Full Dress Suit and Tail Offered in Various Conditions
An urgent notice lists a full dress suit with tail and a mite condition for sale or bid. Contact the seller via phone B98 at the business Pours location.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
2
An urgent notice lists a full dress suit with tail and a mite condition for sale or bid. Contact the seller via phone B98 at the business Pours location.
Canberra Times commentary notes rising Parliamentary interest in Canberra as the national capital, comparing to Washington’s development. It urges MPs to actively oversee capital projects, warning against apathy and compromise that postpone progress and reflects on constitutional duties and historical patterns.
Mr Colman opened the annual meeting of the Employers Association in which he noted improved activity levels and rising productivity. He warned of ongoing instability and the need for better communication to align performance with targets. A. V. Collings and Wallace were re elected vice presidents with P P Cox as treasurer. The management committee shortlisted ten members including Colman, Collings and Cox. The meeting paid tribute to secretary J G Lambert who will resign in October and thanked Lambert for his service.
Prince William two year old son of the Duke of Gloucester travels from London to attend a preparatory college. He will board in a house and begin duties likely related to public education and royal upbringing.
Minister defends government efforts in city development including education expansion, national memorial and library projects, and Canberra housing. Rent review targets older homes while planning for new permanent homes and university autonomy in the ACT.
A fragmented report cites Mr Turnbull railing against artificial prosperity born from taxpayer funds. He cites costs for park maintenance and pest eradication, questions funding for government offices, and critiques then-ongoing parliamentary battles over public works and university expansion.
The Canberra forecast notes fine and warm conditions with scattered cloud, winds from the south and east, and a mild to warm relief across regions. Regional outlook expects fronts and some showers along the coastal-tricle line with variable winds and moderate speeds in the south and north areas.
A new statue at the college, 843 feet from Bouin Canberen overlook, was blessed after a lengthy installation. Archbishop and Bishop of the Digcret attended along with principal Ray and Bro McCarthy, as senior girls from EL Christentiarn choir and parents joined in hymns and a flower offering.
A garbled OCR item discusses Pakistan and the Islamic Republic from January 1 and a constitutional change within the British Commonwealth. It mentions a new constitution, rights, and cancellation, but the text is unclear and contains many errors.
Fragmented OCR text shows a plan for a television project facing delays with references to government ranks and ministers. The document notes a joint meeting to verify the plan, opposition from private members, and potential timelines, but the fragment provides no clear names, dates, or places.
Census figures show Canberra and major Australian towns posting sharp growth. An 85 percent leap over seven years places Canberra among the fastest expanding urban areas, with Hobart Geelong and Perth also recording notable increases in their mid-1960s populations.
A Queanbeyan revue featured a line of performers including Maxine Cambretl Mara Freilite and Delma Meinnes. The show showcased dance numbers and a striking box laa act, with notable mentions of Chadwick Ventrilogbeat and local musicians.
The Rout A'stehian Government aims to train 217 acres of land near Adelaide for Aborigines. A training house and part-usual children's facility are planned with simple agricultural care. Premier Playford supports the effort and promises work for displaced people in the local industry.
In Canberra a panel of architects and officials discuss the plan for a new education complex featuring play centres. M F Litchfield and Andrey school leaders weigh in on design needs, administration space, and the role of play in learning. The debate highlights traffic, staffing, and the value of separate office areas for teachers and administration.
In Sydney on Wednesday junior farmers were urged to enter the show. The Royal Agricultural Society announced that two entries would be allowed in each class, with provisions listed in the catalogue for nominees. Acting Penletrar Mr W Trnes confirmed the catalogue details and entries for the competition.
A fragmentary report describes a snake on a Royal Canberra golf course, with a four-person party attempting to capture it at a tee while the creature eluded capture. Names and details are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
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