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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1962
Page
6
Weather summary for Canberra region notes cool, partly cloudy conditions with light to moderate winds and no rainfall. Magazine notices include births, engagements, marriages, and deaths in Canberra, Forrest, Queanbeyan, and district, with funeral details and local classifieds for accommodation and services.
Buses on Route 28 will, from January 8 1962, travel via Limestone Avenue Anzac Parade Eli matta Street and Foree Street to join the usual route. Weekdays 10 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm. Saturdays Sundays and public holidays 9 am to 5 pm. Trial period three months. Dance pianist ring 44687 for weddings.
The interior department lists Lyneham High School gymnasium hire times weekdays 6 pm to 1030 pm Saturdays 2 pm to 1030 pm. Sessions usually one hour, longer requests possible. Preference to organised youth groups ages 12 to 19. Applications to Assistant Secretary ACT Services Branch by January 15 1962. Forms unavailable. Enquiries to 104E1 extension 282. Canberra area notices also request witnesses for August 14 1961 travel incident and announce tenders for soil loading and roofing work.
Commonwealth Trading Bank of Australia extends tender closing for alterations to banking premises in Canberra to 2 p.m. on Tuesday January 30 1962. Price to supply ready mix concrete and finish off details from 93795.
Commonwealth Australia tender notices seek bids by 2 p.m. January 23 1962 for cleaning the Tariff Board Building Barton A C T terms require price per annum and written submissions in sealed envelopes marked Cleaning Tariff Board Building Canberra Department of the Interior notes not every tender will be accepted Also invited is a tender for 3000 cubic yards washed river sand for delivery across Canberra area Feb 1 1962 to Jan 31 1963 with sealed bids marked Department of the Interior Tender Parks and Gardens Section Washed River Sand The notices list additional items including help wanted and a private ad for a highly skilled electronics specialist and a home childcare offer
Two permanent positions offer £1135 to £1365. Duties include soil testing, site investigations, and operating field laboratories at major projects. Qualifications require extensive pavement materials testing experience. Applications to Director of Works Department of Works Canberra by January 25, 1962.
Interior Department advertises a temporary social worker role in Canberra offering salaries for male and female grades. Duties include assisting Territory residents with family and behavior issues, providing practical crisis support, and coordinating with voluntary organizations. Qualifications require a Diploma in Social Studies or equivalent. Applications to Inter Department Canberra.
The gazette lists a Canberra based Civil Defence assistant director role with salary £2556 to £2751, duties include planning control and deputizing the Director. Applications close 18 January 1962. The Australian National University seeks staff in Pacific History studies starting to £913 per annum, with enquiries to the officer listed.
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