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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1954
Page
2
Funeral services for Florence Wallace Enameinein are announced with a service commencing at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at TRMEWH Red, Me CrRoUnaeK, conducted by Methodist x7. Burial follows at a local cemetery.
A report from Melbourne details a prominent cricket event involving MCC officials and UK Prime Minister's Department secretary. The match aims to raise funds for a legacy project with participants including Bruce, Robin, and other Cricket Association figures. The engagement centers on a December Melbourne arrival and a planned Canberra reception.
A garbled report lists multiple colleges and matchups with partial scores and event times. Names like Heaton, Pash, and Davies appear amid scattered affiliations, YMCA venues, and referee notes for a late autumn competition.
The fragment mentions a farmer senator WwooL involved in examinations at the chief of Sheep and Work with Cantera and Tychniont ideation wine founded yearly. Studiting Went te A, WF Morrison and four pan n ing students LA Tong BH Gault W.K. Kilby J. uh Buckmaster are listed as participants.
Officials warn Canberra must avoid becoming a pure bureaucratic hub. Public servants and voters urge a balanced path with new industries and housing to sustain a growing economy. The piece argues for extending local manufacturing and services to attract workers and ensure a diverse commercial future.
Cricket teams will spin on Saturday October 9 with 33 teams across four grades entering a big season. Officials emphasize the value of matches as nearly all First Grade games may be played this week.
A U S navalmen event features a Thursday evening program with the 1236.2 inch chere and a rising ambassador Amos Pontes among speakers. Commander 40 Bivek leads the ceremony as a distinguished visitor and Calvert hosts as ACT State president HW Moon attends as guest.
The bulletin from the Meteorological Station in Canberra forecasts a wet 34 hour period starting 6 am today with showers and periods of cloud. Winds are mainly light south to southeast, with temperatures ranging from one to double digits across regions including Canberra Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Perth and Tarwin. Maximums and minimums are listed for capitals with variable readings expected.
Ree Huswig and Vielde Seine qualified for the final of the United States Men's Lawn Tennis Championship to be played today. Hartwig defeated Ken Turwall in a tight semifinal and led most of the match with strong net play and long rallies.
The report notes ongoing rabbit infestation affecting properties in the Southern Tanehanda district. Local official Mr Dougiay cites funding delays from the January February period and discusses plans for mid October availability of a remedy to reduce rabbit damage.
World wool blocks for July 1 1904 totalled 2 225 million pounds with a small rise in prices. The Meartvent reported a balanced market as major producers listed values for the United Kingdom United States France Italy Japan Germany Argentina Canada Netherlands Uruguay and other regions.
The French ambassador protests Dr Evatt’s remarks as Australian officials confirm no French action without their own inquiry. Roche told Canberra officials the government stands behind Madame Ollier, while Dr Evatt’s stance draws pushback from Paris and Canberra.
The pope warns against material preoccupations among the Materialians and urges focus on divine charity. He notes wealth and worldly riches tempt the faithful, stressing that true well being lies beyond earthly gains and calls for devotion rather than spiritual laxity.
AW R McNoth, RAN, and Mrs McNicull alongside Mr and Mrs Daryl Lindsey have left Government House Coy Perea in a noted social change linked to the Viceregals Cup event.
Death notices report Sir Claude Plowman, a marine and radio expert, died at his home after a long illness. He was chair and managing director of a company, and survived by Lady Plowman and a daughter.
The article reports Mme Ollier’s planned return of Molmier and a secretary’s note, but on the day before departure a sudden cancellation occurred. Mme Ollier was later arrested in Nouman and charged with breach of French security.
Mr J K Waller secretary to the Department Excerzal Afdrs told the Joint Committee at Public Accounts that the Australian legation in India could be reduced in cost. He said the chancellery and staff accommodation would be smaller than planned with uncertain cash savings. The Indian government would not allow the land to be subdivided below 12 acres, affecting potential sales of land and staff housing.
Army engineers started construction on the jungle training centre site at Eanuinges Queensland. Minister for the Army Mr Frsiteis said Works Department had set up personnel to move men and materials immediately with Army engineers supplementing Works in phase one. Completion of phase one by November would allow a training course to begin in January.
An obituary notes Aw Hoon Hawt a Chinese millionaire who amassed vast wealth through a Tiger Balm patent medicine. Reports say his fortune was immense and poorly calculated, with his fortune tied to the Tiger Balm Ring and the ointment's pan Asian appeal as a cheap healer.
A report from the Staten Department of Agriculture notes a rise in milk consumption per person since the prewar era, with margarine and dairy products showing shifts. It cites that several countries have reduced true dairy intake while per capita milk consumption remains a key statistic.
A readers letter discusses public support enabling funding and citizen participation. It references a delegate and a chairman, with political figures and Canberra Peace Group noted in the discussion.
A parliamentary joint committee reviewed security screening for cleaners at Commonwealth offices. Details show a system of background checks, contracts for cleaning services, and high costs per year across departments. The discussion highlighted contractor charges and space measures for Parliament House and related offices.
ALP women press for allowing single bottle beer sales, arguing women workers deserve fair liquor access after long hours. The proposal, backed by Edna Booper and the Labour Women's Golden Club, will go to the ALP executive for review amid mixed views at the conference.
Report suggests a Canberra party meeting may set the path for Evatt’s role. With Mr Attics leading, observers expect Evatt to appear in Parliament and potential party ties to resolve amid government strains.
Major John Arnstein, age 32, died during a record attempt at the National Air Show in Dayton Vandalia as a plane failure occurred while pushing for a new 800 kilometer distance mark. The crash ended the bid and the air park crowd witnessed the fatal moment.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Korea withdrawals and Chinese troops with unclear names and events. It references North Korea, a seven division note, and a supposed remainder of Sunatiom with mixed terms. No clear date or named individuals are readable.
Fragmentary OCR notes allege a German official named Mandy A Wat Gehman faced arrest amid personal upheaval. The document mentions suspected Communist ties and a supposed link to Berlin authorities, with unclear references to ministry affairs and ongoing investigations.
A woman fell from a cliff at Ktonnnn near Fuuls today, dying from injuries. Police and bystanders reported the tragedy occurred around midmorning near the railway, with witnesses noting a struggle and fall from height.
British Prime Minister Clement Attlee will arrive next Monday for a series of receptions in Sydney. Events include a Royal Society Imperial Parliamentarian Association welcome at 10 80 a m and a Lord Mayor of Sydney ceremony at 11 20 am. He will meet the New South Wales Governor and attend a Queensland government reception before leaving at 11 46 am. He returns to Sydney next Wednesday then heads to Cunnamurra for a welcome dinner hosted by the Federal Executive and Parliamentary Labour Party.
Brisbane market reports a steady wool trade with buoyant demand though overall prices are below Sydney levels. Buyers from the United Kingdom and Continent showed interest, while sesiion details note limited sales and varied fleece prices amid competitive offerings.
A chaotic report notes copper price increases as the government addresses an inquiry into the market. The finance minister announced measures to curb speculation and stabilize the rate, with the current price rising to around 4300 pounds per ton.
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