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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
3
A damaged text fragment describes Base Workers strike actions with references to Singapore, northern coast, and a naval base. It mentions about 200 man hours of the strike, arbitration talks, and a spokesman named Deen. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
Melbourne Monday report on the Second Test against South Africa shows Australia four down needing 240 to win. Wickets fell to Johnston and Ring and Windwall earlier, with partnerships from Harvey Hassett and Barnett. Attendance 31,604 with receipts £2,945.
A garbled wartime era report discusses potential recession risks for 1960s US commerce, noting private investment, export markets, and possible declines in production and income. It cites projections of apparel and nondurable goods growth and hints at government or committee analyses from the Commerce Department.
Detectives report progress in the Sydney murder of Shirley Butler, 21, at Waverton on Christmas Day. A description of a suspect linked to Wilaston and Bilabang is issued. investigators seek a man named Richard or Dick, described as Russian, with facial marks and a known talent in wrestling and magic.
A terse notice seeks a student or young person for daily care, evening, or clerical work at the Commonwealth Observatory Mount Stromlo area. It requests applicants to contact The Casberre Times manager and mentions a junior clerk vacancy and a model half-cottage subject to rent terms.
A garbled 1963 notice details a curtailed timetable starting at 8:30 with mentions of a secretary and entries. The fragment also advertises seasonal wholesale offers, retail showcards, and annual income prospects for writers, inviting readers to write for details. It references locations including Manin and Laker writers, and lists a Sydney address for the Retailers' Showcard Am ply Dept on Floors at 196 Illasbeth Street.
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