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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
5
Premier announces urgent use of a Dakota aircraft to halt hopper devastation along the Murray River. MP Balle confirms the plane is badly needed and Commonwealth assistance includes HME to back the effort.
In Sydney on Monday shipowners asked Justice Foster to require the Merchant Service Guild to show cause why a clause banning the guild and its officers from any ban or limitation on work should not be included in the award. The hearing revealed tension over pilotage payments and master employment rules with shipowners warning of shipping delays if pilots refuse or delays continue.
A fragmented notice describes a Dig-a-Word contest in North Canberra with three judges and entry submissions via a form to be published in Canberra newsagents. The garbled text references Christman and several names, outlining the competition setup and submission method.
Entry forms must be filled signed and accompanied by stamps or punti nates. Entries become property of the North Canivitn RSL Memorial Club. The directors may reject indistinct altered or improperly signed entries. Dig-a-word4 entries due December 18 at Box 17 GEO Canberra. A money order equal to 60 percent of the value will be awarded to the winner with proceeds from other entries added if needed.
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