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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1950

Page

4

Funeral notices and memorials in mixed fragments

Obituary fragments announce funerals for Several individuals including a Lieutenant Colt and Albert Jones with services at St John s Church and Exnharre Community Homttal. Memorial lines honor a mother who died in September with family notes and dates, plus a Gallaher and Thor Jonson remembrance.

Ligutenant Sean Thora Jaw Goodwil ‘Tre Nate Perish Bape Liat Artyr St. Jon's Church Toler Danverra & Queanbey Deven Albert Xe Jone Mik Exnharre Homttal Berton Saar Berre Cemelir

Two Men Drowned In Car Capsize

Police report two men died when their car capsized in a river after leaving a highway. The vehicle was found, wheels showing above water, with the car partially submerged. Authorities suspect foul play or foul ownership in the incident. The men involved are identified as residents of the area, with ages and names partially legible in the damaged text.

Sonny Thin Ryen Bernall Cinassua Waneural

A New Deal for Old Age Pensions and Housing

The text argues for higher pensions and broader income options for the elderly, including lighter wage limits and supplementary income through gentle work. It calls for community housing with medical services and kitchen facilities, reducing loneliness and hastened decline while expanding home care. It urges modern welfare ideas and international examples.

Australie Pmgii Ronis

Canberra Weather Briefs Show Rain and Sunshine Slated

Canberra forecasts signal a passing thunderstorm with a brief shower risk and a cool day ahead. Sunshine is expected to return for roughly 12 hours, with cool to mild daytime temperatures and westerly winds. Rainfall measurements recorded in the early hours. details include barometer readings and sunrise sunset times for Canberra and regional notes.

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Inquiry Into Freighter's Mishap Off South Australia

An inquiry began at Port Adelaide into the loss of the freighter Bartiah fraight near the west coast of South Australia. After a storm the vessel was towed to Port Lincoln to unload deck cargo. Grits slimpoan of Can gecte arrived to conduct the inquiry.

Adelaide South Australia Port Adelaide Port Lincoln Sorveet Gir Satice Slimpaan Cangecte Adeland Corday

Queanbeyan Junior Farmers Club forms with gathering

The Queanbeyan Junior Farmers Club held a social function at the Pavilion on Thursday attended by members and friends. President Miss Virtue with Mr Gibbs led the group of about 37 members. Mr Blacklock praised the movement and hoped the club would uphold its tradition while members carried out projects. A piano solo by Mr Marrigan accompanied the dances after a supper provided by Mrs Gray and W Woodger.

Queanbeyan Swat Thureday Bymenhora Vicory What Miss Virtue Aine Gibbs Bnd W. Woodger Mr. Blacklock Soastul Wa Prostanie G. Marrigan

Daffodils on Display at Man UAC Exhibit Furnish Souvenirs

An Inland Interior Department notice described twelve poles of daffodils displayed publicly as part of a timed experiment to coincide with low garden activity. The event featured the Children’s Choir and politics as a backdrop, with officials noting the display as a cultural timing gesture amid wartime radio control concerns.

Man- Uac Civye Ommicern

Lt Col J T H Goodwin Dies in Canberra

Obituary notes Lt Col J T H Goodwin MBE VD a longtime Commonwealth and Territory surveyor general and public servant. He directed the Federal Capital Territory administration from 1924 to 193? and served as in charge of the Federal Capital Territory from 1918 to 1924. He was widely active in Canberra affairs, a founder of local institutions, and served in military and civic roles. He died after seven months ill health, with funeral to be held at Church of England at Canberra. He was survived by wife Harriet Mary and son Keith.

Goodwin Goddwin Nationa Ee Te Dencer John the Ot Goodwin Harriet Mary Keith Adelaide Award Sydney Gitane Goodwin Multovene England Bervier West Australia Victoria Schivener Miller Perestory Federat Commissio Tie Canberra Col. Goodwin ACT Advisory Sooners U4a Canbeers Court of Petty Resaions Hoe Wan Cameroa ‘Community Hospital Board Enw Minile Commonwealth Althoug Comlwin Act Wille oMeor Jua Lnte Cel Goodwin Yar Montia Goodwin Wi Ainslie Parcot Iis Goarwin G. Daley Col Gondain Jewna H Cauberre Ernie Raliv Rouen Daley Anne Pores B. Keane Jace LA Cob Goodwin Tosa Maristrals Refiertei Petra

Five World Religions Share Unique Service

A multi faith service coordinated by the World Congress of Pathies connects Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and others. The event aims to bridge beliefs and foster civic virtue across 30 nations, with emphasis on reconciliation, charity, and community improvement projects.

Seminar by Prof Condliffe At California Venue

Prof Condliffe conducts an international seminar at the University of California with visiting scholars from Australia and beyond. The event features hosts from Watsoner University, chaired by Dr Roland Wilson, and includes attendees from West Australian and Melbourne universities. Background notes trace his birth in Auckland and service with the League of Nations, plus later roles in London.

Watsoner University Roland Wilson Mauldron West Austratian University SJ. Buulin Sydney W. Amdtisydney B. Rutherford K Lanterayaney Profesor W. Prost Melourne D. Coste Fane Melbourne J. O. Pete Fins Helanaw Armidale Broftasor K. Ginunl Queensland Fieth rTasmenien University Pruteaon Careltate Lonunty Aleihuine Ratwinte New Zealanad Amt Caran Ant Telate Beanunnies CianLrUry F University Sealant Tie Teeswenkelgene League of Nations London Eee Eines Ir Lank PLC King Cholemiay Lne Jrmitional Research Committee Ion Pacitte Bele

Enlistment Rush After RAAF

Nearly one hundred applicants for enlistment in the Air Force were received by officers at Fairbairn after the flag day on Saturday. Most applicants were intent on joining in December. Names will be placed on a call-up list if necessary.

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Unclear Military Memo Mentions Major General Rank

Fragmentary OCR text references Ministry, General, and a Major General, with partial phrases about command and a division in New Gamnes. Details are unreadable. cannot determine full event, names, or dates from the provided fragment.

Dayaneintagh Malaraynyrsi

Jewish Student Oppose German Migration Showdown

A fragmentary item notes Jewish students in Sydney, Meade challenging German immigration amid anti-Semitic tensions. It mentions a councilman or leader named Mr. Sem Goldploom guiding stance against harsh immigration policy while addressing immigrant and anti-Semitic pressures.

Sydney Meade Sem Goldploom

Truck Collision Involving Crawford Setter Causes Damages

A reporting note indicates a truck driven by Crawford setter collided with a rear of another vehicle near Nalin Gee, causing unspecified damages and prompting a cautious response from authorities. No further details on injuries or involved parties are provided in the fragment.

Tordey Setter Crawford Treat Bryce Amen En Nalin Gee

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