Tender Extension Notice for Canberra Housing Works 1948
The Commonwealth Department of Works and Housing extends the tender receipt deadline for Canberra projects to 2 pm on Thursday 24 May 1948. Tenders invited cover supplies and construction at locations including Barton Canberra and office sites in Melbourne and Sydney, with details at the Director of Works offices.
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Conberes
Nena Tisbiain
Sk Bas
Tor
Harmen
Canverias Omteantity
Cantersa
Tita
Abavenmatico Sesntoc
Saeaanirs Ll
Department of Sup. ‘and Development
Canberra
Tupathy
Nslaon Lemmon
Worle
Nousing
Auatealls
Department of Works For Housing
ACN
Tursday
Jane
Sayre
Palfeten Mostel
Auli Canberra
ACT
Hitemata
Bay Plana
Dir Rator of Works
Department of Works and Housing
Met Street
Birdney
Bourke Bt
Melbourne
Sulson Lemmon
Linister
Spark
Anid
Werdeaber
Bjork Bupply
Car Petn
House of Reprisets
Exiiven
Parliament Hume
Eranberra
Tubadal- Biet
Barton
Barton Amfce
LHL
Ayoru
Entrance Examination for Commonwealth Bank Cadet Entry
A competitive entrance exam is held for youth under 18 seeking admission to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The notice specifies eligibility under the 1945 Employment Act and requires completion of the required examinations or an equivalent public test.
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Berejee
Cammonwealth Bank of Australia
Fndum
Pim Lily
Canberra Governance Criticized Over Bread and Housing Failures
A public critic denounces the Canberra administration for failing to serve the people. The speaker cites bread shortages and housing needs, urging prompt relief and policy focus on essential provisions for citizens. The minister responsible is accused of lacking understanding of local needs and overbearing authority.
Man Killed, Seven Injured In Head-on Collision
A fatal head-on collision occurred when a Dus traveler and a semi-trailer unit collided on a rural road. Seven people were injured including the driver of a bus and a passenger, all treated at Gul Rong District hospital in a serious but non-fatal condition.
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Madgre
A. A. Haynes
Yeenin Dil Co
M Dus
Leon Adama
Sra. R. Taylor
Gul Rong
Ceylon Surprised by Detention of Skymaster
A cryptic note reports Ceylon’s surprise over the detention of a Skymaster aircraft. Officials cite authorities and agreements, with mentions of air control and entry rights, though details remain unclear and fragmentary.
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Ceylon
Skymaster
Collier Salvage Outlook Hazy After Rough Season
A salvage expert notes limited chances for saving the collier after a difficult season. Estimates suggest costs could reach 300,000, with the option to shift coal supply to Bellambi or other sources being explored amid uncertain outcomes.
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PIAY
Bellambi
Migrant ship seeks to bring wives from Hong Kong
A British government discussion in London addressed allowing wives of sailors to move from Hong Kong to Singapore. Mr Chifley said Australia urged by London to permit depen dents to enter Singapore. The plan involves about 2 000 dependents of British personnel in Malaya and elsewhere, with possible shifts to China.
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Chitfer
Auatresia Nin
Hemekors
Mingapor
Chifley
Karon
Eure
Chitney
Bratien
braMie
Chine
Singapore
White
Ralacinval
Chitin
Attatralin
Woman Murdered in London Flat Found Body in Bed
Police discovered the body of a woman in her flat at Elizabeth Bay. The victim had been hidden under bedding and the scene suggested foul play. Investigators are treating the case as a homicide and are identifying possible suspects and motives.
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Bydney
Aaturitey
Mee
Cella Thampaon
Ats
Elizabetty Bay
Elda
Court postpones Interun wage case hearing this week
Melbourne court will not hear the Interun wage case today. Judge Fowler said the court is not prepared to proceed and adjourned to hear new submissions and further informants before a hearing on the basic wage dispute can resume.
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Unamions
Caer
Newbunte
Whaling Plans For Western Australia Station Next Year
Fragmentary report outlines a proposed start of whaling operations at a Western Australia station next year. It mentions captains, experts, expected prices, and freight rates, with uncertain details on ship readiness and regulatory approvals.
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W.A
Aasioom
Teciees Borgia
Chen
Ufaury
Onsat
Bromreth
Thom
Avai
United Kings
Sviderit
Gage
Minister defends housing allocation system in parliament
The minister rejected claims of policy inconsistency in housing allocation. He argued the Canberra program aims to attract builders and address shortages by reallocating pieces of factory-made homes to essential workers. The minister cited 60 percent of pre-fabricated houses allotted to tradespeople and noted commitments with the Canberra Dairy Society and private employers to reduce unemployment. The speech touched on penalties for noncompliant workers and ongoing efforts to speed up building programs.
