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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
2
A partial obituary and job notice page item thanks friends for sympathy and notes vacancies for painters. The text mentions B C Meany BV Se and references to Mr Henley Curry Veer and Ingewin, with positions at a circus and painter roles including wage terms and overtime.
A mixed slate of employment requests appears including female assistants with allowances and leave benefits, clerical and typing roles, youth store positions, diesel engine specialists, and a principal for a polytechnic. Advertising shows wages, superannuation, accommodation deals, and application deadlines across multiple locations and agencies.
Members of the Sheet Metal Workers union threaten job stoppages amid stalled contract talks. Negotiators for the union and employers meet this week to avert disruptions across multiple construction sites in the city.
A delegate argues against criticism of Australia’s New Guinea policy, contending the trusteeship council is unnecessary. He cites large expenditures on Papuan welfare and reconstruction and defends Australian governance as a model, urging continued control without interference.
Canberra tourism chief Mr Dunbar told the Senate committee Canberran growth and visitor numbers influence attitudes toward the capital. About 140000 visitors last year stayed briefly while 244000 visitors arrived, with many lodging one night to a week. The bureau recorded 18000 bookings for travel and accommodation tied to national events and memorials.
The bulletin reports readings of 30.294 inches at 5 pm and 30.407 inches at 9 pm with temperatures from 43 at 3 pm to 46 at 9 pm and a 24 hour maximum near 01.0. Minimum around 28.0. Winds vary from northwest to southeast up to 30 mph. Forecasters predict a rising sun, showers in the afternoon, and cooler night with light winds.
A hospital confirms a dietitian on staff after confusion over personnel, noting the matter was clarified by the superintendent of the ALB Lae district. Officials say the dietitian is properly credentialed and serving in the hospital’s dietary department.
Aged 11 and 19 were charged after breaking into a Stockton-on-Tees wirehouse and stealing items. They told a juvenile court they aimed to wash themselves with the loot. Both were remanded to a home for one month.
London Tuesday. Cardinal Grim, Archbishop of Westminster, urged Rowian Catholics to take a more active interest in the work of the United Nations with a service at Westminster Cathedral.
Canberra committee hears plan for a three way governance of housing projects with a professional planning consultant, a financial authority, and an Able administrator to oversee contracts, site development, and sales. Mr Jennings argues for a centralized planning unit and independent surveyors to set schedules, price contracts, and manage under ground services.
Labour Party in Canberra seeks nine nominees for the Advisory Council Board elections with nominations closing July 1. The ALP plans to name Fenithons at a forthcoming meeting on the Maas Doar. The Liberal Party is not expected to contest the Advisory Council race. September talks anticipated after August.
A fragmented report describes a series of royal and legal figures visiting Canberra and London. It mentions the Lord of Appeal in the Privy Council, discussions with the Law Council of Runcrai, and engagements with the High Commissioner, Dame Patt Moncie, and other officials.
An American investment firm disclosed a 602000 currency unit stake in an Australian operation. The move would elevate a single shareholder in Noein Australia and shift control, with approximately 20 percent held by Atlas and the remainder by Atlas partners.
The Vice Regal party led by the Governor General and Sally Mit paid an official vigil at Park Augusta in South Australia. On Monday last, Petro Excels tendew made an official visit to Whyalla, South Australia.
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