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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

2

Car Collision Sends Several to Hospital in Canberra Region

A daytime crash at an intersection near Tharwa and Cooma House Tankawar Bridge involved multiple vehicles. Injured include Dorothy Liter and Ano Baswenger with facial trauma, hospitalized. Kingston driver Jamen Leonard Tinnam and others treated for injuries. Constable Upallin investigated. details indicate a truck cab intrusion and a wheel detachment.

Nan Willian Seony Canberra Dorothy Liter Ucla Abitenen Ano Baswenger Mable Florance Han- Fy Alna Hodille Gardena Touvn Wraneth Jamex Anderman Ualey Alinet Kingston Calliston Iri Ghisanbeyane Tharwa Cooma Houde Tinkawar Minn Stevens Arlene Yas Frm Gunratilin Balling Richard George O'Sullivan Ginnindee Taldhuw Beret CE Upallin Yen Lewlie Walter Dohnetone Kingston Tient Ralnerd Maerabuadill Wwetvedd

Premier criticizes subsidy policy amid economic dispute

The Premier denounces government open market actions and subsidy cuts, arguing they restrain workers and pensioners by elevating living costs. He claims the government ignores public hardship and damages people’s ability to own homes, urging stabilization and fair welfare.

Chegzivo Kent Ruxher Australia Freerat Nance Vompaniex Ailes Tate

German German Chancellor Adenauer talks Moscow policy shifts

A distorted report on postwar diplomacy describes Adenauer’s stance in Moscow with Western Europe safety as focus. It notes Geneva talks and Russian aims to split security ties, urging a neutral belt in Europe while Berlin remains tied to Western defense.

Raley Norbal belWer Adenauer Moscow Europe Germany Morperder Cerman Muarosy Gremany Reraelf Marlasya Mugla North Atlantic Stugsla Ihms Rain Eust West Natead Geneva

Jungle Training Patrol Ends with Youth Arrest in Chase

Fragmented report notes jungle training near Canun 47 and a patrol that arrested two 18 year olds during a high speed chase. The youths fled a Wight sedan, crashed when pursued by three constables, and were not injured. vehicle ownership and broader context remain unclear.

Goulburn South Australia Liverpool

Canberra Weather Summary From The Stetearalogical Bta

A garbled weather notice outlines forecasts for Canberra with temperature readings around 45.8 and 40.0 degrees and maximum gusts, plus references to forecart data and times such as 9 am and 9 pm. The text also mentions north to northwest conditions and frost warnings, with incomplete station names and illegible figures.

Wa Sauyruny Canberra Pian Pun Ham Acroon Ulin Ene Foxiniey Intel Tutemeter Llane Frogo Hmy Co Tunimuw Fran Indy Cali Pam Wil St Mather Uy- AB

Fragmented 1955 Note Seems Nonsensical

OCR text fragments appear garbled with incomplete words and misread names. The readable items include scattered references to dates, places, and people, but the overall meaning is unclear and no coherent event or claim can be established from the fragments.

Norway admits uncertain path to Commonwealth joining

A British report indicates Norway’s potential entry into the Commonwealth is not settled. A spokesman said relations with Norway and its government are strong but the question of joining the British Commonwealth remains unsettled and not under a fixed plan.

Ih Sow York Norway Auld Morepy Dridzh Commonwealth Flan

Sevaenon General and parties attend Saturday events

On Saturday afternoon Vice-Regal Sevaenon General was present at Bos ney a me sal Be SyoTAE batdin. Lady Blim attended by Mins Scoanes, with Lieutenant J. Kelly, and Spm saod SnetEnette a aaron er. The gathering featured Worgen's Clube at the W.CA Hall.

J. Kelly Bost Ney

Lily of the Valley and Orchid Bridal Bouquet Scene

The article describes a late day wedding with Lily of the Valley and orchid bouquet details. It notes the bride in a long white gown with a lace train and flower accents while the groom’s parents attend from local towns.

