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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1952

Page

2

Spicy May potato authoritie response to shipment issue

Spurious OCR fragment reports authorities stating a large quantity of coat cannot be shipped and mentions Newcastle. unclear details of event or date due to garbled text.

Couple Found Dead in Randwick Flat Death Pact Suspected

The bodies of an elderly couple were found in a Randwick flat on Ail ton Road. Police believe they died in a death pact after discovering the man in pyjamas and his wife in a chair, with a wash basin containing white powder nearby. The victims are identified as Freudenberger and his wife, an accountant and her husband.

Bydney Ailton Road Randwick Yakenpolaon I Freudenberger

Many Applicants for Vacancies in Hospital Posts

Thirteen inquiries were received this week by the Community Hospital Board about vacancies. Five applications for positions have been made, and response to advertisements for posts is the best since before the war. The board decided to pursue further inquiries regarding Acton guest house and to consider training candidates to meet temporary needs.

Thera Community Hospital Board C. A. Donnelly Marran Bennatt Yive Ion Qi Ean Teraee Tom Acton Guest House

Hospital staffing applications questioned by board

Board members question the practice of calling for staff applications without prior review of qualifications at the hospital. Mr Packer and Gustae believe the process did not adequately consider who was qualified for the available positions.

Hospital Board Discusses Promotions and Appointments

A hospital board discussed staff promotions and vacancies, emphasizing qualifications of existing personnel for advancement. Dr A H Lane, Medical Superintendent, noted the board agreed to incorporate policy to consider all qualified staff for future vacancies and promotions.

A. Hi Lane Ravertining

Resignation of Two Medical Officers at Royal Military College

The Board accepted the resignations of two resident medical officers at the Royal Military College after service to the children's programmes. Dr Hillier will become deputy medical superintendent at Townsville Hospital. Dr Ford moves to Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children in Sydney next month. Debate arose over reducing the salary of a junior resident medical officer to under £800, with proposals to adjust pay differences based on experience.

Raee Ulery Bee Mts Appre Ford Royal Military College Hillier Dutisa Townsville Royal Alexander ‘Hospital Sydney Donnelly Canberra

Slinded Bowlers Guests Of Club Visit

Unclear OCR text describes Slinded Bowlers visiting a city club. The party, including Baron of Ubesiars and spouses, arrives by train for Friday competitions at city greens. Hosted by City Dish president Sanek Howe, visitors attend evening events and Monday tours of Parliament House and Wer Memorial, with women accompanying the party.

Ubesiars Sanek Howe Jon Bindsy Parlement Howse Findien

City club matches with listed pairings and times

Matches at City Club announced with pairings including Cheetham versus Love Mancock and Bradshaw versus Caw. Early games at 1 p.m. feature Cuthbeetaan against Lawrence and Arkwright against an unknown opponent. Other contests include Withern versus Hi Brith and Knight versus Crowley.

Tanberra City Cheetham Love Mancock Withern Brith Bradshaw Caw Knight Crowley Brylew Doran Undey Cuthbeetaan

Colonel Joins As Private Darwin In Korea Era

A cryptic wartime note records a colonel joining as Private Darwin in Korea era. Captain W. J. Crosby, previously a lieutenant colonel, served 83 days, then moved to Karen and received a higher rank after army selection.

Darwin Karen W. J. Crosby Ousinean Korea Orby Barrington

Canberra Sailing Club abandons weekly point race

Ailing Canberra Sailing Club could not run its scheduled point score race on Sunday due to only two entries both reporting broken gear. The secretary Mr Ki Jorgenson said the club would settle the matter after the holiday period and likely resume with the first meeting next week.

Canberra Ki Jorgenson Chim

State Lottery Drawn Today With Unclear Principal Results

State lottery number 344 drawn today shows several legible fragments including names and places, but the article text is fragmented. The readable items mention Broadway and several personal names, indicating a public draw with listed participants and outcomes, though specifics are obscured.

Atmante O Pallett Faolente Broadway Aloe Secate Mes Fan Bea Kibo Et

Blackouts Lower Water Storages Press Officials Say

Officials warn Queanbeyan and Canberra regions face water shortages as blackouts and restrictions bite. Demand hits near nine million gallons daily. Mt Bromo reservoir drops two feet in one hour. Residents urged to conserve while engineers monitor weather and adjust supply to critical services.

Queanbeyan Serra Cooma Cotter Peteus Canberra Vratety Coe Milion Ison Mt. Bromo Rimora McHlavedt Rowahotdere Cemaraion

See You at the Canberra Anglans Association River Day

Members of the Canberra Anglans Association enjoyed a day by the river but few fish were caught. On Sunday they visited Childaws 3aom Rimday for the event. The big perch prize went to Mr. MeO Hue at one pound twelve ounces, with a second place perch of one pound six ounces won by Mr. T B Smith. All activities ended early after discolored water prevented further fishing.

Canberra Meo Hue T. B. Smith

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