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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
5
Notice of a monthly meeting scheduled for Wednesday June 8 at 1800 hours at Prades Hall. Secretary in attendance, J C McKie listed among attendees.
Classified help wanted notice seeking a capable person for a modern home duties job in Killara area posting wage around 3 shillings 10 pence per day. Applicants addressed to Mrs. A Street Killara with references.
Tenders invited for a range of public works in ACT including installation of Bec Lagat and power to houses at Yarra Tune ACT, plumbing to timber and brick houses, and construction of gutters footpaths and kerbs at Braddox and other sections. Also calls for supply of timber and steel, stormwater drainage, and extension of hot water systems at Australian National University. Tender closing details, dates in July 1862 and August 12, 1862, with bid documents available from the Department of the Interior Acton offices.
The proposal outlines establishing an interior ministry run centre with an admissions policy, a governing committee, and facilities for up to a limited number of children. It suggests appointing an inspector of schools, a medical officer, a department counsellor, and an officer of the interior department to form the committee and oversee staffing and transport.
Fragmented report shows Canberran residents urging adoption of baby girls. Hospital officials, including Superintendent Dr. OY cdve, discuss the difficulty finding foster parents and court orders, while debates on placing infants in institutions continue. A second note mentions an immigration booklet from Canberra authorities about migrants and road safety practices.
An official said the organization would provide myxomutants to landholders during the forthcoming season. Officials noted virus use could reduce rabbit menace though no exact figures were available. Auction sales referenced as part of the report.
Fragmented notices show housing pleas and employment openings across Western Australia and Canberra areas. Urgent accommodation for a Dutch family and a Pioneer Tours driver couple, plus engineering roles in Australia with salary details, contact numbers, and office addresses.
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