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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1950

Page

2

Torquay Sideshow and Tariff Talks Raise Winter Tension

Inland officials report a coming international conference on the Central Agreement on Trade and Tariffs. The discussions focus on tariff negotiations amid a deepening frost and potential shifts in Australian protection, with government readiness to respond to any economic shocks. The Australian delegation faces criticism over policy and the prospect of broader trade preference proposals.

AGUAY Deval Tira Biainvar Bepvili Australia Ction Aomtralie

6000 Doctors in Free Drug Scheme Today

The Health Minister Earle Page announced a nationwide free drug program involving 6000 doctors and chemists. The plan aims to ensure patients receive essential medicines without red tape, with hospitals, pharmacies, and friendly societies contributing to emergency supplies.

Aumtrastin Bill Earle ‘Page Amit Karleais Bite Whlen Kent Atted

Evatt Attacks Stabilisation Plan and Labour Promises

In Sydney a political clash centers on economic stabilisation and inflation policy. Dr Evatt challenges government claims of no viable plan, alleging propaganda and election motives, arguing wage and price safeguards are essential for real stability amid shortages fears. He notes Labour’s stance and questions effectiveness of current measures.

Sydney Unday Pepiny Ama Ian Labour Hotty Tevadl Rae Valarie Tvportrd Evait Labour Party Neanid

Victoria Wins Callide Coal Surplus Deal With Queensland

Victoria will take the entire Callide coal output above Queensland’s existing commitments for three years, with a two year extension option. The agreement, announced after talks in Brisbane between Premier McDonald and Queensland’s leader, sets minimum delivery quantities and a plan to ramp up to about 200 000 tons annually, with shipments starting in October and prices expected to drop as production expands.

Ned Vic Toran McDonald Victoria Enmve Promiard Melbouran New Wales Geelong Tramaport Nereaae Callide Queensland Barbacra

Commonwealth Finance Talks In London

Commonwealth finance talks in London discuss debt, strategy, and leadership shifts. Minterre and senior officials plan to present at the session, with attendance by regional representatives and observers. The agenda includes reform proposals, risk management, and economic coordination among Commonwealth nations.

Commonwealth London

British Isles Fall To New South Wales In Boxing Day Test

New South Wales defeats British Isles by 17 points after strong second half run. Travers tops scoring with several late baskets as NZ style play yields a narrow win. Dacha and Uni players also contribute bold scoring efforts.

Canady Visliure Uni Pineral Bouthlew Pol Ox Polinta Wethewt Pol Newth Wales Wales TT (O> Bi MC Shebaier Tillamette L. Jone

Ungrammatched infant birth cited in Iron Tung report

A fragmentary report from Alabama describes a difficult delivery in an iron tongue context. Doctors indicate the infant likely healthy after brief removal and stabilization, with unnamed observers noting the unusual birthing setting and immediate postpartum condition.

Rubbelville Conran Patty Sieh Tae Tell En Lear

Fragmentary WWII era report with unclear names and quotes

A damaged OCR fragment from a wartime report mentions Australia and strategy, with scattered quotes about defense and supply lines. It references a minister, industry founders, and strategic materials, but many names and phrases are garbled, leaving a partial, unclear account of wartime actions and claims.

Newcastle Sunday match report with close finish

In a high altitude track night at Prichhintt Stadium James won by seven ounces after a tight battle. Rydney Bundey and Johnny Mare were notable in the heats as 410.4 seconds clocked in the event.

Australia Mintater Tor Beales brosMolat Ake Coutry London Suminy INK Alia Ds bin Befrich Reent Key Indus Gus Liextret Yorkshil Enaliy Newcastle Sunutay Mie Bandi Keoockeid Ful Fee Kenran Rydney Bundey Jewao Jamia Johnny Mare Prichhintt Stadium Lary Hight James

Weather forecast from Canberra and region

Meteorological bulletin reports fair weather in Canberra and surrounding areas for the 24 hours beginning today. Winds light to moderate, with variable directions, and temperatures ranging from near freezing overnight to mild daytime highs. Coastal regions expect cooler conditions with a risk of light sprinkles along exposed shores.

Tor Man Hun Risma Dak Tuarra Kiesson Fairbairn Porestar RoutierEanat Metrietes

Racial progress touted in U S remarks in Sydney report

The Sydney dispatch quotes American diplomat Witfield and Evy Wartarvil on easing racial tensions. They stress improved interracial relations, optimism for future partnership, and a pledge to continue joint efforts to reduce prejudice and foster equality.

Swedish scientists produce giant triploid ragbits

Swedish researchers claim to have created a giant triploid form of ragbits using multi patent attempts. The report notes three specimens are triploid and discuss genetic manipulation, potential drug extraction, and possible future applications in biotechnology and agriculture.

