Tender notices and works department proposals detailed
The record outlines tender calls under the Department of Works and Housing Act. It lists deadlines and locations including Kingston Oval, fencing works, and building projects. Dates span April to May 1942 with references to various offices and regimental facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweedy
Kingston Ovale
Teyusus
Betti
Doemner
Teniers
Muther
Foy
Cullen
Toeeaay
Atm
Toewday
Fyne
Canberra Club adds to residence and business work
Notices call for tenders for alterations and additions to residences and business premises in Canberra City. Invitations outline required scope, site details, and availability of specifications at the office for prospective bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Club
Linted
Tritown S. Auten
Prva
City
Canterre
Mie
Re Hy Dishant AR Ata
Areditest
Ceabermi
Canberra Community Workers Spur Civic Life Effort
Canberra community workers discuss improving civic life and sustaining city vitality amid departmental roles and public activity. They stress citizen participation, local services, and the need to renew energy for Canberra’s growth as a national capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manterrt
Eusla
Department of the Interna
Department of the
Enterior
Clare Sawn Jervid
Ik Shonié Ang
Canberra
Ely
Bern Cmay
Willis
Muibag
VICE REGAL NOTES FROM Admiralty morning briefing
The Governors sara the night Wescuraele ir Watham ack received His Excellency the Governor and His Honour Eplomel J. i Murray at Admiralty H Ipiney on Saturday morning. Territory of Papua New Timed, at Admiralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara the
Wescuraele
Watham
Sereeh Brooke
Admirany
Mone
Sydney
Eplomel J. i
Murra
Apa
New
Admiraty
H Ipiney
Stecarany
Retirements Signal Shifts in Air Defence Leadership
Reports indicate the retirement of a deputy head of the TAP College and a senior air officer, amid reorganizations with Australia’s permanent defense forces. The Air Commodore Terred step moves from the army to the air service, while a dying officer’s legacy is noted in wartime service. The minister confirms a beginning of transfer plans and cadet changes at the Royal Bravery College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younler
Raat
Minura
Aisitralia
Kvart Trapte
Shen
Royal Brtery College
Weather summary from Canberra and surrounding regions
Regional forecast describes cool to mild conditions with showers on the coast and inland, northerly winds backing to the south, and frosts possible after the coming days. Canberra temperatures range around 2 to 3 degrees, with forecasts of warmer coastal conditions and scattered rain in northern regions. High winds and occasional rain are noted across the area with variable rainfall totals in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spo
Ta- Jan
Fairbairn
Tor
Howe Com
Morth
Bae
Wills
Walelslands
Atrong
Winda
Capital City
Canberra
Brisbane
Adelaide
Hobart
Perth
Darwin
Starangs
Crookewell
Jipdabyne
In's Birthday Observed With Royal Proclamation
A damaged note recalls a monarch's birthday in June and an official proclamation. The text references the king George era, the establishment of a public service act, and a November date for a state address. Names and places are fragmentary but indicate a royal observance and governmental actions.
U S Ambassador To Give Bride Away At St Johns
The U S ambassador will give away the bride, Gunarsrin, at St Johns in Washington. Guests include an American envoy and officials. a reception will follow at the embassy. The bride, native of Perth, will wear a brocade suit and veil. the groom is Mr. Evang. The couple will reside in San Angeles after the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
St. John's
Uaa Wean
Gunarsrin
Moser
Ertoimeny
Wil
Kiven
Anthaxandor
Cvang
Meri Maraivll
Kaygland
Ambassior
Jarman
Stes Muratalla
Mrk Senin
UN Minorcan
Erubany
Gunurtrid
La 8
Mrvite
Mt Wind
Denn’ Guneransd
Bearebant
Perth
Ballecina
Marjorie
New Marehat
San Angeles
Murder Charge In Farm Shooting
Hollen to-night charged a man with the murder of a year old farmer Frederick Francis Atterbury. The body was found on a farm near Charters Towers after a farmer reported a shooting incident. The accused faces a murder charge and awaits further police action.
