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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

2

Accommodation For Pensioners in Canberra Hotel Plan

A Canberra private boarding house offered lodging for Victorian pensioners during a two day visit by the Social Services Minister and MP McMahon later this month. The plan was discussed with AGT officials and Labour Court representatives. Mr L Parkes noted the arrangement would provide accommodation for 16 pensioners and indicated dates in late 1932.

Canberra Eccammote Social Herviéas McMahon Ofer Prades Labour Court L. Parkes Parken

Canary Court Hears Electric M al Theft Case

In Canberra Court of Belly Hemione, Hammell faced charges linked to possession of an electric male suspected of being stolen. Police sought remand to finish inquiry as owner identifié as A Kethur Paden of Capital Hil Hostel. Hammell remanded on £20 bail to appear Thursday.

Razorn Canverra Belly Hemione Arthur Fadden G. Grove James l Labourer Maxwell Hil Phusiinyans Areking

Canberra Forecast: Fair and Cold Northwest Winds

Canberra forecast from the imperial meteorological service shows fair to cool weather with showers along the Alps. North west winds turn strong with possible snow and cloudy skies. Temperatures vary with a low near freezing and a high around the mid thirties Fahrenheit.

Pan Béawlmimn Bint Rome Canberra Fairburn Tublnlands

Wage Dispute Grips Parliament as Public Servants Call for Pay Rise

The government faces a wage struggle with unions and public servants pressing for salary and allowance increases. A proposed independent inquiry by a three-member panel may decide compensation, while MPs argue over who bears the cost and who should testify on employers’ ability to pay.

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Works Programme For Community Hospital

The Director General of Health discussed hospital works with the Deputy Director of Works. A draft trimmed contingencies by 300 to 1,000 pounds. Planned works include theatre repairs, conditioning, additions, and furniture. An alternative X-ray department entrance would ease officer movement during examinations. The radiographer Mr. Tk W Rovane retires, Mr. Yvana takes over at Gaulhurn. Hospital staff expressed appreciation for continued service.

A. J. Metenito Hagendon Analatulit Vnevatepmisnt Howly Bal Ark Tk. W. Rovane Yvana Hae Gaulhurn Mumbera Kounn Profemar Laf Rien Lund Near A. D. Fraser

Statistics Course Popular in Commonwealth Program

The extension course on Australian economic initiation attracted 117 participants with an average attendance of eight meetings of 85. The course examined development and social entities with a focus on presentation and interpretation. The Commonwealth Bureau of Economics and Statistics played an active role in the course.

Rouree Murray Rane Commonwealth Burmau Emmum Mlatintics

Migrants in Need of Trade Training Face Barriers in Australia

Report notes over ten percent of migrants seek trade training yet face hurdles. A three month orientation could help trainees adapt to steel work and local equipment. Canberra construction projects highlight challenges, with unions pushing standardized trades and renewed training efforts amid ongoing national debates.

Peaston Adatrull Heaatat Canberra Tertiaienl College Olain Sydney Voiteklayers Carberra Lieket Aniberra Building Union Milett Waarkiers

Talk On History Of Coins

A talk covers ancient coinage from Bayptians to Tod B.C. and Benin designs. It notes metal use, religious imagery, and royal symbolism on early coins, including commemorative issues and essential features seen in provincial and empire currency.

Freer Type of Education in English Secondary Schools

A Canberra address notes postwar reforms in English secondary education. Miss Catnach argues that school leaving age and university entrance requirements should reflect practical needs and student maturity. The Education Act 1944 shifts powers to the Secondary Education Examination Council to regulate exams and entry to higher education and training.

Mise Catnach Canberra ‘Association of Women Blandharde Ringland Mim Cat Wet Mudnyie College of Same Acudenia RDS Mise Catninch Land Australia Landi Jero Trenthy

Inarrabundah Dance to Aid orphans in Canberra

An event in Canberra aims to raise funds for orphans with a gala at the community hall. Notables Mrs Williams and Dr Hanmer pledge support as residents contribute through a charity drive and theatre program. The Narranundun Association plans a ball with tickets and a sack slide.

Inquiry Committee To Determine Members' Salaries

A chaotic passage outlines an inquiry committee to set member salaries. It names a chair and several figures, mentions Canberra and Australia, and references voting, leadership, and disputed compensation arrangements amid confusion and garbled text.

House To Resume On August 24 Schedule Announced

Fragmented report indicates the House will resume on August 24. A tie breaker issue was raised yesterday with representatives and observers noting planned sessions and a preview of agenda items.

Mohammed Ali Resigns and Pakistan Coalition Shifts

The article reports Mohamad Ali resigning as Pakistan's minister and a reshuffle within the ruling coalition. It notes the Awami League and other parties meeting to form a working majority, inviting Opposition leader Hussam Bul Fowaray to a Canberra conference, and potential changes in prime ministership and cabinet positions.

Kallachi Mohammed Aly

Hospital Board Candidate With Long Service and Ties

The candidate, a longtime Bristol figure, has chaired hospital and labor committees and served on education and appeals boards. He held roles with the British Labour movement, the Trades and Labour Council, and local boards, pursuing community work upon arrival in Canberra in 1982.

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Bitter Weather At Canberra

Canberra endured severe weather with gusts up to 87 miles per hour at Fairbairn and heavy snowfall in Brindabella. Snow and freezing temperatures closed the airport as storms swept the region, moving from Tasman Sea toward the Antarctic with cyclone activity.

Canberra Fairbairn Brindabelin Uriarra Uirarre AL & Am Swan Tasniwale Antarcte Youn

Watersiders stage protest amid utility wage dispute

A large group of 1,400 water workers from Aviney Monte Aneu protested in the city over pay. Sparse details describe absent attendance allowances and a disruption as workers gathered near the facility then dispersed after officials intervened.

Aveney Monte

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