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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1958
Page
9
A Canberra district report cites mothers in O'Connor Braddon and Long Street blaming dampness and mildew for winter illnesses among children. They described mildew in kitchen cupboards, damp walls, and failing repairs by authorities, with one family noting ongoing condensation despite inspections and interventions.
The Director of Works Mr G D B Maunder told the Advisory Council that electrical faults caused delay in handing over houses. A written statement noted only two inspectors were available to inspect new homes, limiting capacity during peak periods. Delays of up to three years occurred, though longer waits followed electrical faults. this would ease if electrical subcontractors were not last tradesmen to finish.
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