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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1950

Page

4

Gaoled for Marslaughter in Sydney Crim Court

In Gratral Criming Court today Gaoled driver Bhaniey Maamad 27 of Gladesville on two charges of randlaughter and one related count. Co-defendants William John Grieve 38 Leslie Wannah 40 face further charges not guilty pleas. The case concerns the deaths of Mersin Alexander Hutt GH and Thomas Cran after a motor cycle collision. The trial continues with upcoming appearances.

Sydney Yride Bhaniey Maamad Gladesville Wan Dasth Mersin Alexander Hutt Aplace Thomas Cran Crewe Hutt Grant Han Onan Flaney Nate “Hanan

Trafalgar Day Service Details and Local Notices

Fragmentary text mentions a Trafalgar Day service and local notices. Named individuals include Coral Rucker and Pavel, with references to a later event or meeting and unidentified details about plans. The readable portion provides limited context and no clear outcome.

Pavel Seree Nate Bese Bel Coral Rucker buss _e

Air Training For Canberra Youth Opens In 1940

Canberra readers learn of a new Air Training Corps forming in December under the Minister for Air This corps invites youth to undertake voluntary membership with RAF aligned training and civil air service exposure Tenor of the piece highlights leadership, fitness and service values as benefits of joining for young Canberrans.

Canberra Alamindea Taolabion Alan A.A.P Radsotr Australia Ucieus FAAP Ibs Corpa RAAF Senor Avr Clu Corpo de Ferce Ti Attatralla Neat Aristion

Weather forecast and barometer readings for regional district

The report notes cloudy remaining conditions with light rain possible and light southwesterly winds. Temperature highs near 82.2 F and lows around 33 F are recorded with relative humidity and pressure data from stations including Crockwell Tol and Goulburn.

Cousherra Rayntall Lugat

Viceregals visit to Shepparton show notes

Vice Regal Wilk and High Honourable W J Mekeh presided at the Medinai Executive Council meeting. Governor General accompanied by Batty McKell attended by Major G N cre and secretary visited Shepparton during the agricultural show season.

Wilk W. J. Mekeh Medinai Executive Council Iis Rauie eeeSe Moraldy Ils Facellency Oy Mas ‘Batty McKell W. GN. Cre Antuary Bhepparton

The Senate Incident In Canberra Times Thursday Report

In Canberra Times report Sen Ashfey disputes attribution of remarks about a Minister. Senator Auhiny denies making Famark statements while other government senators challenge the claim. A later report reiterates Ashfey denial and apology for misattribution.

Ganberra Times Banate Previ Bente Auhiny Ashiey Benaine Aanfey Publiaheo Yeaturday Benator Ashfey Ranator Ashfay Nim

Cars Damaged by Collision near Sydney

Vehicle collision caused damage to several cars near Sydney. Witnesses report skid marks and a minor injury, with authorities investigating the incident and directing traffic around the scene.

Widespread Floods Threaten Large Areas Across NSW

Detailed flood warnings describe heavy rain and rising rivers across New South Wales with Barwon River and 4 Lane reportedly affected. Far South Coast towns face up to four inches of rain and isolation by road in several districts as habitation and transport are disrupted. Residents fear Christmas isolation while emergency crews brace for further rises and damage.

Harramed N.S.W Tomate Barwon Wilrennia Glen Davis Wagga Richtenta Lachien Amiety Parken Orange Molong AL Dubbo Macquarie River East Oippaland Victorie Iran Arran Buchan Molanglo Commonwealth Bridge Daytevak Niara Barong Seti Butlivan Acotta Larinon Mga Wath Inter Motor Francport Canberra Albay Coer Sydney Hiraugh Watheee Yrat Albion Er Bhd Nrrootia Wheat Ube Causeway Pgenvre Wedaral Gouly Yara Yarra Collector Laks George

New Record for Canberra Rainfall

Canberra records an extraordinary rainfall amount surpassing previous marks with new monthly totals highlighted. The log shows spikes across several months including September and October, indicating an unprecedented wet period for the city.

Rivers flood disrupts transport and warns of further rain

Heavy rain causes rising streams and road closures across a wide area. The Molonglo and Queanbeyan rivers flood Commonwealth Bridge as trains, coaches, and motorists face delays. Officials warn of continued rainfall with potential for more inundation, while Sydney braces for a new rainfall record and higher water levels.

