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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1955
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a road works project with 130 ft length and vel paved rubwey. Document price listed as 2/0/0 for copies. Contact Benech Building Civic Centre for further details at the Department of Works in Victoria.
Tender envelopes marked Trade Waste must be posted by the Secretary Department of Interior Canberra or Tender Box Acton Offices Canberra. Tenders close with no variation in price and are evaluated on inclusive price.
Fragmentary notice reads like a local closing alert with garbled text. It references readers and a closing action at a place hinted as hn Sel prea pre evalanie vee, but details are unclear.
Partial OCR records a Canberra area procurement notice for supply and delivery of doors gutters and circuit lever arm chairs. Mentions Government contracts, materials for Kerbe and Gutters, and a 2031 project addition with ware and storage terms. Reading includes place names Canberra and Kosma Creek with dates and prices obscured by errors.
A report notes savings bank deposits in Australia declined by over 1.2 million during May as consumer credit and hire purchase grow. The piece flags potential diversion of funds from capital investment to retail credit, with rising interest rates and warnings from authorities about deeper financial strain and possible action to curb credit.
A fragmentary report recalls Japan’s wartime reparations apology to the Philippines. It notes Prime Minister Hatoyama calling for atonement and mentions a public theatre audience reaction and references to Philippine officials and reparations talks.
Local report notes haircut prices set to rise on Monday with men’s cuts up 14.3 percent and women’s cuts up 7 percent. Sydney price adjustments mirror the trend. Children face 3 percent increases in Saturday morning services.
A clipped notice reports Mr rues courant Lal British Council Linson Omeer attached to the Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom Canberra London will retire at the end of August after a brief tenure. Burbridge will remain in Australia, spending time in Canberra and Sydney amid weather forecasts and routine meteorological advisories.
Canberra bricks contain excessive lime says officials and the Australian Clay Products Association. Proposed remedies include expanding local clay plants, boosting production, and negotiating with departments to support industry growth in Canberra. Debates cover workers, costs, and potential output increases.
A contract for the extension of Canberra’s sewage treatment plant has been let to a Sydney firm led by Selmer and Kenavitt Rneinerring Pty. The date of completion is set for early 1958. The project adds modern facilities to upgrade the plant in stages and will supply new equipment across multiple phases.
A garbled report cites savings bans and record figures across regions including Queensland and Western Australia. It notes decrees and figures like 11,114,000 and 1,180,000 with mentions of Victoria and the Northern Territory, alongside calls for a May review and communication activity in BR carver.
The Ammetunt Secretary admitted that a planning advisory report from the National Planning Committee was not heeded regarding Canberra development. He said the committee acted only in an advisory capacity and noted concerns about private ownership and rental affordability for homes in the Nurrabundah area. The discussion highlighted standards for Canberra dwellings and rapid growth in the Bosak region.
Anonper mage reports Queanbeyan Roman Catholic Church will be a landmark with a foundation laid by Archshay Erin OBrien. The church, designed to seat about 82 in the nave and 46 in the gallery, aims to be a 60 foot towered hall funded by appeals yielding around 34,280. The project recalls the Rosa Batnotie Church history from 1880, with St Gregory's extended in that era.
A list shows several newly registered companies with capital exceeding six million pounds. It notes that many small firms appear in this period, with some 51 companies from other states listed as registered in the court and titles office. The total capital of these undertakings and the process of registration are mentioned, including paid capital and capitalization details.
A chaotic report notes looming threats to unions as contempt powers face reform. Dr Evan condemns expanding court authority and argues the appeal system could curb union enforcement and strike actions amid industrial tensions.
A wartime peace film shown at Wesley Church, 10 Rue de Gav, featuring a discussion on the dropping of atomic bombs and postwar hopes. The producer, rector, and cast members described the production as a commercial venture aligned with movement toward world unity and pacifist goals. Showings were scheduled for Monday at 7:30 pm with plans to start a series in partnership with local groups.
Fragmented report describes jet planes ruining a tomato crop worth 2,000 in a destruction tied to a sonic boom. The Daily Mull and weathered mentions reference a supersonic incident and a crash near Duhegra Walther, with unclear local names and dates.
Labour Council calls a conference of 18 unions involved in The Daily Mirror dispute for nine am at Troses Hall next Monday. Attending unions include printers journalists tradesmen clerks cleaners and truck drivers. The council seeks settlement on the strike. Members face standdown if they fail to return to work. Industrial Commission may order restraining action.
The Fame Minister announced by the Governor-General the appointment of several members to the ANU council. Names listed include Albert Davis, Dawen Iy Harane Mchardann, Wervan McDonald, Herbert Goodre, Ailes Heawn, Morman Cowper, and Ian Stevenaaa. Appointment to expire June 30, 19.
Community meeting planned to discuss extension of a new timetable for bus services in Deakin and Warralutola. The association advocates the Warralutola line, noting two morning vars and limited service for housewives. Citizens protest long walks to bus stops and call for route funding and better coverage.
A union in Port Kembla was fined 200 pounds after an inquiry found two quick shifts outside approved hours at a local branch. The incident occurred in mid May, with the agency reporting the breach and issuing the penalty to the union.
A report from Secretary of the Australian Products Association Mr J Armitage notes dangers in fibro based building materials. He cites cement bonding agents crystallising and urges alternative methods and safer housing options amid concerns over material durability and weather effects.
An Australian forestry official reported rainfall data showing average levels for the period at 2260 inches with record tallies across observed locations. The heaviest monthly fall reached 4.43 inches in May, with totals for the period exceeding 18.426 inches and marked by widespread rain across the region.
A sprawling list of church services and religious gatherings across multiple parishes and denominations. Includes Holy Communion timings at St Patricks, regular Sunday worship at Canberra and Westlake churches, and notes on special services led by archdeacons, priests, and visiting ministers. Also mentions catechism, Sunday schools, and monthly meetings with varied timing across locations.
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