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Bilbrane
Hollen
Miles Tom Charters Torwers
Ffu Derick Francis Atterbury
Charwora Towers
Hla
Atterbury
Australian Stand at British Industries Fair
Australia showcases its industry and products at the British Industries Fair with a national presence. Officials emphasize exporting opportunities and cultural ties as exhibitors present textiles, minerals, and manufactured goods to trade delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Rity
Australia
Federal ALP Pre Selection Ballots in Sydney
Federal ALP pre selection ballots set for today in Sydney with candidates including Ebex Balafiyatt and Mr T Skinewe. The slate features Labor Party activists aiming to secure seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, with nominations anchored by the Woman's Labour Central Organising Committee and party insiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Pallaee
Ghivliiaton
Nave
Benate
Ebex Balafiyatt
Woman's Labour Central
Ye Benate
T. Skinewe
Bydney
Bund
ANZAC DAY MARCH IN CANBERRA SHAVES SIZE FOR 62
Anzac Day events in Canberra will be scaled down with shorter ceremonies at the Australian War Memorial and a smaller parade. The StL president Mr WK Joyeau said recruits and veterans would attend a reduced program, with the parade starting at 10 23 from Allamber Street and units marching in compact form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Stl
WK. Joyeau
Avery
Alwanteee
Servicn
Detachmonte
Amaic
Dave Beevice
Ile Sexe
Archdracun KE
Biertholemeus
He Watt
Ceylon
Berta
Albert Hun Kington
Ute
Cowie Eevices
AML
Star Alnste Bou
Timetable measures to aid full-time workers in wartime
A wartime timetable overhaul aims to boost full-time work access by extending and stagger scheduling, shifting peak hour routes, and delaying some services. Officials expect improved arrival and departure times, with minor fare adjustments and service reductions after April F. The plan, revived from WWII practice, involves about ten routes and will affect most peak hours.
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Abie
Torey
Mivnib
Mclain
Nervices
Beneay Fe
Lake Thera
Althor Tor
Fuynghill
Inor
Patrol Volunteers Earn Praise for Coast Guard Efforts
A departmental official expressed gratification for the service of volunteers who manned patrols along the coast. The report notes the end of a Mayer araryne part and overall positive reception of volunteer contributions to law and order duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaryne
Dulieen
Carpenters Lose Job Amid Industrial Campaign
Fragmented OCR text references Royal Canberra and Melbourne strands, outlining a struggle with the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters. Mentions payments, union actions, and scattered names hint at a labor dispute and employment outcomes without clear dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upinbon Ok
Amalgamated Society Carpenters End Places
Image of Duty Preference Sparks Trade Debate
A fragmented discussion from a 1940s trade page argues for maintaining peimage duty amid calls for depreciation. The text cites producers, importers, and the Australian pound, outlining potential price effects, oil imports, and materials costs if duties shift, noting possible wage impacts and broader economic consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munafarters
Withall
Chase
Smalyriuls
Natal
Iving Cotn
Joe
Ironworkers to influence margins, margins debate looms
The National Council on Federated Trade discusses wage margins amid plans for a major conference. Officials cite the need to safeguard workers and stabilize costs as negotiations intensify. The forum aims to set guideline margins with input from labor and industry leaders, signaling a critical juncture for wage policy.
Tasmanian Plumbers Win 20 Percent Wage Increase
Plumbers in Tasmania secured a twenty percent rise in marginal wages after direct action and union pressure. The dispute centered on ensuring fair pay for two main job categories and aligning wages with the cost of living amid economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
Poe
Analier Weition
Hargreaves
Unions Vote on Weekend Work and Penalty Rages
Representatives of over 40 unions met at Traes Wall today to decide on pay raises, penalties for weekend shifts, and work completion rules. No decision was reported to tie the Prades Mall Council to the matter. The executive secretary Mrs J Bout noted legal advice would be sought.
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Traes
Pep
Nmgim Rours
Prades Mall Council
Ing
Fia Execu
Tic
J. ¥. Bout
Tovday
Jhae Ie
Liverpool pre selection Sydney court hears bids
Fragmentary report shows a pre selection process in Sydney with activity around bids and nominees. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors but references to Liverpool and selection steps appear. Further readable material needed for precise facts.
Forestry school hosts residential hostel for students
The Director General announced the opening of a forestry school residential hostel for students. Ministers and officials praised the project as a landmark in forest education, noting capacity for over 100 students and plans for postgraduate courses within a few years. Diplomas were awarded to graduates as representatives from various regions attended the ceremony.
