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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1950

Page

5

Workmen's Club project criticised at ACT Trades council meeting

Delegates clash over expansion of the Workmen's Club and the National Hall of Labour plan. Discussion centers on funding, with figures around £390,000 cited and warnings the Council may reclaim funds if the club detaches from council control.

Workmen's Club Sone Nhat ACT Lahour Council Marker BTU Hentad A Ional Trarden Tim Labour Latour Siyan Labour Diracwe Ins F Williemoon National Hall of Labour Sanwagit Crus Toanwiich Poalsy Gym Suma Wowline’ Rem Demi Touren Aselat Uax Ap Aol Cite SY “Tue Workmen’s Club le Viding Iei Ata Higher

Explosion on French Warship Baigon Kills Captain and Four

A French warship explosion in the Gulf of Tonkin aboard the Amyel Din Ville killed the captain and four crew members and wounded twenty. The incident is linked to a crew member intent on destroying Rimmell for a salinity objective, with Saigon officials declining to confirm.

Baigon Gulf of ‘Tonkin Hana Rimmell Saigon

Recruits Sought for RAAF Amid Pay Rise Push

An officer at Fairbairn Station reports a flood of inquiries from young men wishing to join the RAAF after calls for enlistment and higher service pay. Canberra and Queanbeyan see mixed responses with few recruits. Canberra shows little improvement while Queanbeyan rises. Navy information referrals go to HMA S Rushcutler Sydney.

Ryalalp Ab Fairbairn ALA Corder-Line Cinex Fay Canberra Queanbeyan Aince Canberon Goulburn Hama Rushcutler Sydney Omer

Staverlechy Sale Near Goulburn At £20 Per Acre

A long unsettled property near Goulburn formerly held by the Fetthull family, now offered as a freehold through the Perpetual Trustee Company Limited. The estate, once part of 18 000 acres, had been in Fethtull hands for over 70 years and was surveyed for sale today at twenty pounds per acre. The vendor spokesman declined to confirm whether Mr Morrison acted for a religious organization.

Staverlechy Stavertechy Fethtull Morr Vendore Mor Fiso

Australia approves instrument landing system supply for bad weather

The Minister of Civil Aviation announces a £504,000 contract to supply instrument landing systems to major airports in Australia. The systems, built with Standard Tele, Blanes and Cables and Phy Ltd of Sydney, aim to reduce weather related delays by enabling safer landings. The project, aligned with ICAO standards, is expected to save Australia about £200,000 annually and improve flight reliability. Delivery priority is promised, with a target delivery within 18 months from now.

Walte Ami Australia White International Civil Aviation Organization Eeather

Death of Former A C T Magistrate John Willlin Forrest

The death at his Manly home of John Willlin Forrest a former ACT magistrate is reported. Forrest served 47 years in the Department of Jualled of N BW and officiated in the rat court at Acton in 1930. Canberra development was noted as a reason for the court changes and the Acting Prime Minister and Acting Attorney General addressed the crowd. A special magistrate was appointed under the Court of Petty Sessions Ordinance. Forrest is survived by his wife and two sons including J Forrest of Broken Hill.

A.C.T Manly John Willlin Canberra Prigay Forrest Department of Jualled N BW Acton Petty Sessions FG. P. Keane He ZK Fenton Honustor J. J. Dey Me. Forrest CW. Davien F S Mitchell Cooma H.W. Y. Deane Uemabeyn Jtm. Goodwin Mr. Forrest Bete Ty Mex J, Forrest Broken Hill

Threats over wool tax debate roil NSW assembly

Lawmakers clashed yesterday as Rural Australia telegrams and a Sydney publishing firm drew scrutiny over a wool tax and valuation dispute. Postmaster General Anthony announced an investigation locating the publishing address at 274 George Street and promised action but deemed the threats unfit for formal handling.

Sydney Goneesl Anthony Australia Organi Ion George Street Mament Jcly Publiahere Bown Molloy Kaned Ehapnait Melange Commerce A Mekawen Mir Anthorty

Missing youth found after long wandering in Blue Mountains

An 18 year old who had been missing for four days was found near Wentworth Falls after wandering over 86 miles in circles through remote bushland. He was assisted by Scoutmaster William Hustler and Kevin Bewley of Leura and joined a party led by Jack Rogers of Blacktown. Investigators note the youth traveled through rugged terrain before discovery before breakfast on Sunday. An auction section and various items were listed in the same column.

Jacke Rogers Black Town Lkince Tie Robert Toms Vineyard Street Fydalmers Sune Liebick Blaxel’ Road Granville Kedumy Valley Befors Aepracher

Auction and Wanted Ads Render Compiled Local Listings

A jumble of 1929 style classifieds offers items for sale and requests to buy. Listings mention a newish carrier box with ice compartments priced at £13 10s, a 1929 NABH coupe inspection note, and a Banjo with superior tone. Also notes say wanted decorative Dablla and a specific box number for replies.

ESKY Wanmwuud Lacywood Nabh Coupe Inspector Sa Si Pam Beiday

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