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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1949
Page
4
Job posting from Canberra seeking full time typing and related tasks at a small eatery. Provides details on hours, pay, and advancement with contact for the permanent position, plus notes on accommodation and senior roles at the Canberra High Committee.
Applications are invited for positions at Canberra College. Candidates should hold a Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Salary ranges include 348-420 per year plus allowances. Details on the post and pay appear in the notice.
Job listings indicate a public service librarian position with a salary range of ESTV CST per annum. Applications require Commonwealth retirement act compliance and submission of credentials by September 1.
Classified notice states vacancies under Commonwealth Government. Applicants urged to apply under relevant employment act. Details include application process, eligibility and closing date.
Advertisement requests applications for a salaried position in the Australian industry with emphasis on safety and prudence. Requirements include training in basic processes and knowledge of shipping, with prior experience valued. Apply by September 20 to the secretary in Sydney.
Canberra Hospital Auxiliary announces a meeting at Hotel Canberra on September 24 2048 with nominations and committee updates. The session includes a fund drive and installation of new officers, followed by a recital at the Institute of Aboriginal Music featuring the Havens Quartet and guest speakers.
A health notice states that the tuberculosis survey will be continued at the Police Quarters on Giles Street Kingston opposite J. Marines. Attendance hours are from 4:30 am to 6:30 pm and from 3:40 pm to 2:00 pm.
Fragmentary notes describe proposed main line work, including rights of way and construction rates. References to state involvement, survey data, and preliminary cost estimates appear, though many items are garbled. The document hints at timber and masonry phases with speculative pricing and timelines.
The Department of Works and Housing Canberra ACT invites tenders for supply and delivery of office, canteen, and building materials to Parliament House and other government offices. Notices include envelope endorsements and submission deadlines in October 1948, with various timber, rubber, and furniture items listed for delivery to Canberra and surrounding offices. Also includes Probate notice from the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory for Harold Harvey Marqn.
Several parties in federal Parliament have formed special committees to probe Australia’s contributory national superannuation plan. The aim is to assess costs, scope, and outcomes including pensions from age 60 to 65, with talk of potential doubling of current entitlements and broad government and opposition scrutiny. The debate centers on defining a universal pension and provisions for medical and social benefits, amid unsettled details and past legislative inertia.
Fragmented report from September 14 1940 outlines British American and Canadian diplomatic efforts amid wartime strain. It notes progress toward formal cooperation and currency stabilization while cautions about the complexity of postwar policies and the need for broad international consensus.
Malay editors and public figures in Singapore praise a reform bill proposed by a regional party aimed at banning worries over a colony and urging restraint toward Australia and other nations. An Australian named Phillie Osman criticized the bill, voicing opposition to the restrictive measure in Malay language media.
Sydney reports a revised price trend as large retailers cut prices to boost cash sales amid a coal strike disruption. The National Bank of Australia quarterly review notes manufacturers lowering prices to clear accumulated stock, signaling broader reliance on price movements in select products postwar.
Perth reports a retired Imperial Cancer researcher argues cancer may yield to a mix of x rays sunlight and chemical balance. He posits a future cure leveraging radiation and light in a bold but provocative theory, citing the virus link and experimental exposures as steps toward understanding the disease.
Vague OCR text references the Right Honourable W. McKall and various clerical figures including a bishop and reverend names. The fragment mentions a government appointment, a cabinet member, and a meeting at Sigat Reverend 3 MA Bel Mhahoy ve Chlebexter with other titled individuals. No clear events or outcomes are understandable.
Regional forecast shows cloudy conditions with light winds and scattered rain. Temperatures cool with northeast to southerly winds, a colder trend inland. Canberra and surrounding districts expect moderate to fresh southwesterly winds later in the day.
Cooks at Parliament refuse duty citing travel issues. McVeigh says two new Parliament kitchens reported for work after a delay caused by enrollment termination. Parliament transport requests denied. union urges action as lines of communication with authorities remain strained.
The advisory council discussed relocation and completion of work programs with temporary quarters at the old hospital for convalescent care. Immigration and War Reconstruction departments would vacate, making way for new housing while permanent accommodation is arranged, with the council approving continued underprovision for TB patients and related allowances.
Reported plan to replace Army colour patches with new formation signs. Committees indicate rollout next winter with testing and distribution slated for June and May. Officials emphasize standardized insignia and orderly transition across units.
An item labelled Bardélein River 6 1 Scheme is moved to committee. The document lists departments and officials including Lawton and others, with references to investigations and proceedings. The text is garbled but indicates a formal committee referral with names and roles.
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