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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
5
Fragmentary text notes a waterfront scene in New Zealand with officials and a conference proceeding. Mentions Sawer and Fraser and a potential chance of an event. Reading is incomplete and uncertain about precise facts or outcomes.
Newtown Court heard Jonathan Macintosh, 20, Heacoret View, charged with participation in an armed car theft. Evidence suggested involvement with an accomplice and alleged planning near Belgrade after a Greek civil event.
The Attlee Labour government survived a crucial division by six votes over nationalisation plans. Churchill and the Opposition argued for private ownership of key industries, while Morrison led the government in defending state control and a central regulatory authority. Parliament awaited broader implications as the debate intensified.
Mr F C Dyer wins a ballot for occupancy of the Yarralumla corner shop held at the Hotel Canberra. The Commonwealth Electoral Office conducted the draw with V Turner presiding. Several notable locals and former wartime service members appeared among the participants in a lively tally of names and orders.
Archdeacon Oscroft aged 41 of Manson Street Summer Hill seeks a decree against Benjamin Oscroft 46 of Bringelly over alleged constructive ewer disputes and mistreatment. Oscroft denies claims of beating his wife. Evidence shows both parties have been involved in a prior confrontation and questions over justification.
The report outlines the Oulee Medal Design Contest inviting Australian primary children to design a Jubilee medal as part of the Commonwealth Jubilee celebration. It mentions the Prime Minister and Jubilee Celebrations Executive committees, with lists of contributing bodies and a November submission deadline.
The RALC golf championship, presented by Lt col Hi Stoker, was won by Stall Cadet J. Boyd with a gross 178 for 30 holes. Boyd, a member of Rosenam Golf Club Victoria, carries a 16 handicap and represents N.E.W. Country in the British Isles Rugby Jam.
A fragmented Canberra area notice outlines a polio case from Narrabundah and mentions health warnings and community responses. The garbled text lists a series of names and phrases, with no clear dates or institutions clearly identifiable.
Lost handcross lens hood and filter holder with 2 percent yellow filter. Might have been lost at a Saturday pageant. Contact Canberra Timed Office for reward. Also advertised a green Bay confining Hokoty Grimm press phone listed. Fox Terrice puppy about three months old with black markings sought near Kingston and Red Mill between 6 pm and after.
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