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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1949
Page
4
Public call for services and completion of works inviting tenders for contracts in Canberra. Details include delivery and timing for bids, office of the Department of Works and Housing, eligibility requirements, and tender submission guidelines.
Fragmentary text shows a 13 member secretariat and Group 1 providers in a union, with named places and people partly garbled. The readable items indicate organizational restructuring and regional names, suggesting a formal meeting or charter context with unclear dates or actions.
The Canberra Times discusses temporary rationing and supply concerns for Australia, noting petroleum, grain and seeds, and export opportunities. Emphasis on maintaining business, easing economic barriers, and avoiding equal exchange with Eastern Europe while seeking broader markets.
Fragmented report alleges the Commonwealth Government intends to favour Amalgaratnd Wireless Australadia Ltd in a telecommunication contract. Eleatronic Industries of Bleybourne accuses vague specifications and calls for an inquiry. The document hints at appeals and possible restraint actions against Commonwealth procedures.
Catholic publication in Sydney defends sex education stance amid accusations of neglect in schools. It urges teachers to address sexual misinformation and protect children, arguing against blanket bans and urging careful instruction aligning with moral guidance.
Mr W M Murray Cahill of Melbourne Queensland died at home after a long illness. He was a valued manager and educated in St Br An, joined the Toya Bana trading team, and served at the head office in Melbourne. His daughter Joan and widow mourn him.
The Prime Minister and Commonwealth officials discuss support for a Callide coal project linked to railway development in Queensland. Plans mention capital costs, a direct line to Gladstone, and postwar reconstruction impact, with ministers indicating potential funding and strategic rail capacity.
Record coal production for this week shows total 290000 tons. New liners and strikes at higher energy demand increase output. Live WORLNEAT reports indicate 2024 activity with 6 360 tons and Bath pay figures. company officials assess market strength and future shipments.
Readable fragments state that butcher shops will close Saturdays for seven months starting in November. The text references Mr TT IR and a pricing note around 7.80, but details are unclear and incomplete.
Cabinet to examine details of Poland petrol imports and currency arrangements. Chifley noted possible limits on supplies and stressed an orderly approach to petrol rationing and manganese ore imports amid uncertain Russia relation and Australia’s need for energy and finance.
Three escapees named Pasay Derey Faedleich Dilgan Wilhiar Cee Mears Say Puol faced Paddington Court on charges including assault and robbery. They were remanded to Sep tember 14 for further hearings as investigators pursue linked offenses and claimed revolver possession.
The article argues that surging living costs stem from reduced production and supply constraints. It notes higher prices affect consumers, with wages and labor conditions under pressure as producers pass costs downstream.
Sydney reports the Mimneler will confer with the Prime Minister and other leaders next week on petrol import quantities. Opposition figures suggest shifts in policy. Conservative members discuss potential Polish supplies and broader import strategy amid parliamentary debate.
Fragmentary report describes deaths and a reactor-like event in Tokyo. Mentions 43 persons and a Friday date, with damaged lines about a veto and aviation or naval reference. Requires clarification for a reliable summary.
The department failed to issue an official notice showing new and altered telephone numbers amid the mobile exchange change on the north side of the river. Residents in Braddon, Ainslie, and nearby areas faced confusion as numbers shift. An official statement promised delivery of correct numbers and emergency guidance, with customers urged to await updated contact details.
A fragment reports a refused listing by an inspector tied to commerce. The note mentions the Postmaster General's Department and inquiries directed to the superintendent of telecommunications to ascertain the identity and status of the case.
AAP dispatch from Tokyo reports General MacArthur asked for a pipeline to repatriate 14,000 more Japanese prisoners from Bier thin month. The release followed a policy restoration in June and signals renewed efforts in repatriation.
Priduy Avorey of The MEALAP will avert a tram event on September 12 at Hall Bon. The ripire emblem is shown for roninériva at the Crow, formerly the TAR.
The Commenwealth Labrenan criticizes a plan costing £1,703,000 to extend storage and add the Roosevelt Memorial Library. Proposals face concerns over space, safety, and the need for a modern facility with national and international library features.
Miss Borthwick retains the lead entering the final stages of the Auntrellar laments poll Championship after a 76 in the second qualifying round. Multiple players posted solid scores including Breit A, Clements, and others, with national and regional clubs noted among the field.
Fragmented notes recount a charter loss for a regional AWD branches faction. Names such as Motivena, Hamp MUM nya, and Kigeting hives appear in unclear roles, with mentions of a president and secretary amid internal disputes and leadership questioning. The text hints at a boardroom clash across multiple locations.
A torn pamphlet argues Catholics seek to keep religion in schools, denouncing state control and urging freedom of religious education. It mentions youth coercion, political reform, and a figure dubbed Jamie, with references to Austro-Hungarian context and a bad outcome.
Melbourne report details a hotelkeeper to stand trial for the death of Wile, with witness testimony and evidence outlined. The case involves alleged motives, timelines, and a contested relation to Amelia, naming key locations in Melbourne. The document notes a pending court date and mentions investigative findings and official statements.
A heavily garbled church service rundown lists multiple parishes and prayers. It references St John, Mary Couns, Peter's, and various times for Mass and processions, with scattered names and places like Charehs pt Rt Alife Corre Kiev Mectar Harpizen. The unclear OCR yields few coherent events beyond routine worship activities and scheduled services.
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