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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1955
Page
4
A seeking young married couple requests a furnished or unfurnished two room unit to lease. Must be near Howe Water Root area with sunlit rooms and available parking. Respond with contact Phone 3514 and box address in Tain for urgent arrangements.
Classified recruitment notices seek artists and workers for wartime housing and construction projects. Listings mention locations near Narrabunban Narabung Narabundi and Sydney, with dates from mid June for four months and daily rates. Applicants to Box 264 Times Exchange, and other boxes for Kingston area and amalic housing.
Ainslie hostel hosts arriving migrants with 34 new families added in a month. The welcoming night featured staff, local clubs, and a Mrs M. Purnell musical program as the Georgic and Birathiver are due. Two arrested for demanding money with menaces in a separate incident.
Funeral Directors in Canberra list a night telephone contact X 1012 for urgent arrangements and inquiries, indicating round the clock service offerings and local calling details.
North Queensland officials report prospects for tea growth with McKay's investigation showing suitability of fringe lands and potential for mechanical harvesting. Premier Galt and Mr. McKay discuss possible Commonwealth assistance and protection measures as the industry seeks support.
Archaeologists report discovery of ancient Hebrew and Aramaic scrolls from cave sites near the Dead Sea. The find is described as extensive and significant, with fragments suggesting apocryphal texts and religious writings not seen in modern times.
Fragmentary text references tobacco sale and prices but contains multiple garbled phrases and random strings. No coherent event, date, or organization is discernible. cannot determine a concrete news item from the readable segments.
Fragmentary text discusses coat of arms involving the Anglican Bishopric and Crown, referencing Goulburn, Canberra, and St. Baylour's Cathedral. Mentions colleges in London and the relationship between church and state with heraldic symbolism and authority.
The Australian transport ministry reviews a daylight service proposal for routes between Melbourne and Northern Tasmania. Aimed at improving evening operations, the plan estimates annual costs around £1,800 with additional £200,000 for ongoing upgrades. Officials advocate the daylight model to enhance passenger capacity and reduce night travel.
City inspectors collected stray dogs amid mounting fines and a tense week. Officials focus on compliance amid a scramble of unregistered canines and ongoing public concern.
Announcement details the inauguration of a new pre school centre at Causeway Findynes with a program including plays and committee activities. Attendees include representatives from local government and the Department of the Interior administration.
Fragmentary notes show Hutton in London with references to England and Yorkshire captaincy amid uncertain reports. Mentions Nottingham and June with scattered phrases about appointments, Africa, and bans or titles unclear due to garbled OCR.
A 61 year old man identified as George Guldard was released on bail today after being charged with bigamy. The case involves prior marriages and divorces and questions of lawful bonds and marital status.
Article outlines a district plan to alleviate overcrowding at Turner School. Officials describe proposed actions and timelines, noting expected improvements for students and staff and detailing the role of the department in implementing the strategy.
Chatham Kent man Gwen Pragnell Zensley pleads guilty to obtaining £700 by false claims through a non-existent television company. Detective Bennett uncovered the ruse and Bensley faced a 12 month sentence and a maintenance order. He is ordered to receive psychiatric treatment in custody.
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