Damage Reported to HMAS Australia Amid Docking Rumor

Melbourne reports Sunday denies claim that Admiral Francia ordered emergency docking for HMAS Australia after damage near Singapore. officials say no abnormal events occurred and ship remains under standard naval checkup.

Melbourne Francia HMAS Australia Treant Hong Talamitnaion Bhp Abip Ube

Cretan Feud Ends With Wedding

A tense feud in Crete culminates in a wedding between Grete and Cuajan Matulot at a monastery atop Mount Ta. After the ceremony the couple’s lovers and factions cooled, but authorities moved to prevent broader conflict. General Bainnel dispatched forces to Cavie as a precaution against renewed violence. With martial law in effect for ten days, calm returned as the pair’s union signaled a fragile truce amid factional tensions.

Cuajan Matulot Mount Arly Macrion Bainnel Cavie Artaing Adhens Milt Athena Yar Kendera Hora Ellie

Obstacles Seen to Pacific Pact Calls by Walmer

Commonwealth Revenue Minister Gordon Walmer warned that Pacific pact efforts face resistance and delays. He compared prospects to the Atlantic Pact, noting slow progress and ongoing divisions among allied nations while some states move toward stability.

Erite Commonwealth Revenue Gordon Walmer Ruane Courbein

Jtanos Completed at Manuka Courts

Fragmentary report notes completion of tennis events at Manuka Courts tied to a local club. Mentions affiliated members and a central venue named Maguire amid unclear PTR related proceedings. Names and specifics are not readable, but it implies a club match or completion event concluded at the Manuka tennis facilities.

Manly Chatter Fey Central Tennis Maguire

Legacy Week Opens With Lord Mountbatten Broadcast

In Sydney on Sunday Lord Mountbatten opened Legacy Week with a nationwide broadcast calling for remembrance. He praised Legacy's aid to war widows and children, noting the week marks anniversaries of the war declaration and Japan surrender, framing them as milestones in world history.

Sydney Louie Mountbatten Tovday United Atumtealinga Lord B Mowntoatton Legacy Ue Tapanene

Inter City Air Record Set by Convair Flight

A Convair set a new intra city distance record in a Sydney Canberra Adelaide Sydney run. The mail flight covered 312 miles in 60 minutes and 188 minutes from Canberra to Sydney, surpassing previous times. The Adelaide to Sydney leg completed in 2 hours 7 minutes, beating its own prior record by about two minutes.

Sydney Convair Militee

Czech sentences on Yugoslav spies in postwar Prague

Postwar Prague reports list Yugoslav spy cases with executions and imprisonments. The State Court sentenced two to death and several others to long terms, naming officials from the university and government as involved. Names include Belk Kevic, Rudolf Jan, and Slobodan Mecure among the detainees.

Prague Frotpionnes Emeat Otto Universit Department Solva Education Miplatry Rudolf Jan Carte Wnourly Belk Kevic Formaray VicesCona Wretivey Lave Slobodan Mecure

Sister Tearne Farewell Marked By Community

In Campbell area a memorial gathering at Bannister Gardens Play Centre saw sisters and community members bid farewell to Sister Dera Tearne after 20 years. The Mothercraft Society organized the event with representatives from Cane parish hospitals and local clinics. The Caneparra obstetric ward at Cane Terr Hospital noted her service and a collection of 10 silver spoons and a purse of notes was presented in her honor.

Murang Cwpbeers Laem Dera Tearne Bannister Gardens Caneperra Am Intelor Caxterra Canterea China J. Holt Pirval Mothercraft Society Lee

345 Miles Dash To Save Youth In Coomamble

Peter Bassett 18 a butcher of Coomamble suffered severe injuries when a cut by a wire while working at his employer’s shop severed his formoral lirtory. Doctors and ambulance crews battled to save his life during a 345 mile transfer to Sydney. The operation and transfusion were attempted but his condition remained critical after the long journey and hospital reports say his sanctification was still merous.

Ayoney Bunday Opermtat Fur Nore Aave Reat Pures Eh” Tour Salien Coonamble Ly Faminalanes Peter Baaseit Coonamble Yaney Baasett Ise Faisa Barnett Sectora Hamett Sydney Juve Eeewuwerny Tnt Byaney Hospital Dasasti

U S To Buy Wool For Defence Stockpile Planned

New York Times correspondent reports the United States will begin buying wool in the coming weeks to stockpile for defense needs. Military textile demand is expected to rise as plans include supplying uniforms for current war effort.

York Saning United States New York Times

Trotting crash near Harold Park injures bystander

A trotting event near Harold Park ended in a collision when a bystander was thrown toward the road after a horse veered and struck a passing tram. The incident disrupted traffic on New Canterbury Road as bystanders and officials attended the scene and the driver remained with the horse.