Smith's Weekly To Close in Australia

Sydney reports that Smith's Weekly plans to close after a buyout by an investment firm connected to the newspaper industry. The paper was founded in 1920 by Sho tater doyntun Brith and listed figures include Robert Clive Packer and Claude Main. Further details of the printing list remain unconfirmed.

Sydney Smith Weekly Ttie Ack Investment Smith's Sho Tater Bern

Minister of Health Opens Bast Week Broadcast

Late last night the minister announced the opening of a national broadcast aiming to reach a wide audience. He said the campaign targets preventing 10 000 views and emphasizes education in every community as the country enters a new phase of public health outreach.

Ant Promeye Merle Page Ua Certury

Polio Cases in Iron Lungs Reported in Australia

Reported cases involve two patients aged 24 and 28 with severe polio, both in iron lungs. Authorities warn of potential nationwide impact on diphtheria and delivery services as isolation and transport arrangements are made for care.

Basic Wage Rise Apply Rules Set by Arbitration Court

The Full Arbitration Court will decide how the £1 basic wage rise applies to individual unions and awards. The plan auto applies from the first pay period in November, unless unions secure separate application. The chamber of manufacturers notes the court may delay until formal clarifications are issued.

Mrlaoun Toatay Yeatenay Art Oowire Agm Nul &P Ithe Chamber of Manufacturers Eezriow Tatatement Fee, Iykett Ir. A Meldayeuat” Ther Tapi Atabemont Lagrace Ik

Trains Halt Across Three States Amid Labor Dispute

Rail services in New South Wales Victoria South Australia are set to stop for 24 hours starting Sunday midnight as unions push for new agreements. The Australian Railways Union and the Federated Railway Locomotive Engineers demand pay, overtime rules, and weekend penalties, with 3000 railway workers and 5000 mine crews affected. Negotiations continue with government mediation unlikely until Tuesday.

Vis Orien ‘Railway Atrike NRW South Australia Melbourne LB Auatin Vieterlutt ‘Ralwaya Commissioners Austratian Ailway Union Koatratan Federstedain Victorian J. AL Vergeton Lovegat Yanry Metropetin Jarda Vic Foram Rallye

Miss Ambulance 1950 Crowned at Canberra Ball

The Canberra Ambulance annual ball crowned Miss Ambulance 1950 after a crowded event at Albert Hall. Brides of Chief Officer and other attendees wore ceremonial dress while a Guard of Honour performed. Fire precautions were noted as dancers enjoyed the evening and fundraising for the service continued.

Miss Ambulance Mins Pol Mangan Te Canberrs Ambulance Atces Pi Rigaoe Fan Cuae Pnaiueni Bart. Wattocves

Distressed Areas Aid Fund Appeals By Nations

An official statement reports an appeal for aid to distressed areas of the world. Rev OF Pyke notes badges granted by the Prime Ministers Department to assist the Commonwealth work without interrupting departmental operations.

Amas Cn. Permeu Tuniday Te World Avatraliag Association For the Cinited Netinatike Pyke Yeux Commonwealth Uoett Rader

Church Leaders Urge United Nations Day Observance

Australian church leaders call for United Nations Day on October 24 with church services across Canberra and Sydney. Archbishops and pastors urge faith communities to back UN ideals, promote peace, and support prayers for global harmony.

United Pontins Canberra Sydney United Nations Ition Harold King Congregational Union of Australia New Bete United “Watsons Mipporss Euirech Australia Commonwealth Josiah Park Hine Federal Conference of Churches of Chetat Churches of Christ

Archdeacon Robinses Named New Bishop of Riverina

Archdeacon Robinses of Mackay is named successor to Bishop Bushey Shureau of Riverina as Archbishop of Sydney reports. The announcement notes Archdeacon Robinses trained at Melbourne University and was ordained in the late 1960s, marking a long ministry planned to continue in the Riverina see.

Robinses Riverina Archbiabop Bydney

Untitled fragment prompts cautious archival note

The readable text fragment appears garbled and fragmented with no clear event, person, or organization identifiable. It mentions dates and names in a distorted form, lacking coherent context for a proper summary.

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