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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
3
Fragments reference a historical figure line the agenda of a decree and a named successor. Minor names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR. The text hints at a royal or noble setting with relationships and titles, but specifics are not recoverable from the legible portions.
Uncertain OCR text recalls Norman von Nida and Shankland in the qualifying rounds for the British Open at Artowe Park. Mentions low scores like 86 and hints at tense play before the championship proper.
The notice states no elections will be held for hospital boards despite a Commonwealth scheme. It lists hospitals in Newcastle, Walters, Ker Kare, Cesmock, Broken Hill, Wollongong, Ivanhoe, Thooburrs, Wilesnnia, Prince Henry, Royal Prince Alfred and Sydney Hospitals. Current Tumphal boards remain in place.
A fragmented report describes an event in Assembly Hall with a special alter and a musical home setting. It mentions mothers and a birthday cutting ceremony, highlighting a community gathering focused on youth and celebration.
The Department of Works and Housing invites applications for temporary posts as Furniture Officer and Assistant Furniture Officer in Canberra. Duties include provisioning for government houses and offices. Qualifications include thorough furniture trade experience and ability to supervise manufacture. Salary within scale based on qualifications. Applications require full names, birth details, war service, eligibility notes, and references. Submit to Director of Works, Canberra by July 11, 1944.
Australian government notices advertise tenders by the TA A Canberra office for parcel delivery from Civic Centre Canberra to suburban districts. Tenders due 7 July 1947, addressed to the Manager TA A Canberra. Further details from TA A Civic Office. Also notices for painting external work at Queanbeyan Ambulance Station and Recipients with lowest tender accepted. Tenders close 20 July 1947. deposits required. plans at Directors of Works Melbourne Sydney and Canberra offices. Tender forms enclosed for Brick Piste works. ELSON LERGMON secretary.
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