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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1955
Page
2
A cluttered OCR fragment from a Melbourne newspaper lists funeral notices and memorials for several individuals including William Hhetter, Benice Kam, and others, interspersed with housing ads, furnished rooms, and exchange offers. The text mixes dates such as July 1983 and brief family tributes with rental notices and real estate requests, reflecting a page-scan of obituaries, classifieds, and public notices.
In Australia, Mabel Evelyn Jones fights a long battle after her ex serviceman husband left a Burrows lease tied to war service. The courts uphold that she must vacate, arguing the law’s terms prevent her continued occupancy despite public sympathy. Critics say a humane resolution is needed amid harsh weather and legal rigidity.
Mr Younger former British minister and Australian foreign affairs figure will address a Canberra audience on August 1 about Britain the Far East and broader international affairs. He will discuss a proposed British European and American alliance and the implications for Australia.
The Arbitration Court heard that the Public Service Board failed to prove the value of wage rises. Mr T Eggleston for White Service organizations urged Chief Justice Sir Raymond Kelly not to set aside the appeal. The board did not indicate which of six determinations the salary would affect, claiming malice of public interest.
Report notes carpenters, eligible union members, being required for overtime on a Saturday workday. It calls for applications for employment to be addressed to the appropriate authority, with contact via Telephona Vaw 208. Acting President Engineer Murringuick comments on the situation.
Few attendees, ACT members present as Road Safety Council met at the Interior Department yesterday. G Kaye arrived to discuss matters for M L Bain. decisions included postponing publication of the balance sheet and adopting an annual report noting no grant for school patrols though discussion continued. The council elected J Dovey and McKellar to represent the region at the National Congress in Perth on September 6 and agreed to support Apex Clubs in promoting a National Read Safety Week in December. Canberra Apexians offered no firm plans.
Ex serviceman Fran Loyal Weaver, 29, received three years imprisonment after being found guilty of housebreaking and theft from suburban homes and city offices. The Crown stated Weaver entered Japan after discharge from the Army prior to the alleged offences.
Regional weather bulletin reports overcast conditions with showers on slopes and highlands, light to moderate rain in southeast areas, snow on high elevations, and frosty nights. Temperatures listed for Canberra and major capitals show highs around the 40s and lows near 40s, with variable winds and a forecast of warming by daybreak and cooling at night.
A Canberra Parents and Citizens Association meeting praised the Interior Department for advancing the four new classrooms at Amalie. Foundation work has begun and framing is up for the burnin g. The delaying students will return to Amalie when the new rooms are ready. Delegates from Canberra schools plan a permanent council for parent groups and outline an upcoming July meeting to form a unified body. Forty eight Amalie pupils will travel to Sydney for the Northbridge Primary School contest, returning August 6.
The Light Horse unit members from World War III gather for the Royal Australian Armoured Corps Association meeting at Hotel Ainslie Rex. President Norman Bent and secretary Sian Morr are expected to address the gathering. John Wulanaw and Manny Rees are re-elected to roles.
A mailbag stolen from Multland Mallway Station has been recovered at an abandoned minty Tech in Belmont. About £2,000 in cash and registered mail were inside. Six other bags on a shipment from Bydney to Caxanock were released while on the platform. The incident was reported by a Newcontle correspondent.
The writer discusses preventing animal prizes and calls for a memorial prize fundraiser at Canberra University. The piece questions the allocation of income toward an annual remembrance and requests clarification from the editor about the author’s identity.
A fragment from a Caneber Times page notes Community Hospital meals and the role of a dietitian. It mentions bed counts, therapeutic diets, and the need to provide meals for patients while outlining staff actions and approvals.
Only two submissions were received for the essay contest themed The Future and the Australian Abro. Authorities lament the meager turnout as competition remains weak. The subject line invites thoughtful reflection on the future amid sparse public interest and limited participant numbers.
A meeting at Sydney Town Hall discussed settlement terms in a major newspaper strike affecting about 700 journalists and 3000 naval dockyard workers. Talks, led by officials including E A Barker, sought to resume printing at The Daily Mirror and other papers, with unions warning of further action if demands were not met.
In a fragmentary notice the University confers degrees on several named candidates including Dr Crawrour and others. The text mentions a ceremony or catalog of degree conferrals at a university likely around March 1058, with garbled names and institutions amid OCR errors. The readable facts include the action degree conferral and several individuals associated with the institution.
A period article describes a notable visit by the President of the University of British Columbia to Canadian and Atlantic colleges. It notes dinner events hosted by local dignitaries and discussions with university heads about international affairs and academic partnerships. The visit includes meetings at University College and a planned stop at the National University, highlighting ongoing interinstitutional relations.
Readable fragments report new buildings for a grammar school and church in Candor and notes on site clearance and preliminary work. A contractor is named, with an expected completion in weeks and costs around 1,100 pounds for the block and library. Five new buildings to be erected at the school upon completion.
The Cunpeera Nursery Kindergarten Society voted to change its name to Canberra and Hoeiaty. The council approved amendments, aiming to modernize branding and reflect new aims. J. Adamson appointed interim acting head of the department, with further representation to be arranged. The annual meeting is planned for August at University Con技rge Hall.
A fragmentary notice states Walter Murite chosen as lecturer on metalinegy at Fineyard University for the spring term 1056, with references to Australian and Harvard contexts and a ceremony at the ANA Australian campus.
Ty Turner appears in a local caper involving dishes and a bucket in a Buiein area, with six four noted as clues. Neighbors describe unusual activity and police say no injuries were reported.
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