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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1958
Page
11
Weather data for Canberra includes barometer readings from 9 am and 3 pm, temperatures ranging from 40.2 to 49 degrees, wind directions and speeds, and rainfall figures, with forecasts for showers and regional variations. The notice also lists social items such as engagements, obituaries, funeral notices, and classified ads with addresses and contact mentions.
The notice set includes the Australian Capital Territory AGM at HH Hotel Canberra on Aug. 6 1955 with reports and elections, plus probate actions for Arthur Lockisthe of Clayfield Brisbane. Also job ads, positions vacant, salaries and qualifications for interior Dept Canberra posts and bricklayers.
A Hungarian report describes a steady rise in theft from government and state enterprises after 1950. A worker stole from Varpatota coal mine housing, fled to Budapest, and later repeated the acts, receiving 18 months in prison. Officials warn of a broader anti-state drive fueled by “people’s control” committees and private graft, with cases of equipment and bedding stolen, factory belts sold, and large losses flagged by Chief Attorney Janos Goetz.
Immigration improved in a Public Serving softball match, edging ahead 52 in the first inning before Treasury rallied. The game swung as Immigration’s defense faltered under pressure, allowing a 13-9 lead for Treacy’s side, then a late comeback by Treasury and Seader to finish 14-13.
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