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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1950
Page
5
A three year old boy in Newcastle died after a death adder bite as he tried to pick up the snake. A bystander rushed him to hospital but he died within minutes. The event occurred near North Head Mere, with medical staff attempting urgent treatment.
The text notes proposed increases to motor vehicle registration charges by about 11 percent under an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Ordinance. It cites the department’s authority to raise charges and mentions dates for implementation, amid discussions of rationing and administrative steps.
Fragmented notes describe a Hall of Labour project to avert clay brick shortages for housing. The plan mentions January start, tar and elucidation, resins, and a 94 Anita organization. Delegates table a motion to range over and into acton rate hall, with concrete trials and union action.
The forest and agricultural community gathers for the Pasture Improvement judging today. Officials from the NAW and Department of Agriculture participate with Mr Be B Ament among experts. ACT leaders G Grace and A Annuociation preside as judging unfolds across the morning.
Hutton scored 136 in 218 minutes while Noblet bowled 3/78 as South Australia posted 303. Berry and Lang narrowly chased the total against a 19-man panel, with Berry discarding a late wicket stand as Wright fell to a bold run. The day featured bold hitting and disciplined bowling as both sides displayed resilience.
Adelaide report notes Larwood predicting England will chase large targets as MCC plans, with comments on players and events. Mentioned are Petterson, Govan, Barnard and Patterson in field events and relay results.
Scouting notes show Murdoch Cup results with Canberra placements and Cusack Cup scores among under 13 events. Names such as Govan Bird Perrin and Ay Perrin appear, with multiple results noted across Canberra venues and Bib Ban berra entries.
A fragmented report mentions civil defence plans and drills including references to Pratt Harbour and a survey of British home defence. It lists several names such as Bradshaw Melaod and Grubb with unclear roles, and notes measurements and targets like yards and broad jumps, reflecting wartime civil defence training notes and local authorities involvement.
A garbled clippings segment reflects debates on gambling in church circles with mentions of parish duties, card games, and recreation. The text references football, wagers, and officials, with scattered names and numbers, all tangled in unclear context.
Solicitation invitation for clerical designation under the High Commission. Apply to the officer at GPO Bow 18 listing slow access and allowances. Contact numbers 251-0081 or 1370- £ 28 for details and filing by the usual date.
Fragmented newspaper style notices announce job openings at Victor's Cafe and hospital shifts, plus a cancelled trip, a forthcoming annual meeting and a United Nations organization notice. Names and dates are unreadable or garbled.
The Parks Department announces a trial of front resistant flowering gums, aiming to curb disease in trees from Northern Town to Central Austral. Officials will visit Allen Springs before returning to discuss resistant varieties and rest treatments.
A compact bowling note reports Ware facing Raven in an outdoor event with a nine frame weight class. Omitted details leave the outcome and exact scores undecided.
Canberra Burh land Bociery and Burns Club pipe band performed for patients at Canberra Community Hospital. Led by Drum Major M Callfield the group paraded outside the main building while hospital staff and visitors enjoyed the monthly recital. Hospital officials and the nursing staff thanked the performers and the hospital auxiliary helped organize the event.
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