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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1948

Page

2

Anas foatresil Al Tass foatirestl Al September 1

The notice records a burial society event and appointment terms for a university college in New Zealand with the Society of New Sea states and related officials. Cemetery service tomorrow led by Pwinick's Day Sports Association.

Anas Leste Goulburn Dill Val Briss Sree Italy Univeral Ane University College Auatesse Society of New Sealami Ines Popu Mow Eaaland J. Keith Keting

Vacant Positions in Our Office for Senior Staff

Notice seeks two female applicants for a senior role in the department. Requires accounting experience and steady, capable staff. contract term and details to be provided by the office.

Vacancies for Two Girls at Dry Works

Short notice advertises vacancies for two girls at a dry goods works with wages and conditions noted. Apply to the address provided in the notice.

Laundry Ad Briefly Lists Braddon Shop Details

An OCR fragment shows a laundry advertisement for The Casheren Stowe Laundry in Braddon with contact lines The manager and cashier names appear with a phone code F330 and partial street references The readable items suggest routine laundry services and local business contact information.

Torrens le Gon Casheren Stowe Laundry Braddon

First Aid Post Attendant Wanted by Commonwealth Works and Housing Stores

The Department of Works and Housing Stores Section Mingaton seeks a foreman level First Aid Post attendant. duties include tending the First Aid Post and maintaining readiness for emergencies. Applicants need a St John Ambulance First Aid certificate worth 10 points. Salary set at £1 20s 8d per week.

Department of Works Mingaton Sib Etoreman Firat Aid Floreman Appullanta Ars Bt. John Ambulance Association Ryclar of Works Far Men Rots Housley Ganterce Bydoth Woldat Eerorts

Canberra Weather and Sports Snippet

Canberra weather at six in the evening shows ENE wind at 18 mph. A brief sports line notes Bradford dominating Soares Bea in a recent event, with no further context.

Dom Ene

The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World Reconsidered

A Raglan historian reflects on Edward Creasy and Fifteen Decisive Battles, praising the WWII Battle of Britain as the era’s supreme turning point. The piece argues air power, Britain’s stand, and Churchillian verdict define decisive conflict, shaping global history and the phrase To the Few.

Toe Raglan Edward Creasy Crangy Dave Gane Mattie Britain Jornad Fm Aharn Thia Ua Tew Wach Mitler Hitler Europe Altieg USA Atlantic United States

Remanded on Murder Charge in Goondiwindi Court

Ned Graham Carey aged 28 of Ainnel Station was remanded by Goondiwindi Court on a murder charge. He is alleged to have killed Thomas Peter at Mines Station. Police reported officers found evidence at the station and inquiries continue.

Nine months jail for working petrol fraud

A Sydney court sentenced William Lindsey to nine months for petrol fraud involving illicit gains. The case featured pleas and weather notes interwoven with regional forecasts and unrelated items from the same docket.

Radar distance measuring system for Sydney airport project

A draft plan outlines purchase and installation of radio based distance measuring gear for Sydney and Purchane centers. Estimated cost totals include 3 279 000 authorisation, 1 101 000 during final year, with 638 0000 for transmitters and 12 mendona for equipment, along with 409 000 for installation. The plan notes terminal stages allowing long range flights to land under deteriorated conditions with lower ceiling limits.

Aseone Planaa Bydney Purchane Mendona Tocelicnia Eitius

Two moms charged with evading payment in court

Two women appeared at Burwood Court on the 12th to face charges of evading payment duties. Details are unclear as the record fragment lacks full context and names.

Sydney Tursiay Feilteres Biurwood Court

Symbol letters to aid mail deliveries in towns

A damaged note describes sorting letters by geographic location using symbol codes for country towns. Symbols list includes Albury and Wages 28 Aubsmision of Booth Division Bathurst and Orange 48, Bro kao Hill TH Tamworth 4% Newcastle 3M Grafian 36 and Ldamore 40.

Albury Wages Booth Bathurst and Orange Brokao Hill Tamworth Newcastle Grafian Ldamore

Profit on Food Parcels Arises in Britain

A man arranged food parcels in Britain promising parcels for a postal note. He claimed payments of 18 shillings but could not justify the sums. Detectives say no charge was laid but warned to end the activity under the MS Act.

Britain Mamet London

Tarago Children Strike Over Government Plan

Tarago children 201 miles from Goulburn walk out with parents’ consent after holidays. Only photos show the account as the strike began. The Parisian and City of Speciation vow to keep children away until the government implements a program to enlarge housing. Currently one hall measuring 20 feet by 71 feet serves as the classroom with two teachers.

Goulburn Showlhhildren Tarago Goulum Photia Parsuis Citipene Jramnian Teiding

1499 Quineas for Ram Adelaides Show To-Day

At the Adelaide show today two and half years old ram in the pens for Collinavale rain and the entry list includes notable names Te Ee ees van tere f Sisman abd Go tor 8 SSuntvibie as.

Quineas Ram Adelaide Ind Sonn Sisman

No Prospect of Eden Speech Reported by Acting Premier

Fragmentary OCR notes describe remarks by the Acting Premier amid seaport tensions. It mentions Lag Ge logmeel and a 5 point plan, with reference to an investigation unit and a police report, all suggesting uncertain prospects for Eden.

Ayoney Sarbica Sradeley Nadeen Ene Mud Jeet Nail

Cabinet approves continuation of ration controls

The cabinet agreed to extend major ration controls under the Defence Transitional Provisions Act until December 31 100%. It plans a bill to preserve key measures on butter petrol tamping and price controls, with continued rationing into next year and possible post distribution of ration cards.

