Man Found With Burnt Body Near Canberra
Canberra police report a burned body found near Queanbeyan amid unclear circumstances. Detectives said no progress yet on initial indications and are reviewing leads as two May rounds approach.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
4
Presbyterian Church Referendum On Union Proposals
The Presbyterian Church plans a referendum on proposed union with the Methodist and Congregational churches. Key church leaders including Mr Flockhart and Rev H B Kaw discuss options for federation or corporate union, with census data showing potential combined share of the population. The vote could shape a three church merger across Australia, weighing identity and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Ragland
Mr. Flockhart
RSW
Minlbourne
Advianey Cartalt
Wwe
Generel
Cammomweaith
Australia
Bomramnweatth
Fenewal Union
Merino
Canala
Thurch
Mr Flockhart
Emirals
Carshen
Fiocknert
Fhia
Pockhert
Church of Tong
HB. Kaw
Carmen
Methodial Conference
M&w. Ald
A. P. Campbell
Plea For Move Move in Canberra Meeting On Youth Work
A Canberra meeting of church members discussed broader world unity and youth work led by Rev Wheene. The session covered education, independence, and moral attitudes, with a rally planned at Albert Hall on Saturday and a citizenship test event for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Church
Nrw
Ife
Caneverre
Albert
Hall
Wheen
Faliyom
Na Fey
sMr HW
Cunningham Gut
Ailae Lacy Maisiters
Albert Peters
Pegcey
Chine Harity
Supreme Court Probate Notices From Australian Capital Territory
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory Probate Jurisdiction issues notices in the will of Mabry Grimla hd formerly of Canberra and in the will of Archibald John Winter of Therns seeking probate. Executors and creditors are directed to file and serve particulars within the specified period at the addresses named, with Cavern propriety and dates noted. The notices name executors Thomas Hamlet Gerrard and Alsi Eva Blair and include details for credit claims, filing deadlines, and publication references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aupreme Court
Aurtrallan
Mabry Grimlahd
Can
Eva Blair
Willard
Wighen
M.C. Deane
Proctor Tor
Foxecusins
Queanbeyan
Austrawan Cartral
Anchibald
John Winter
Tata
Therns
Treritory
Grasior Deceas
Filer
Une Publica
Linn
EL Board
Proctor foe _Keweruton barra
Weather Report Fragment From Old Newspaper
Fragmentary weather summary notes times and conditions with references to Canberra and a meteorological bulletin. Mention includes calm winds in the morning, changing conditions through the day, and periods of partial sunshine with uncertain details. Potential dates and measurements are garbled and partially unreadable.
Governor General Arrival Noted At Major General Event
Excellency the Governor General arrived with high officials including Sir L in Canada High Commissioner and notable guests at a formal ceremony. Attendees included Major General and secretary, with references to the stay and ball proceedings noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mell
Gov' Ra Indeaing
Honuiranie Linehe
High Comminstoneroe Canada
Sorat Lee Yorty McKell
Neind Mieouabee
Indoor archery demonstration at Canberra club
A Canberra indoor archery demonstration at the T W C A drew members and a patron as club members explained the sport and its gear. Spectators observed arrows, targets, and safety methods while members discussed future range activity and possible rearming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
T.W.C.A. Last Ag
Appecklinstein
Giehy Ud
Albert Falhed
Sten
Exhintion Juxbera
Ppoc
Seganisetie
Cunteris Archer Club
Eunixanien
Alen Fraser
Mig Arehcy
Wein
Flim
Winker
Perron
Cras
No Becihon Trotting Meet Adjourned To Wednesday
An incomplete OCR note reports a trotting event at Sydney with Cyril, Ist and others. It says the meet was adjourned to Wednesday and mentions a positive result from an ISS test and a date near magne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Jureney
Ueetoning Witaeums
Glone
Chicago youths rob bank in South Holland vault break in
Police report says a group of Chicago youths staged a nine minute bank robbery at the Vault of the South Holland Bank. They reportedly escaped with about 10,000 dollars after breaking through the vault. An assistant enabler, Eawia Becker, provided assistance during the crime.
