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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1939
Page
5
The Industrial Board heard unions allege contractors dodged public holiday and annual leave payments by brief dismissals and re engagement of workers. Witnesses cited transfers, weather delays, and overtime practices, with hearings to continue at Albert Hall.
Testimony at a Territory hearing details unpaid holiday pay and annual leave amid Christmas cuts. Carpenters including Monaid Muthengie and John McNamara describe layoff periods, re engagement in January, tools left on site, and disputed holiday entitlements. Inspections and union actions questioned by officials as contractors faced material shortages and weather delays.
Vacancy for Assistant Research Officer Forestry Canberra invites applications for the Assistant Research Officer post. Salary from 605 to 652 pounds with child endowment. requires forestry degree or diploma and practical experience. Applications with full birth details and war service to the Secretary by 13 July. Preference to returned soldiers with necessary qualifications.
Notice of probate application for Annie Elizabeth Wilson Stormerly formerly of Camden Houses Toorak Road Hassilton Brisbane now of Dominion Grove Canberra Australian Capital Territory widow. After fourteen days from publication date, application to the Supreme Court of Queensland to grant Probate of the Will to Thomas Lewellyn Somme of 242 Vule lure Brast Briatene in ne id Stace Company Diewdtor the sole executor named. Interested parties may file caveats before grant. Dated June 29 1898. McCregor Given Capner, solicitors for the executor YMCA Chambers Edward Street Brisbane.
Applications invited for appointment as Superintendent of Agriculture in the Northern Territory. Salary £4-£500 with variations. duties include advising on agriculture climate, assisting settlers, distributing suitable seeds, conducting experiments, propagating economic plants, disseminating agricultural literature, and inspecting conditions across the Territory. Preference to graduates in science or agricultural science with agrostology training. Permanent position. twelve month service period. inclusive provisions with freight on farmshire. Applications to reach the Secretary, Department of the Interior, Canberra ACT, by 7 July.
A report from Cooma outlines stock sale results with fair bids, listing hundreds of sheep including wethers and merino ewes. Prices match recent rates with figures such as 10/8 to 14/ per head for various ages and conditions, noting age categories and maturities like full mouths and weaners among the listings.
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