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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1948
Page
5
Interim wage details issued for builders' labourers in Victoria New South Wales Australia and Tasmania outline a four hour week with unchanged base rate. The new hourly rate applies after initial months or until replaced by another award with the same value.
A fragmented item warns readers to watch for early signs of ill health and notes reliance on Indian House Pilllets and similar tonics. It mentions busts of rum and pills, urging careful use of tonics and cautions about overuse, with reference to a medical opinion on preventive care.
A garbled report references a Directors Day event with mentions of WAAL, WeaOK, Pele SAE and ITN. The text includes unclear phrases about fees and “volievedl of every extention,” suggesting a reform or funding dispute without clear details or outcomes.
Denise Spencer outdistances rivals to win the pen championship at the North Adelaide games in a final pool run. Lyons wins 290 yards open breaststroke. Brophy from Danberre places in the event. Kinsellaws dominates the 110 yards open dash.
Geelong wear sales near a gold clearance as buyers in Melbourne and across Australia, including the Continent and America, showed activity. Prices for merino were uneven with some lots advancing while others eased. buyers in towns such as Wirralito and Seriya lambba engaged, but much of the text is garbled and hard to parse.
A dispatch from Frankfurt reports a likely reorganization of Allied command in Western Germany. The British and American administration may pool manpower and expand local control under a unified European theater structure, aiming to save costs and streamline operations.
A British parliamentary report notes a strong public push against M. Behman’s plan to save the franc. A nationwide campaign claims the bill would penalize the rich and protect the franc, amid debates in the Council of the Republic with a 160 to 109 vote in favor.
The National Council of Women announces increasing the Housekeeper Service to four to aid needy families. Two current workers continue operations while two new women join from Melbourne and Scotland. arrivals expected by February aboard Orion and Wotan.
London reports possible early conversion of New South Wales loan as governments expect further efficiencies in interest rates. The Financial Times notes two of the earliest conversions may occur, with figures around seven percent and new terms under discussion.
Ambiguous report states troopers from the Sixth Aimhorné Division faced charges in Cyprus for creating a disturbance and damaging property estimated at £1,500. The event involved a Royal Navy presence and a large division contingent, with details obscured by garbled OCR.
Commonwealth Australia seeks junior female and male office helpers and assistants in Canberra. Applications address Box 2 Canberra with telephone numbers and details for positions at Hotel Civic and Commonwealth Housing and Accommodation Branch. Also seeking kitchen staff, shop and general clerical workers, and a lab assistant line with wage ranges and living accommodations.
A damaged classified style notice lists rewards for various items and tasks. It mentions Kingston, Canberra, Hamilton, Newcastle, and Sydney with names like Denholm and Sheen and includes contact prompts at Room 10 and specific addresses. The text is heavily garbled and partially unreadable.
The notice requires every occupier and owner of any stock or large stock of sheep to return details of land and stock. Forms available from the Australian Capital Territory Department of the ToteHor in Canberra. Penalty up to £20 for failure. returns must be delivered in person or by post.
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