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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1947
Page
4
Announcement seeking applicants for the Papua area treasury administration role. Must be under 18, unmarried, and provide full name date of birth and marital status. Applications to Port Marea by Wat Se and must be submitted before July 7 1947.
Public Service of New Guinea calls for candidates for fore position in Port Morea region. Salary ranges from 408 to 1700 shillings with increments and tax provisions. Applicants must serve in any part of the Territory. 71 months’ service required for eligibility. Application to Secretary, PO Box 112, City, Cane i Rae.
Commonwealth of Australia public works tender details list plans and specifications for fencing around a house at 41 Nurrabundah ACT and 29 Amber framed cottages at Queanbeyan. Envelopes and forms available from the Director of Works Office. No tender accepted. Minister Beil EVATT Housing assistant treasurer.
Government text outlines a vacancy with pay around 2880 per year for an ap pointment in the Territory. Applicants must reside within the Territory and meet qualifications for a master or surveyor related role. Submissions require full name, place of birth, qualifications, experience, and marital status, with copies enclosed, by a specified secretary.
The Canberra Times notes the recent parliamentary term ended in recess after a busy sitting period with debates on public matters. It warns the House of Representatives will bear greater lawmaking responsibility when Parliament resumes in September as the Senate’s reviewing role shrinks.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a governor and lieutenant governor visiting Cesdnock in Canberra with elusive references to officials and delays. It mentions Mir Wo Meicell and Frederick Shadden and a government house setting. The text is garbled and hard to extract clear facts.
An extended parliamentary sitting continued from early morning until late, with members remaining alert as debates on the Tasmania apple and pear export bill stretched into the day. The House wrapped after numerous sessions, showing determined resolve to complete business despite fatigue.
The Director of Maticing Mr J A Cumming announced substantial reductions in coupon rates for wool coats to start tomorrow. New ratings include six for men, six for women, and several other adjustments affecting discounts and wear.
Readable bits show meat coupons and butter values cited for regions in Wales and Victoria. Figures include 500 398 in meat coupons and 383 721 plus 39 124 in ragpecrhely figures, suggesting a partial financial summary.
Train cuts take effect tomorrow with Melbourne express from Sydney unavailable from Monday. Night Canberra line services operate on specific days, with Sydney departures at 6 00 a m and 4 18 p m on Mondays and Thursdays. A Canberra night train at 8 30 p m continues to Mona Wednesday and a Sunday service resumes from Sydney at 6 00 a m.
The Prime Minister indicated willingness to chair a conference on peace in industry. Employers and employees showed growing support, and Mr. Enstey organized the event with plans for broad participation.
A water geyser over 86 feet high flooded the tram route in Manuka Creek causing a 98 minute disruption. Police and U S officials granted temporary assistance as crowds gathered and locks to the Oval were opened for safe passage. The incident disrupted travel and drew authorities to restore order amid scattered reports.
Australia urges a joint Britain Australia New Zealand approach to pacific settlement and a conference including major powers. Evatt warns Japan must be restrained through a balanced postwar treaty while ensuring security and economic stability in the region.
Negotiations continue between Australian and Indonesian parties on distri bution of goods and future relations. Australia seeks closer defense and economic ties while inviting the Governor of Portuguese Timor for a courtesy visit to Australia to aid wartime understandings.
A weather bulletin for Canberra notes a barometric reading of 72.067 inches and mentions a maximum expected rainfall or temperature pattern for a 24 hour period with uncertain values. The report is incomplete and garbled.
Meibogene University lecturers will visit Canherrm for the second term of the Canterse Salers wach pamimiaces, delivering talks to students. Adjudicators and the Students Representative Council will attend, with the event beginning at Canberra and totaling 208 sorpees, marking the season’s start.
Report notes few shoplifting prosecutions in the ACT during a period, with losses cited around £100. Canberra Chamber of Commerce officials state no public cases or enforcement actions have been brought, and the public is warned to avoid theft with minimal consequences noted.
A scanned church notices page lists services for Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist and Christian Science groups in Canberra and surrounds. It includes times for Holy Communion, Masses, Evensong, catechism, youth activities, and anniversary observances, with multiple churches such as St. Andrew and St. Christopher’s noted.
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