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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1955

Page

2

Funeral notices from Wornton and surrounding area

Obituaries and funeral notices list many residents and relatives from Wornton and nearby towns. Dates include October 13 and October 14 with services at Con Barra Community Hospital, Baptist Church, and Canberra Public Cemetery. Names mentioned include Margret, Florence, Octavius, and Herbert, with addresses in Daren, Ainslie, and Patterson Street.

Margret W.A1 Jeasto Caribeyrar Florence Iw.a Wilhem Wentworth Octavius Bay Agid Hierbert Frederick “Olinway Patterson Street Ainslie Burin At the Baptist Cunherra Inter Canberra Orurky Primal Grawford Streel Qunanbeysa Friends of the George Percival Lectard Totter Pale Faith Church Man UK Gonberre Cantaria Ada Caabstra Quean

Vacant Tradesman Positions Listed in Local Notice

Fragmented advertisement lists various job openings including garden work, waiting staff, domestic help, painters, and general labor. Contacts reference Campbell Street Aimatie Newcastle Buildings Civic and Carrington Street Deak, with wages described as good for qualified workers.

Trmvchaiy Imind Fem Walt Campbell Street Aimatie ABA Temata Forres Turners Selmer Engineering Newcastle Civic Nancy Koubel & Men Carrington Street Deak

States Quibble At Housing Gift

Canberra debate over the Commonwealth state housing fund triggers critique of interest subsidies and allocation rules. The piece argues the federal share could reduce buyer costs by thousands, while states push for defence personnel quotas and cooperative societies. It suggests the Commonwealth build the homes itself as an alternative.

Coat of Oman Tia Mandpoim Commonwealth Otabilstrmertt Pont-War

Parliament session timings and committee questions noted

In Parliament the House of Representatives met at 9 00 am to question the Prime Minister and the Senate planned to meet at 11 00 am. The session continued with discussions and a vote on a health bill and further actions anticipated after the debate.

Senate

Weather News From Canberra and Capital Regions

Weather forecast notes a north to northwest wind shift across Canberra and surrounding districts. Expect milder temperatures with increasing warmth on the slopes and a warmer day ahead. Regional readings include maximums near 40 and notable wind shifts from the north and northwest.

Higher Apprentice Pay Urged

The AC's board will recommend to the Interior Minister an increase in apprentice wages. A split vote saw private employers oppose the rise while Works Department representatives backed the motion. The proposal suggests a pay rise between 10 and 134 percent, tied to apprenticeship enrollment and retention concerns within resident firms.

Mppermacesbl Board Ue Interior Department of Works Whion representaUven

RSL Seeks Disabled Pensioner List for Services

The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League aims to compile a list of totally and permanently incapacitated ex service personnel. Names to be sent to Mr C W Bourke Canberra contact box 182 or phone 12372 for inclusion in special seating at ANZAC Day and related functions.

Mened Servicemen's League C. W. Bourke Canberra City

Rose Club Forms To Stage Spring Rose Show

The Cantera Rose Club formed as an offshoot of horticultural society to manage exhibits and promote rose growing. J D Baxter elected president with Kirk Baxter treasurer and other officers named. Members include Macfarlane Begonit and Inga Moor among rose enthusiasts. The group aims to stage a rose show and improve cultivation standards.

Rose Club Cantera Rose Club Roses Trantethe Nociety Ta Ninya Tran Pee Sarapatrich Ane Petra J.D. Baxter Bret Ubaaz Treamure Kirk Batre Comullo Stsdaines Iman Mareuaton Rirapatrich Mawr & Brown Macfarlane Begonit Inga Moor

Dancing champions crowned at Wel come Ball night

The 105 Avatratustan Dalt moe championships opened with a welcome dance at Ather Hall. Parliament members and officials attended as dignitaries praised performances by dancers including Fred Mattunnd and Lorena Gharnoels.

Podarn Tors Rwestand de Raaer Daly O'Neil Alt Fred Mattunnd Lorena Gharnoels

Special Permit Granted To Bowling Club

The ACT Licensing approves a special permit for a bowling club, allowing activities at Calera City Bowing Clan next Saturday. The report mentions court scrutiny and a proposal type for the function, with community members and officials noting the event details and potential restrictions.

Amspece Lund Calera Allietts Kingh Perry Riveree Fallon Mrapectur Mawley Apectur Trang Oils Fiat Evan Beton Pawel Mr. Keane Bariler

Revision of University Layout Planned

A long fragmented report outlines a proposed master plan for a university layout. It describes new central facilities, student amenities, a library and administrative core, expanded quad areas, a theatre and gallery, and a permanent green belt around the campus. It notes adjacent sites for future growth, parking, and accessibility, with emphasis on integrated academic and cultural spaces.

Bad Day At Teloped Park School

A chaotic scene at Teloped Park School ends in injuries and confusion. Emergency crews arrived as patients were transported to hospital while ambulances ferried to the scene. Responders tended to wounded students, and authorities began an initial assessment of the incident and its causes.

Teloped Park School

Nort Coast Agricul thea and Indus Bethe NRW lead

Squadeon Leader J Blickwall opens the Nort Coast Agriculture and Industry Bethe NRW initiative with the aim to boost regional development. Avilla Siem and Vice-Regal officials oversee the ceremony as local leaders pledge support.

Avilla J Blickwall ADC Agricul Thea Indus Bethe

Comprehensive Furniture Display Planned

A comprehensive furniture display is planned for the Aivert Mall. The event, described by Mr. Browary Raat, runs from November 18 to 38 and will feature modern and period pieces arranged in themed settings. Limited space allows only one exhibitor per section, with some goods shown in careramula display to boost attendance. Admission is free, though a nominal reservation and child axota tion are permitted to take up space. The exhibition opens to the public on November 1 at 3:00 pm, followed by a cocktail party at 2:30 pm hosted by Mr. Jim Fraser.

Aivert Mercury Browary Raat Jim Fraser

Controversial Silent Cop Investigation Details

An inquiry into alleged misconduct surrounding a silent officer references delays and procedural maneuvers affecting investigations. Officials consider the timing of evidence handling and potential impacts on a court proceeding, with uncertain outcomes and ongoing scrutiny by authorities.

Apprenticeship Week Observed at Canberra Technical College

Tech Cooperate in Apprenticeship Week will be observed across New South Wales from October through November. The open day at Canberra Technical College will be Tuesday October with visitors seeing chagems in operation. two times 2 pm to 8 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm. Principal HM Corker said practical classes including hobby time would be available for visitors. The event underscores the importance of training and skills for the year. Federal president of the Armament and Engineers George Molland will visit next Thursday with Federal Congress ages key Brisbane events and servicemen’s support outlined by officials.

Canberra Cluawea T'pan D P.m HM. Corker

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