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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
4
An unclear OCR fragment describes a woman and a man near a doorway with mentions of a bill, interior, and possible injury. The text is garbled and many terms are unreadable, making precise details impossible to confirm.
The Under Secretary for the Interior and officials urged action on urgent home screening and window renovations to prevent polio spread. Canberra health leaders warned poliomyelitis may rise with summer. despite this, no new polio cases were admitted at Canberra Community Hospital yesterday amid delays in certain hospital admissions and treatment.
A fragmented summary notes pot use aged 1 to 18 and mentions Tina Fey aged 4 and 18, with references to health and a cassette from Bouts and Corsimal. It compares total numbers for this year to the corresponding period last year, but details are unclear.
The Commons debated the Commonwealth Bank Bill as a reply to calls to nationalize private trading banks. The bill aims to replace one man control with parliamentary oversight, strengthen the bank’s authority, and boost trading services to meet demand for housing and reductions.
The article outlines yesterday's parliamentary events with key moments in the Senate and House. Funding questions, a debated Fees and Prices Referendum bill, and a Communist Party dissolution bill proceeding amid motions for urgency are noted along with adjournments and readings.
The report outlines a heated session over a communitarian price control proposal. The division results show the government facing opposition with a 31 to 8 vote and a separate division noted. Senator CiguNivan moved to support the second reading as the debate continued.
A fragmented weather snippet notes morning wind conditions and sparse figures. It mentions temperatures, wind speed, and gusts but details are garbled and partial.
An editorial discusses progress toward resolving border friction between India and Pakistan. It notes shifts after talks aided by Nehru and aims to keep Kashmir talks via good offices, UN mediation, and Commonwealth norms. It cautions on mediation limits and urges continued goodwill and justice.
An attack on Senator O Sullivan for alleged refunds from timber duty revenue is planned in the Melbourne House of Representatives. The move aims to adjourn the House for debate as the first business of the session.
Reported distress tale describes a launch with two people aboard seen near Norah Mead, four miles south of the shore, as a plane from an airfield circled the area. A search boat and patrols from Newcastle and Sydney were alerted while a lookout for the missing launch continued.
A committee endorses a Labour plan backing a referendum on a national issue. The chairman Saad Kee outlines the plan as Australia faces debates over constitutional reforms and government roles.
Market reports show the Canadian dollar continuing a rise against the American dollar with the exchange quoted around the day’s high. The piece notes renewed buying interest and in contrast the pound sterling reaching a peak not seen since a previous devaluation, reflecting volatile currency movements.
The London Stock Exchange saw gold and finance react to a Canadian dollar appreciation amid fears of a sterling revaluation. Dealers anticipate market shifts as ministerial statements from the Labour conference hint at policy changes including potential capital levy, while the Auckland Importers Bureau seeks government funding clarity on currency support.
The Bank of England announced third quarter figures showing sterling and dollar reserves at about 84 million dollars, with a substantial rise from June. By September 30 the reserves stood at 2.705 million pounds, more than double the level a year earlier, while commentary noted growing concern as devaluation approached and attributed gains to market activity and policy signals.
At the Commonwealth Council of Limibies Soldiers Associations annual gathering Minister outlined sympathetic pension reforms approved by the Cabinet and prepared for Parliament. He noted new allowances up to ten pounds for recreation for permanently incapacitated ex servicemen and women. Delegates pressed for broader hospitalisation and better equipment, urging uniform prosthetic manufacturing and extended medical support under the federal Free Medicine and Hospitalisation Scheme.
The ACT branch president and secretary plan to attend a meeting to discuss a proposed increase in war gratuities and a potential 00 percent rise. A recommendation favors a bonus scheme instead of bank interest to attract investments, while investment company formation is likely to be discussed.
A fragmented historic note discusses public opinion on the Commonwealth’s health ordinances. It mentions inspections, chipped utensils, and safety standards for food service in cafes hotels and government housing, with emphasis on crack inspections and enforcement presence.
The Federal Labour Party endorsed Leader Chifley’s stance against participating in the Commonwealth Governments recruiting campaign. The executive held there was no directive for the Labour movement to back the recruiting drive and emphasized refusing to take part.
In Adelaide Labour plans an inaugural campaign meeting at the City Hall on Friday. The opposition leader O Halloran commented to day about the event and its aims while Labour members prepare for the town hall gathering.
At Margate the Labour Party conference themed on maintaining socialistic principles under Prime Minister Attlee. Attlee urged unity and non confrontation while stressing cooperation with executive committees and progress toward a fairer society including non white nations. The discussion touched on postwar economic policy, inflation risk, and gradual wage adjustments.
A plane departed Cols Harbour with Mr A Goodwin and his wife aboard continuing a reported leg toward a distant destination. Authorities will start a fresh search at dawn to locate the aircraft and its occupants.
Officials in Parliament discussed pensioners benefits and open cut disputes while addressing Australia’s taxation rules on motor car imports. Health Minister Earle Page criticized opposition delays, and the Treasurer Mr. Ywdden explained tax provisions. international talks on New Guinea were noted.
A chaotic exchange centers on attacks against ABC and commercial stations. Officials accuse government pressure and censorship while broadcasters defend independence and warn of public-interest harm. Authorities cite claims about moderation, political threats, and industry pressure.
Parliament debated overtime by employees at a government complex amid questions over imports and cabinet decisions. Speaker Concrow and officials considered claims by employees for extra pay dating back to January, with government ministers denying the demands and Cabinet refusals noted.
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