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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1950
Page
2
Housekeeper Subsidy Inadequate Urges Increase
The National Council of Women appeals to the Department of the Interior to raise the Emergency Housekeeper service subsidy to meet rising demand. President Mia Bulley says funds barely cover the most necessary cases and more money is needed to attract suitable workers and possibly expand training. Mrs Bailey notes councils struggle to recruit staff amid growing need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C
Manon
Noonal Council of Women
Department of the Interior
Serd Mer
Mia K
Bulley
Toca
Tinea
Dugan Used Pin in Liberty Bid at Central Court
Sydney paper reports Darcy Dugan and accomplice William Mears attempted a jailbreak during a court bid for escape charges. Police traced the missing lottery ticket bundles tied to multiple syndicates as the court action unfolded at Central Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugan
Liberty
Sydney
Darcy Dugan
Nis
Central Court Yeater
William Mears
Mears
Central Poller Station
Dugan Ket
Sweeta
Special Lottery No
Scott
Tanglement” Syndicate
Mra
Pathin
Pacific Highway
Pymble
Alum and Duc” Syndicate
Brs. Dean
Moaking Ster
Mose Vale
Floods Delay Return from Camp Near Richmond
Nine YMGA bays from the Yarramundi camp near Richmond are delayed en route to Canberra. The Nepean River cut communications with the camp, delaying the group’s return. Officials expect arrival in Canberra on Sunday after competing against Newcattle and Sydney representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flonda
Richmond
Canberra
Yarramundi
YMCC
Nepean
Suniday Snoring
Newcantle
Sydney
Judge Lists Four Stages of Drunkenness in Court
Sydney judge Berne defined four stages of intoxication as innocent, dangerous lunatic, comatose, and bellicose during the Quarter Sessions Appeals Court session. Frederick Pendergast, 35, a truck driver from Newtown Nadap, received a £50 bond for 12 months without conviction after a March 11 Dixon Street incident. The judge urged Pendergast to avoid liquor while driving and noted the varying effects of alcohol on different people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Berne
Frederick Pendergast
Pendergast
Alice Street
Newtown
Nadap
Dixon Street
City
Pendergaat
Garages at Barton Offices Plan Garages near Housing Dept
The Department of Works and Housing invites tenders for garages behind the Barton offices. Amber galvanised iron roofs will top the buildings, to house official cars and ease congestion from private vehicles at the offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Works
Cailing Tor
Afm Parka and Gardens
Barton Offees
Department of Work
Ofices
Australian Sports Schedule Listing Multiple Matches
A broad weekend slate features rugby union and league games, hockey, tennis, bowls, basketball, and other fixtures across Canberra regions. Teams from Canberra, Queanbeyan, Manuka, Duntroon, Kingston, Griffith, and North Canberra compete at venues including Manuka, Duntroon, Barton, and Northbourne Oval with matches set for May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aturlay National Football Ag Nerentine Ovenue Vheion
Euntroon
Manuka
Queanbeyan
Socambeyan
Durie
Duntroontace
Y. Navy Cintert Royale Tal
FXUC
Tyna Tore Ny
Kingston” Gyati Bay City
eCatuckay
Niveraty Ova Sonik Guy
Avance
Griffith
R.mlc
Old Canpervain
Duntroon
State Eniverity
Rela
Barton
Waratah
BURY
Northbourne Oval
Canberra
Yass
Trisha
England
Monare
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Chadatte Street
Bribane
Victorias Lays Tractors
Vic
South Australia
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Western Australia
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New Zealand
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Australasia
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