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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1950

Page

3

Cabinet reshuffle hinted by Labour government

London report outlines potential ministerial changes with Aneurin Bevan and Harold Wilson involved. Bevan may become secretary for the colonies, while the Works Ministry could see Brookes taking over. Reynolds indicates no large shifts planned beyond these replacements.

London Deve Pulteal Labour Jun Sinlater Anaurin Bavan Mre Bevan Biate Witle Mie B. Brokes Fanace Ministry of Labour

Tennis finals disrupted by rain and delays noted at city event

A local tennis pennant final faced rain and delayed matches with incomplete results and a grading committee set to review standings. Names of players and matches are listed in a lengthy ledger, noting weather impacts on the contest.

Huta Oring Bee Yeliony Clube C. Ghee Ball D. Howard Fchunitlan Fchunitlan v. i.’ May O. Gibb Howard Sinn Picker Gibb Mew. Wilde Jay Ides Chae ‘Bon Aiea Tierney V. Gibbs Mra. Pee Us Oy May Mrs. Batt Bi Anard Kingstim Massway Lave Somes Aera Lawranc Y Castle Lindbeck V. Raster MID Norton C Ladies Yarvatumia Abuile Mimun Devlin Nadas V. Jlan Morncind Gade

TY Club Triumphs Over Canberra In Bowl Fight

TY Club defeated Canberra in the ace ay Bowl competition with a 102 to 81 score. Key players included Jen Potter Cogan Fiston Day Lek Katy Cue Suan and a slate of others like McTramore Brice Hawes Kendall Adama May Solomon Talke and Turner. The match showcased steady offense and strong defense from both sides amid a noisy crowd at Midland venue.

Canberra Tn Cinke Potter Cogan Fistson Day Lek Katy Cue Suan McTramore Brice Hawes Kendall Tivo Adama Solomon Talke Chapman Turner Clara Gul Woodger Nutt Lewis

Quins Speechless See Quads

Fragmented OCR text yields a brief item noting quins and speechless reactions amid a yearend scene. Names and concrete details are unreadable, but the bit suggests a sports or event moment with quins reacting to quadruple something.

WAGE INCREASE SEEN FALLING TO PRODUCTION COSTS

An official voice argues efficiency could convert a basic wage rise into real gains. He warns price levels and unemployment fears may offset higher earnings, noting postwar price controls limit returns for most industries.

Trade Unions and Production Outlook Across Nations

Trade union leaders show reluctance to recognise the link between wages and production. In Australia and other nations, appeals cite increased production as key to improving living standards. Rural and secondary industries lag in efficiency, hinting at higher costs and prices. The editor urges unions to lead on wage earners’ welfare, condemning idle workers and those harming families.

Australia Soviet Russie Long Eco Itill Tate Enhia Toray Holtanid Thame Mimmeli

Wool Industry Seeks Stabilisation Scheme

The Government established its wool stabilisation scheme at the wool industry's request and on its own initiative. Treasurer Fadden stated on Saturday that critics believed the scheme was imposed rather than chosen by the industry. A deputation from the wool industry met with Commerce Minister McEwen urging stabilisation in their own interests.

Wr. Fadden Sudden Country Party Federal Council McEwen Ania

Woolgrowers Council objects to wool tax deduction bill

The Woolgrowers' Federation Council led by Mr. FeD Bakewall and President Mr. PA Wright warned the Federal Government's Wool Tax Deduction Bill may not meet current income needs. They urged delaying passage until hardship provisions are promised and wool prices stabilise, noting expectations of a one year duration and seeking talks with wool growers. The council also sought a public wake on the measure and involvement of wool associations before any enactment.

Cauinell Fe'd. Bakewall Grassers’ Feders Council PA. Wrignt

U S Aid To Asia Leader Plans Bolster Southeast Economies

A U S aid leader pledges to direct efforts to bolster economies of Indo China Burma Thailand and Indonesia. Mr Grin led the group in planning a Southeast Asia mission later this year.

