a female trade influence in Australia and urges Christians to resist unworthy unions. He argues that the union movement began in 1853 and has grown, warning of its perceived effects on national life and moral standards.
A fragmented report outlines a wedding event with names such as Mrs VA Mitchell and Triley Hilpley. It mentions a lemon liner gown and flower details, the best man, and plans for a honeymoon. The text is garbled but depicts a formal ceremony with attire and guests in attendance.
Mrs Ehawnein Carroll Scott of Memphis Tennessee delivers a series of Christian Science lectures in Australia. Lecturers are members of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship based in Boston Massachusetts. The Canberra lecture will be given in the Alice Mall tomorrow at 8 o'clock.
Ambitious plans are described for Apex Memorial Grove outlining proposed development and community projects. The narrative mentions multiple individuals and organizations involved in initial discussions and vision framing for the site.
The Commonwealth Attorney General and the Immigration Department examine a report on allegedly forged immigration re entry permits. Investigators probe breach of the Crimes Act as officials assess claims that permits were illegally supplied to Zenitan migrants and that some travelers sought to re enter Australia to avoid delays.
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