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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1947
Page
3
Sydney report notes urgency to install if two parties agree on the same regumaid. Deputy Director of Telegraphe cites a route of over 171 miles. Theo Middlekamp wins the Championship in 28 minutes 17 seconds.
The Western Australian Government decided to advance £15,000 to Tieney Kimberly Oil Co with option to require an additional £16,000 in capital if needed. Premier McLarty said conditions include the company raising extra capital. Rough seas delay ships Melbourne area.
A director denounces price and wage controls as causing inefficiency and worker demotivation. He argues subsidies and government pricing distort production, hurting living standards and triggering industrial unrest, urging increased production and competition instead of further controls. Prestige Rice Limited notes strong hosiery and lingerie demand, with planned capacity growth but delayed machinery deliveries hamper output.
Forty-nine riflemen fired at the Canberra club with W Webb leading the list and top scores around forty to fifty marks. Next Saturday the shoot moves to another range with Webb and teammates carrying high expectations as officials tally totals and place prizes.
A motor lorry overturned on the Armidale Road four miles from Grafton killing Leo Donneley of Grafton and injuring three others. Injured were Arthur Cannan of Boom's Head driver, Andrew James Graham of Nymbokia and Brian Gill of South Grafton. Detective Dallas investigated the accident, which occurred when the vehicle skidded out of control.
Reports show the Manuka Annual General Meeting tonight at 8 pm with secretary R Ryan and 1947 48 office bearers. the Canberra Riding Club also holds its AGM tonight at Hotel Kingston commencing 7 30 pm with officer elections and presentation of annual report. Other club notices include Braddon Bowling Pavilion AGM next Thursday at 8 pm with balance sheet and officer elections.
The article discusses methods to achieve and maintain clear skin, detailing the elimination of waste through the kidneys, managing eruptions, and safeguarding skin health. It mentions cleansing processes and the role of various agencies in promoting skin care.
A long clipped notice list shows job vacancies in Canberra including motor driver positions at Black Mountain and assistant grade II posts in the Division of Plant Industry with salary ranges and qualification notes. Also extended tender deadline for kitchen fitments for seventeen Canberra houses and a car for sale at 14 Lockyer Street.
The Motel Canberra Staff Social Club hosts a Grand Dance at Trades Hall Acton Tonight at 4 pm with special supper and good music. Proceeds go to Food for Britain via Canberra Women's Voluntary Services.
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