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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
9
The general manager of the Lake George Mines at Captain's Flat, Mr. J. M. Ireland, left for Canada to attend the sixth Mining Congress. The congress lasts a month with sessions in Canadian mining centres. Afterward Mr. Ireland, with his wife, will visit Britain and the Continent.
Canberra magistrate Mr. F C P Keane discharged John Frederick Phillipe a truck driver of O Connor after accepting his explanation that he did not receive a letter prompting a National Service medical exam due to a postal error. Phillips had failed to attend the February 28 exam and faced no further action.
The Nearmaster or Kerra High School with Mr F B Jones learns from the Science Union of Australia that the Aggregate Cup for saving awards 1856 57 goes to Can dool and a progress pennant for an awards increase over the prior two years. Trophies will be available during the forthcoming vacation.
An Interior Department official said a temporary inspector served in Canberra from March 4 1957. The statement noted a single officer filled the role temporarily while a permanent appointment was arranged after apprenticeship board representations.
Arbitration Commissioner G A Findlay will supervise four industrial claims in Canberra today. Witnesses from the Nations Council of Women will present views on work. Disputes include hotel acton wage talks and a five day ok for Braddon flats workers.
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