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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1955
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a notice referencing Portia and Canterra Cemetery with a director or manager. No clear names or dates fully readable. Indicates a cemetery or trust matter likely involving ARD A. Cantecrn and Panerst Directort in Canterra.
Warne Curtied servicemen invited to attend funeral and memorial services at Mount Turbed or cemetery portion. Reynolds of Legion Gowrie asks attendance at church service on Tuesday October 11 with procession to the cemetery. Memorial note mourns sudden loss and bids farewell from family including mother and siblings.
Public notice lists ROBERT C TAYLOR as veterinary surgeon and physician with address Street Canberra and office hours from 8 to 12 noon Monday to Friday. It mentions appointments and related details with scattered names and terms about accommodation and contact lines.
A military exercise involving the Third Battalion featured heightened realism with jungle warfare drills. Junior officers from Canberra led demonstrations at the base, focusing on ambush tactics and defensive maneuvers as part of ongoing training events.
The West seeks a stable path in North Africa as France and Moroccan factions face pressure on the throne and a potential transitional government. Russia shows limited interest while Egypt and Cairo diplomacy affect broader alignments amid Berber resistance and regional shifts.
A weather report from Canberra and national regional forecast covers wind, rain chances, and temperatures across major cities. A late addition notes South Vietnam’s prime minister ordering the death penalty for mock exchange swindlers.
The report shows a 533 rise in homes waiting for over a year, with delays extending up to 17 months for certain suburbs. Affected are two and three bedroom homes, brick-fronted models, and new builds in the quarter ending September 30, amid high demand and ongoing government commitments in Rouen and additional notes on Notme purchases and completion timelines.
Announcement of new ambulance premises disrupting a 20 year link with the Canberra Brigade. Service will relocate at 6 pm, shifting management to a broader state authority and affecting about nine employees. The move ends the longtime Ambulance and Canberra Brigade collaboration, with likely operational changes for the fleet and staff.
The Florence Nightingale Memorial Committee and Australian nursing bodies plan conferences in Canberra from October 21 to 28. The aim is to discuss nursing education, improved care, and professional standards with participation by international nursing groups and national representatives.
The article reports that dignitaries including New Zealand High Commissioner and several Australian MPs will welcome the national dance champions Nos Lowe and Abirley Millen at an Albert Hall event in Wellington. The championships, organized by dancing groups, aim to promote amateur and professional contenders for the Australian and New Zealand titles with a grand finale featuring modern, Latin American, and old time dances.
The Canberra YMCA announces weekly events including a Wednesday meeting at 8 p.m. and Thursday volleyball to a tollryhnlt games session. The YMCA Women’s Auxiliary plans stall sales and community activities while the EMEA Bhi Club hosts a weekend event.
A historical note warns about cortisone use and its undesirable effects on rheumatic fever prevention. It discusses early observations of arthritis and the potential of antibiotics to mitigate severe outcomes, reflecting medical caution in treatment approaches of that era.
Numerous ceremonial steps mark the credential presentation at government venues in Austria and Canberra. Officials, including high ranking generals, participate as the ceremony emphasizes formal recognition and adherence to protocol amid varied national traditions.
Rover Scouts held a moot at Cotter Camp over the weekend featuring virtual athlete events and a service on Sunday morning. Notable participants included Ravermatr Sacha Cameron, Alan Ray, Slur Roberts, and Sirk Sneath as the camp wrapped with the balance of the programme.
Despite heavy rain, the fete at O'Connor Methods Hut drew crowds with stalls inside, pony rides, hoopla, model trains, and a puppet show. The Youth Club raised funds by selling angels with proceeds noted as 420 units while children helped with activities and crafts.
In a tense second round match the Australians claim a narrow win as the opposing side battles for supremacy. The result marks a notable stage progression with key players contributing despite a contested performance. Further details remain unclear due to fragmentary text.
Papuan speaker pleads for deeper help from peers and governments. He cites moral duty to assist Papuan welfare, urging trained teams of doctors and educators to empower their community. He invokes Christian ethics and quotes leaders on learning potential, calling for action aligned with Papuan needs.
A Saturday panel at the Congregational Church Mall entertained with a quiz night. A five to seven member group including Mrs. Ri and Mr. Gooch fielded audience questions while topics ranged from government policy to local affairs in a lively, uncertain exchange.
Canbera critics face rebuttal as a new club premises plan is praised by President Hoirie Arihwn and members of the Cantera Weat Bowling Clie. The effort boosts community work amid debate on governance and interior ministry remarks by Lon Hamilton. Lyane of the Western Australian Country Party aligns with Fraser’s critique, urging government to heed Canberra residents.
An exchange argues whether a state or national committee should apply names to public figures and events. The letter contends against revelations about peers, calling for neutrality and criticizes the process, with references to Burney Malbourne and other officials.
Mr Edgell, prominent engineer and life member of Barton, is honored at the AGT congress. The event recognizes his wartime service and long career, with tribute from Geneen Campbell and others.
Mr. Charles Warne aged 44, longtime secretary at Royal Gane betré for three years, died suddenly at Rays Canberra lab after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at St Paul Church tomorrow morning.
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