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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1949
Page
2
The Times lauds the Snowy River scheme as a great Australian enterprise. Governor-General inaugurates at Adaminaby as engineers highlight irrigation and industrial power benefits for northern regions and national development.
Tuesday reports list Commander-in-Chief of the Greek army as the first Field Marshal in Greece. The promotion was announced by the government.
The YMCA Christmas program Candies by Candlelight faces possible lighting issues due to wet weather and organizer efforts for better illumination. The Canberra event will feature slides and screens, with European Christmas songs by new Australians. The Canberra City Band may assist, with migrant and children's choirs joining the singing.
The registrar announced higher basic wage rates across major cities. Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide Hobart will see boosts from September with criteria dated in November. The increases range from 2 to 3 pence, applying to the winter pay scale and effective from the specified dates.
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