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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1955
Page
2
A garbled report lists petrol tank cap loss near Seve Jones and Market Streets with references to Sunbeam Talbot and Redmond. Mentions mixing concrete, daily wages, and a Power per day job at Magura Treting Company with scattered names and places.
The piece argues against vandalism at the American War Memorial in Canberra, urging a shift from destructive acts to understanding. It stresses memorials as symbols and calls for dignified, informative approaches to preserve reverence for those who defended Australia.
Donations to the Beater Family Fund were received this year with support from the Scott-Sharp families and associated donors. The listing shows contributions from multiple sources including a donor named Brier at 1 form Star.
Canberra leads in the literary field says Melbourne publisher Dr. A Fabinyi who was in Canberra for the final selection of material for the second Australian Writing Fellowship. The local fellowship drew a concentrated group of writers and will release a new edition titled Austral Writing with a wider distribution. The fellowship chose 78 manuscripts from about 1,000 submissions, with strong poetry noted among the selections.
US ambassador joins a tour party departing Canberra for Western Australia and the Northern Territories. The itinerary covers Western Australia bases at Perth and Leure Thani, with stops at the Liverings Station abattoir and Glen Row abattoir, then Darwin before returning to Canberra.
A temperance campaign against the hotel hours extension reported no external opposition yet. ACT leader Reese Harri son and campaign members announced donations to the fighting fund and expected a rise as campaign details were finalized. The plan focused on opposition to the extension and its impact on trade near Nowra.
Morning observations report a 0.388 inch rainfall reading with a 61.6 degree maximum in the late morning and a cooler west to northwesterly wind trend through the day. Forecasts call for clearing rain, cooler winds, and thaw periods with a mostly south eastern district emphasis and a day of variable temperatures across capital cities including Canberra, Adelaide, and Darwin.
A 1905 Riverside Art display features Blake inspired works by Cantera An Chul and Donsid Friend. Nancy Morlaee and George On Eanakl explore guilt and sorrow in visceral portraits. The exhibition, including Nativity scenes and ritual robes, runs about a fortnight.
A British and Chicago University study claims balancing adrenals through gland removal or injections may delay cancer progression and extend life. Doctors cite five years of patient data. widespread use hinges on further trials and safety.
Asian journalists were hosted at Parliament House yesterday afternoon. After a brief tour of Canberra they left for Cooma to spend the weekend and will resume in Canberra on Tuesday to observe Parliament in action and interview the Prime Minister.
Milk output reached a record high for the year with total production estimated at 4,934,900,000 gallons, up 4.0 percent from 1931 56 and 2 0 percent higher than June 1933. Cheese and other dairy products fell while overall yield increased across regions including New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia and Tasmania.
The Governuential His Excellency Fiald Marahsl Bir William Alla received at Government Hours in the Caribeck region yesterday morning. Professor K. H. was noted among attendees.
About 60 people attended the meeting with ALP candidates Master Mulherin J Pead and three others named Cuabek. The election was urged by FD Quianne and Pro Tem HW Arndt after Mr Wot Byrne outlined the Advisory Council work during the past two years. Fraser Dons nelly Wiltaine and 3063 Minera are ALP candidates for the Mosmttel Board section vinery By Minister for the Interior to implement the recommendation for a Legislative Council. The proposal for a Kargialative Fount mp sither desl or the final form was not supported by the party. The Advisory Council would be identical to an intra Hueg municipal government when the transfer to the new Administrative Bloc was imminent.
Policy debate reveals plans for 8,000 houses under a four-year program, housing finance expansion, and waivers for homeowners. Critics push for better building materials, university expansion, and an early undergraduate faculty, while discussions touch on a Coronation Memorial and Queen Elizabeth mention.
Discussion in Canberra references social welfare needs for New Australians, support from Prof Arndell, and calls for expert social welfare review. Proposals include early appointment of an expert voter to investigate welfare forms and ensure adequate services amid urban policy signals.
The article notes the government plans to enact a comprehensive Shops and Factories Ordinance aligned with state law, establishing an industrial inspector presence and general review of rural measures. It covers equitable reallocation principles, local price concerns, and war service land settlement extensions. It quotes Mr. Quinane on funds, advisory council input, and Service Bay issues.
A new Red Cross center will be used for meetings and social events, with space for Junior services and civic activities in a recent ceremony. The building features a pale painted room and furnishings, and includes an art exchange program and community display. The opening crowd included Sembere and others from the town.
Article outlines calls for a dental clinic in Leask amid concerns over access to care for those with limited means. It notes hospital authorities face ongoing pressures from rising demands and mentions political figures debating development plans and funding. References to local officials and hospital board names appear, with uncertainty about future commitments and community impact.
A garbledOCR church service listing presents diverse items including Holy Communion, morning and evening services, baptisms and Sunday school, with scattered dates, names, and times. The text references numerous pastors, churches, and congregations but lacks coherent structure or complete details.
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