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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1948
Page
4
In loving memory of my darling son and brother. The note expresses grief and devotion from family, with references to burial and enduring sorrow. it conveys a personal memorial amid a damaged obituary fragment.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Canberra House Jervis Bay and a carpenter to build frame. Includes scattered phrases about youth, a phase flag video, and an address at 32 Mugg Way with a French Embassy reference. Unclear period, names, or concrete actions.
A Canberra Community Hospital advertises for a nurse cadet position with duties including telephone attendance and after hours duties. Applications are invited through the hospital secretary with references required.
A garbled OCR fragment references a March THO detail, a Beagen note, and a 188 date. Faint phrases mention a winking ta pe and a village context, but the record lacks clear names, places, or actions.
Classified notice lists multiple job openings in New Guinea Territory and Canberra. Positions include surveyor, civil engineer, road and bridge construction, librarian assistant, photo equipment operator, and general clerical roles. Each entry notes term of appointment two years, travel requirements, and qualification hints.
The Department of Works and Housing Canberra seeks competent clerical and drafting staff for secretarial and clerical work with a salary of 1198-404 per annum. Applications should be sent to the Director of Works Canberra by 19 December 1948. references and samples from graduates of the Australian National University may be requested.
The document lists a provincial public health technician grade with a salary range of 600-2678 per annum and timescale 016-1604 per annum. Qualifications include five years experience in X-ray department duties and pathology technician grade 1 with a 2916-0000 salary band and five years experience.
Fragmentary notice from the Meath Department of Agriculture concerning a university in science of agriculture. Mentions therapy hygiene and authority themes. Location notes cover any part of New Gituee with application dates around January 1849.
The Department of Civil Aviation invites applications for senior supervisor and supervisor roles in Air Traffic Control. Positions cover administration, training, operations, and aircrew experience with salaries from 100 to 835 or more per year, based in Melbourne and other regions. Applicants must detail experience in air traffic control, meteorology, radar, and management, with education and aircrew background where applicable.
Government aviation posts offer multiple air traffic controller roles across Canberra Easendon Eagle Farm Parafield Darwin and other sites. Salaries range from £4700 to £7900 yearly with duties including traffic control unit administration and provision of radar or beacon information to aircraft. Applicants should state prior air traffic control experience and aero navigation knowledge. District allowances apply for remote areas.
The report argues that parliamentary proceedings run along factional lines, risking suppression of minority views and poor governance. It warns any drift toward sectional dominance could erode the legislature’s role and calls for substantial reform to ensure government serves the whole people.
Fragmentary OCR weather bulletin lists wind directions WNW to West Northwest and gusts around 38 mph. Mentions times 2 pm 3 pm and a 12.20 pm reading with unclear localities and measurements.
Report describes cool conditions with a light northwesterly breeze. A southeastward trend is expected as a front approaches bringing a scattered shower risk later in the afternoon.
A court ruling upholds that Caldwell, former matron of Crookwell District Hospital, was not reinstated. Judge Rinsetta states employers may terminate staff, with no foundation to claims of improper dismissal.
The Prime Minister announced a shipment totaling 490 tons of wheat 10 tons of bulbar and 68 tons of chicene to refugees in Palestine across Syria and Lebanon. The United Nations Relief Project coordinator conveyed the delivery details to aid leaders and, later, a second shipment is reportedly due.
Commonwealth Statistician Br. 3. Carverwald reported on assurance policy figures with 30,712 ordinary department values and 30,400 industrial moliches, totaling about 2.075 million. The notice notes exclusions of transacteu with government insurers and mentions New South Wales and Queensland state government insurers.
Lottery results list several prizes with numbers and winners names. First prize number 6104 awarded to Mrs T 'gerndprise Ndir Twn, second prize 5400 to "Two of a Kind? Syndicate, B Blanot of 7 Deniaon Street Hamilton, another prize 4907 to "F and Paynes, 9 Anew, fle Portace No 21960, and more entries across Malley Street Wrakmesd.
An Alsatian style scientific note discusses the evolving chemistry of living compounds, measurements of proteins and vitamins, and the role of nutrition in human energy. It cites Professor A Hoanor and mentions collaborations with Cambridge Oxford and Hopkins as it traces biochemical advances and essential nutrients.
The passage discusses shifting electorate boundaries and the potential naming of a seat after Joe Lyons. It notes Tasmania as the only state not objecting to a named electorate and mentions the historic names of regions and political figures debated during the redraw process.
Fragmented OCR reports a Thursday event at the Capr Col Theatre Manuka commemorating an anniversary with strong attendance. The notice mentions thanks to theatre staff and long service acknowledgments for civic leaders and theatre managers.
A heated discussion on the shift to frequency modulation in broadcasting features quotes from officials and engineers. Figures such as Mr G o Bavierds and Mr Kalwarsy weigh the pros and cons citing national defence, wartime needs, and the feasibility of rapid industry-wide conversion.
Sydney courts impose a heavy fine on a film event organizer amid tax disputes. The case cites entertainment tax penalties and potential further charges, with officials noting substantial overdue amounts and compliance issues.
A summary of church activities in England includes Holy Communion at parish churches, evening devotions, and prayers led by various preachers. Listings show times for sermons, dedication ceremonies, Sunday worship, and interdenominational gatherings at multiple churches and halls.
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