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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1958
Page
6
Parents and Friends' Association fete scheduled on Phillip's Church Grounds at 2. Event hosted by Mrs Fong with teas available. First official practice on Turk Tuesday Sept 0 at Turner 0121. For more info contact Laurie at 00413 extension 551.
Ainslie District Cricket Club announces practice at Ainslie Oval on Tuesday. Players and intending players are urged to attend. Canberra Co operative Society Ltd holds its annual general meeting at Masonic Hall Barton on Sept 30 1958 to consider directors report elect officers and discuss other business.
The public is warned of field firing practice with live ammunition near Duntroon on September 30 and October 3, 1958. A detailed danger zone in the Gungahlin District is described from Duntroon Road to Canberra Aerodrome and back to the start. Entering the area is at personal risk and reporting any unexploded ordnance to authorities is advised.
Department of the Interior Australia and Red Cross announce a Household Garbage Clearance program starting September 29 1958 with twice weekly pickups. Areas include O'Connor Turner Lyneham Dickson Ainslie Reid Duntroon Fyshwick Belconnen Acton Braddon Campbell and others with specific pickup days and locations. Also notices for a clothing jumble sale at RSL Hall Narrabundah on September 30 at 11 o'clock and an old film event reminder.
Department of the Interior invites sealed applications for lease of the Kiosk at Canberra Olympic Swimming Pool for the 1958 1959 season. Envelopes marked Application for lease of Kiosk due by 2 on Tuesday October 7 1958 to the Secretary Interior Canberra. Include weekly rental offer and proof of business and financial capacity. Further particulars from Leasing Section Canberra. No guarantee of acceptance.
Domestic help jobs exist Monday to Friday two hours daily ring X2881 after 12M invites applications for Professional Cadetships from undergraduates progressing to degrees in Engineering and Leaving Certificate candidates. Cadets are paid while studying and during practical training with the Authority. Applications by October 20, 1958. Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority Cooma North NSW. Instrument Technician position at Risdon Tasmania requires experience with industrial instruments and process control. electronics exposure accepted. Applications to General Superintendent Box 634-B Hobart with references and full qualifications.
The National Capital Development Commission invites inquiries from persons interested in establishing and operating shopping facilities at the Forestry Settlement Uriarra A C T. For details contact the Secretary and Manager in Canberra. The fete occurs on Saturday October 25.
Section 4 Roads and Public Places Ordinance 1937 notice states Canberra Avenue between Whyalla Street Fyshwick and the old Canberra Queanbeyan Road junction will close to through traffic on Tuesday October 7 1958 for about two days to enable water main construction. Diversion will use Whyalla Street and the old pavement route. J N Rogers delegate of the Minister for the Interior September 26 1958.
Canberra notices invite applications for lease of the Manuka Swimming Pool for 1958/59. Secretary deadline 2 pm Tuesday October T 1958. Applicants must show business experience and financial capacity to operate the pool and its filtration plant.
The Australian National University invites applications for three one year fellowships in Canberra funded by GM-Holden's. Tenable from 1959 with possible renewal up to two years. Preference to graduates pursuing industry or academic careers in sciences engineering commerce or economics. Stipends range from £A800 to £A1,200 per year tax exempt. Applications close October 31, 1958. Registrar R. A. Hohnen invites eligible graduates with research experience to apply and notes possible degree enrolment.
Qualified tutors available with reasonable terms. For appointments call 21138 between 8 am and 6 pm.
Competitive examinations for females seeking clerical machinist and typist posts with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will take place on Saturdays October 18 and November 8, 1958. Obtain details and forms from any bank branch. Entries close September 30.
To mark Apprenticeship Week 1938 the Canberra Technical College will be open for inspection on Tuesday September 30 from 2 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m and Wednesday October 1 from 10 to 9 p m Practical classes will be conducted across all Apprenticeship Trades Women's Handicrafts and other Hobby Courses The college invites young people parents and all interested to visit during these hours in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory.
Probate sought in the will of Roger Hartigan of Indooroopilly Brisbane. Annle Maunsell Hartigan applies for probate to be sealed. creditors must submit claims. Proctors: Phippard Macphillamy Gibson. Also classified notices: childcare by the hour in Canberra and a job ad for National Capital Development Commission in Canberra City.
Electrolytic Zinc Company of Australasia Limited invites young graduates in physics electrical engineering or electronics to apply for an Instrument Section role. The job involves automatic process control with opportunities for advancement. Send details to General Superintendent Box 634-5 GPO Hobart with two referees.
Applications called for the Director of Nightcliff Pre-School. Salary £784 to £923 per year with cost of living allowance and £175 district allowance, plus government hostel accommodation. Diploma required and duty to begin February 9, 1959. apply by October 11, 1958 to Hon. Secretary Nightcliff Pre School Association Darwin NT by airmail. Also a youth 16–18 needed for hardware firm seeking plumbing knowledge in Kingston.
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