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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1948

Page

4

Fragmented OCR Note on Housing Employees and Contracts

An unclear OCR fragment references Mara J Grant Mrs Fase and fellow workers in a housing department. It mentions rental per acre, valve of cate, and survey breach among permissions, with garbled terms and no clear actions or outcomes.

End Mara J.grant Fase Dept Wortes and Housing Walhow ‘Works Ite Reyert Sre Jasiied Annamt Inntvalve of Cate Anterion Cnt Perms Wo ‘Alter Menguaariy Score

Tenders invited for canvased works in Canberra area

The Department of Works and Housing invites tenderers for the supply and delivery of refrigeration and tank insulation for Canberra hostel works. Tenders close at 2 pm on Tuesday 4 November 1948. Addressed to Nelson Lemmon Minister for Works and Housing.

Canter Agt Ender Nelson Lemmon Communwahtil Australia Ake Bie Are Talith al Works Canberra ofBos Dk Works Akate Wiasing Acton Eanbath Tan Ntlagn Lemi HIF

Applications for Canberra tenancy limit and rental terms

A Canberra notice from the Department of the Interior outlines the tenancy limit of 9 ppm and related forms. It requests applicants to state rental verifications and provides procedural details for access to application forms and secrecy provisions.

Department of the “Interior Sydney

Commonwealth Bank Entrance Examinations 1841 Notice

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces entrance examinations for 1841 conducted by the Department of Education. Open to British subjects, males under 19 for the Preliminary, and others for the Leaving Certificate. Applications and forms to be sent to the Shaft Inspector, Commonwealth Bank, Sydney, with dates for receipt.

Bank OF Australia Bank of Australil Ms.w Cpi Chee! Pi Commonwealth Bank of Aurhraks

Redistributing Seats and Redistricting Motives Debated

A discussion on enlarging Commonwealth Parliament seats and redrawing electoral boundaries follows the 1940 census. Critics accuse the government of aiming to stay in power, while supporters argue the changes better reflect population shifts and partisan balance.

Tale Anata Amis House of Representatives Hector

Canberra forecast from a 1930s meteorological bulletin

Forecast notes scattered showers then fine periods across regions including Dintrida and Tableland. Cold with broken cloud, moderate to strong westerly winds, and snow in the Alps. Expect varied activity over the 34 hour period with general high and low temperature shifts.

Fon Pairbairn Alps

Weather Summary From District Reports

Weather notes record barometer readings and temperatures with times and locations. Rain is noted at Crookwell and nearby districts with measurements and wind direction ranged NW.

Lfribay Bam

Soviet envoy presents credentials to Australian Governor General

The Governor General received from the Soviet Union's ambassador Nikolai Lifenov letters of credence as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary. The ceremony at Government House Canberra was attended by the Prime Minister JH Chibey and officials.

JH. Chibey R G. “Poller Government House Canberra Nikolai Anenallevich Lifenov Union of Soviet Seilalie Republica Commonwealth of Australi Mira Kel Mies Baty McKall Albert Mall Sanbeers

Budget to Be Introduced in House of Commons

The Prime Minister will deliver the budget in the House of Representatives tomorrow. The Treasurer will outline a nine budget, promising £385 million in tax concessions for the next financial year.

Fiat ‘Triamurer

Junior Farmers Conference Aims to Boost Movement

The Sydney based annual conference of the Junior Farmers council urged measures to stimulate interest in the movement. A trust fund proposal was recommended to support the movement as a separate entity from government.

Sydney Junor Ales Wackioeh Amerton Organisation Er Geivell Mrot Rover Cimet Ponigoll Lake Eziattion Prograne

Ryan Defends Australian Troops In Japan Visit

Mr Ryan defended Australian troops in Japan noting the Parliamentary Delegation’s visit and denying large scale mistreatment allegations. He praised the soldiers as the best troops under his command and criticized press and public misrepresentation while urging balanced reporting.

Mr. Ryan Japan Adr Hyen Flinders Mac Arhue Australia Ryan Ural Australan Corres Denviente

Chifley Defends Cement Plant Expenditure in Parliament

Prime Minister Mr Chifley defended approving heavy expenditure on cement making equipment for Australia. He argued cement production would boost exports and aid a public works program, despite labor shortages and doubts over sufficiency of funds and production timelines. He noted reluctant approval of a one million dollar grant to a top-end cement plant amid questions from Mr Lang.

Chitley Nicattian Australia Chifley House of Lang Metropolitan Parts and Cement Company Austra

Release Sought of Doctors in United Nations Appeal

A chaotic report notes a government effort to recruit doctors for international service. It references figures like Riordan and Beaven, mentions Canberra and Riverside Hostel, and discusses acknowledged damages and delayed releases tied to navy personnel and a medical appeal.

Representativen Veater Nyn Seedious Beaven Riverside Riordan Canberra Boyer

Missing Airliner Search Continues After Night Rescue Efforts

An extensive search for the ANA airliner that disappeared south of Newcastle en route to Sydney continued after reports of a possible crash. Passengers include Mrs XK Melntyre and Ms KE Melntyre of Launceston, with several other locals and officials listed among the six to eight aboard. Weather and sea conditions hindered detection, but officials pressed on from Mascot and Kingsford Smith airports as police and naval units aided the search along the coast near Hawkesbury and Terrigal.

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Russia Buys Australian Wool Amid Strong July Demand

The Acting Government statistician Mr Carver notes July wool shipments from Australia reached 103 ships worth 368000 dollars. Last July Russia briefly purchased no Australian wool. exports to the United States during July topped 9000000 dollars. Most wool went to France with 49 bales valued at 774000 dollars and Britain took 74 bales valued at 4274000 dollars.

Iatician Mr. Carver Australia United States Tffan France

No Complaint Against French Govt On Wool

The Pryme Emhniater announced in the House that the French Government was not complicit in the wool market scandal. He stated his criticisms targeted euro importers and exporters, not Paris, and said exchange regulations would be tightened to prevent recurrence.

Chitsy House of Representa Wen Alee Aivalle Chiney Tella Permona

Plane passengers stage stay in strike at airport

Striking passengers at a European airline blocked off one plane after the carrier off loaded most of the crew. After discussions with officials and passengers, the standoff ended with 19 passengers joining others to board a second aircraft.

London Pas Araepean Airways Abannon Odiien T Ie

Mr Chifley Pleads For Miners Cooperation

A fragmented clipping presents Mr Chifley urging miners to cooperate. The garbled text references meetings and calls for unity, but lacks clear details on location, date, or outcomes.

Plastic Co. to Open Factory in South Australia

A plastics firm announces plans to start a new manufacturing plant in South Australia at Attalup. Details remain unclear in the damaged text but the project aims to create jobs and expand local industry with significant investment.

Courtaulds May Build Factory in Queensland

Report notes Courtaulds considers constructing a factory in Queensland with government support. The piece mentions potential employment and modernization, citing unnamed sources and governmental interest.

Courtaulds Queensland

Russians Seize Planes In Evening Incident

Fragmentary OCR describes Russians seizing aircraft in an evening event. Details, names, and locations are unclear in the readable text, but the core fact notes a seizure involving planes and a Washington area reference. Further readable specifics are not present.

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