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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 28, 1954

Page

2

Funeral notice for Ami Itwaki and family

The family announces the funeral of Ami Itwaki and Alexander, to be held at St Christopher's Cathedral with interment at Canberra Public Cemetery. Thanks are extended to friends for expressions of sympathy and support during their loss.

Dolaney Argeda Jack Auetin Haan Christopher's Canberra Orouturcie Queanbeyan Ami Itwaki Emnijewalels Ain Alexander

Canberra Man Wins Second Prize in WW Lottery

A Canberra resident, William Grays of Lh Inline Aurert, matched numbers to claim the second prize in the WW Lottery. The report lists several winners and prize amounts, including a first prize and other entries across various locations, with figures like 324,080 and 43,666 noted.

Canberra OY Diney William Grays Lh Inline Aurert Reinortion Scotul BNO Hay Avadlene wianPry Taleky Hare G. Webb Surbet Taian Econ Bot Ay Bay Aysiicaie Einen Ua Kinpetan ACT Weide Toit Synil Fate Treasure Crem Cent Fuietland Earth WAGO Wyndivate U. Heoee Man Rowe Street Emaqwood Phu Lucky Keuken Courage Ronil

Weather summary from regional forecast notes and confusion

A scrambled weather bulletin reports temperatures and wind with scattered phrases. Mentions wind at various speeds, highs and lows, and a forecast that includes sun today with possible cloud cover and variable winds throughout the day.

Oil Exploration in Australia Faces Patience and Big Investment

Australian oil prospects move from romantic gushers to cautious, patient development. Western Australia shows a single successful well with extensive plans to spend up to £20 million in the next two years. Investors react to high costs, dry wells, and the need for sustained support from explorers, drilling firms, and capital markets. The Bureau of Mineral Resources notes resources remain unverified, urging prudence as exploration scales grow.

Australia Western Australia Ataten New Guinea Cale Rendy Tong pUing Bureau of Mineral Resources Austrillaia Tle Lowiax Asom Nia

Repertory Society Proposes Membership Rise and Finance Review

The Repertory Society reports a profit of £152 for the year and votes to increase membership to 1,182 by annual meeting. Debate centers on rent, theatre charges, and government subsidy while box office receipts for the year reach £3,000 with production costs around £2,148 and staff expenses noted.

Repertory Society Canberra Repertory Society Throsnall 7 Lane Canberra Mie Gee Karoueh Sud Limited French Mra Maty Mary SM Lowe Sie Snauer

Mr Yoshida on Thanks Tour Origins and Chaos

A distorted report notes Japan's Prime Minister Yoshida on a thank you tour, detailing his planned cross country and overseas visits. It mentions opposition charges, political fallout, and aims to expand trade amid postwar diplomacy, with dates and names garbled.

Ashigeru Yoshidi Nome Canada France West Germany Uribe Tokio Oppo- Aiton Negamer Foehida Vnn United Domglan Mevetur Dupan Wil Kondwith Ind

Mao HONGRONG and Global Political Shuffle

National People's Congress elects Mag Tze Thing as chairman of the Poonla's Repub lc in a Beijing radio report. Former title holder moves to Central People's Gov. Trnment Gomnet position created amid Chinw'e Row Conallation. London reports Swam Gold un derwater birthday stunt by Jack Lalonne.

Mao Hongrong National People's Congroan Mag Tze Thing Poonla Republc China Peking Radio Andnard Today Twao Central People’s Gov Uracta London Percy Reown Namonanire Golden Gate Francisco Jack Lalonne Pester Fay Bas Prat Ietore Tamoun Gooden Gate Roman

Historical Society PACE Expands Membership and Employment

Mr. Pusher was unanimously reelected president at the meeting held in accordance with the constitution. The society discussed increasing activities, appointing committees, and potential projects including a tape recorder for interviews. Noted member remarks referenced historical works and plans to recognize efforts with a pillar project, while executives were reelected and new nominations discussed.

Historical Society Perii Pusher Secordamce Devomner Ar W. Pbk Mir Artusti Erten Nos Nanos Wardletwas P. Blustt Beidabelia Miles Brenklin Suithorean Reinambal Ste. Bivett Mina Frankin Wees Brindabaia Arta of Hay Min Peanuin Dinslere

Black and White Photography Course Rumors Report

The article outlines a shift in photography education with discounted focus on black and white methods. It mentions a new curriculum proposed by Newad Chritinn and notes lecturers and demonstrators involved, with a plan for practical assignments and student exhibitions.

Mack Knee Nex Ueaga Emia Mente Les- Newad Chritinn Enarmeet Terhavtonat Royal Lando Sing Tarwarded Alpaca Athvevementa Hear Margie Leo Lesiie Ewe Bennett Ates Treemarer Hoge Jnerhel Dinnerville

Railway Dept Seeks Canberra Commerce Chamber Membership

The Railway Department applies to join the Canberra chamber of commerce, a move welcomed by officials. The application, the first from Commonwealth, aims to foster cooperation between the department and Canberra’s business community. Officials hope other bodies may follow this example to strengthen ties and promote mutual interests.

