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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1957
Page
2
Engagement notices follow with Edwards Southwell and Margaret Joy listed among family announcements. The clipping also contains weather fragments and brief notes on forecasts and coastal winds.
Obituary notice for William Henry Beal of Canberra died at Royal North Shore Hospital on June 11 1957 aged 14. Survived by wife Alice Joyce and children Mrs Hansell Minnie Laurance Abe Hons Tetley Bayie and Ken. Rest service to be held at Margnic Hall Kingston with reading room hours issued.
The Canberra Alpine Club advertises a meeting tonight on German Road, upstairs in the arcade, with the next meeting set for Wednesday June 13 at 8 o clock in the school. A guest speaker is listed.
Probate notice states accounts are open for inspection and any claims must be presented by June 26. Registrar M. S. Johnston urges interested parties to attend, with a formal call for creditors. Also a classified ad seeks a part time typist with salary £333-£675 and experience, contact United Kingdom High Commissioners Office for details.
Female office assistant required for contracting firm. Knowledge of typing preferred. Call 133698 between 10 a m and 12 noon today.
Officials request names and ages of American citizens resident in the Australian Capital Territory and children born in the United States with non citizen parents. Call U1851 to supply names, addresses, and ages for record keeping.
An old notice from the ACT Employers' Association lists weekly rates for male chasers with hourly wages. It specifies pay scales such as £18 16s 13d and £18 10s 8d, with work hours around 7:30 am to 7:30 pm and a one fifth rate noted for certain conditions.
The Manuka Pharmacy invites women to meet Elizabeth Arden’s representative during the upcoming week. She offers guidance on beauty regimes from powder shade selection to wrinkle prevention. No charge for consultations. walk in or appointment available.
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory issues a public legal notice regarding court proceedings and deadlines. Details specify parties, court registry, and filing timelines for involved entities and individuals.
Probate jurisdiction applies to the estate of Brian Thomas Gogar late of South Grafton New South Wales Postal Clerk deceased. Application after fourteen days from publication to Public Trustee of New South Wales for Letters of Administration may be sealed by the court. Creditors must lodge claims with the undersigned.
Applications for the assistant engineer position close June 15 1957. The role involves design and supervision of bridge and road works under modern Hoodern methods. Requires road and bridge design experience to Department of Main Roads standards and related qualifications.
Government of Tanganyika East Africa invites applications for a contract reporter to record Legislative Council proceedings and court judgments. 30 to 36 months, salary starting at £045 9s, rising to £1,095 with gratuity 135 percent. Outfit and allowance. female candidates preferred. age and qualifications required. Apply by air mail to Crown Agents London with details and reference MIB/43827/CT.
Notices invite applications for a Shorthand Typist and a Clerk Typist at the United Kingdom Senior Trade Commissioner office in Canberra. Details include contact by phone U2211 extensions, and instructions to write Commonwealth House. Miscellaneous ads mention domestic help and boy applicants for Times, with Cox’s News as a contact.
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