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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1952

Page

2

Zephyr Six Displayed at Manuka Canberra

The Zephyr Six, Aral six cylinder car by Fort Motor Company Australia, debuts in Canberra next week. Capital Motors of Mania distributes Zephyr Six with all integrated body, light weight, independent front suspension, hydraulic clutch, priced at £899 plus sales tax. Also highlighted is Before School booklet on Canberra preschool development issued by the Department of Information for Australian and overseas distribution with about 2000 copies for sale.

Fort Motor Company Australia Canberra Benj Capital Motors Department of Information

Move For Trunk Line Facilities For O Connor

Mr Jim Praser of MIP was advised by District Telephone and Mr H Wilkinson that a proposal is being made to establish a public telephone system in the O Connor area between Macarthur Avenue and Herivener Street. The Wren distance to Canberra City post office increases the need for trunk line connections and early advice is promised.

Jim Praser MIP District ‘Telephone Jomeer H. Wilkinson Oconnor Macarthur Avenue Herivener Street Wren Canberra Riggs Wilkinson Fraser

Metal Trades Oppose Hearing By Chief Judge

In Melbourne on August 10 an appeal against the High Court hearing was debated by the Federation in Sydney. L Short said the action would waste time and union funds. A Buckley of the Boilermakers Society challenged bearing the case, but the meeting passed a motion that the Federation would not apply for a writ to restrain Sir Raymond Kelly from hearing the case.

Kelly Employare Melbourne Federation Sydney Iramworkers' Federation L. Short Eaid Ume A. R. Buckley Boilermakers” Society High Court Reymond Kelly

Queanbeyan Players Recall Early League Feats at Captain’s Flat

Mr B L Pooley recalls 1901 02 era when Queanbeyan beat Captain’s Flat and others amid transport woes and rough play. He notes only three survivors from the 1901 02 Queanbeyan team, and recalls crossing from Captain’s Flat in 1902 after a bogged drag.

Quennbeyan Akyllie Pooley Wawkner Eisaieu Union Comiton Jueanbeyan B. W. O'Sullivan Works i

Draw For Carr And Massey Cups

The draw for the Carr and Massey Cups has been announced with teams including Captain's Flat Queanbeyan Goulburn and Yass drawn to meet in upcoming matches. The Group 8 executive will decide which cup match takes precedence this morning and issue an official announcement.

Maxeey Matenex Lenzue Cenirds Queanbeyan Goulburn Yeas Uholders Guennibeyen Ualders Yass Holdevan Fla V. Yas Cufain Queaneyan Cary Massey Group 8

Weathered winds devastate plantations forcing replanting drive

Heavy winds and rains have damaged ACT hardwood and pine stands in the past fortnight. Forestry officials say the storm is the worst in years with at least 3000 pines blown over and many eucalypts uprooted after 50 years. A large replanting program is needed to replace losses while rains delay recovery of burnt timber and new planting.

Winda Wales

Canberra Crime Trends Highlight Drunken Driving and Gambling

The Canberra police report shows a rise in drunken driving and road accidents in the ACT over the past year. Minister Hughes notes 38 arrests for driving under the influence and a 100 percent increase from the previous year, while road accidents total 661, with gambling and betting offences also prominent and juvenile delinquency down to 16 cases.

Canberra Central Wing Junta Bureau Sydney Eughes Uae G. Kante Kent Hughes

Canberra University Col to Archive Poetry Readings

Dr F M Todd stated that England and America will record contemporary poets reading their own lines, a practice valued over lectures. The library relies on records donated by the Bruin Gouneil and plans further public poetry recordings this year.

Canberra University Kingtish FM. Todd Sande England America Tuo Worthan Todd Bruin Gouneil College

Resealing Soon Of Shorter Route To Duntroon

Tenders will be called at once for resealing the roadway on the King's Avenue alignment linking Bandwaan Road with the Duntroon Road. Mr Jim Fraser, MGP, noted residents objecting to increased travel distance. Mr J W Rogers of the ACT Planning and Development Branch said resealing is essential to arrest deterioration and ensure normal traffic flow.

Aloat King’s] Avenue Bandwaan Road Uie Duntoon Road Jim Fraser MGP Yona J. W. Rogers A.C.T. Planning and Development Department of Interior Stone Dustroon Fyshwick Fraser King’s Avenue Duntroon

State Lottery Sydney Draw Listing Confusing Prizes

Lottery No 2006 results announced in Sydney on Monday show top prizes including 1st prize number 90088 awarded to Sempling Syndicate with address 191 Thomew Street Sydney, 2nd prize 19642 to Byke Syndicate Byrne Liverpool Road South Bathdel 50648, and 4th prize 82081 to Stone Thrown Syndicate G C Bastawain FALE 320 Glenigin Back Yemme Parkes. Lottery No 2606 will be drawn morrow.

Sydney Lottery Sempling Syndicate Naimo Thomew Glenigin Parkes Mig A. Blake Leghat Co. Pty, Ltd Kensington

Amalgamation Forms Australian Accountants Society

The amalgamation of Lie Lom monweath Institute of Accountants and the Federal Institute of Accountants was announced after a strong member majority. The new organization will be the Australian Society of Accountants, preserving member status from both bodies and serving over 14,000 members.

Lie Lommonweath Institute of Account Yapls Federal Institute of Accountants Janeery J. Wes Orguniaation Australian Society of Accountants Wna Mi

Preparatory Class at Canberra Grows Promising Start

The preparatory class for boys under primary school age at Canberra Graz has proved very successful. Mrs Herbert Burton is now the teacher in charge and plans for expansion. An enthusiastic parents meeting pledged to move the class to a larger building to provide more space. Work on Saturday afternoon will prepare facilities for about 20 boys, with 12 tubes planned.

Canberra Graz Mar Behool Haa Herbert Burton

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