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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1952
Page
2
An ad promotes Sheraton Furniture Restorer claiming to remove wear without abrasion. It pledges restoring original showroom appearance and ease of use for homemakers, promising quick, effortless beautifying treatment available at major retailers and wholesalers.
Melbourne dispatch outlines an £8 million Shell refinery project at Geelong expected to employ 200 to 300 Dutch specialists from Holland for construction. Paul Jos, Geelong project head, says workers may stay about two years with a £220,000 hostel planned for mixed Dutch and Australian crews. The refinery will be built on the old seaplane base and is slated to produce substantial petrol gear, with Dutch engineer II Werkepoor as project manager.
Sydney Monday hearing reveals Dutch restaurant owner David Bos admitted to requesting police raids on his Black Tulip premises in exchange for payments amid inquiry into the Leopoldine Hacker murder. The commission heard Bos deny accusations of a feud with Officer Corrigan while discussing liquor licensing and alleged improprieties affecting hotel licenses and competitive interests.
Welfare Council moves to appoint members to the Advisory Council to fill casual vacancies in recognition of civic work. The proposal, backed by delegates from Turner and Duntroon and opposed by Narrabundah, aims to add two elected members. Discussion covers political implications and urgency of prioritizing housing plans in Canberra.
Unclear report from Sydney outlines a postponed race meeting amid a dispute involving figures named Moudiy Gusfunt and Lamar. Details are fragmented and the exact event, date, and participants remain unreadable in the surviving text.
Melbourne reports that building controls will be lifted in Victoria from August 5, with restrictions kept on demolition and house conversions. The Housing Minister said supply problems caused the delays and warned that controls would be reinstated if needed. An Order-in-Council will carry the plan, with broader policy remaining under review.
Eddie Arcaro, famed American jockey, declines invitation to ride in Melbourne Invitations Stakes on September 25. Arcaro cites Belmont Park commitments but would be glad to attend Melbourne events with wife. The prize includes 2600 pounds plus a 100 pound trophy for the winner. Invitations extended to 14 jockeys from various states. representatives from Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania listed.
An old advertisement extols Ovaltine as a scientifically blended food drink with milk and vitamins. It claims physicians and dietitians endorse it and promises health benefits, urging readers to try the beverage for nourishment and taste.
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