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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1947

Page

5

Recruiting Workers for Canberra Exits Amid Shortfall

A report notes about 100 Australian workers are expected to arrive in Canberra within a week to join a recruiting drive for the Department of Works and Housing. A second group of three Britons is said to travel from the LAME Bay next, with American workers already in transit. The arrivals aim to fill carpentry, bricklaying, and laborer roles, with plans including trains and worker housing provisions.

Department of Works Hoje Pulding

Mitish Colonel to Grow More Food

Colonial policy aims to raise food output across Britain’s empire through a committee led by the Board of Trade. Plans foresee increased colonist production and exports, with a government led campaign to boost agricultural output and self sufficiency.

Mitish Britain Board of Trade Fe Treamey Coloni Gee Irmanahif Tal and Sachs

Arbitration Law Meeting At Melbourne Gazette Notice

Administrative council invites attendance on July 21 at 6 20 pm for a meet about the constitution and representatives. Notices request obtaining details from the Secretary and list matches for Saturday across several schools and high grammar units. The piece notes the new Arbitration Act and announces a 15 member consolidation commission to be named.

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Tributes to Wisdom of Pioneers Mark Melbourne City Sanctuary

Tributes paid by Governor Winton Dugan Premier Cain and Archbishop Dr Booth at a ceremony honoring Melbourne's declaration as a city. The event, described as an act of remembrance, gathered regional leaders to praise early settlers and the founding of the settlement’s civic standing.

Blais Air Winton Dugan Ae, Cain Booth Melbourne

Understatement of Income Charged in Supreme Court

Melbourne. David Taylor Celt of Glendria was charged in the Supreme Court with understating income during 1943 44 and 1944 to £94208. Counsel for the Taxation Commissioner said the investigation had been carried out for 14 years. The hearing will be continued to narrow.

Melbourne David Taylor Celt Glendria ‘Quaufeaturer Supreme Court Taxation Commissioner

Tramways to Appeal Honesty of Passengers

Sydney report notes cabinet may consider fare increase for tramways, aiming to operate a 40 hour week from July 1. The Transport Department plans an experimental program placing honesty boards at ten bays to collect fares as conductors reach passengers.

Tramways Sydney Jy Liain Mitra

County authority weighs bounty on farm tractors

The board investigates continuing a bounty on tractor production. It is proposed the bounty on the machine be 10 000 yearly, affecting overall farm tractor output and local industry.

Bydney Tori Board

Royal Navy to Clear 500 Wrecks

British naval forces, led by the Royal Navy, plan to remove around 500 wrecks scattered around British waters. Eighteen trawlers with specialists already work to clear sunken vessels from the Thames and east coast, with the Navy taking over peacetime wreck removal duties from Trinity House after wartime operations.

Royal Navy Britain Thames Trinity Howses Nordathie Ursivlert Anil Wreeka Orork Channel Orewa Bet Joan Wien Triniy House

French Destroyers Engage Rebels Near Madagascar Coast

Two French destroyers attacked rebel forces off Madagascar as the French press agency reported. One ship reportedly shelled a rebel position near Tamatal, aiming to neutralize enemy power in the area.

Medagaacar Froulae Mbinck Tamatal

Agriculture 300 Years History in Canada Outlined

The article outlines Canada’s agriculture history from early 1600s European settlements to modern wartime changes. It notes wheat industry cooperation with Australia, shifts in land use, and growth of Western Canada’s plains. It mentions government roles, wartime farming guidance, and butter and cheese production patterns.

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Start the Day with a Song of Gl Listen to the Tune

A fragmented verse urges morning ritual with rhythmic lines about singing in the bathroom. It hints at mood improvement, avoiding worry, and seeking a tonic for the day through music and a proposed remedy called More's Indian Root.

More Harry Pa

Acton Race Track Rebuilds With Long Course Plan

Reconstruction work at Acton on a race track features a 60 furlong main circuit, half around the course, and a 430 yard home run. The project includes graded drainage into Sullivan Creek to prevent runoff and a long straight, with completion aimed before September and significant earthwork totaling thousands of cubic yards.

Acton Cours Hommes

Royal Canberra Golf Associations in Interclub matches

Fragmented OCR note outlines Royal Canberra Golf Associations planning Interclub matches in Canberra region. Mentions divisions at Yass, arrangements for events, and personnel requests. Includes contact references and job ad fragments for a housemaid.

Annual Roast Postponed to July 9 at 1 PM

The annual roasting event scheduled for June 27 has been postponed to Wednesday July 9 at 1 PM. Organizers cited scheduling conflicts and asked attendees to note the new date and time.

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