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Houben
Tovay
Neaply
Canberra
Cs Park
Howaing
Saaential
Aetun
Ciao Tillk
Lima
Aator Puid
Ayauwen
Lola
Yarralinla
Rointra
Bas Moalety
Canberra housewives seek housing for bread delivery services
A Canberra meeting of the National Council of Women urged the Minister for the Interior to allot houses for bakers to enable delivery services. They pressed the government to provide housing to prevent disruption of essential services and to support bakery workers and their families.
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Cantera
National Counsel of Women
Interiee
Mr. Johnson
Fae Mireting Glio
Tiene Ani
Daley Mociety Bs
Enprenen- Aalivesse Ube
Mathersraff Anit
Nuracry
Polve
Interalleflan
Adnalie Onno
Turner
Westridge
Chihdrena Hothing
Neerney
Pete
Perenne
Prowrone
Ghana
Michal
Noaktinain
Eiaia
Omni
Ini Pan Prueiante
Uci Nerenmars
Vail Sham
Jsotin
Enyerco Tee Roelit
Orca
Canberra
Init
Fenny
Nordavan
Phil
Mpa
W. H. Holly
Orunner
Mpester
Parliament Tackles War Strain and Postwar Plans
Rushed debates in Parliament address postwar demobilization and defense commitments. Ministers discuss Australia Britain arrangements on air, water, and migrant evacuations, with emphasis on housing, industry, and stevedoring reforms and financial guarantees for upcoming crops.
Farmers Finish With Labour Rally Amid Conference Noise
Fragmented OCR notes describe a rally where farmers support Labour, with references to a conference, Mr. Witehoth, Werhaler, and Ne Keown. The text alludes to Labour governments and a perceived government capability, but many names and places are garbled.
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Rydney
Witehoth
Werhaler
Walt Thas
Mystery Lottery Draw Details From Ony Frits List
A fragmentary notice outlines a lottery drawing announced by Ony Frits Lotteny Na V8 and partners. It mentions prize numbers and participants such as Belle Bewund and Bark Ave site Ahlot Tinah, with a drawing scheduled for Monday.
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Ony
Frits Lotteny
Siew He Byard
Bark Ave
Ahlot
Hay Akroot
Crago Firth
Bynteate
G. Davenport
Ean Maitland
Lintery No
Liberal Party blamed as citizens held to ransom
A fragmented Canberra report quotes Liberal Party leaders claiming citizens are held to ransom over arbitration and political action. The piece notes Unity and Fabonr movervett support, while Canberra advocates press for firm action and accountability in the ongoing dispute.
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Liberal Party
Canberra
Cisemna
Berg
Mme Redluani
Fabonr
Beret
Aoldirr Rettlement Details In NSW Land Acquisition
The Commonwealth has acquired land in New South Wales for a government project. Minister for Public Works explains the settlement, noting the total value and date of acquisition. Specifics include 14,700,000 and the years involved.
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Taralgeretsia
Nsw
Commonwealth
Pontwar
Rogation Sunday church services and fellowships listed
A fragmented historical notice lists Rogation Sunday services across churches including Holy Communion at Holy Trinity and parishes such as St Mary Bonwit, Christop her, and St Coriatophan's. It names preachers Rev. Mey, Rev. G.WF yh Homan, and others with schedule times from morning to evening, plus Sunday School and kindergarten activities and Salvation Army and Congregational notices.
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Esglisd
John's Bain
Tanena F
Avebdawen Dayan
Brancher
Ayeheesun Fae
Gei
Kvenianix
Denseshor
Rey
GK Amst
Adnalir Mall
Christopher's
Patrick's
Pra
Theeeer
Crim
Pusolan
Mcvtiarak
Antyer
Tutupeas
Hector Harrison
A. Ectort
Jonioé Pariows Braddon
Dawkner Bureet
Campbell Taran
Aim
Schon
Binderenden
Wesley Church
A.m. Dloy
W. Whitebread
Hackworthy
Civic
Minster
Bey A
Avenir
Aina
Rungay Benwal Nout
Masonic Ant Montey Service
Bonaay Bokan
Texan
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de Joan Redew
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Times
Australia
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Department OF Works
Department OF Wonka ‘and Housing
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Hongkong
Pacteic Defence
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