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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1956

Page

11

Probate Notice for William McIlrath of Killara near Sydney NSW

Application for Exemplification of Probate granted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be made after fourteen days. Creditors must send particulars of their claims to Proctors Phippard Gibson Royal Insurance Building Worth Avenue City Canberra. Furniture vans available from Sydney to Canberra and towns en route.

William McIlrath Killara Bydney New South Wales Supreme Court of New Royal Insurance Building Worthbourne Avenue City Canberra

District Rainfall and Regional Forecast Preview

Rainfall totals listed for Crookwell Yass Canberra Kiandra with coastal fine weather on the coast and light showers inland. Tableland snow possible in the southwest with moderating winds. Obituary notes mention Aldridge and family including Margret, and Smyth Rankin family names.

Crookwell Yass Canberra Kiandra Tabie- Janda

Public Lecture and Job Ads Mention September Events

The notice lists vacancies for positions including general assistant and driver with experience required for four drive vehicles and a wage of £13 8s plus other benefits. It also advertises a talk on Trends in Australian Verse by Dr Burton at Canberra. Wanderers Darts Club meets at University House on Tuesday August 38.

Bute Angston A.ee Turer al Burton Bureau Sith Literary Fund Torntr Wadnes Itugust

Ray District Offers Free Car Inspection Program

A district announces a program offering free car inspections to residents. Officials emphasize accessibility and safety, detailing eligibility and how to sign up at local community centers and the district office.

No Assurance On Proper Use Of Import Licences

A parliamentary exchange questions the central import licensing system in Australia. Senator Benn presses for guarantees that bogus licences will not operate, but Mr Harris declines to provide a firm assurance and notes the matter was not within his remit. The discussion touches on customs and excise oversight and related revenue concerns.

Senator Benn Australia Harris Customs and Excise Fire Department

The Patron Who Came Back

An elderly woman in Hounslow used an old ticket to gain entry after a cinema manager initially objected. She claimed the ticket was valid for more than ten years and insisted it could be honored after being directed to leave for shelter.

London P.reuter Hounslow

Rent-A-Car Plan To Attack Sturn In Sales

The Standard Motor Company backs a ten million pound rent a car scheme to boost car sales. It aims to place 2,000 new cars monthly via London director J Bateman who will buy cars and rent through Standard agents to firms and professionals. Rent starts at £100 with deposits of £350, rental drops over 1 to 8 years and tax deductions may apply. Plans include extending to Australia and New Zealand.

London Monary AAP Reuter Standard Motor Company Alump J. Bateman Standard Australia New Zealand

Charlie Wulumu Returns Home After Iron Lung Ordeal

Darwin reports Charl ie Wulumu 19 left for Yirrakala after ten days in an iron lung following a death singing ceremony. He spent three months in hospital and said he feared no trouble from his mother in law or tribe upon return.

Darwin Charlie Wulumu Yirrakala Wulumu Jumu Waas Yirrakali

Palace Staff Troubles Highlight Pay Disparities

A Bundlay report notes staff troubles at the palace with salaries described. A first chauffeur earned 7 pounds 16 shillings weekly, while a 4 percent weekly wage is 7 pounds 15 shillings 6 pence. Footmen mostly live in, with 320 pounds over five years.

Bundlay Royel

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