Labour Party Act Bulter Margagen Defence ‘Pransional Acta Ute Tarley Board Uv Australian Whest Board Apple Aidas Tenner Traga Benator Courtice Tenator Courtice

Prosecution of Falstein Denounced as Shameful Moment

A court hearing labeled the Falstein prosecution as the most shameful in the history of Une Cantonut Art. Judge Miller and KC Dovey argued the process undermined public trust in administration and accountability. The adjourned hearing postponed further debate to tomorrow.

Aydney Max Faletein Une Cantonut Art Reic Miller Sdipecal Pederat Antier Unere Nua Joe Rata Mir Dovey Talea

Flying-Boat Defect Delays Auckland Flight Toward TetUrn

A Sydney flying boat with a defective screw forced a postponement for Auckland bound service. The crew reported engine trouble after taxiing and a lengthy delay followed as preparations were made to address the fault.

Sydney Acteal Flyingeboaty Auckland Wen Femman

Gambling Blamed for Theft in Sydney Court Brief

Sydney police say accountant Patrick Commaine blamed gambling for stealing £78 from employer at Center Court Wednesday. Commaine, 27, allegedly admitted gambling at the races and planned a good haul, claiming it was to “get away with” money. Migrants leave Italy as a group heads to Australia. another group to depart Monday.

Sydney Lro Patrick Commaine Comming Fiie Stalin Imoney Crimmine Wes

Frequency Modulation Broadcasting Debate Sparks Government Plans

Prime Minister Chifley announced in capital discussions that frequency modulation would be introduced. Existing service will be retained. a preliminary plan will be drawn with RM departments and manufacturers. Sydney and Melbourne will coordinate trials and stations, with new transmitters supplying additional broadcasting services.

Grad Prins Ats Chifley Yeaterday Bate Rms Manufacturieer Wntercete Jimine “Brosiicaating Syney Melbourne Wimilte Mtr. Chitey

Sydney gas supply disrupted by strikes and stoppages

Sydney faces a gas supply halt as strikes affect northern areas and ore shipments. About 14,000 tons of coal were sent today due to stoppages, with industrial actions impacting production and the Roaring claim schedule suspended for 30 days.

Aydney Tost Gen Sydney Oliver Parte Uduetry Feibunal iMr R Gallaghert Santin Tirdlay Mt Anguiry Invalvinnla Mines Heales

Superannuation scheme for hospital employees

Sydney legislation announces a superannuation scheme for public hospital employees. It will be introduced at the post-lection moment with voluntary participation, possibly becoming compulsory for some groups. Retirement ages and benefit rules mirror state schemes, with emphasis on gradual employee enrollment and conformity to public service norms.

Sydney Actini Preenies Baddeley Erployera Toro Lass

Canberra Court Fines Total 28 Pounds For Drunken Driving

Broken English report from Canberra Court shows Walter Samnee Ward and Clarence Thompson, both laborers, fined for drunkenness and related offences. Thompson also faces negligence and alcohol charge with driving without license and other minor claims. A 10 year license history and a 12 month suspension are noted for Thompson. a 10 year past license hold is claimed by Thompson.

Clarence Thompson Sew Miller Queanbeyan Thompson John ‘Macthew McAultie Canberra Chia

Plan to Attract Eire Migrants in British scheme

Cabinet announced a plan to provide varied passages for migrants from Eire and for United Kingdom subjects residing in Terland and to certain Irish citizens in Britain. The Prime Minister said eligibility will expand beyond ex-service personnel, extending to civilian migrants and dependants under a broader emigration program.

Eire United Kingdom Terland Britain Chif- Ing

Partnership money payments amid rent dispute reveal figures

Fragmentary OCR shows individuals named Aydeny, McLean Garden, Kimbo Burst, and William Charley Ridley as central to a case about key money and monthly rent. The document notes a rent of 13.2.64 and a separate claim of £800 98 for partnership in a frock wit.

Aydney Tuskday Marcourt McLean Garden Kimbo William Charley “Ridley Sentral Offcer den Maide

ANZAC MEMORIAL SERVICE DETAILS

Anzac Memorial Service scheduled for September at 11am at the Aurrdlin War Memorial. Wreaths will be laid by Mr T Hosking president of ACT and dignitaries. Rev GR Dyne will conduct the service. Organisers include Air Force Association and Women Volunteers aiding with Britain relief efforts.

Britain Aurrdlin War Memorial Wodey T. Ke Hosking ACT Dorandh GR. W. Dyan RERA A.P Fey Yrcan Ore Ait Worge Cadautara Crameliig Oneda

Leading Doctor At Cancer Hospital Highlighted Work

In Sydney a prominent physician at a cancer hospital emphasizes the global burden of cancer with about 13 000 new cases and 8 000 yearly deaths in Australia. The piece notes the international scope of care and urges improvements in treatment access and outcomes.

Sydney Tumi Pinna Haeth Australia Eullerere Australie Alfred

Hockey Teams Visit Country For Fortnight Games

Odd phrasing describes hockey teams visiting the country for a two week period with matches in towns including Liampore and Castetne. Orange on Saturday, Dubba on Tuesday, and New Ganile facing rivals as metropolitan teams prepare to play.

Ayoney Liampore New Ganile Ansthee

Public Utility Price Increases Announced

In Sutter County notes the chairmen report that public utilities will incur higher costs. The commission discusses remaking fees for the week and duties of gas and other services. The Australasian Gas Us Company seeks a price rise.

Sydney Tassoay Sutter County Couneit Ir Amer Austrasian Gas Us Belt

Road Accident Causes and Investigations Discussed

A fragmented report notes inquiries into road accidents blamed on carelessness. It references officials, clubs, and safety measures while outlining the push for accountability and preventive steps amid rising incidents.

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