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Minster
Fey
W. 5
Kent Hh
Australian Forestry School
Eafter the
Bucausa
Canberra
Tieiber Tohrywu
If Thane
Himary Limuatties
Asin
Mm Forestry
Buriger
Ana Ital
Wesen
Graf
Australia
Rodges
Keone Mughes
Orestry
Ue Cummenmalin
Vina Ware
Vesa
Aint Hughes
Jacoby
Janobe
FN. Tamutang
Pulipuies
Frat Port Graduate
Biptore
Chavmisaum
Bouin Wares
Bn “Hudson
Ita
Thor Aunissant Tnieetor
Best
Foren
Servier St
al” Poole
Prion
New South Wale
Tal Ald
Bourne
Connelly
Couuine
Gare
Kolin
O'Neill
Rohs
Mont
Banal
Kelly
MJ. Manlie
Wineindy
Wille
Victoria Gobatten
Ta Harbison
Weolern
R. Fooking
TG. Morvan
Sprengel
A.C van Root
GF Brown
Butterworth
Rawe
JFK Byers
Witeon
Tasmania
D. W. Frankcomt
A. Breane
New Guinea
CJ Grays
Agapeae
Burma
bin Muay Wink
Tamor
ACT
AG Brown
Dr E R Walker Named Australian Ambassador to Japan
Dr E R Walker is appointed Australian Ambassador to Japan by Minister for External Affairs, with aims to ease postwar trade and political ties. Walker previously served on the Imperial Security Board and as Deputy Counselor for Punchy Frie, contributing to postwar reconstruction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Walker
Japan
Carey
Tokyo
Walker
Xwbionat Esurity
Nk Ligb
Wales
Beonnmie Aueisor
Ig Teemonian
SAU Ck
Mialgson
AuLealian
Myxomatosis Spreads Across Dry Mallee Area
A regional outbreak of myxomatosis threatens rabbit populations in the dry mallee zone, with reports of near wipeouts in distant areas between Gympie and the northern fringe. Officials warn the disease could escalate, urging monitoring and containment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabusie
Sore
Gmyin
Une
Murrayvite
Wanuka Festival for Community Welfare Fund Gathers Support
A summary of the Wanuka Festival notes intense planning for a community welfare event in May, with performances, athletic trials, and a royal show linked program. Officials from the Canderral Chamber of Commerce anticipate broad public interest and potential funding for local welfare efforts, while weather and schedule details shape the event timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamncidaie
Marie Cevignion
Fuboeratus
Ute Bydney Royal Show
Tay Yeold
Peamnersie
Diet Moly
Arthur Daly
Greentree
Bate
Lee Halilwell
Buenas ‘Marts
Mak
FAA
Royal Austrainavy
Sao Pan
Ehamner of
Tao
Genera
Kiva
West ‘Motion
Public Opinion On Canberran Arts Concession Controversy
Readers question official support for a Canberra concert plan amid protests by Wyvernian critics and Australian authorities. The debate centers on invitations, international artists, and potential contracts with Austrians, as well as delays in permitting performances and concerns over population impact.
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Saege MacPeraicy
Fock
Daughiles
Ana
Cather
Gunn al
Murus
Pearnaninar
Obert C Taylor Ya
Wees
Eve
Filmer Scrats
Optorwecrat
Io ‘Iplican
Martin
Trumany
Ryo
Eye Testa
New Glanges
Tramem Ete
Fey de Made
Davie
Department OF Works Amd Houmng
Emererea
A.C
weiMcat
Split
Tap Ena
Tiem
Ious Jeog
Orn Wales
Eates
Oddone Beergiary
Peerviery
al Faye
Dea OF Tap
MaKell Maloe
MoUday
Vichorst
Roath
Auateul
Necebaary
Aly Ave
Mir
Royal Canberra
Peemmaree
Mi Austin
Mt Sarre
Aydney
Brey
National Council
Aawuda
Gnamma
Fmndt
Ranworweta
Almart
Vuiuahing Point
FTA le
Canute Hon
Galen
Liverpool
Forestry School
Fur Enternal Affaire
Casey
EI Walken
Wanuka Festival For Community Welfare Fund
Amyiniees
Candee Chamber of Comraree
Onic
Previn
Welturs Fund Ajaironeiatidy
Kergaton
Peagerding
Erie
Inturvale
Abe
Sir—Youp Correst
Nymdet
Hrman Nelel
He Aurela
Nathanell University
Dania
Waly Gia
Preir Sat
Uthore
Australis
Sun
Og Boanson
Austria
Tnnbere
Amin Nik
Ty" Airananenr
Vie Musical Society
Sila
Kubeli
Réckhorn
Baiger
Atte Lenroanh
Dinan
Eladerg
Eileen “Foyve
Solumiem
Arte
Amtonatain
Heudapeat Busing Quartet
Eugene
Ormonay
Iran
Austistiag
Madedie
Daley
Wen
Erosas
Ai Fabions
Chava
Corer
Tapsiaiel
Srinteay
RTE
Rsp
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