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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1955
Page
2
A partial report notes a new general manager for Bell Bay. The item mentions Mr Beale and references retirement and personnel changes at Australian aluminum works, with unspecified dates and locations.
A reading of the notice invites university graduates or undergraduates to apply for cadetships in 1965 across economics, commerce, and science tracks. Selection involves a special committee, written examinations, and panel interviews, with a modern language requirement and overseas reading. Training includes pay, status, and a structured career path with potential further advancement.
Analysis discusses the implications of double dissolutions in Australia’s parliamentary history, outlining how Senate and House elections diverged and the constitutional mechanisms that could force simultaneous elections. It notes the political dynamics, the influence on governance, and potential economic impacts on national life.
Graduation services for HMC cadets were conducted today at St Christopher's and nearby churches. Clergy Rev. Buckie Rev. M L McMev and Rev S Brown attended with RLMG leaders guiding the ceremony. Additional rites followed at Canberra Sedore with attendance by parishioners and congregation members.
A radio broadcast will preview results at 8 PM with updates until 12:90 AM. The Macquarie network plans nationwide coverage from Canberra, including a national summary by Mr. Alf Paddison, former president of the Declaration of Commercial Broadening.
A Canberra revival linked to the All Maitland Society and a pre war group revives boy development aims. Rev E G Buckie conducts services at Balmis Church of England with Bishop Burgmann delivering an occasional sermon. The movement traces roots to the Order of St Galahad and a Fathers and Friends association, functioning as a big brother youth program.
Fragmentary OCR lists several names and marks from a CUC exam event. Names include McKay Perriman McGrath Carton Hutton Sharpe Wilson Pattsnayak Bennetts Megualaa Woodhouse and others. Several entries show Passed status while others are unclear.
Fragmented weather report lists temperatures wind directions and times with many unreadable portions. Mentions possible forecast areas and an insertion note about a forthcoming advisory. Contains multiple misread terms and lacks coherent structure.
A garbled report notes authorities requested guards for an Olympic pool to prevent damage and ensure safety. The piece mentions efforts to keep the facility usable and references an incident or threat under investigation with emphasis on child safety and protection.
In a brief notice the Commonwealth public service reports refusals for an extra holiday on January 3. The January schedule will not include an additional holiday day. no holiday is being observed.
RAAF firecrew quickly controlled a hangar blaze that spread to a nearby Auster aircraft. The wing and tailplane suffered damage but both planes are repairable. Group Captain Garrison stated no casualties, while a formal inquiry awaits. The incident coincides with news of a new supersonic fighter under defense review.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra led by Sir Georg Solti announces an guest lineup including tenor Miklos Gafai and French pianist Christian Ferre. Noted contralto Par vrenaniol and other artists will perform across January with Canberra venue bookings and the Civic Centre box plan opening to new subscribers in February.
fragmented OCR report outlines final appeals by act election candidates Goulburn Liberal RP Greenian and Fraser Aachin Karapulyn in Canberra suburbs. text notes canvassing, public meetings, labour vs liberal lines, campaign organizers Mr PB Day and ACT sectoral office, voter turnout and expectations of government support and private enterprise.
A National Packaging Association of Australia has been formed in Melbourne to promote modern packaging methods. The association plans branches in each state and is supported by the Australian Chamber of Manufactures and the Department of Commerce and Agriculture.
A chaotic Brisbane incident unfolds as buses fail and the Industrial Court delivers a ruling against the city council. The decision centers on alleged legal limits and state actions affecting capacity and accountability, with implications for service, timing, and public trust.
Fragmentary text lists unnamed diplomats and aides at a ceremony with references to a cavern scene and a senator. Content is too mangled for precise entities or events.
A single crash occurred during Safety Day in Camborne when a truck driven by Frederick Charlen Graham veered into a concrete post, inflicting damage while an Apex Club event distributed pamphlets and road safety stickers. Two wrecked cars were placed on display at the Civic Centre as part of the drive.
Fire risk rises as Canberra experiences hot weather with two grass fires near key landmarks. Officials report moderate alert levels while residents are urged to prepare and monitor for further outbreaks in coming weeks.
Householders join a milk survey as interview teams plan calls across suburbs. Officials stress high cooperation and expect most households to answer by weekend. The effort aims to gauge dairy usage and household needs, with preliminary results anticipated shortly.
The article notes the sons of doctors, including David Nott, were educated at Ragland Grammar, Senbarra Grammar, and University, with hospital appointments expected to be announced in a week. It mentions the late Dr. Lewis Nott and others in the Mart family.
Readable fragments describe church services across denominations with Advent themes and Christmas observances. Mentions include Holy Communion, children's events, morning and evening services, confessions, and special preacher schedules across Anglican Catholic Methodist parishes, with times varying by location.
Fragmented OCR text lists church notices, services and speakers with many garbled names and places. It references a church minister, a GMeet event, weather, schedules, and singing sessions but deciphering specific details is not possible from the unreadable lines.
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