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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1944
Page
3
Seraxine of furniture and furnishings Cusacks pride in quality and durability. Bold policy built long lead with high quality furniture and floor coverings. Leading Canberra store now serves Sydney Melbourne and country towns inviting visitors to explore comprehensive stocks of merchandise.
The Advicery Council, led by Mr CB Daley, discussed Department of Interior trials and a Howat Works Council approval for proposed works. Residents of Wolcomer petitioned for an 8.40 am school bus with infants arriving early, while discussions covered German employment, porters, and port district transport and amenity improvements in Canberra.
Preliminary plans discuss faster routes for imperial air service linking Britain and Australia via India and Gibraltar. Curtin says through service not yet practical for normal mail. aim to cut transmission times and reduce letter charges, with possible early facility if feasible.
A garbled notice from Queanbeyan and surrounding district touring club announces an upcoming meeting at a local venue. The text references council figures and invites members to attend at a stated time and place, with a cordial invitation extended to stewards and residents nearby.
Prime Minister Curtin and government figures discuss a proposed Australian motor vehicle factory under Commonwealth aid. The exchange centers on whether a formal agreement existed to supply capital and establish a national car industry, with uncertainty over prior contracts and approvals.
The council discussed upraying fruit trees within the city amid manpower shortages. Hurley urged spraying over pruning, noting residents could not remove pests from ornamental trees. A plan to spray and prune all trees was proposed, with concerns about costs and effectiveness. The report also covers insurance issues, nursery school estimates, and fuel allowances for service vehicles.
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