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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
3
Desolate scene shows muddy surroundings hindering occupancy. Heavy timber billets in center of photo aid truck movement. A block on the right has been nearly ready for six months. Lost items and contact notes listed nearby. Positions wanted for painting contractor seek work. phone numbers provided.
Heavy duckboards cross a quagmire to gain access to five blocks of flats stalled by rain soaked ground. Deep drainage trenches collapsed under wet conditions and officials say continuous rain prevents completion while the first block nears opening once a spell of dry weather arrives.
Mrs C Hollings of Beverley Hills won the £250000 Tasmanian Sportsman's Special Lottery with ticket No 2574 drawn today. Nineteen nearby shareholders share the prize with Mrs Hollings and her relatives set to receive £17000 each. Her neighbours also gain, while Mrs Alma Hill injured herself rushing to join the group.
London reports Australian Trade Minister McEwen has tonsillitis and is bedridden delaying the first meeting with British and Australian trade officials. The session aimed to set the programme for trade talks amid his heavy workload.
Wanted to buy rewinding machines for sewing and be machines. Visit or ring 043 to discuss repair or purchase. Located near 5 Lonsdale Street Braddon and South Side building block. contact at 12423 for details.
The Research School of Physical Sciences seeks a Clerk/Typist with salary bands from £360 to £749 plus age and experience. Applications for Typist and Shorthand Writer close Friday, July 6. inquiries to U0422 ext 465. send written applications to the undersigned. Salary for the Typist post ranges £394 to £654 p.a. plus basic wage adjustment. Initiating step set by age and qualifications.
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