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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1939

Page

2

Advisory Council Urges Immediate Action on Local Infrastructure

The Advisory Council resolves to urge the Interior Minister to fund immediate repairs to culverts and waterways on Majura Road and to seek public halts at Naval Wire Stations. Debates cover road elimination, water supply, electricity, and transport for Harman and Belconnen residents, with plans for a quarterly council meeting format.

Belconnen Harman Ees Setennnen Hayman Defence Department Jr. Nott Interior Balle l Alno Gerace

Assault on Old Man Gibson Sparks City Debate

An elderly man Gibson, 74, was savagely attacked in the Domain during a council meeting day. The assault fractured his jaw and left him unable to attend later proceedings. police were notified as the incident prompted a discussion on security and disability concerns.

Sydney Anna Dynes Gibson Gibson

Public Service Board notes and Canberra council updates

Canberra Branch Council discusses vacancies on the Public Service Board and the need for a larger two assistant commissioners team while McVey becomes secretary of the new Department of Supply and Development. The meeting also covers possible three member acting commissioners and the Gazette’s publication schedule in Canberra.

Canberra Yarsney Collin Poth Ated Die National “Faurener Commbeatee Om Magers Rider Green Sever lMuVey Public Service Board Comtalanianers McVey Detment of Supply and Development Cunterra Nana Outratte Queenaland Newth Wales Chaiman Ganette Qesetio Panile Borgante Commonwealth Immued Ringeens Tellawenth

New Zealand Official Arrives in Sydney Amid Prosterous Claims

In Sydney, Sir George Burtelitte, a New Zealand official, arrived today declaring that though some doubt Mr Auvage’s politics, his aims to promote New Zealand progress are mistaken in character and intent.

Sydney Sams Auvage George Burtelitte New Zealand Wna Pananthroplat

Road project debate before Advisory Council

The Advisory Council agreed to raise the matter to authorities to push No 2 road through the Royal Military area. Dr Nott warned the road’s completion would inconvenience residents of Yahwick. Cal Goowin doubted construction feasibility while Patival urged deferment for Planning and Development Committee review before the Advisory Council.

Yeaterby Royal Miliary Nott Yahwick Cal Goouwin Pértival Phanalng Couse Uaat

Hospital Fees and Insurance Billing Amendment Debate

The Hospital Board seeks an amendment to the Hospital Ordinance to allow recovery of treatment costs from insurance companies in cases involving taxpayers who suffer injuries. The Crown Law authorities were consulted after a question from F. Muir at the Advisory Council.

Chiberns Hospital Feenyey Cosis Insurance Campaunties Health Department F. Muir Advisory Council Muir C. H. Meradyon

Hospital funds no increase in tote tax proposal

Melbourne discussion on hospital funding rejects tax rise. Chief Secretary Bailey said the misadjustment would not be remedied. The Spanish Medical Association argued for eight compulsory contributions similar to the voluntary scheme in New South Wales, estimating an annual yield of £400,000.

Melbourne Monda Bailey New South Wales Association Latina Ea Guat

Tattersall's Hobart Draws Prize Winners Listing

Hobart wordy entry lists Tattersall's £12000 Conannahian draw winners with numbers and addresses. Includes prizes from £14000 to £240, and names such as Mrs Stewart and G Le Nourse along with syndicate references and street locations in Launceston Bendigo and Hobart.

Aie Stewart Saude Street Bynwell Victoria Recond Mucky Agency Cars Mearns Monaghane Brisbane Street Launceston Thin Prime John” Syndicate Care J J. Mane Nix Ent W. Smildin Boeing Gully Tow Bendigo G. le Nourse Queensland wWrifth Care A. Melly Alma Road Anat Hikta Beth Prige Faxing Balgownin Tongaltari Care Talc Nckson Post Omer St. Georges End North Ellmoy Mighty Pride Gao Enee Mts Chaery Raminie Tan Town Vie Bart

Fragmented OCR Note on Aging and Food Issues

Incomplete text discusses aging, weight changes, care or medical issues, and mentions names like Macau Cogan and PMS. Appears to describe health or dietary concerns and a brief, garbled anecdote about food and memory. The passage is obscured and difficult to interpret.

Television experimental station support sought in Australia

The Australian Broadcasting Commission seeks government support to establish a television experimental station in Australia. MP 1 Termier, a French operator, urged the move, arguing that if an experimental station is feasible there is no reason television cannot operate on a broader scale in the country.

Ray Ordinsary Enty A.B Mel Uauht Comemission Australia Mp ‘1 Terni Termier France Aml Pony Weaters Aleclete Ts Ream

Peach of the Film Crop Ol.j. De Havilland

A fragmented cooking item praises Olivia de Havilland and Kellogg's Wheat Flake cereal with sliced peaches. Describes a dessert recipe using Whatan lunkel, junic, whale wheat, and fruit toppings, ending with chilled service and yield notes.

Peach Ol.j. de Havilland Warnes Gros Matt Alba Oliva Olivia Mada Kelloggs Whale

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