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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1952
Page
5
The director of civil defence Mr Arthur Wallender warned that a single enemy plane could destroy almost all of New York City with one plane load of small atom bombs. He spoke to the Mayor about dangers, detection, and warning systems, saying protection must keep pace with weapon advances.
A historic parliamentary remark discusses uranium deposits near Darwin and the ownership status under Territory and Commonwealth laws. The minister notes land grants and colonial era arrangements may be subject to current Territory laws and constitutional changes.
A fragmentary report notes a proposed National Library New Annexe with a provisional budget around £4,060 to extend and furnish the building. It mentions tendering, contracts, and potential works affecting the site and surrounding facilities, with unclear reporter details and some stray names.
Fragmented text records a dispute involving Me St Brotcoy, Mey Worbert Maley, and Me Maley over an event in February. The garbled source mentions a pot, a superintendent, and an assertion about an Australian context with unclear details.
The RMC parade set for June 5 will honor a birthday milestone with a ceremonial procession from Thurany to Wet Point Military Academy. Diplomatic and government officials are expected to attend. A wooden plaque will be presented to the academy, and a Duntenom representative plans travel to the United States later this year for the presentation.
A temporary workshop near Mt Stromlo faces delays as construction runs behind schedule. Professor Woolley said telescope use is aimed for early 1953, with an enhanced plan for incorporating a refined input system and improved tent storage. Equipment from Britain is due to arrive next week, and work continues on aligning power and shelter needs amid the overall project delays.
Job notice from Canberra Steam Laundry Braddon seeks a female assistant with bookkeeping and math accuracy, basic clerical skills, and pre v in le preferred. Apply in person or written at Beauchamp House 1210 Paireders Latourern. other listings include a shorthand typist and a Canadian position.
A fragment from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization notes an individual in the Labourer Division at Contersa RO in Canberra ACT. The brief entry records an internal designation and location without broader context.
Fragmentary OCR text cites requests and listings for vehicles and services. Mentions include various model names and times, a December or January date fragment, and contact pointers like a telephone string. Content is incomplete and inconsistently structured.
Notice of probate proceeding for the Cameron estate of E r uce An Cameron of Canberra. The executors, Mamta Cameron the widow, request all claimants to forward their details within fourteen days. Claims should be sent to Phippar Pieter for the Executors at Royal Insurance Holding, Northhourte Avenue, Wy.
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