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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
2
A garbled classified fragment requests housing and domestic help including housekeeper positions. It mentions furnish or unfurnished rooms or a house, with contact via Box J2h2 and various names and times, plus an ad for Pine Fraders and Berrios Hen Cheam er.
In a debate led by Mr. J. McLevy, concerns rise over allowing municipalities to tax Commonwealth property. The issue examines constitutional limits, past High Court rulings, and examples from Canada where federal property payments were used to compensate local governments.
City council chamber discussed a proposed read zoning measure prompted by Carter delivery issues. Bakers complained about late deliveries due to weather and routing, while women and transport workers raised delivery challenges and higher costs. The chamber seeks a ministerial inquiry and a possible bond price impact, with the attorney general and department involvement.
The Italian Minister and Bernora Danen attended a reception at Fate Sanbetra during Canberra’s festival. Guests enjoyed Florentine decorations and a national colour display. A second gathering at the Gloucester Restaurant served about 300 to 400 attendees from the Italian community.
The article recalls infant welfare efforts by travellers and workers in many regions including Canvette and Eagan, highlighting Dunn’s clinic work and visits. It notes the global exchange of health ideas, with references to Australia, Switzerland, France, Germany, and America as part of a broad wartime welfare program.
In a report from the Asatreuan University arrangements were made for inspections by senior officers. Several inquiries were handled and, where possible, interviews arranged. Attics and other areas were examined to gauge public interest and access.
A garbled OCR fragment outlines a ceremonial scene with named figures and lines of pageantry. The text mentions Kerstteey Pirht Mirai Bir, Kent Hughes, and McKonna among others in a regalia centered event with unclear details and roles.
The Senate committee reports on Public Works consider a Hobart style city plan centered on the Molonglo River catchment. A bridge option and water supply proposals draw opposition while population growth projections press for rapid decisions.
A high commissioner donates a personal book collection to the National Library. The list includes colonial era works and regional titles with notes on authors and origins. Public reception and notes reference Canberra, Queanbeyan, and regional libraries. A request for public oversight and acknowledgement appears in the accompanying report.
A fragmentary text describes a grub infestation linked to a legal trial. The passage mentions an experiment and references locations such as the Hull area and the Fantitute of Azakomy, with unclear names and phrases scattered throughout. The context implies attempts to address a widespread pest problem.
Fragmented report lists basketball results and player notes for Canberra High School events. Mentions teams and captains with scattered names and scores, including Denman Gowrie Gowrie Denman and Hopman, in a dated school sports recap style.
A list reports new registered doctors tied to major Australian universities and Canberra institutions. Names include Brian, Charles Brombent, Monika Arcaie, David Davie, Frank John Penner, and others associated with Sydney Melbourne Glasgow and New Zealand medical faculties. The Department of Health notes a surge in practitioners echoing regional growth.
In Parliament the Senate met at 11 a.m. and agreed to radi arte and ma.
An inquest into the death at Queanbeyan revealed the individual died from a circulatory failure. The coroner noted evidence of possible overuse of medicines and indicated traces of a drug were found. Officials discussed toxicology findings and the potential role of medical treatment in the death.
The Public Accounts Committee presented its inquiry into the Bell Bay aluminium project. Chairman Bland faced questions amid concerns of taint within the House as the committee’s senior members, including Hildin, prepared a voluminous report over three weeks.
Canberra Times report quotes Road Safety Council secretary Mr Dovey saying private driving schools have allegedly been operating improperly. The piece references Mr McDonaty and a motor school pace in Canberra with claims of long-standing practice and concerns over compliance.
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