Railway Department Commerce Chamber Calberra Commonwealth Artnet Bennet Canberra Ehreder

Soviet Slave Camp Report From Desmond Morrison Kalboury

A U S correspondent recalls a grim view of Soviet labor camps described under the MVD system. He cites long range prisoner transport, forced labor on urban projects, and routine police action amid widespread denial of civilian labor from Balispury to Kehubaravele, noting no ordinary free work by civilians.

MVD Grim Moncew Morrison Kalboury New York Balispury Times Sinie Kehubaravele Navoni Archa Géahn Sanhamn Bullsbury Mind Vuniuar Biber Felanors

Limit On Railway Liability For Property Damage Debate

The draft bill approved by Premier Cahill and Transport Minister Wetnarell proposes a 42 000 retrospective liability cap on property damage by railway service. The measure aims to limit compensation for any single incident, with tabling planned by the Railways Care committee.

Bydney Cahill Wah Transport Mtr Wetnarell Iim Phe Imieniener

Mayor Of Broken Hill Disqualified From Mine Ballot

The Mayor of Broken Hill Alderman W. Middiford was disqualified as a candidate for general president of the Mineral Federation. The federation ruled his nomination invalid due to absence from the country, and his application was rejected. Other candidates include Harold Kirk, W Parkinson, and Frank Penbleton, a prominent ALP member and secretary of Arlington Lodge.

Byoney Broken Hil Ald. W. Bidaifard Feneral Mineral Federation MPA Willa Middiford Talfeltare Wille Uadifordt Harold Kirk Weaterm W Parkinson Outham Frank Penbleton ALP Rington Lode

General Clark to Visit Australia Event Amid War Anniversary

General Mark Chex, former Commander in Chief, accepted an invitation to visit Australia during Coral Sea Week. The visit, planned for May next year, will make him a guest of the Commonwealth as part of postwar diplomatic exchanges.

Mark Chex Unteb Binies Far Easter Command Maa Avetrilasie Neawealth Coral Bea Manches Genera Clark Australie Clark Apd Ducing Athy Une Commonwealth Cur Eura- Paar 3D Army Austrie Oye A.B Eastern Commons

Archbishop Sees New Spirit Of Hopefulness

Archbishop of Meltourn Rev Dread reports a revived sense of hopefulness after World War II. He notes weary England but a resurgence of spirit, with church membership rising in the United States and renewed unity among men. He cites healing, understanding, and confidence drawn from experiences in America and Europe.

Snenama Meltourn Australia England United States Roath America Europe

Amol shares bounce back after early fall in Sydney market

In Sydney Moray the Amol stock opened lower but recovered through the day with a late afternoon gain. The price moved from 26/ to 29/1 as the market firmed, while other listed items showed mixed results and Rouge Range remained in focus.

Sydney Moray

Estate of Sir Herbert Gepp Leaves Major Melbourne Sum

Sir Herbert Gepp former chair of the Commonwealth Development and Migration Commission and managing director of Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd died on April 14. His estate in Melbourne totals £ 90 408 with £ 80 483 left to relatives and friends.

Herbert Jepp Melbourne Herbert Gepp Ue Commonwe Sai Development and Migration Commanioo Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd Hlawidav Te Paywneol Fevatal Smallkacley

Parliament schedule notes 2.30 pm and 3 pm sessions

The rouse ot napimente will meet at 2.30 pam. After questions it will resume the fead ing debate on the Repatria tion Bill. The Senate will mast at 3 o rafying the Sige estimates and papers.

Senate

Adams Clift Wedding Ceremony Report From Canberra

A wedding of John Adams, son of Mr TL Adams, and Mie Adams, took place at St. Chetsnngen Cathedral in Behunlay caren with a reception at the Hotel Dunbarrk. The bride wore a white satin gown with a jet cape and pearl accents, and the couple planned a Canberra return honeymoon.

Wil & Shteat White Hadall Heather Barvary Behunlay Caren John Adame TL. Adama Adming Telopen Fark Mey John Bulx Colin Farguerts Dunbarrk Pune Pearh S'aterswualne Pat Balkjueis Taylor Andavid Ickingen Sonlangatial Adamo Wi Canberra Houve

Registration and licensing debates echo across Canberra

Readers report a chaotic mix of acusa tions and policy shifts as Canberra grapples with proposed changes. Officials argue over underground activity claims and licensing fees while legal changes falter amid Gazette delays and unclear applica tions in New South Wales and the ACT.

Wool Sales Show Strong Demand Amid Turbulent Trade

The report details persistent demand at wool sales with buyers active and prices improving. Traders note steady bidding from major buyers, with certain lines selling at higher rates and multiple shipments highlighted as favorable for producers and sellers.

War and Rita From Myer Our

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a wartime topic involving Rita and Myer, hinting at personal or local wartime items. No clear event, date, location, or organizations are extractable from the text.

Rita Myer

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