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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1947

Page

4

Australian Treasury seeks applicants for college entry

A decipherable yet garbled notice from the Australian Department of the Treasury’s Printing Branch invites applicants for pre placement to the college. It details eligibility, examination requirements, and timelines, including age, subjects, and interview procedures, with references to New South Wales and Canberra offices.

Huard Aly New South Wales Cerk CNEL Peitiona Eve Teeawury Canberra Paramar Atau Peaikore Wace Rainey Peyabie Palary Gale LPAR

Fealtlers and Laboratory Assistant Applications Invited

Notices invite applications for various positions including forest soldiers memorial honor and police laboratory assistant roles. Details specify Canberra mailing and apprenticeship lead. Applicants urged to respond to posted addresses and follow submission guidelines.

Asslaiante Diacy Mountain Oat Et Potarain Ua Bennaa Bor Canberra Vriniie

Public Service Education Officer and Manager Vacancies Listed

Government departments in 1947 announce vacancies for an Education Officer in Canberra with university qualification and teaching experience, and a Manager in Papua New Guinea with extensive timber and sawmilling knowledge. Applicants must detail training and experience, be prepared for relocation, and submit by September 4, 1947 with full birth, qualification, and references.

Creede Iowa Pleasia Apould Grace Balary Ranger Amie Alee Tan Crom Penton Desirous Foren Fubuc Service Papua New Guines Keravat Wwi Annie Reeve Maxis Wera Annie Crete Payeble Saalcion Malor Terriery Tieton cApgiicanta Vie Visteon Atlaniiile Calvin Prguent Port Mores Pepua-Newinser Sauna Cervice

Howe Vacant Wanted for Relief in Nisi Notation

Fragmented OCR text mentions vacant relief and wage app terms with unclear references. No coherent event details or named entities to confirm a specific incident, person, or organization. Summary compiles key terms as a rough item about a secretary wage application and protected status with Netherlands and Lexelion references.

Nis Waetreo Tosk-Hanmuroper Tor Netherlands Lexelion Alby

Ambiguous Workmen’s Compensation Notice and Probate Mention

Fragmentary OCR note refers to an estate of Frederick Dwyer and a Workmen’s Compensation Regulation. It mentions an administrator, guardianship style phrasing, and requirement to furnish particulars to a board by a deadline, with references to public notices and departmental forms. The garbled text hints at legal and administrative filings and a public notice format from an interior department.

Frederick Cameron Frederick Dwyer Juin Oman Odsmell Street Yey WNT Retary Department of the Interior Avary Seaplexer Furntanca Ua

Workmen's Compens Act details and agency contacts

Fragmentary OCR notes list the Workmen's Compensations Act and references to Jervis Bay and Canberra tours. It mentions the Civic Branch Department and the Government Stores Office with unclear context.

Civic Branch Department Interior Canberra Burea Jorvia Bay Carrodus

Furniture Seeks Shipping to Sydney This August

Wanted loading space by N F Furniture Semovala 3 P Elec. Phone 2840. They plan to depart Con verre to Sydney Tuesday August 10 and return Wednesday August 20.

Converre Sydney

Royal Military College of Australia Staff Cadet Vacancies

Applications invited for admission to the Royal Military College of Duntroon for a four year course starting 1 February 1948. Closing date for applications 30 September 1947. See Public Notices column for details on form of application and eligibility.

Royal Military Duntroon Thia Wmue

Snowy River hydroelectric scheme favored for national power plan

The report on Snowy River dam projects argues the scheme would supply cheap power and aid southeastern development. It urges the three governments to investigate and establish an authority to advance construction and irrigation and power works.

Snowy River Murray Murrumbidgee Te Noutheastern Propamis Murray River Australia Commonwealth Amely Anpiitu Ue

One Third of War Ends This Year Says Defence Chief

Prime Minister Chifley announced Cabinet plans to amend the Defence Transitional Provisions Act to extend its life to December 31 1948. The move aims to repeal numerous regulations and orders not needed after 1948 and to assess readiness to wind down wartime controls by year end.

Australia Chifleys Chifley Coaney Italy Fania Piparas Priser

New Indian flag in Canberra silences critics readied for display

The article reports on India's new flag being flown in Canberra with officials from both nations commenting on its symbolism The flag features saffron white and green and includes the Ashoka Chakra The piece notes Indian leaders emphasizing unity and freedom while Australian officials outline ceremonial observances in Sydney and Canberra and stress shared values of peace and progress.

Saab Hind Cmesring India Coraanlaslonet Sir Raghunst Paran Canberra Easternal Adana Feratli Cilinens Snat Australix Tate Asacelatad Eadie Mir Kaghuneth Parengpye Whale Britain Manama Gani Pracent Ke Courld Sydney Myeunicy Marti

Snowy River Diversion Favoured To Feed Murray Power

A government report supports diverting the Snowy River into the Murray to boost power and irrigation, arguing large coal savings and regional benefits. It notes major hydropower potential, reduced need for coastal plants, and sizable agricultural gains if the plan proceeds, with high national energy and export implications.

High Commissioner to Pakistan Change Announced

The Minister for External Affairs announced a reshuffle of the High Commissioners, placing the new Australian representative in Pakistan soon after consultation with the British Commonwealth nations. The current Russian High Commissioner will depart for Moscow, while new appointments are set for New Delhi and other capitals.

Haternat Aftainn Dr. Evatt Auatyalie Acil Pakistan Thn Tbr Voie Deen Mackay Univ of

Canberra Weather Snapshot With Fragmented Readings

Fragmented OCR reports fall short of clear data but indicate a weather round for Canberra on Friday. Entries mention times from morning to evening with temperatures and conditions, though most figures are garbled and non confirmable.

Canberra Forecast From 1934 Night Hour Insight

Weather bulletin notes a frosty morning ahead with winds light to moderate. Early darkness and cool temperatures expected as fronts move through the Canberra area.

Light show falls in Cahberra amid thawing weather

Reports from Mt. eka describe a light display ending abruptly as warm air causes rapid thaw. A party in Teva faced disruption with outages and fading signals while observers note Betleved open to Brinnabella turnout. Uprooted hardships affect residents as the event unfolds through tomorrow.

Canarre Tohru Mt. Eka Alec

Cabinet extends term for Commonwealth Radways leader

A terse notice states the cabinet decided to extend the term of the Commonwealth Radways leader Mr 9 for a further period ending November 7, 184T. The fragmentary text confirms official action and a new end date, with limited readable names or precise context.

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Church Services and Religious Notices Across Denominations

School and church notices list services for Church of England Roman Catholic Congregational Baptist and Methodist groups. Details include communion times prayers and sermons, children's services, catechism and kindergarten, evening devotions, and specific parish names such as St Christopher Forrest St Patrick Binadon St Ninian. Also mentions revivals, mission meetings, and youth activities with various pastors and locations.

Church OF England Maly Civic Theatre Wynn Jones Trogganyiks Tet Pauls Meenwka Hetgenmanten Buensnat Ana Seren Kee KK Armatrong Aim Childrens Bervive Kise Aoraartens Rirenseesg Bat Gif W. Pyke Ull Holy Consenusion Wuton Pam Evearone St. Christophers Forrest St. Poirick’'s Binadon Ranch Caves St. Pato Causwa Andrea Pore Hector Buarriaon Beytenia C. Newman Bellawenio BU Ninian Yass Rosa Hector Harrison

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