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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1948

Page

2

Ring Jervis Day 3A and assorted notices

Local fragment outlines missing item notices including a request to exchange a rental, a partial missing address for a house in Manly near Mt Canberra, and a missing child notice seeking return. It mentions items and names in a scattered fashion with contact hints and a vacant field.

Jervis Bay Ontf Lannie Weimiming Astle Geehling Jervis Mar Bach Manly Howe Mt Canberra Lanford Welte

Probationary Applications in Commonwealth Prices Branch

A garbled notice discusses probationary periods and temporary investigation roles in the Commonwealth Prices Branch Canberra. It mentions grade levels, a May 10 deadline, and references to service months and Papua Now, with unclear names and dates embedded in the OCR text.

Canberra Asati Amy Pare Papua Tachiding Kater

Job advertisement for military intelligence role

A classified notice seeks applicants for a defense intelligence position with extensive war experience and duties similar to engineering. It lists salary ranges and requires applications be sent to the Department of Defence by early May.

GEO- Phaeur Dutiew Seston Balary Utter Department of Defence Been

Industrial Board Ordinance Notice on Determinations 1848

Public notice records the Industrial Board's determinations numbers 30 and 14 of 1848 under Ordinance OEM-SPY. Applications for licenses for motor traffic and related permissions are invited in accordance with the regulations. The notice mentions tennis court and related terms, with city officials and authorities referenced.

Arctom Ve Industrial Board Une Ure Industrial Board

Tender notices from Commonwealth Works and Housing in Canberra

Commonwealth Department of Works and Housing announces tenders for housing projects including timber framed and brick veneer residences. Tender forms available at the Works and Housing offices in Canberra with deadlines in June 1846 and May 1940 references.

Med Nelson Lemmon WAR Service Homes Getrick Bertion Amalie Turner Ureoffs Rousing Canberra A.C Oe Ae

Unclear historical notice fragment from 1948 London

Fragmentary OCR text mentions May 1948, addresses in London and names like Bailey and Proctor. Details are garbled, with several incomplete phrases and no clear event or outcome to summarize.

Parliamentary behaviour in Canberra today

The Canberra Times notes ongoing turmoil in Commonwealth Parliament over the Blain incident. It urges Prime Minister and Mr Mulcahy to set aside further pursuit, apologize, and restore goodwill among members to prevent lasting political indiscipline and public scar.

Commonwealth Blain Carnel Mtr Mulcahy

Frustrated minister marks fifty years in state parliament

The minister Cor Hosith, deputy and vice minister for something, celebrates fifty years in the state parliament. The fragmentary note hints at ongoing service and a ceremonial remark but lacks complete details.

Canberra Weather Bulletin With Barometer Reading

The report notes a barometer reading at Pam 20.4N8 with 3 pm conditions and forecasts rain. It mentions wind speeds around 2 pm and a mild maximum, with hints of unsettled weather and partially clear periods.

Canberra Pam Faa

Governor hosts centenary Catholic archdiocese event

The vice regal and governor hosted a Canberra reception yesterday with aides and dignitaries including Cardinal Spellman. The event marked the centenary celebrations of Melbourne's Roman Catholic Archdiocese, with Prime Ministerial and military presence noted.

Genere W. J. MokCall Howse Canberra Benjamin Ferenci Pry ‘Thair W. J A

Debated Motions Over Blain and Decency in Parliament

The House of Representatives clashed over allegations about Blain and a Prime Minister letter. Dr Evatt denied malice while Chifley urged reconciliation and rules on conduct, as Cameron sought an inquiry into Blain amid partisan tension.

Commonwealth Moves to Reserve Radio Active Sand

Commonwealth Government to reserve radio active sand extracted from South Coast beaches for Commonwealth purposes. Stockpiles of sand near Coolangatta under federal supervision, with portions planned for reserve and use.

Bribbant Prday Thiew Arma Commonwealth Pederaland Coolangatta

Mansion Buy Sinks City into Waterfront Question

The article reports a mansion purchase at Daring Point by the United Rates Government bun, with £40,000 paid for the waterfront residence once owned by Captain James Patrick. Details suggest a high profile transfer involving the Consul-General and Roha renidene.