Strangled Wife and Son After Fast Rockwood Tragedy
A fragmentary report from Rockwood Tenn. details a fatal incident where a man named Rofue Aikens 51 is alleged to have strangled his wife Ona and son Danny after a fast. Readable portions describe a struggle and a potential motive connected to a religious observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Danny
Child centres remain closed amid health concern
Officials said no decision yet to reopen a pre school play centre at CWwie Sentra after tracing poliomyelitis cases. Turner and OConnor stated centres would be reopened for a fortnight if progress against the disease allows. No new cameras reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mempire
Pelio
Polly Tan
Uhr
Aumeana
Pollo Tx
Fanano
Australia
Apread
Palio
Nanwiedpe
Discsae
Ruuthercraft
Cwwie Sentra
Driver's License Restored After Drunken Driving Conviction
A Canberra court restored a driver's license after applicant Dayne Lewin Buderlen, a concrete worker, had been convicted of drunken driving. The author and witnesses stated the license was needed for his occupation, and the case centered on the recovery of driving privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayne Lewin Buderlen
F.C
Stock Owners Blamed For Meat Prices
In Sydney Thoraay debates price hikes blamed on stock owners as meat prices rise. Officials say price fixing and export controls threaten consumers. Investigations underway while butchers cope with higher costs and market manipulation allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinnen
Commonwealth
Winnan
Victoria
Development Aid Promised for Northern Territory
Minister for the Territory Mr MeBede announced government action to aid development in the Northern Territory. He cited fencing wire roofing material and bore coal for water supply and noted uranium discoveries boosting prospects. Geiger counters were used to test for active ore and applications were invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eretory
McBride
Rum Jungle
Partona
Newcastle Hoy Wins Five Senior Titles at School Carnival
Newcastle Hoy dominated the school carnival, securing five senior titles at the showground. Kevin Gosper outpaced rivals in the 100, 220, 440, and 320 yard dashes while Meales won the road race. Brian Taylor and Mig also claimed titles as records and aggregates were noted, reflecting a strong meet for local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Hoy
Sydnex
Teurssay
Sewn Yed
Menenate Atims
Kevin Gosper
Atithe
Jonn
Ais
Hi We Arconda
Syaney Mig
Rampaiti
Radio Blame Broadcasts Over Cricket Rights
Sydney delegates blame radio stations for deadlock in broadcasting cricket matches. Executives claim negotiations failed with the Australian Cricket Association and demand payment for rights, while commercial networks insist on advertising space and fees, sparking dispute over who pays for live coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Thuratay
Tom
Tsk
Radio T
Ummm
Australian Broadcasting Commlanien
Cxinde
Astr Monesy
Tel
Migiey
Nacw
Cricket Association
Tate
Captain Charged With Negligence in Naval Inquiry
Reports from San Francisco indicate charges of negligence related to the sinking of the vessel Demarelmer on August 28. Captain Lennart and others face inquiry as the Navy Board investigates the incident amid conflicting testimony and a confidential notice from Navy Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran Francisco
Lennarteh
Mary Lackenbech
Demarelmer
Fee
Blagne
Calla
Ameparste Navy Board of Inguiry
Insanity Plea Upheld By Jury In Murder Trial
In a Melbourne court the jury upheld an insanity plea for 24 year old Marrix Anthon Rame of Brighton linked to the death of Carmen Walters. Justice Barry ordered commitment to a psychiatric facility after the jury found him not criminally responsible due to mental illness. The defense argued the defendant could not distinguish right from wrong at the time of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbourne
Marrix Anthon Rame
Dieewer
Brighton
Inubler
Seana
Iamind
East Brionten
Barry
Brewer
Carmen Walters
Bremer
Dar
Carmen
Ana Berg
Government Deliveries in Canberran Ice Supply Plan
Letter from J. Copeland of the Australian Administrative Council discusses planned ice deliveries to Canberra for the year. He notes that FAL Rel and Capital Cardial will supply most ice, with earlier deliveries by Mr. Bell and private firms, amid policy debates on departmental handling and economic theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas
Crawford
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Strell
Capital Cardial Company
Cxrfterrs
Department of the Interior
Coriat
TL Hoddien
Ohai
Hebdren Maar
Ute
Bir
Bell
Wold Y Mart
Marine Ly
Wwe
Housewives Ban Tomatoes Warns of General Shortage
A troubled clipping reports housewives in Syernang rally to ban tomatoes amid rising prices. The note cites a nationwide group of 21,300 members forming a campaign to halt tomato sales until markets stabilize. Weekly announcements promise continued action as officials seek a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsoeimesae
Gacckellon
Spender Named Vice President of United Nations Assembly
The article notes M. Spender selected as vice president of the UN General Assembly, with voting by country rather than individuals. Ballot results show United States 53, United Kingdom 37, France 81, Soviet Union 46, China 41, Australia 30, and Australia among those voting for Spender in the vice presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeter Diay
Ik Wevee
Ls Australia
Aftasta
F.C Spender
Uwute
Vicuepresidente
Wp Kiva
Yeatarday
United States
United King
Dom
France
Soviet Union
Chive
Vendanese
Sna
Australia
Assembly
Wait Dhrmenyen
Ate
United Nations
Home delivery orders examined in Sydney survey
A Sydney survey indicates most of 2090 butchers and greengrocers obeyed delivery orders. The Labor Minister Mr Finnen noted that about 1100 workers across the city showed compliance, with over 1000 willing to continue and assist. The remaining 100 workers are still under review by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Biale Gorwricwne
Jew
Rede
Grace Orm
Grecabrocera
Drivemien
Finnen
Toaby
Natal Ubey
Hutt Activeriee
Une Remeining
Department
Nurses perish in plans crash near Tar Bawt
A brief report notes 28 Davy personnel among casualties when a Navy transport aircraft crashed during a flight to Tar Bawt. The incident occurred as the 60F engine failed, causing the craft to crash into open ground near Kwejlein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waneuyuson
Rmursday
Firven
Tar Bawt
Davy
Bilet Ee Tueway
Kwejlein
Navy
Teventen
Western Police Arrests Sweep Across District
Western police conducted a broad operation arresting multiple suspects amid ongoing tensions. The batch includes a guard unit with a machine weapon incident and a raid in Baril. Five more suspects have been detained, bringing total arrests to 87 as police pursue further action in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abldalad Roc
Tatow
Alport
Baril
Abd Dajeneds
Eeven
Sumalam
Kani
Fragmentary Technical CoBogs Notes From Page 2
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and items such as Bat 1K, W. Dim:awe, Setiees, and various technical and horticultural mentions. The text references preparations and certificates and includes scattered proper nouns like D. Muir, Blan TY, and AM Ewerting with unclear context. The entire passage remains unreadable in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fu Rt
Nolagm
D. Muir
Blan TY
AM Ewerting
Daihen
W. Dim
Stucion
Jelding
K. Kaltenet
Lew Wan
Darton
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Thoraay
ORC
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Brum
MeBede
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Copeland
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Cutveray
M. Spender
U.N. Assembly
Benbl
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Ag Vos
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