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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1954
Page
2
A brief, highly garbled note of gratitude references De Memulles and Mr O Rourke. It mentions friends, and a personal notice from unnamed individuals expressing thanks and acknowledging support or condolence. The fragmentary text includes names like Jackie and Sur with unclear roles.
Fragmented OCR shows multiple employment postings including positions for a veterinary surgeon, canteen assistant, representative for Canberra and Queensland regions, and other clerical or sales roles. Mentions including Kingston agency, writing skills, travel allowances, and urgent applications.
A controversial new tax idea emerges at the Canberra Forestry Conference proposing a royalty on water to fund conservation and irrigation. Proponents argue water charges could support environmental programs while critics warn against inflation and unclear administration in Australia’s vast water resources.
Fragmentary text discusses Canberra’s naming, local Aboriginal roots, and a 1880s survey near Queanbeyan and the Nam Tong region. It mentions Percival and Copernas, Mount Aine, and a survey party handling benchmarks and fieldwork, with references to Queanbeyan, Mount Horeb, and early settlers.
The report notes varied conditions with rain and improving weather in parts of the region. It lists forecast times and rainfall figures for locations including Ganderra, Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Corowa, Nimble Label, Bombala, and others, with wind and temperature remarks and warnings of continued rainfall.
An immigrant pleaded guilty in Orange to a murder charge linked to the death of a landlady’s helper. The defendant testified about intent to obtain funds to marry, while investigators described the scene and injuries.
The article describes the Australian premiere of the royal tour film showing at Canberra with the Queen and Governor General in attendance. It notes the film’s reception, the Outback settings, and the Princess’s interactions, including interviews and appearances with the Governor General and Lady Blin. The piece mentions traveling to Broken Hill and Sydney, describing the quiet Canberra mood and the premiere atmosphere.
A civic reception for the boys choir from Camber and nearby districts was held with officials including Mr. We ig Me Haaren and HM Advisory Council members attending. The event showcased the choir’s talents and included a planned Monday morning program and a Tuesday morning performance with guests, followed by a reception in the Albert Hull area.
In a colonial era gathering names like Marahu Sir William Stat and Leslie Marshewst attended an Admiralty Mount event. The Governor General and Lady Slim joined the ceremony with senior officials and officers of a branch noted. Attendees included Brokenshire as part of the reception entourage.
Reminders from the sub-branch include a night meal after the meeting. Captain L Starkey of Dun tron to prepare the rock and public relations work for the navy. Mentions of Cooma hydro electric scheme and plans for a Hip talk by Laure Wilh Nha.
Canberra branch of the Ex-Servicemen’s Association supports a memorial in Australia with national implications. Mason states the project would honor veterans and align with Canberra values while acknowledging challenges in funding and public support.
Ambiguous notes describe an auditing and law seminar with topics on intermediate auditing and bankruptcy law. Mentions participants likely from Canberra and Canada and a focus on mercantile law.
Ongoing court hearing centers on Brickworks with extensive testimony about contracts, deliveries, and alleged payments. Witnesses describe brick shipments, site work, and audits as inspectors seek clarity on charges and responsibilities.
Fragmentary OCR text references a bus leaving from Manuka at 8.38 with partial station names and locations. The passage includes garbled department mentions and parliamentary context, offering little coherent information beyond a transit reference and a few place names.
Readable OCR lists 1955 show dates at Goulburn for the Southern Highlands Highland Show with entries for March and April. The fragment mentions venues and dates such as Goulburn and March 23, plus other months and attendee names obscured by garbled text.
Canberra letters urge or reject hotel closing hour referendums. Contributors argue for and against statewide and local controls, stressing democratic choice, safety, and business impact. The debate centers on whether voters should decide hotel operating times and licensing rules.
Workmen will follow the gasation of amen ents to the A427 under the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance. Increase in allowances includes a maximum payout to dependents from 50 to 100 and a rise in medical treatment costs to 200 from a prior lower figure.
Marysville Victoria reports Elizabeth Palmer Mare Linh outlines YWCA plans at a three day Canberra visit. The Australian tour aims to boost world YWCA cooperation in Asia and support women and girls through conference initiatives and local programs.
Representatives of commonwealth departments voters bulking contractors and the trades and labour council and ACT will meet near Foireday to discuss zone allowances. The committee claims an alien exists in the present age pressing for the reduction of allowances in the procedure to N and W.
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