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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

7

Cotter Reserve cleanup to begin before summer rush

An official said the Cotter River Reserve in Canberra will be cleaned and repaired by summer after flood damage. Work includes repairing shelters and sanitary facilities. debris removal and swimming pool cleanup were noted as not yet started. Local proprietor Mr. Lude called the reserve condition disgraceful as road work continued.

Cotter Canberra Department of the Interior Mt Oo Works Department of the Intérior R. Laude Mooda Lude Department of the Inverior

Morale and Public Interest in Services Highlighted

Sydney reports General Rowell notes rising public interest in the services. He says continued public backing will sustain morale and that gaps between Regular Army and Citizen Forces should not widen, urging steady support for both.

Sydney F. Rowell Forday Rowell Army Stam

Archery Prodigy Rama Moorty Delights Delhi Crowd

A one year old archery expert named Rama Moorty amused a large Delhi gathering with feats including shooting a row of hanging threads blind. The target, about 20 feet from the tim, was suspended from a pole. He fixed his arm by sound as a helper struck the pole, and the arrow cut through the Uhreade. He plans a European and WBA tour in the near future.

Persia Professor Ramamoorty Delhi Tim Ramamoorty Europe WBA

Mobile Libraries Solve Vital Rural Problem

The ACT plan expands bookmobile services to remote areas with a book box system. National Library backing and Commonwealth effort aim to improve access across Canberra, Fairbairn to Macquarie, and even Antarctic expeditions.

Backen Hardy Wedding at St Johns Church

The wedding of Miss Jean Hardy to Mr Jim Backen was held at St Johns Church with white and ink decorations and bridesmaids in pearl pink georgette. Attended by Dawn Hardy and others, the reception followed with 100 guests. the couple departed for their honeymoon and will reside in Dubbo. Also reports Sydney Canberra marriage of George Lawling and Ann Shakespeare with hydrangea blue attire and reception at the Rainaud Restaurant. Rice sale notes say no new regulations. only gentleman’s agreement governs distribution.

Backen—Hardy Dima Jean Hardy Jim Backen St. John's Church Daugher W. C. Jandy Kelvin Button Backen Yerraman Mia Dawn Hardy Misea Margaret Grant Gloria Grenzil Georgette Len Backen Fxn Bucken Alan Backhouse Davies Blackman Darian Une ‘Egleter Fulton Phil Hardy Aride W. C Barty Dudley Kruger Lightly Allion Norman McGregor Andrews Presbyteria Rose Bay Sydney George Lawling Ira Bensle Ann Shikespeare Dash Redahler Mra SM. Bhakspeare Canberra Fox Dubto AT. Bhakefapeate Hal Pest Mary Roberts Harold Bowling Wai MS Bruderling Rainaud Heateagilin Dubbo Seles Rice i Bydney AV. A. Fienagan Grocers ‘and Storekeeper Association Australia Rine Millers Commonwealth

Sequel To Mercy Murder Nurse Found Dead

New York Saturday. Helen Maciolek a 23 year old nurse who testified for the defense in the Dr Harman Gander mercy murder trial last March was found dead in a brook behind her Campshire farm home. She had been missing since Monday. County solicitor says she apparently took her own life during a period of despondency following the trial uncertainties. Her father had said she was distressed by the earlier proceedings.

New York Helen Maciolek Hernan Bander Remerciay Campahire Harman Gander Nuurse Sander Bander

Firatinld spd Losschold Prepares Plant and Machunare Transpo

Notable preparations underway at Losschold for plant and machine transport assets. The scene includes support actions from Suen Sundry Db and Pee Brooks overseeing handling and equipment moves.

Firatinld Spd Losschold Machunare Transpo Cae Sd Suen Sundry Db Pee Brooks Oy Hand

Growth of Social Service Network Draws Bigger Government Payments

A report shows rising costs in social service programs with endowment and child payments increasing. Data covers August and the current year, noting totals of over 7.6 million in August and over 1.1 million in endowment payments, signaling greater federal involvement and future funding needs.

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