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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1955

Page

2

Tenders invited for motel construction and housing quota

Tenders are invited for the construction of a motel at Witunts Valley Kosoneke Estate Parke Trail Bulling. Full particulars from the Assistant Secretary Housing and Accommodation Branch Quotations for Fish Supplies may be placed in the tender box. W. A. McLaren Secretary Department of the Interior.

Witunts Valley Kosoneke Eate Parke Thomson Commonwealth Iittering Gavaterra Housing and Accommodaion

Taxation debates linger over haulage fuel and road funding

A draft proposal from a national authority argues taxing tyres used on haulage vehicles to fund road maintenance. Supporters say revenue should come from existing taxation mechanisms, while critics warn against new levies that affect transport costs and consumer prices. The debate focuses on fairness, impact on transport, and the proper source of highway funding.

Quotation Notice From Snowy Mountains Hydro Office

A quotation call addressed to the Superintendant Bloren and Supply Branch Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric AMI seeks bids by August 1985 for laundering sheets blankets towels and related items. Forms available at Melbourne Building Civic Centre Cooma Fennians Ones. Lowest bid to be accepted per tender rules. TA Collins Chief Administrative Officer.

Bloren & Supply Branch Snowy Mountaine Hydro-Electric AMI Aig Heal Smee Bop Uin Fiores & Supply Branch Pol Fit Cooma Fionn Melbourne Civic Centre Canebarra TA. Collins Cief

Canberra Weather Summary From The 24 Hours Forecast

Weather data for Canberra includes a morning temperature of 44.0 and 3 pm reading of 60.0 with a daytime high near 60. Rain is patchy then easing. The forecast from the Meteorological Station notes fine spells with patchy rain diminishing tonight. Southeast districts expect rain developing to general in the period. Capitals list temperatures for Canberra Melbourne Adelaide Hobart Perth Darwin with highs and lows.

Bon Bam Wed Canberra Tan Trina Megwnal Rhawsly Rai Hope Highlands Ewen

Roadway Work Examines London Intersection Obstructions

A survey by the Department of Works investigates inland obstructions at the Shr Intersection of Bal Row in London. The aim is to determine if the obstacles impede traffic and whether permanent islands may be added to improve movement and safety.

Gule London Bal Row Department of Works Wong UpaiMe

Cost of living increase in Australian wages rising

Reuters reports June quarter wages rising with adjusted rates across major cities. Canberra wage scales move to £12 9s, Melbourne to £11 28s, Perth to £18 5s, Sydney £15 10s, and Melbourne £4 0s in a national trend that mirrors inflation pressures.

Canberra Reuter Bern Perth Australia

Protest Meeting On Rent Increases Reported

Community panel discusses rising rents in a tense session chaired by Minister Kent Ere and officials. The interior ministry is cited as involved as residents voice concerns and call for policy action amid mounting housing costs.

Casual Bar Labour Issue Referred To Commissioner

The aug HHA in Botel examined by the ACT Conciliation Commander Mr GA Findlay on Monday. The ALT Branch of the UALVA referred the matter to the Anita in Wailin hea. The HY fis Teas Com Intake Sapte the A.C Rene OC the Ft tom ein te nit the employ- 1 -curual barn after 1 Union's ve May ee Up POU le ANST Toten ain Laxhonty Council. which Naw ju Kedt A "tryde iminiata ta refeat Frum were ting sur employme ot 'The ULV.A. vomtenida int Ue smployment "at eau. Inbar, which nay been a practice for Many years, shawl be ta continur. . Me Nobly that canliaty are not awed (and detribient of per manent employees, lit only an uuscensitateds ty the ReyMirements Ft td 'The secntary of the min Mr ido McVeigh. paid at WRN the management commit Teen would meet iit ie weel-red to tunsidor holding: 4 atop-work Bresting at numbers nest werk um the willwike Of Notelveelers. My McVeigh sant ine hot Kespers hat agreed In the Conciliation Court two Weske ago La meet ynitin represenatives to discuss the provision of uniforms for dr nk waitere and the em joyident of casual labeuir in ars The ULWA had named aime ind place for the proposed meeting and tien veils) Lo vee union reprvsentatives, hi aids

Botel ACT Conciliation Commandaner GA. Findlay UALV Ines Anita Wailin A.C Rene Ain Laxhonty Council ULV Eau. Inbar Ido McVeigh WRN Iit Ie Tunsidor Holding Willwike Notelveelers My. McVeigh Sant Nk Waitere Ars ULWA Lovee Union Hi Aids

Secondary Schools Sport Report A Flighty Fragment Arrives

An OCR messy note outlines high school sport events and schedules with names and places blurred. It references teams, venues, and dates in a hurried, garbled form, noting competitions and possible results amid scattered identities and times.

General Cariappa Praises Planning For Games Ahead

In a public briefing the Indian Army commander General Cariappa commended efforts for upcoming sports events. He emphasized robust prep for stadiums, Olympic venues, and related facilities, noting coordinated support from the Indian High Commission and national organizers.

Cariappa

Car Club To Race AN Mt. Druitt

A fragmented report notes a car club event and race plans at Mt Druitt with unclear participants and scattered names. The text mentions a May date and local interest in activities at a racing meet but fails to provide concrete details or outcomes.

Mt. Druitt

Fragmentary History Text On Autism Center Reference

Fragmented OCR mentions a center and inquiries about an aquatic center and autism related terms. The readable lines include scattered phrases about a centre and potential names, with unclear context and numerous garbled words. The piece hints at a discussion or rumor around facilities, but specifics are not discernible.

Library Conference Al Ves aroan salary

A fragmentary report outlines a library conference with mentions of speakers and committee roles. It references the Commonwealth Librarian and lawmakers connected to library matters and union concerns noted within the event schedule.

Babenty Lee Canbery Howes Library Committee UN Commonwealth Stee Librarians Tyunteen Univers of Parliament

Coast Road Improvement Near Runnyford Creek Bridge

Reports indicate substantial completion of the new bridge over Runnyford Creek and ongoing work on the Runnytord to Runnyford Road approach. Expected formation work and paving may begin next month, but current poor conditions keep the road dangerously rough and impede traffic to the Tablelands crossing two passes to reach the southern equatorial region.

Runnytord Cevere Runnyford Creek Uramo Neligen Ana Slim

Marked Risk in British Motor Output

London reports a marked risk in British motor output as factory data show 896,498 cars and motor vehicles produced in one firm by mid 1968. The update notes halted production at several plants and signals potential shortfall in supply and exports amid growing industrial strain.

London

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