Ely Battleya Mount Hofty South Auphalla Hersaif Hind Bertie Quinl Aretdeucanth Arthur Mabel Banborin Jonah Shirley Manrtiead Joan Wun Teduintess Borestry Gre Mtr

Strickland Crescent Combined Centre Scheme Deferred

A local plan for Strickland Crescent Combined Centre is deferred as officials cite no commitment at this time. A second centre for the area is proposed off Section 45 at Deakin, near Hope Street and Beaford Street, to alleviate sewerage service difficulties.

Strickland Crescent Fitrickland Crescent Tim Ginnywer Tt Deakin Hopelun Circuil Beaford Street Birickland Crescent

Blood donors sought for 700 target in NRW drive

The Red Cross seeks 100 more donors for a 700 donation target in the west NRW region. A mobile unit will operate at Albert Mall four days, with slots available Thursday to Friday. Contact organizing secretary Miss Baird at designated number for appointments.

Red Cros NRW Ahly Albert Mall Pugmalaing Baird

Exile Returns to Polish Government in Turmoil

Fragmented text discusses exile's return and government tensions in Poland. Mentions Hanke and Prem individuals, with vague notes on Leonahin and Na Hoist. Unclear details hinder full reconstruction of events or dates.

Cairo Crater Atre Vestry Valang Auring

Incomplete OCR fragment hints at a local note

Fragmentary text appears to reference companies and locations but is unreadable. No clear event names dates or figures are discernible for a concrete summary.

Building trades agreement milestone hailed amid industrial shifts

The article notes Mr Byrne claiming a milestone in building trades accords amid a push away from rigid hierarchies. It reports on wage increases for carpenters and bricklayers, with attendance at meetings in Beat Meinonym and shifts in labor turnover. Local voices urge court intervention to shape dispute outcomes and highlight broader national labor dynamics.

MR. Byrne Byene Anit Fivine Byrne

Progress policy opposes party politics in advisory council decisions

A faction advocates keeping party influence out of advisory council work. The text argues for a nonpartisan approach to selecting candidates and structuring the council’s role within administrative and financial policy, emphasizing responsive citizen input and ministerial guidance.

Welfare Poticy Mallkerth Progress Wella Tounelh Sry Volta Pasty Nt Mutherio Tye Pnd Babour Lidaraup Sr Party Canberra Premwahin Advinny Court Uilliienes Owen Amip Fein Uc EU Shinada Community Progresa and Welfare Asseult Minister of Departments Ahs Ynire Bent Mats Ahold Atlaw Elghott Finan Mabettalnes Torah Ha Hon Authority Insdtat Ont Homme Biatela Devetosmient Nf Oaks Enity Review of Moysr Regimaration Inepeaxe Aiivarices Iunvisinn Ob Pilot Fa

Dawes Proposes Local Government Reforms and Parking Improvements

The report analyzes Mr. Dawes proposals for increased local government power and practical measures like improved parking provisions. It notes support and critique from various stakeholders and outlines possible steps for implementation.

Honeymoon to Norway for Canberra Bride

The Canberra bride and her Australian groom plan a long honeymoon in Norway after their wedding at Firgivary. Guests include family and friends from Melbourne and Canberra. A ceremony followed by a reception featured gowns, tulle, bouquets, and a nylon veil.

Norway Canberra Se Sanigay Aypeway Yi Ivey Binmeytenuon Toy Me Mr Molton Neral Brannine Chuien Firturviay Jen Smut Ileal Mem Tome Melhourne Ganberra Moupial Anti Putin

Letters To The Editor On Cyclist Rights And Road Use

In a reader letter a motorist argues cyclists deserve equal rights on the road and confronts car drivers who fear bikes. The writer insists cyclists should share space and questions licensing and registration burdens on cyclists versus drivers.

Liquor Referendum And Public Attitudes Report

Fragments describe public views on liquor referendum and drinking behavior. Mentions churches, temperance concerns, and perceived shifts in adults and families. Notes on enforcement, social norms, and debate over moderation versus prohibition.

Cypriot Bi Searched NICOBLA and Archbiahay Makario

A fragmented report mentions Cypriot figures including Makario and a British archer. references a movement toward union and political tensions in Cyprus amid unclear dates and events. The text is garbled but points to nationalist figures and talks around Cypriot unity.

Nicobla Hundy Waal Dibml Misnog BiDias Paphowan Archbiahay Makario Mukurinn

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