Rainstorm damages Canberra government buildings
Heavy rains in Canberra caused widespread damage to departmental buildings over two days, with East Block suffering the worst. Water leaked through roofs and floors, damaging records and furniture. Officials inspected damages and planned major repairs including re roofing and temporary safeguards for the Parliament House area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Attorney General's Départment
Dyerseus
Aratiaman
Tie Wentor
Parlment House
Printingamee
Mu Shomly Ponervatory
Sas
Archibald Prize Winners and Notable Australian Art Figures
Archibald Prize to rival Hele at MNEY Uriasy with Me Rovart Camprell as director of the National Arts Gallery. Koedoy wins his third Archibald Prize for a portrait. Prize includes 500 pounds. Mentions Sir Henry Simo Nowland, Menzies, and Lane Thomas in prior years. Wynn Prize noted for Australian painting scene with Charvis Bush. Amoluey Victorian Wesley rembythy wins Sir Joh Suliman Prize with an Oriental mural.
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Mney
Uriasy
Menzies
Henry Simoon Nowland
Lane Thomas
Mete
Oferal Svar Notish Fm
Middle East
New Gulaga Wil
Victoria
Ty ‘Hin
Mownsville
Amoluey Victorian
Wesley Rembythy
Bower Street
Cunvenwell
Wort
Joh Suliman
One Millionth Medical Benefit Issue Highlighted
A distorted report notes the Federal Minister for Health Dr D A Cameron presented a new medical benefit to Ars FN Morris of San forth NSW who cashed a cheque. The piece claims the first benefit was drawn in 1947 and that fourteen thousand benefits were paid, with payments rising to £4. million in 1856 and 30,000 more people added monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stundy
D. A. Cameron
MBL
Nsw
Isis
Police Sergeant Dismissed For Driving Offence
Police Commissioner announced the dismissal of Lt John Redo aged 51 for a driving offence. Redo, previously fined and fined costs, was convicted in Adentas Police Court for driving while under the influence and disobeying police instructions, leading to licence disqualification. He served 37 years in service and is expected to appeal the dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temmssars Rcan
BYGRY
Wor Grovit
Fii
Ohn Redo
al Ferguson R Avenue
Novar Rasitens
Tadcliffe
Costa
Adentas
Woeltloy
Ceufoye
Slar
EE Monus Bs Radline
Acho Haa Toon
Tove
Neon
Stapenston Singe Wimevest
London Brings Theft to Court Over Ninepence
A newspaper seller testified against William Frenke Wyn charged with stealing threepence from a street stand. He claimed the sum was taken from the seller’s stand and faced a magistrate before the High Court trial date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Willian Frenke
Wire
Gireviniis
Eye Tests and New Glasses Coming to Canberra
The Optometrists, Filme Scouts, will visit Canberra Thursday through Saturday January 26 to 28 at Rowin al Davies Pharmacy Kingston and Daylce Pharmacy Kingston. Appointments for Eye Tests and New Spectacles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filme
Canberra
Rowin al Davies
Kingston
Sail
Daylce Pharmacy
Annual Meeting Notice at York Park
A brief notice announces an annual meeting to be held Wednesday in February at York Park, with details limited due to incomplete OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Park
Hatel Wellington
York Park Hut
Hotel Wellington
Canberra Scholarships and Chest X ray Service Notice
Applications for Canberra Scholarships close January 23 1955 at Canberra University colleges. Residents invited to use chest X ray service at no charge for tuberculosis and chest conditions. Also several small ads for massages shoe repairs and storage space with contact details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
N.S.W
J. M. Owen
Theistis
Landis
Lexthor
Lewher Gaydy
Barker Street
New Ghidpith
Hotary Goring
T. Cave
Canhprny City
P.O
Wollonpong
Sahways
Australia New Zealand S ength Passenger Service Reopens
The document notes a resumed passenger and cargo service between Australia and New Zealand with two modern 29,000 ton ships planned for the year end. Agencies invite applications for departures, with booking agents listed and details on freight vans from Sydney to Canberra. Regular round trips and part-load loading are offered with contact numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yleaxe
Matson
Australia
New Zealand
Solidus
Seervailan Ap
R. A. McEilop & So
Alinga Stree
Canberra
Tourist Bureau
Sydney
Tersey Road
Wootahra
Mila & Sons My. Lea
Australian Broadcasting Commission Today Schedule Overview
Broadcasting schedule listing numerous programs across morning and afternoon slots. Includes 800 Sporting Magazine, 9.40 Kindergarten, 4.09 Symphony Hour, 4.90 Mystc of the weet, 6.30 New World Trio, and 7.15 Weekend Magazine. Mentions cricket major matches, theatre, music concerts, and services.
