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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1952
Page
5
Lessees in the undeveloped docks zone of Wysddun seek lease extensions for building projects. The University and Sir Hogers provide cautious comments, while plans await reallocation and possible block development in the Wil area amid gridlocked permits and planning delays.
The article outlines a phased rollout of duplex telephony in Canberra with 80 units planned for the exchange service and 40 duplex connections, aiming for completion in three to four weeks. It notes prior agreements for about 20 lines and potential future variability, with applicants near the next-door Relnboute area and considerations of private connections and reduced rentals.
A fragment describes a clothing exchange event at the YWCA, noting items were hung for sale and mentioning a total around £10 in Mali currency context. The text is fragmented with few clear names or dates.
A partial OCR fragment mentions various unclear terms and names. The readable content includes scattered phrases and possible foreign or garbled words, with no coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to anchor a summary.
A severe power supply failure caused widespread blackouts in Canberra during a wet night. The outage disrupted the electricity link and left residents without power as restoration efforts began.
A jumble of classified notices lists accommodation wanted and vacant rooms in Canberra and surrounding areas, plus job ads and tender invites. Entries mention furnished or unfurnished rooms, a three bedroom flat exchange, and salaries for positions at Times. Several personal requests appear amid shipping and painting tender notices.
Canberra Department of Works and Housing invites tenders for construction projects including sewer and stormwater drainage, prefabricated homes, and military facilities at ACT sites. Specifications and tender details available Tuesday June 10 1952 with bids due by close of business.
Advertisements invite applications for a chair of German or French and a Professor of Oriental languages at Canberra University College. Salary details, qualification needs, and deadline of 1962 July 16 are listed, with further particulars from the Registrar. Other government roles in Canberra include library archivist and interior department positions with specified salaries and duties.
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