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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 27, 1949
Page
2
The collection offers wide choli all wool cardigans in plain and fancy shades priced from £1 15s 6d. Hats in various shades priced from 5s 6d. Also featured are fur felt scarves in checks stripes and tartans. Availability includes multiple styles and colors.
A motion to revert to one permanent competition each year was lodged by Reid at a meeting of the association. The council debated pennant provision and noted a plan to award a pennant to the most successful club of the year while easing entry rules for a junior event at Munuka Courts in August.
The Canberra Community Hospital Board, at its meeting yesterday, decided to coordinate with public authorities to keep the main hospital corridor clear of traffic and maintain smooth operations. Officials emphasized safety and accessibility for patients, staff, and visitors during peak hours.
A report details the resignation of chairman Mr Garran who departs for England on Sunday. The Health Minister approved the chairman’s departure and the board paid tribute to his service. The piece also notes appointments, staff accommodation issues, and ongoing anti rat proofing work across hospital buildings amid staffing and maintenance concerns.
A flag competition played yesterday yielded A grade winner Mrs Rolfe at the 16th green with Mrs Galloway on the 15th fairway and Mrs Tregear on the 17th. In B grade Mrs Howe won on the 19th fairway and Mrs N Moore on the 12th green.
Kingston ads list Kingston Cab Taxi Service on Sanake Street and Singer Sewing Machines offering portable electric machines with trade ins for cash. Optical repats and eye test appointments mentioned with stores on Auburn Street and Davies Pharmacy Kingston.
A board report shows plans to charge fees for intermediate ward accommodation and for private ward per week, with ministerial acceptance. An outpatient ward expansion is approved adding two rooms, while a superficial therapy unit faces a months‑long wait for final placement and a manufacturing setback.
Thursday report shows new capital announced by local and overseas companies totaling £148,100,000 since year end. Commonwealth division notes £53 million already invested or to be invested in Victoria £52 million in New South Wales £16.5 million in Tasmania £134 million in South Australia £55 million in Queensland and £21 million in Western Australia.
A New South Wales railway refrigeration service plans to deliver ready cooked and frozen meals to Canberra and Queanbeyan hotels and hostels. The project aims to ease shortages by using mobile refrigeration to distribute preserved meat, poultry, and beverages while maintaining quality and color. Government and private agencies monitor health and distribution efficiency as the scheme expands.
A fragmented notice notes Trans Australia Airlines pursuing broader international travel opportunities and easier connections for country clients, highlighting writer’s phone reference.
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