Fo Ious Cena Lens New Canterbury Road

Injured in Level Crossing Crash Near Dubbo

Mr Armett aged 26, a former editor of The Bunday, suffered severe injuries including a fractured leg and probable skull fracture after a level crossing crash while travelling from Molong to Dubbo. He and Mrs Armati were hospitalized, with late night hospital authorities reporting serious conditions.

Aid Lv. Armett Arash Dubbo Olen I. Armatt the Bunday Krall Molong Dubo Armital Armati Lovnight Hespital Authoritien Anid Mtr Mra At- Mali Duc

Man Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Park Junction Crash

Police charged a man with manslaughter after a vehicle collision near Centennial Park at Wallis Beret and Ci ford Akreek junction. The victim, a woman from 18 Daterd Street, died at Vino cents Hospital.

Aydney Bunday Poller Jeaneles Derma Wallis Beret Ciford Akreek Centennial Park Woman BPR Daterd Street Ta Vinocents Hospital Dew Benita

Tuna fishing by U S firm on N S W coast

A U S firm plans tuna fishing off New South Wales after Australian firms failed to secure permits. The operation targets cannery output, with a 15 foot clipper vessel and a crew trained in Fiji waters. Officials in Sydney stated the venture could boost export trade and add to Australia’s fishing capacity.

U.S N.S.W Ie Soin Mir Pvt Une Watera Camuery Bumoe Rusavirald

Widow of Henry Lawson memorial honors Australian writer

Around 100 people gathered at the Henry Lawson Memorial in Bamala to pay homage to the Australian writer who died 28 years earlier. Mrs. Lawson urged Federal support for publishing Australian writers and criticized overseas influence on literature while recounting her husband’s works and the struggle of local publishers.

Sydney Mra Ebertine Lawaan Boney Lavwaan Iinet Aussie Busland Avatralla Len Habert Clase Mabe Joe Siteering Regi Australia England Lawson Earlie Henryiarnon Memorial Bamala Lawann Ruaaia Rota Lorrie Teugie Woogie Bing Grubb Truawan Beau Lkr Muaaie Ruane Lawnon Auniraiin

Three Killed in Dubbo Road Smash

A fatal crash on the Wellington Dubbo road near Dubbo left Florence Tita Bowen and Bevan plus a third victim dead. Aman Redes Watt and two Bowen children were seriously injured while Bowen’s husband Ora Bowen survived. It was reported Bowen dimmed headlights to avoid another vehicle, causing a collision with a stationary car about seven miles from Dubbo.

Stoney Redes Aman, & Watt Fearyold Toy Kile Mee Othera Sear Dubeik Plorence Tita Bawen Darling Street Dutloo Mery Ragmus Bevan PMG Dabbo Cataia ‘Winehoumbe Ageet Ora Bowen el Bowen Bowen Wellington-Dubbo Bevelt Dubbo

Australian ALP Conference on Price Control in Sydney

The Australian Labor Party conference in Sydney outlines price control plans. State ALP affiliates are to be organised for the meeting with leaders including W Wright MLE and Labour Counsel Mr. Von Anderson, aiming to frame recommendations for policy aligned with the ACTU. The gathering is set for October with invited Hoos and other officials participating.

A.L.P Sydney Guiday Atate AP Atate ALP W. Wright Organisa ACTU Jana Labour Counsel CG von Andersons Roa Ih Ee

Moscow charges 'persecution' of murder suspect

A report from Moscow alleges British effort to repatriate Eugen Bieranowieca, linked to a 1947 murder in Poland. Scotland Yard seeks custody while Moscow radio portrays the case as Western persecution. The suspect, once with Polish forces, allegedly confessed to a killing at a shop, with conflicting testimonies and political mistrust surrounding repatriation.

Moscow London Monow Falla Siegel Eugen Bieranowieca Scotland Yard Hara Buchs Bopkoeper Poland Ata Bretanowics Soviet Bat Snowice Dudy Mtefanowlon Mosc Radio Daal Atalanowior

Congress Bill To Curb Inflation Measures Proposed

Washington report outlines a House action on a bill to reduce inflation and extend wartime powers. The proposal, aiming to control prices and rationing, would give broad authority to the administration for economic stabilization, including defense-related production and lending powers. The measure includes tax changes and spending curbs, with fiscal impacts and phased installments noted.

Washington Alupegap Truman Iice Cangrag

Canberra rifle team tops at weekend match

Canberra shooters won a rifle meet with McCarty leading, scoring four hits at long range. The event, held Saturday, featured teams battling on a carpeted range and ended with the local group edging rivals.

Unclear OCR sports note on women’s basketball foes

Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions teams and players but lacks clear facts or outcomes. It references Hick, Ot ee marinnate Ak Het, Cranes, Crisler and Teena with cryptic context. No verifiable dates, scores, or locations are readable for a concrete card.

Hick Ak Het Pateten Ak FT Crisler Christopher

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