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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1948
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text lists vacancies and appointments in Commonwealth of Australia departments. Mentions Building and Regency, Department of Health, Director of Mental Hygiene, and education style roles with May deadlines and high salaries. Unsure details due to garbled source but reflects official recruitment and governance cues.
The Department of the Interior invites applications for two positions Printing and Survey Assistant. Salary listed as unspecified. Applications must indicate qualifications and be received by 27 April 2048.
Applications invited for two posts in Canberra ACT. Engine Driver requires typing and clerical skills with office operation duties. Senior Trade Commissioner position seeks candidates with authentication and legal document handling. Deadlines and submission details included. salary and terms vary by qualification.
A dated analysis reviews Palestine’s long history and the present British rule. It warns that ending the mandate could spark a fraternal war between Jews and Arabs, threatening Christian holy sites and prompting wider regional conflict.
An unclear report from regional news notes a high ranking official named Rusty Mekelly being injured or detained in a sudden event. Details and exact location are not legible. authorities have not released full statements.
Benes Baster of Oskey Park died after his motorcycle collided with a military wagon in Mantry on February 22. The wagon driver Gardiner, a Marraganos military employee from Teienhard, was not seriously hurt.
Fragmentary text from Melbourne Florida about clothing coupons and a director named Veday. Mentions special coupons, mothers, and discharged service personnel. The article appears to be a stray OCR of a public notices section with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
Sydney reporters note charges against Romano, Wagga, and Brviant Moore for building permit overspend on Romano's Commercial Hotel renovations. Walter Grout and Ragin 4, 2 Grout, Sydney, face court action. a permit valued about 420000 and work cost 35080 were exceeded, with renovations alleged beyond authorized outlay.
In Tamworth at Ryeaght Prides Town a man narrowly escaped death when a live wire snapped from its fittings and fell toward him while he rode a vehicle. A motor keeper intervened, preventing a fatal shock and saving the rider from serious injury.
Weather or light forced a suspension during a golf contest in Sydney on a Friday. Players including Kantington, Le Mpoocers, Berwick, de Groot and others held early leads before delays paused play. Only 18 holes remained to complete the match, with replays possible after a daylight halt.
Sydney health inspectors visited a prominent Shepherd Street site following a complaint of mouse contamination in breakfast cereal. They found mouse excreta on shelves and several holes. one inspection noted the factory had been cleaned up and many mouse traps installed.
In the federal court today's session Thomas Henry Arrowsmith, identified as a runpufectaring-Jewsiter, faced charges of conspiring to illegally export gold. The case arises from alleged agreements to move precious metal out of the country with Arrowsmith named among participants.
Meteorological bulletin for Canberra region reports a 24 hour period starting yesterday at 9 pm with scattered showers mainly on the mountains and cloudy skies. Moderate westerly winds. Eastern districts expect showers and cooler temperatures with fresh southerly to southwesterly winds.
Fragmentary weather notes reference rain measurements and temperatures around Canberra. It mentions 43.8 degrees, a 63 degree maximum, and feral data strings that appear garbled. No clear date, location, or coherent forecast is provided.
Weather delays hamper aviation as reports describe a missing plane search ongoing near Cape Weenecey. The morning crew recovered a red beacon and coordinated with BRIGNANE authorities while a pierce of weather data delays restoration of flight paths.
In Sydney on Friday police reported a man suffering war neurosis was found behind Lewiphian Mumpital after an alleged incident involving the Jagged 10. Witnesses said he fled the scene as officers approached and local authorities planned to question him about recent events.
A KS official announces plans to enforce a ban on communists within political activity citing constitutional powers. The statement references sub-charter approvals and state authority, noting potential actions if compliance lapses.
In Sydney a longtime shift in labor movement aligns ironworkers with leftist factions. Reports say about 80,000 members face renewed pressure as unions explore closer ties to communist currents amid broader labour politics.
Readable fragments mention a location and series but lack clear names, dates, or events. The text appears to be an incomplete record or stray notes, making it difficult to determine a concrete incident or subject.
A jet propelled Vampirwagator reportedly reached about 530 mph during a test dive over Sydney, clocked by Australia’s Havilland Aircraft chief pilot. The aircraft began from around 10,000 feet and rapidly accelerated, setting a high speed mark in Melbourne’s wide airtesting context.
The report notes a reshuffle of positions within the Communist Party. Eydeny or similar names are listed as president, secretary, and organizer roles with changes in the general committee. The former general secretary J.B. Milne is retired from the post but stays on the political committee.
Seventeen ventures unite to reclaim arable land along Britain’s coast. A team of farmers plans large-scale dike and wall construction to drain tidal flats, enabling cultivation within two harvest cycles. The project, led by a frog of enterprising background, draws support from Britain’s Ministry of Agriculture.
The report outlines Coastal Craft developing a light metal hull vessel named Ta Mago for the Royal Navy to enhance submarine rescue. It describes buoyant, glowy submerged systems, hardened weight reduction, and an integrated latent device array for rapid ascent and salvage operations.
Britain’s new health service will provide free medical dental and nursing care to all, funded by the state. About 18 million copies delivered describe extended services and nationwide access with doctor patient confidentiality and care outside insured private treatment. Total funding announced at £150 million for initial months to roll out the program.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local public notice listing many individuals including Patricia Bracivy Norma Davia Anuj Jew Ju hiriey Laake Rhveleoft Sealey McKechuie Jon rit Pears Redna Roatan Madeline Hyrnr Rhirley Grom Rilten Leckie Metis Hanwy Freda warter Constincy Sg ary Belencen Rehumede Jenn Micraey Margret Fred Tunetion. The text references a dine r hall and a church event with a set of names and scattered details.
Thwae named four candidates for the East of here post, with two more to be chosen. They will present appointments for Tosca or Wr Eimase as previously held, while Ford Wilt stays in Cantor.
A fragmented listing details multiple churches and services for Whitsunday. It includes Anglican rites at St John the Baptist and St Peter's with Holy Communion, children's services, confirmations, and evening prayers. Roman Catholic and Presbyterian notices note Latin Mass, devotions, confessions, and morning worship. The fragment mentions clergy, parish arrangements, and scheduled prayers across multiple parishes.
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