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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1949
Page
3
A serviceman and his 14 year old son plunged into a dam to save a man, Mr A A Kelly aged 54, and the boy who were sinking. Kelly and his son were rescued by Max and others, with commendation for heroism. The event recalls Bougainville service and involves a potential award.
Results of 1449 examinations held at Ira Technical College were tabulated yesterday. Names of examiners listed include A. J. Arthur, T. Betts, C R, F. Davidson, Deans, BE. 1, AL icky, BE. J. Le a, J A Scapine, A. O'Keefe, N. W. Shain, D. R. White, M. F. Wicka, Diesel or T. K. Sinclair, A. Heston, KL. H Fagg, GN. pearene a. Crandins, J Kiensing.
A boy who feared he might not see Sydney before he died arrived in Sydney with 142 other boys and girls ages 10 to 12 from Bara dine. They missed selection for Under the Far echeme. The children will stay at Manly for three weeks' holiday.
London reports the Archbishop of Canterbury Doctor Fisher urged prayers for abducted Greek children. He asked Christians in Britain to fast and pray with the church and nation on Sunday, declared Greece’s day of mourning, as he condemned the Communists’ actions.
Classified listing for a Dodge Roadster described as smart and economical with refinements and new seals, asking 655 pounds with a trial option. Also lists multiple vehicles and prices including a 1943 Ford 19 Panel Van, a 1934 Ariel moyers, a 1929 BBA, and various older models with prices in pounds. Location noted as Virtue Crawls St Queanbeyan and nearby items include IMT Bedford Utility and a 1947 Austin Tourer with listed prices.
Applications are invited for the above position. Applicants should apply by the specified day. For further particulars contact the office for details and requirements.
Application is invited for the role of laboratory manager to supervise equipment installation in the Research School laboratories. The appointee may be required to undertake an initial overseas period under Sir Howard Florey to study operation of similar units.
Prime Minister's Department seeks female librarians in Sydney and Melbourne with salaries from £357 to £492. Applicants must commit to two years’ service after training, guaranteed by surety up to £250. Applications and conditions by January 2000.
Office invites applicants in Wales Victoria South Australia and Western Australia to indicate states of preference. Salary ranges from £505 to £730 for men and £402 to £627 for women with accommodation at 30 shillings weekly. Slavonic knowledge and experience in any foreign field considered. Apply to Commonwealth Office of Education Box 8878 GLPO Sydney by 12 January.
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