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The
Handyman
Sporting
Randwill
Moonee Valley
For
N.S.W
Australia
New World Trio
Weekend
Peter Dawson
Sydney Symphony Orch
Dain Town
Colin Rovin
Pouts’ Corner
Tod
Hire Cars Near You Promises Doorstep Service
An unclear OCR fragment advertises hire cars with numbers and phones. The text mentions Civic Kingston and Wind F322 with a price of 2534, suggesting a local car hire offer or promotional contact.
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WOTRS
Civic Kingston Manue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vor
Hele
EYE Service
Vilmer Scoats
THUR
PRI
SAT
Tavies Mhiarmacy
Ingston
Purlis
Canberra Technical ‘College
Rotary
Scholarshin
Old Age Pensinneas Association
Sponsored By
Queinheyan pensPtolary Club
Cantereaighland Society
BURNS
Pam
Jgston Hell
KiMembers
NAVAN
Cataracl, Philearminic Societs
Alan J. Christie
Queanbeyan Showground
Tooth's
Australian Capital Territory
Jockey Club
Canberra City
O'Neill
Mal Strahan
Newcastle Buildings
Bunda ST
Civic Centre
van Berra
Wollongong
Air Cowna
Hume Highway
Albury
Yass
Guodagal
Golach
Cudberra Touwine
Queanbeyan Way
Conteh
Queanbeyan
Oyster Grill
Newcastle
Cic Centre
Fiso
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Art Union
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and “Women Memorial Building Fund
Art Union No
Morris Oxford
Cunberra
Branen
Australian Legion of Mx
Retuen Mall
Wbtekets
NAPAD
Lady Gowrie Services
RSS
ADLA
ACT
Acton
Forrest
Melita Social Club
Manuka Services
Katarina Druzins Vormarty
Higa Oyen
Taeyting School OF
Russian Ballet
Yarralumla
Rodway ST
Canberra Art Club
Audges Wall
McConnell Buiding Co
Cunl
Pty. Lisle
THO
Canberra University Coldegs
Ysl
MLC. Assurance CO
Alex J. Bell
Comany
AJGT
Alinga Sr
Civic
Rayne Woaiot
Gloucester Restaurant
Extensive
le Carte
Mena
Dre Rence
George McManus
Phn Cohn
Manlalab
Tonight
NEW Star Theatre
Dirk Bogarde
Brigite Bardot
Brenda DE Danzie James Robertson Justice
Hava Orman ‘Moudoe
Si Techwigolor
Wally Vistay
Isin
Tommy Cook
Mollia McCart
Moyiclone
Newsree
Daddy Long Legs
ARON
Cinesound
Roinramr
Meek
Esmiond
Bla
Nestle
Amazing Me
Malvans Bath
Gutar Greys
Atlantic Shmuti
Waa
TAA
Mit Parade
Traney c
Tuchonic
Seq Sion
Axes
Callan
Caminos L
Tos
Massengur
MD Worms
Amfrica
Alto
Connie
Lal En Ors
Rigiite
Bardot
Arenda OF
BANE
Aled
Cinemascopa
Robert Donat
Sreiver
Gumtes
Boon
Jerry
Ead Leprae
Parte Leaoes Foo Young
Dianatinn
Nina Foch
Sunato Bue
Sn Cameral
Sini Cty
Garton
Imsay
Woansing
Jennifer Jonas
William Holden
Bernnnt Wats
Utchman
Rasrron
Smoky Canyon
Orissa Civice Ne
Australian Broadcasting Commission Today
St. Mary's Cathedral
Britain
Ray Murin
Armelult
Pn ‘Living Theatre
Tsudore Goddmim
Fyn Singh
Rockaala
Ely
Mattlwilda Dobbs
Nuzic
Mercy
Carthage
Berio
John Keir Cross
Tad Row
Alan Waller
John Robertson
Magla Magazine
RADIO
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