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.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1952
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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