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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1950

Page

5

Champion Terriers Die in Forrest Kennel Fire

Five valuable Scottish Terriers owned by Mr and Mrs J T Stephenson of Melbourne Avenue Forrest were killed when their kennels burned last night. One dog named Grenadier at Bannahir had won many prizes. Firefighters battled the blaze but heat and fuel hampered efforts. Investigation suggests kerosene or a similar accelerant may have sparked the fire.

J. T. Stephenson Melbourne Avenue Forrest Grendier Bannahire Grenadier Canberra

Twilight Homes Committee plans pensioner housing complex

A deputation from the Twilight Homes Committee outlines plans to the governor for immediate support to build Twilight Homes for aged pensioners. A projected complex includes varied living units for couples or singles with a caregiver, aiming for daily meals and security while awaiting government funding. The group seeks donations and assistance to begin the first homes.

Twilight Homes Committee Dovernor W. SeLared A. Alte T de. Khl. Ohighant Itla

Tenders invited by Australian capital works dept Canberra

Tenders are invited for multiple supply and installation projects by the Department of Works and Housing in Canberra ACT. Details include concrete supply and delivery, hot water system installations, kitchen cupboards, dental center units, and university building works at Australian National University. Tender closing is 2 pm on Tuesday 12 September 1950 with plans at the director's office. No tender necessarily accepted.

Dot Freari Bastlake Can J AG Prisay Kat Abe Act BEA Australian National University Canserra Alt Marton Omen Canberra A.C Canbiera A.C. Ubeuay 10Th Bepteomwr pMd Director of Works Department of Works and Housing Acr Minister For Works and Housing Act Department of Works and Housing Bourke Director of Works Department of Works and “Wolsing Caan Hinanns Department OF Works Amd Housing Kingston A. M. Taylor

Hospital ship Benevolence damage suit tops 14 million

Washington authorities announce a 14 million dollar damage suit linked to the sinking of the hospital ship Benevolence on Friday night. The case targets Lockenbach Steamship Line and the freighter Mary Lackentaen. The vessel’s captain is charged with carelessness and negligent navigation. One counsel says the ship was traveling at excessive speed.

Washington United States Passles Ademation Doler Hospital Sap Ageinat Lockenbach Steamship Linea Freighier Mary Lackentaen Vole Union Tak Snip Excensive

Ossie Pickworth Wins Liver King 1 Tourney

Melbourne on Tuesday reports Ossie Pickworth capturing the Liver King 1 tournament with a total score of 143 after rounds of 72 and 71. The article includes scattered OCR glitches but confirms Pickworth as the winner at the event held in Melbourne.

Ossie Pickworth Liver King Melbourne Spa

Parliamentary Reporting Staff Wanted and Civil Service Ads

A chaotic clipping lists job ads and notices. It seeks parliamentary reporting staff and teleprinter operators, housemaids, waitresses, wardmaids, and other positions with wages and locations chiefly in Canberra and Sydney. Mentions Ministerial offices, army and navy postings, and a general call for women and members of the National Council.

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