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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1957
Page
11
A curtailed timetable operates on Monday October 1 with reduced hours. Buses run until 5 30 pm and after that the usual Monday schedule resumes at 7 pm. Details available from the boards or by telephone.
Public notices announce vacancies under Commonwealth departments including Works Department Canberra and CSIRO Life Survey Section Canberra. Posts require permanent residence eligibility for Britons in Australia, with deadlines October 17 and October 18, 1957, for Director of Works and Technical Officer roles.
Paris fashion week showcases glittering fabrics with metallic gleam. White brocade with gold thread and jet black accents dazzle, while a front-featured evening ensemble blends white and gold figured patterns. The Jazucae Heim presents a fur trimmed jacket and a bold black trim.
Weather readings for Canberra cover Saturday and Sunday with barometer, temperatures, wind, and sun details. Also included are obituaries and family notices for Hansen, Rouphy, and Stuart with brief elegies and familial updates.
Public access to the Commonwealth National Library is restricted to 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM today. Emergency dental service details are provided for urgent care on October 7 1957 with contact numbers. Delegates meet Tuesday October 8 at 8 PM. Canberra Darts Association and Dental Group details are listed.
Entry forms for the Canberra Poultry Show must be submitted by October 9 with entries judged by a specialist panel. Birds are to be prepared by 10 a.m. on October 13. The Licensing Court will hold special sittings at Canberra Court House on Thursday October 31 1957 beginning 10 30 a.m. F C P Keane Licensing Magistrate dated October 3 1987.
Competent baby sitter seeks work on the south side. Apply including phone number to Manuka News Agency, O'Connor, Ring J.
Leading Life Office requires a salesman collector aged 21 to 40 for a compact territory with salary and commission. Experience an advantage but not essential. Phone for appointment. Also accommodation wanted. Board for lady. Reply DPF. Hillside Hostel.
Dr Libby stated that atomic energy projects could improve food plants and animals by using radiation in processing and preservation. He noted past gains paused by nature and suggested by products from atomic energy might enhance sanitation and production in agriculture and industry.
Queen Elizabeth will be given an anti flu injection before departing on a Royal tour to North America. Officials in Buckingham Palace and allied agents in the United States and Canada are worried about the risk of influenza. Prince Charles, recently reported infected, remains in sick bay at his new school and is said to be making satisfactory progress.
Vicorian Lex Davison won the New South Wales road racing championship at Mount Panorama, extending his lead in the CMSA Gold Star. Tom Hawkes (Rep Cooper) finished strong despite a pit-lane breakdown, while Jones retired with a clutch issue in his Manero machine.
A warm day in Canberra set a rare temperature record as officials noted unusual heat levels. Local residents reported sweltering conditions with the mercury climbing higher than typical for the season.
Brisbane report shows Mr Duggan, former Labour leader, losing to a CP candidate in a state election. WA results table lists figures with Mr Roe and Mr Devries among others, noting late-night tallies and informal ballots.
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