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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1950
Page
4
The Sinaben for Works and Housing announced figures for Canberra pre fabrications. FR Casey stated 407 Australian made pre fabricated houses to be finished in Canberra by year end. Boono style 135 timber type 300 Monocrete homes with overseas supply to supplement.
Delegates to the Federal Council of the PLS L S will back a move to raise annual membership to 15. In Hobart Mr H K Joyce of the ACT branch and Mr P Ker ridge will travel to Tasmania. Joyce supports G W Holland for 1950 51 acting Federal president and they aim to return to Canberra on November 9 to assist Poppy Day.
The bulletin reports barometer readings for Canberra with times of 2 pm and 9 pm, temperatures from 8 am to 8 pm, maximum and minimum figures for the 24 hours, wind directions and speeds, sunrise and sunset times, and a Canberra forecast from the Meteorological Station Fairbairn for the next 24 hours. It lists rainfall registrations for several towns and a regional forecast noting clearing showers on the western slopes and milder conditions along the coast with strong easterly winds at times.
The Canberra Times notes a multi language court sitting and the varied petty offences by New Australians. It analyses assimilation challenges, urges responsible conduct, and stresses protection of institutions while avoiding harsh judgments.
Donations to the United Nations Appeal for Children were announced yesterday by J B Young Ltd and others. The Canberra YMCA reports a Christmas camp set for January 5 to 26 at Stuart Island near Uriarra Crossing with about 100 boys expected at any time and around 150 total.
Vice regal Hia Excellency the Governor General W J McKell attended by Major W G N Orr opened the Grand National Show in Warrnambool Victoria yesterday. He returned to Canberra yesterday evening.
Badge sales raise £200 15s with donations from Park School £55 and Jerhel Affairs over £25. The following donation has been received by The Canberra Times.
The Department of the Interior plans a November 3 exhibition on plant control by hormones in the Woden district Hill Station. Two hormone preparations will be shown: agents known as 2457 and 240 used to exterminate woody plants and reed impedes respectively. The devices will spray or drop the chemicals from a car mounted apparatus at a low rate per acre.
Two Canberra YMCA members will attend the biannual Australian YMCA conference in Adelaide next month. Delegates are R. B. Mengles and C. B. Daley with Menzira bound for Ade liderom Twexlay and Daley to return to Canberra on November 6.
Sydney Friday report quotes Judge Berne calling a newspaper accusation about him impudent. The case concerns jury fees and a lunch break ruling that would pay a full day's 25 shillings for a half day, contested by Sheriff Ellicott who cited no authority under the Jury Act. The judge dismissed the sheriff's discourtesy and said no attendance was required.
King Gustav aged 92 collapsed during a cabinet meeting at Drottingham Palace this morning. Physicians say he had been extremely tired of late and is reported in critical condition.
In a scathing critique, Prime Minister Menzies denounces Labour tactics in the Senate as intolerable. He argues Labour controls the Senate, blocks bills, and risks an election to shape Canberra’s lawmaking, urging voters to grant a Senate majority to complement the House.
The King opened the rebuilt House of Commons in Westminster Hall while the Commons gathered in a new chamber. Leaders such as Lord Winterton and Winston Churchill praised the event as a global family occasion, with dignitaries in morning dress and Commonwealth representatives present.
Six women cleaners in green overalls burst into Westminster Hall during a royal procession. They swept the carpet covering the main plate before the Speaker and officials continued to the King. The scene showcased joint House displays with the Lords, the Great Seal, and ceremonial maces.
The King, Queen, and Royal Family preside as Commonwealth representatives attend a ceremonial opening with blue velvet decor and crimson damask chairs. The King declares the Commonwealth united by parliamentary spirit, freedom, and shared ideals, rejecting suppression and endorsing open debate.
Melbourne Friday Sir Douglas Copland Vice Chancellor of the Australian National University tells the Australasian Institute of Coal Accountants that productivity depends on cooperation among government management and labour. He warns without a united effort inflation and lower living standards could follow and outlines four paths: technologic adoption better factory layout joint consultation and accurate costing of costs.
Proposals for reorganising the Department of the Interior are being considered by Secretary W A McLaren. An official of the Public Service Board said the ideas follow investigations by the efficiency squad and aim to improve efficiency across divisions. Transfer of the town planning section may be the first step toward integrating development activities. decisions expected within three weeks.
Mr Spender of Australia defended using atomic weapons to repel aggression before the United Nations. Kuzma Kiselev of Byelo-Russia condemned the speech as extremist and accused Spender of promoting a Nazi rally like tone. The Political Committee heard Kiselev describe Spenders remarks as exmetero and criticized the Soviet peace policy as hateful.
An official from the Public Service Board announced a blitz to curb slackness and excessive idle time. The program focuses on late arrivals and departures, lunch-hour waste, and overtime costs across departments.
More than 600 people attended the annual exhibition of the Artists' Society of Canberra. Four exhibits showcased works by H. Girlland, John & Herald, Hugh W. Groner, and Hardhan, helping to increase membership.
Geoffrey Jom Laren 35 of Victoria Ré nis Victoria faces a charge in North Sydney Court for obtaining £40 from McCormack by false pretences at Sydney between and October 22.
Parish of St John by Baptism holds morning and evening services led by Rev H E Davies and Rev H McCallum with Sunday School and catechism. Roman Catholic churches list Masses for Feast of Christ the King at St Christophers and St Patrick's with confirmations and devotions noted. Local stations include Basace and St Therese with interim rectors and lay organizers named.
The Australian pound slid to 2.20 dollars as market chatter tied speculators to authorities in a game of hide and seek. The New York Times reports a looming squeeze as authorities hesitate to defend the previously planned revaluation despite denials.
A garbled church page lists services at Rt Bat Horrinam MA and mentions a kindergarten, a park addition, and various names and roles. It references a morning preacher, junior church activities, and community events with unclear details due to OCR errors.
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