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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1955
Page
2
Orphaned and memorial lines mix with scattered ads and job notices. Names such as Georges Babin and Arthur Jones appear amid addresses and offers for brochures, housework, and English-speaking assistance. The text blends mourning phrases with listings for work and services across Sydney and Canberra areas.
Vacancy notice for three Cadet Surveyor positions in the Entemior Department Canberra. Details include age-based salary bands from under 18 to adult levels, with duties in surveying and topography. Applications urged by September 4, 1908, noting conditions govern appointment of cadet posts and recruitment procedures.
Princess Margaret turns twenty five on the eve of her birthday stirring wide interest in whether she will marry and choose her own path. Writers argue the royal romance should not be a public spectacle and that she, as royal, may decide independently without public pressure.
Members of the New Zealand Nous Bou Committee led by Sir Sidmaund Millers plan a two week county tour ending August 1 to raise funds for the Commonwealth Trane Antarctic expedition. They seek gifts from the public with 30,000 already promised and outline major exhibits and international attention to boost support for the venture.
Dr. from Sydney University told the geography section at the Australian and New Fenlanderence Congress that prosperity in Papua and New Guinea rested on copra prices rather than production. Government spending linked to the Australian Budget, and higher prices rather than output were cited as the main drivers, with bold production slow to appear.
Reports describe a colonial era event with officials including Governor General and Lady Biles at a Brisbane function guiding the royal or ceremonial procession. Mentions of a center in Bilabang and a teeming crowd, with references to local associations and civic participants.
Government outlines terms for Australian troops in Malaya. The plan covers special family allowances, extra clothing and servant provisions, free schooling, and two weeks extra annual leave. An ex gratia inquiry examines living conditions and entitlements for soldiers deployed overseas.
Police space colleagues and associates plan a social gathering at the Motel Civic to bid farewell to the retiring chief of ACT Police. The event includes a buffet supper after a formal tribute, with Inspector Powley confirming the chief’s respected service and upcoming retirement.
A fragmented report notes teachers arranging parent workshops to help understand school work and children’s crafts. It mentions exhibitions, hands on activities, and the goal of better parent engagement in child development.
Article reports upcoming change to telephone numbers in the 1900 A.C. Directory with five digit numbers replacing existing digits. Wilkinson warns subscribers to expect a unified system once the new directory is printed. Changeover timing hinges on directory production, with January or February anticipated for the shift and alterations to the new book set for October 13.
Officials warn hospital fee increases will leave about 750000 residents under protected by public ward plans. The new capital contribution tax will raise charges by ten percent, affecting around 2.45 million people. Subscriptions to capital funds will rise, with tables A through UW detailing weekly and family contributions.
UNESCO chief visits Canberra for a formal itinerary including meetings with Australian officials and the Japanese Ambassador. He will arrive in Canberra, meet the prime minister, attend a university dinner, and later confer with External Affairs officials. A reception and supper are planned with various dignitaries as part of the official visit.
The Meteorological Board reports fair weather in Canberra with showery development likely over 24 hours from 6am Sunday. Winds shifting to the northwest, gusty and cooler, with temperatures averaging around the 40s to 50s and possible rain near the coast.
Fragmented OCR lists church services and parish activities across multiple congregations. It mentions Holy Communion, Sunday schools, and various prayer and catechism times, with many names and locations partially garbled.
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple church services and names across various denominations, mentioning Rev Alan Mare Fandon Muumonnty Hotty and Rev. Mykbellet CnoreRep. Includes references to Congregational, United Evangelical, and Latter Day activities with scattered times and locations.
A fragmented notice reports a near £1000 target for a Families Fund in Canberra. Names, groups, and firms are listed among donors and acknowledgments, with dates and amounts read from an appeal summary.
Fragmentary OCR mentions the eve of the ath anniversary of the World War I break and notes about widows and children. It references Patton selters canvassing government offices and depots and street
A lively Scottish ball drew over 600 attendees at the AL pert Mall iat venue with pipe bands commanding attention. Danie Pastie, Jeanette Unabeek, and Wego performers provided musical interludes as the event featured a microphone on stage and a supper hour. The pipe band also popularized dances titled RAH Wiltew and Eurnteorie Taal, energizing attendees with traditional tunes and costumes.
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