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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

5

Inland Journey Showcases Birdaville Track Vision

Canberra fireman and a loyal truck crew recount the long inland route from Maree to Birdaville in a feature on the Biderville track. Tom June's mail journey and Pat Walsh reveal desert hazards, 350 mile routes, and the toll of heat, floods, and wear. The piece notes transforming food and beef production plans amid drought and shifting tax burdens. It hints at a possible future Royal Mail service link between Maree, Etavite, and Birdaville.

Uiny Birdaville Canberra Houthy Australa Waleh YW. A Birnie Hong Tom June Brand Walsh Adelaide Pot Haa Cooper River Auchinland Tom Wrive Pat Walsh Mr. Walsh Himael Mifien Utah Mts Mr Walsh Mervice ix Marre Ettavite Australis Australia J. Ginfeld Etunddena Oldfield Fim Striexen Kbn

Increases For Employees At Two Brickworks

Eight claims by the Federated Brick Tile and Pottery Union were heard by Conciliation Commissioner G A Findlay. Burners on continuous kiln work will rise by 6 a week, with similar rises for downdraft kiln burners and coal wheelers, following a wage decision linked to the Metal Trades Case. First aid man and leading hand roles gained small increases, while dragger regulation and white pricks handling allowances were disputed or withdrew.

Federated Brick Tile and Pottery Union G. A. Findlay Owen RO Smith Eula Te Brickinking Industs Dinimu Dangerou Industries Cumsberra Draggera Viaim Findlay

Photographers Trail Duke's Open Air Party Ride

Photographers pursued a royal party including the Duke and Princess Margaret as they rode in an open air event along river countryside three miles from Takia Chai. The car vanished into the distance as eight photographers followed, the convoy aided by vehicles and escorts.

Sarunsn Aumay Athiag Margaret Fiscn Afinburgh Ham River Bees Takia Chai Heen Raad

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