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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1954

Page

4

Keen Competition At Clearing Sale At Bookham

A large clearing sale at Bookham attended by Henry James & Company Yaa and others, with buyers from multiple centers. Prices listed include numerous ewes, wethers, lambs at foot, and four year olds, showing active bidding despite dry conditions.

Bookham Henry James & Company Yaa Winchcorabe Careon Ltd Yose Bookham @tatiot Thwradig Tugura Victor Waggd Cotamundry

Senator Pat McCarrom Collapse Ends Life at 78

Senator Pat McCarrom a Democrat from Nevada collapsed and died today after delivering a political address. He was 78. The death appears related to heart trouble following the remarks.

Aenator Becarron Es Hawthorne Nevada Pat McCarrom Neva

Migrants Welcomed at Naturalisation Ceremony in Australia

A naturalisation ceremony in Canberra welcomed new citizens including Peter Bardulia and Marina Hindmarsh as they took the oath before the Queen’s portrait. Federal Labor figures praised the newcomers for bringing talent, culture, and a new outlook to Australian life, while local officials urged their active participation in assimilation.

Advisory Council RG. Bailey Jania J.B Fraser Te Federal Parliamentary Laborr Party Candiites Fraser Australie Peter Edwin Bardulia Turner Herming Hive Blaxland Raid Noval Bogdanovic Reid Eveen Hostel Kingston Stefaniah Reld O'Connor Linda Kopp Arcangelo Maglio Yarrahamia Myroalaw Iryk Tuer Robert Herman Ainslie Tynomar Nestliv O' Connor Erika Nestiv O'Con Fer Leonhard Fraka Jacques Vandenbilt Deskin

Not Much Achieved By Spy Commission Says Hollway

In a House Budget debate Mr Hollway stated he did not believe Royal Commission had achieved much. He cited problems in security and medical professional ethics in South Wales where doctors could testify about patients. He warned the Flussians had scored less than the security service, calling the commission’s work a despicable state of affairs.

Hue Wea Oliwey Trdg Petrov Royal Hollway South Wales Fr Belover Royal Commie Ana

Criticism Mounts Over Television Plan In Parliament

Backbench Commonwealth Government members attacked the national television proposal at a joint party meeting urging delay. They argued funds should instead bolster the Postmaster General's Department to clear arrears and improve telephone service, while Prime Minister Measles allowed the debate to continue.

Commonwealth Partice Dec Union Tovpeouse Jooney For Pos Mater General Measles Ald Ine

University College 25th Anniversary Plans Discussed

A 25th anniversary for Cane Herre University College in 1958 is being considered. January 1080 notes first lectures were given long ago and a report is prepared on commemorative arrangements. Likely a special appeal will seek greater support and benefactors for the college.

Speds Caneherre University College Counell Loscoe Council On Kp Ropear

Gowrie Scholarship 1955 Awards

Applications for post graduate research travelling Scholarship must reach the registrar of the Australian University of Gradua not later than November 30. Applications for secondary and university or similar scholarships must reach the treasurers by December 31 1054. Scholarships available only to Commonwealth members including women. Fareey Why served in active service in combat area during war as siots and tother children.

Australian University of Graduaon Universty Gowsie GPO Bexamas Ryne Commonwealth Fareey Seombat Applichlla

Canberra society notes and charity event highlights

Local Canberra diary items report fundraising efforts for Riverside viub room through a patry held at secretary Barbara Barman’s home. Fragments mention Pan-Pacific movement figures, education debates, travel plans of Frances Scaunton Betty Hayes, Hungerford family moves, foundation greetings for St Andrew’s Women’s Guild, memorial hall function with 200 attendees, and Bannister Gardens play centre open October 8 with refreshments and a mixed stall.

Sarbara Barman Riverside Canberra le Web Joan Frances Scaunton Betty Hayes Reid Sydney New Zealand Mia T. A. Hungerford Fort Emt By4ney John Hungerford Bruce Vamela John Double Bay Turramurra Foundati On Siiver Bt. Andrew's Women's Guild Mra J. Murray England J. Stephen Hobart Plotay Brisbane MM. Molmes Melbourne Guild Currie RB. Stevenson C. E. Turnbull J. A Drew'n Mra J. Bland

Kosciusko Leases For Grazing Notice Contemplates Crown Blocks

Kosciusko area opens nearly 230000 acres of Crown land for grazing with about 175000 acres to be allotted in 27 permissive occupancies and 10 rock blocks. Expiry dates, stock numbers, and conservation terms guide leases. Tender forms and maps available from the Lands Department in Sydney and Crowe offices in the south.

Kosciusko Landa Department of Landa Synney Crowe Es

Rush US Trips Causing Unrest in Britain

A garbled report describes a debate over a U S ambassador to Britain and mentions Kennedy and unrest in Europe. The text is unclear with many OCR errors making exact details and figures difficult to confirm.

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