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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR item references rare regor, Cecaber, and a 1947 death, plus names Dave 2/25/18, Pele LP, and POW. Content is garbled with no coherent event or identifiable organizations or places to frame a proper notice.
A fragmented page lists multiple job ads and recruitment notices. Roles include secretary, stenographer, alteration specialist, office clerk, and machinist. Applications request details like birth, experience, and references, with instructions to apply to managers or offices in Canberra and surrounding areas.
Public notice announces an exhibition of child art to be held in the Chun Room at the Technical College. Bruce Brown, principal, and Mori W. Morphett, honored secretary, invite members to attend.
The notice outlines vacancies for trainer nurses at The Prince Heber Hospital. It lists required certificates including Leaving Certificate and Domestic Science, plus medical and nursing board qualifications. Applicants must attend a personal interview with the medical team for selection. Replication forms and further details are provided by the undersigned C2. M. WAVTERS, General Medical Superintendent.
A British community election is framed as a vital test of sovereignty and the public’s right to choose representatives. The piece stresses free enterprise vs state control as central issues, noting voter privacy and the need for an unfettered mandate while condemning coercive pledges and excessive government power.
Fragmented OCR note lists names Ben Salley Bliciane Canerra Teh and mentions tragies. No clear event date or full context available. The snippet suggests vacancies tied to a boomers-related issue with several named individuals.
A report on the Australian Teachers of Dancing national and New South Wales country championships held at Canberra and Parramatta. It lists competitors, studios, and award recipients including champions, silverware, and notable performers across multiple divisions. The piece notes winners such as George Williams, Betty Booth, and Joan Sullivan among others, with references to venues and affiliations.
The fragment mentions Mrs. W. and a Governor General associate planning an afternoon event with members of a criminal body and service in Canberra. Names and roles are garbled, but the context implies a formal gathering related to government and public service in Canberra.
Vatican city reports bus conductors will recite the rosary with the Pope during a global prayer event. The ceremony, broadcast tomorrow, will include a rosary procession and a formal gathering at the pope's residence.
Fragmentary report describes a vehicle breakdown and an ambulance delay on the way to a Winkipeg hospital. A guard helped transfer a passenger, and the injured were moved to the hospital by wagon or conveyance.
fragmentary meteorological bulletin with garbled data on barometer readings temperatures wind speeds and rainfall. includes multiple place names weather terms and inconsistent figures likely OCR errors from a historical page.
Canberra records 82 degrees with a smutty city reading. Melbourne hits 77 while Adelaide rises to 69 and Perth at 69. Darwin shows 55 as a broad regional forecast notes variable winds.
A chaotic city column discusses hospital board actions, community protests, and debates over board authority and public funding. It references an open meeting and concerns about possible political influence on hospital policy and safety.
The Canberra choir and local groups discuss support for children with limited resources. Plans include fundraising for building repairs and stove installations, aiming to assist families and improve home conditions. Speeches stress scholastic gains and continued support from sponsors and volunteers.
A damaged historical snippet notes emphasis on justice and leadership in schooling. Mr Wallin praises the principal and advocates examination reforms, while Mr William Heemod comments on future training blocks and teacher roles. A general celebration of school progress and parent support is referenced with tributes to masters and local educators.
Fragmentary 1920s era notes show political debate about social and economic policy. References to Labour and Liberal parties mention themes of socialism and government action. Unclear context, but indicates campaign rhetoric and party tensions.
Lang asserts the prime minister used a sob story to defend high interest rates and argues the government cannot support a policy if it conflicts with its stated cabour principles. He calls for leadership changes amid party division and cost concerns.
The article reports on Australia’s stance regarding Jerusalem and the international reaction. It notes mixed opinions among Australian delegates and observers as Britain and the United States weigh the implications.
The notice records Chifley receiving only £26 from Bathurst Paper. The fragment references names and figures, mentions a year and a person identified as Chifley, and notes a related event or unpaid balance. Details are partial and unclear in the surviving text.
A student described as a Rhodes Scholar follows in a parent’s academic footsteps. The report notes high scholastic honors, collegiate affiliation, and the pathway from local schooling to a university education, highlighting ongoing studies and notable achievements.
The article reports Mir and Moir urging voters to back their candidacy. It notes scattered discussion across Shy MT and surrounding areas as residents consider the appeal ahead of the election.
A fire swept through a Kingston area retail shop causing extensive damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours with authorities estimating substantial losses. No injuries were reported as investigators begin assessing the causes and containment.
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