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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1955
Page
2
A garbled OCR page shows flood of job and accommodation notices. Entries seek a hospital orderly, driver, stenographer, carpenters, farm and factory laborers, and couples seeking housing or exchange. Also mentioning ambulance service, liquidation, and various addresses in Queanbeyan and Canberra area.
A government house regatta event was disrupted at 4:48 pm on a Wednesday by a ministerial vacancy. One death occurred involving the honoured attendees, including George Mebeay and Peter Brown, at the western seat of New South Wales. The governor general Rexcellency presided amid the confusion.
In a period of high tension, ministers warned against overreaction as the Commonwealth faces fiscal scrutiny. The Governor’s lending instructions unsettled business, with calls for clarity on government policy and voter confidence amid debates on import controls and capital expenditure.
A Canberra reader argues for extending liquor sale hours ahead of the referendum, praising longer hours as benefiting residents and opposing hotel focus. Roy Rowe of Forrest writes about personal involvement in the area’s governance and the need for reform to serve the community’s interests and national concerns.
Fragmentary weather report from multiple districts notes fine and warm conditions with northwesterly winds. Mentions Canberra Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide regions and a stray obituary line about a Canadian-born man who fathered 22 children.
A wartime commemoration honors airmen of the Battle of Britain and the Allied forces. The service, led by Air Force commanders and attended by representatives from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and allied Commonwealth nations, salutes courage loyalty and sacrifice.
Fragmented OCR notes show references to a parliamentarian appearing as a hospital candidate, with mentions of Canberra residency and roles in the House of Representatives. Other lines hint at parliamentary labor party ties and committee positions, though details are unclear.
The document argues for a broader body than the council as Day de Lue and allies push for a united administration. It contends current administrative personnel and partisan divisions hinder effective coordination and national aviation control, urging reform to strengthen executive power and accountability.
The House of Representatives met at 10 30 yesterday and, after questions, concluded the Budget debate and began the Budget Estimate. The Senate met in the evening with discussions resuming on the Budget.
The Community Council of Churches plans a Canberra gathering hosted by the United and Methodist groups. Notable speakers include Rev. Prof James McIntyre and Rev Chen Fieung, with aims to unify local churches in faith and mission. Conference recommendations will be presented to the Panberte Council for action.
A gathering of university offices is planned to review ceremonial duties and designations. The event, chaired by a senior official, will discuss mural presentation and prospective appointments to key committees and roles.
The opening of Murnerfort Crescent Play Centre at Ainslie is postponed until Sunday due to equipment delays. Four children aged under 13 will attend, with staffing by Mine J Coote and Ma Rain'o Canberra. A temporary Mothercraft Centre in Yarralumia will operate while Lach Street site is prepared.
A murky notice reports intentions to establish a savings bank in Canberra connected to NSW entities. It notes a Canberra branch manager and mentions Bank of NRW, Parliament, and Tuesday registration, but many names and details are garbled. The item suggests incorporation and formal registration but remains unclear.
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