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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a government interior department action affecting shipments or deliveries. The garbled text references restrictions and a possible official justification, with few clear names, dates, or places to anchor specifics.
Autumn pennants kick off at Manuka with undefeated leaders facing Braddon rivals in a knockout format. Draw lists mixed, men and ladies events across Northbourne, Forrest, Fysh, and other clubs with teams including Barton, RMC, Stromlo and Yarralumla competing for titles.
Advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Pills as a remedy for biliousness constipation and indigestion. Claims promise relief energy and regular digestion through a vegetable-based formula. Ends by urging readers to use the product to restore normal digestive function and improve appearance.
Full particulars and application forms are available at Headquarters Casters Command Victoria Barracks. Entry targets men of European descent aged 18 or older with suitable education and health, offering a nine year term with four years as apprentice, pay and allowances, travel, and home leave.
Various requests and notices including probate for Arthur Conn Ad Executor, creditor claims, housing rentals in Forrest Canberra, a job ad for a young lady for a month starting June, a married couple seeking furnished hotel accommodation, and multiple ads for piano, lamp, and antique items.
Travel timetable fragment lists daily departures at 8:55 am and 1:35 pm with a 6:40 pm special. Melbourne-bound service departs 9:30 pm Fridays via Narrandera and Mildura. Daily Adelaide service at 9:50 am via Griffith and Mildura Mondays Wednesdays Fridays.
Commonwealth government notice invites applications under the Employment Act with preference given to the disabled and those previously employed, outlining eligibility and submission timelines.
A Deparment of External Affairs notice outlines a Canberra based United Nations division posting. The ad lists annual salary and required knowledge of UN structure and related experience, inviting applications and outlining qualifications.
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