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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
5
Local supporters in Queanbeyan back a Farrar Memorial stamp project to celebrate William Jamen Farrer. The event includes a special mint day cover and a student competition, with proceeds aiding commemorative efforts.
The Eastlake Sports Club reports spending over a five month period on sporting and training efforts amid preparation for Lenin themed competitions. Directors announce a trophy for the Lenin fates championship and note entries for a September ACT Lennie events to be held.
The report notes a surge in timber production and Amber output following government methods to improve logging efficiency in Batta and Wauchope areas. It highlights forestry policy options and the potential for wood use across textiles, food, and other industries, emphasizing sustained supply and industrial growth.
Wyong Wemenday gochey De Wir faced a six month suspension by the stewards for careless riding. The incident involved a fall on Shadive No Watterson and injured rider Waindene Wade. Wade received a minor injury but returned to the event after the delay.
Fragmented OCR text describes a hire car proprietors association in Likoon, its formation, and mentions a meeting with officers and members. The passage includes garbled names and unclear details but centers on organizing ties among rental vehicle operators and advising public officers.
The discussion centers on the censor board’s authority and the impact of film content on audiences. Alexander argues censorship shapes public taste while others push for broader exposure and graded classifications. The meeting ends with a motion carried to proceed, noting the schedule for an upcoming event.
An irregular report from Melbourne describes a wool sale with strong Continental and domestic buyer participation. It notes high attendance, steady prices, and competition among buyers for high quality lots, with prices influenced by market subsides and import support.
The article recounts a maritime figure named Blorence Tarne who arrives in Sydney with a ship. It notes his prior service in the American Navy, rising to commissioned tunics, and that he inherited the ship from his father. The piece references travel experiences and a voyage finished with a notable task or mission.
Advertises Dr Morse s Indian Root Pills as a gentle vegetable remedy for liver and kidney support. Claims to regularize digestion and relieve discomfort.
Frem en granted a rise for Saturday work to compensate firemen for special patrol duties. Authors were granted a week for Saturday duties and a patrol system was refused, leaving the rest of the arrangements unsettled.
A fragmented report notes Communist groups in the New Republic Party alignment with European Communists. It cites William Foster and Bernard Beere in calling for converting to reformist lines and criticizes policies that could lead to capitalist restorations amid Yugoslav leadership tensions.
The Conseil for Scientific and Lachastral Research announces vacancies for a female papé clerk and storeman at the Council's Laboratory on Black Mountain. Intermediate Certificate desirable. applications to the Better Clerical Office, 70 Bes Abe, Canberra City.
The page collates varied items including invitation for assistant positions at Canberra community and other firms, vacancies and notices for managerial and accounting roles, plus classified ads for goods, services, and oblique public notices. Names and places appear in Canberra, Queanbeyan, Wollongong, and Sydney regions with miscellaneous contact details and dates.
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