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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1950

Page

3

Large Programme of New Schools for Canberra

Canberra will see a major expansion of public education with plans for new infant and primary schools at Turner, Grimble, and Yarralumla areas. The program aims to raise enrollments from 2 200 to about 8 200 children and includes substantial facilities, staff housing, and future secondary plans, with Wakefield Gardens community cooperation and national planning backing.

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Canberra Students Win Several High Leaving Certificates

Sydney Monday report credits Canberra High School students with honours passes in Leaving Certificate exams. Misa Redpath led with highest passes in physiology and hygiene, and French. Phyllis Amott topped state in English. Harvey Mason and others from regional high schools earned top state placings in geography and agriculture.

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Ripple screening of D P migrants for Australia

Political screening in Sydney described by Major General FG Calle phan, head of the Refugee Organisation, as Australia’s highest standard yet. The report notes a single screening and two by the prevention process, with strong emphasis on rejecting Nazi-linked entrants.

D.P Australia Sydney Gallego LRG

New Applicant Sought for Hospital Superintendent

The Cewberre Community Fins- Pital Board approved advertising the position of Superintendent of the Hospital. The ad will reference medical and surgical qualifications. The appointment will be for a term of five years with a reappointment option. The board discussed the vacancy at yesterday's meeting.

Cewberre Fins- Pital Nork Minister For Health Tir Arte Eloven Boerd Witt Almarie Migner Medical

Missing 3 Year Old Believed Located by Submarine Search

Melbourne residents hear of a wide search for Margaret McCann who vanished three days ago. A rusty submarine reportedly sunk near Hampton Beach is under consideration to aid recovery as detectives pursue a theory she was killed. Tender notices seek up to 200 prefabricated units while drawings and specs are available from the Authority’s Office in Cooma. time of delivery remains crucial.

Melbourne Poline Margaret McCann Mink Hampton Beach Cooma Margerst

Railways face manpower shortage and retirements

The Railway Commissioner for Railways states the department is in a serious manpower crisis with 49 000 employees lost to retirement resignations and dismissals. In the past year 31 307 left, only 10 087 were replaced, and 2000 new Austentities had been employed but many left after their contracts. Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority.

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Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority Tender Notice

Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 27/1/39 for supply of up to 100 prefabricated tent frames. Drawings and specifications available on application to the Authority's Office in Cooma. Delivery time crucial. bids for multiple lots up to 109 will be considered. AMPEGLE, Engineer in Charge.

Cooma

Classified notice items and seeks in Canberra area

A garbled OCR list shows various classified requests and ads including found puppy, apartments, items for sale, and wanted help. Mentions addresses in Canberra regions such as Ainslie, Turner, Manuka/Mantiks proximity, with wants for a retriever puppy reward, cheap bicycle, pram, and reading gear. Also includes requests for furnished or unfurnished cottages and housing for couples, and a few items like a Clarionet, Vauxhall single seater, and a silent knight fridge.

Trade Openings With Canada Seen

Sydney reports devaluation opens wider markets for Australian manufacturers and Canadian trade prospects. Mr Rout says reciprocity with Canada and American buyers could boost exports, with pork, fish, and hides in demand and California markets accessible.

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Police Watch At Empire Games In Auckland

Police patrols by Australian detectives and New Zealand officers patrol the Empire Games area in Auckland. The force notes peaceful conditions in New Zealand compared with Australia and mentions interception of known troublemakers.

Auckland Awap Rauler Nua Crimbbla New Zealand Australia

Labour Senator Threatens Block on Legislation in Senate

In Melbourne, Labour Senator Junior Berhun warned at the Victorian Senate assembly that the party would resist actions aimed at interfering with Chilean government relations. He suggested the group could oppose moves to amend the Bank National Won Act, signaling potential parliamentary obstruction.

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