U.S Asia Ae Arneson Bencey Indo-Chine Burrs Thailand Indonesia Mr. Grin Uwe Hoano- Mila Garvey South East Awe

Wedding Barback-Chambers in Sydney report

Sylvia Chambers of Mottingham weds Ronald H. Barback in St Andrew s Wahroonga Sydney The couple graduate from local universities and the veil lace were sewn from Nottingham The ceremony was attended by bridesmaids in spring green and lilac with garden roses The best man was Professor C Marshall of Aganey University The reception followed at The Crest Wahroonga Sydney

Sylvia Chambers Loaleing Adiant St. Andrew Wanroenes Sydney Ronald H. Barback Canberra Morahy Margaret Justice North Sydney Hkahower Snowguet Gardenlen Tilyatrtinec Valley C. Marshall Aganey University Wahroange

King's Grandnephew and wife announce birth in London

A London obituary note reports the birth of a son to the king's grandnephew and his wife, with both parents described as well. The infant will carry the courtesy title Viscount Las, reflecting the father’s second title. The couple, Berl and Marion Stein, are a recently married pair from September of last year.

London Tate Ibs Berl Ann Princess Spre Marion Stein Viscount Lascares

Wajured in Fall from Lorry

Michael Flynn of Anda Park Reid was treated at Canberra Hospital on Saturday after falling from the rear of a motor lorry driven by Ar Brownfield of Ainslie. Flynn received facial injuries but was told to return home. Batteries for wireless receivers used in areas without electricity were not part of the wire that fed the treasurer Madden said last night.

Michael Flyen Anda Park Reid Canberra Brornfield Ainslie Mr Flynn Rasione Acta Ciredy Iexec Feta ME. Madden Wight

Bailey Made Ball Rise in West Australia Test Bowls

Trevor Bailey delivered four overs for West Australia yesterday, not exceeding pace, while Australian opener Garsiody and other batsmen faced medium pace. Bailey’s bowling impressed as the ball swung and rose, earning praise in the match report.

Matt Aueai Trevor Bailey

West Indies To Seek Australian Tour In 1951 52

A Caribbean cricket report claims the West Indies Board of Control invited Australian visitors to tour the Caribbean in 1951 52. The board declined to confirm immediately and said a communique would be released on Wednesday. Bailey’s tour included two innings and 37 runs in five overs for three runs.

Weat Indies Port OF Brain Trinidad Trini and Evening Indian Cricket Board of Control Hon Caribbean Moard Moretary Bailey Rane Anine Alba Maidina

Close Makes Century in Tight Boxing of Match

In a terse cricket update, Bailey, Dunn, Puckett, and Brown feature as key players. Bowler Bailey finishes with 0/37 while Bedser and Close deliver tight spells. Scorers note a late declaration and a projected total around 208 with a wobbly fall of more wickets as the innings ends.

Dunn Bailey Adints Brown Puckett Frankish Wrannass Wright Bundrten Soanta Aed Ayton Berbers

Miller Shines In Shield Game With Big Score

Keith Miller top scored in a Shield match with 301 not out for Queensland BloeMold Grield as rivals faced a heavy day. The game saw another standout 100 by Wil De Couvery and multiple bowling figures, but rain led to a match cancellation after prolonged delays, with Wanderers later noted in the report.

Rivabane Keith Miller Queensland BloeMold Grield Miller Wil de Couvery Queensland Beores A. Martin Achar Raymer J. Morey McCool Wall of Wick Biuth Johnson Miaymer Mackay Ryea Leg Byce Fernaland Maclay B Johnston J. Mélaughlin Archer Bundrien Cindwall Walker Johnaton Murke Walker Ofit Bell Lag

Fragmentary Classified Notice of Goods for Sale

Readable fragments show an ad for goods including a chest and mail griller in good order, priced cheaply. Contact details partially visible, with a phone reference and poor OCR.

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