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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1955
Page
2
A dense OCR of a informal classifieds page lists jobs, fabric goods, hardware, and household items. References include a few names, addresses, and contact details such as 35 Banksia Street and 28 God, with scattered product lines like clothing, bedding, ironing boards, and tools. It reads as a messy stream of inventory and recruitment notes with inconsistent capitalization and broken phrases.
An OCR fragment advertises Wall DMiah and Pinion Succis at 2207 KMMTONE with carpet and rug sales. It mentions interior timing, a mixer with washer, a wide color range, and a Good range of colours at Beon's Hardware with contact numbers.
An OCR-like listing from CAPITAL MOTORS Pty Ltd presents mixed vehicle ads including 1063 Customline sedan, Anglia and Renault sedans, a 1952 Ford commercial van, and a 1913 Dodge hatch. The page includes various prices, condition notes, and several model numbers with inconsistent spellings and typos.
A detailed Canberra hearing critiques National Capital Planning and Development Committee safeguards. It notes past amendments approved without full reports, calls for parliamentary review, and urges stronger public input to curb planning missteps and protect Commonwealth interests.
Weather barometer readings and forecasts mixed with local help wanted and notices. Includes Canberra forecast, regional outlook for southeast districts, and brief job ads for cabinet makers, carpenters, cleaning and care positions. Many unreadable OCR fragments remain.
New Commonwealth announces the appointment of Mr 1h 15 Yemens ax ony as Commonwealth Crown Solicitor. He previously studied at Melbourne University and Westry College, joins the Attorney General’s Department from the Victorian public service, and will transfer to Canberra in the current year. He is married with three children.
A three week delay disrupted a Canberra market after a teen stated the hall was not intended for commercial use. Department of the Interior guidance redirected inquiries to the department, with officials advising lodging complaints for telecoms later.
A report from Reamark South Australia notes Their Excellencien the novemordéneral and Lady Alm attended an official visit yesterday evening. Also present were Ht. Blackwell and A. W. Retingy, with military secretary service as part of U.S. Government oversight.
Canberra planning hearing reveals tension over development scope and design standards. Chairman and Senator McCallum press for formal review of private projects, urging Department of Interior scrutiny and adherence to Canberra master plan to avoid ad hoc effects on housing, parks, and infrastructure.
A fragmented text discusses a leasing system deterrent tied to business interests. It mentions an uncertain representative, possible references to Canberra and UMNO, and a projected five year horizon with system operation and potential costs. The passage remains unclear but implies policy or legal action affecting commerce.
Canberra newspaper notes the sudden death of pioneer Byron Byrne a long-time Canberra worker and horse trainer who collapsed while cutting a tree near Cowper Street Abn. Born in Ariuen he moved to the national capital at its infancy and contributed to Parliament House work the Commonwealth Bridge construction and the Molonglo River project over 27 years. He died after a tree fell on him in the bush near Aina Hoonlepsed last Saturday.
A Canberra liquor workers union plans direct talks with employers to address wage and mediation issues. The union secretary, Mr As, reported a tentative plan to meet and discuss terms despite mixed employer responses and anticipated holidays affecting scheduling.
Canberra barbers plan to raise prices with a decision due in the next few days. Reports indicate men and women will face higher costs as shops consider a new pricing structure.
In Auckland today discussions between the Builders' Association and the Builders Labour Federation at Tendres Hall led to no disclosed details. A decision on an early settlement will be put to a later meeting of the Industrial workers conference, with chances of an agreement described as bright.
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