Gyonry Pyhlay United Rates Lueury Darling Saint Waterfront

Scheme for free medicines and penicillin access

An Australian plan outlines free benefits for prescribed medicines and penicillin, with pharmacists and doctors coordinating through a national formulary. It includes allowance for patients unable to present prescriptions, doctors receiving a universal form, and state committees to ensure fair distribution across remote areas.

Australia Casta Weil Medicioon

Obituary of Catherine Cahill of Canberra community volunteer

The death occurred last week of Catherine Monlo Cahill of Fixdere Way Canberra born in Yarraville in 188 and an ardent charity worker in Canberra. She attended St Monica's and Catholic College and lived in Melbourne before moving to Canberra where she was active at Christpher's Church. Survived by sons Daniel Francis and Danisi Lalle.

Mus Camill Catherine Monlo Cahill Grim Cahill Canberra Canberen Metboirraa Mra Canisi Yarraville Bt. Monica's the Cathic ‘College Rar Daniel Francis Danisi Lalle

Nominations Open for A C Pastoral Association Committee

Fifty two members will elect forty six vacancies on the committee of the A C Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Papers will be distributed to members during the week and returned before the annual meeting at Hall on Monday May 10.

A.C.1 Pastoral Association A.C Pasoctaon Hall

Dalzel Denies Communist Allegations in Sydney Hearing

In Sydney, Mr Bisin M.F. denied accusations he and Mr A J Dalziel secretary to the Minister for External Affairs were communists. Dalziel claimed branding as communist risks court protection while a letter from Mr Blain to the Prime Minister is cited in the dispute.

Sydney Bisin A. J. Daisiel Rivet Mr. Dutshwe Blain Chine

Lang Questions Car Usage Amid Roving Joy Ride Inquiry

In Parliament Mr Lang pressed for details on whether the Governor General’s establishment could grant the diplomatic corps access to tobacco and liquor without excise or customs payments. He asked if instructions allowed such applications for official duties only and not for members’ personal use. The minister could not provide an on the spot answer but promised a general statement later.

Tito Goulburn Lang CMT Chidey Governor- Genera Privilere Diplomatic Corps Iquor Howre Chifey

Ambiguous Court Record Noted At Central Criminal Court

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Central Criminal Court proceeding involving a defendant named George Bech or Bech and discussions on sentencing and ple a rules. The text references examination by a Dr Mo and a request by Thomas of Remgate related to plea and possible court actions.

Ema George Eee Pully Georry Bech Central Criminal Court George Bech- Aydney Priday Thomas Remgate

HOSMIAL Coen onan Trudgees Commended for Safety Efforts

Fragmentary report notes HOSMIAL Coen onan Trudgees being commended during the Week. It mentions the Department of Works at Housing in Wesake and a plan to erect a hurricane to prevent a recurrence, with unclear details about Lalor atte Renmocedental.

Daloony Lalor Atte Department of Works Wesake

Canberra Tourist Trips Limited Launches May Tours

Canberra based Murray Vale Coaches Limited plans new intimate passenger tours of Canberra to begin in May. The manager Raneger announces the service with expected early deployment and continued operations for guided trips.

Murray Vale Canberra Gerardanager Raneger

Review of Petrol Consumption Policy Aims

The report outlines a review of petrol consumption tied to private petrol licences and public control. It seeks to conserve petrol use and may affect licensing and pricing to manage supply and demand.

Rydney Penny Husineas KL Tucker Jollara

Church Series Prominent Activities and Services Noted

The notice outlines a sequence of church services across multiple denominations including Anglican and Methodist. It lists sermon topics, communion times, congregational gatherings, and addresses by various ministers, with emphasis on Holy Communion and Sunday School activities.

Church OF England Vth Bundmy Sader Andey Bt Jonn Pariah Comer Haly Comrounica Coxmerit Reveree Cone Unversity College Chan Birch Aintomology Lydioay Astvcraty Ereraang Borman A. A. Gimith Pauil Alama Balfarlel Freseban K. Arrostrang Bervicg Kindingaeve Xe Aranor Mev Aosile Madii Ravi Bom W. Pyke Oe Munray

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