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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1954
Page
3
Fragmented report notes a Monday London rally amid storms and confusion focusing on party policy in Germany and Britain. It mentions figures like Atlee and references to international leaders, with a Sydney incident about a drowning and a Canberra dinghy mishap.
The journal urges expanded ship production in Australia to secure coast trade and defense. It notes 16 ships of 10,000 tons and a 19,000-ton class, with government support for construction in the long term. It warns economic and technical hurdles, including machinery, propelling gear, and auxiliary equipment, and calls for orders by government and private owners to sustain the industry.
A fragmentary report notes a Pay As You Please scheme involving three hotels and a recent dividend after a period of operations. Names and details are unclear due to corrupted text, but the piece mentions profit, fair-minded people, and staff reactions to the scheme amid financial talk.
A Hobart bank tore down its office building in a redevelopment project valued at about 1.8 million dollars. Construction began earlier this year under the bank’s leadership, with plans for new facilities and commercial space replacing the old structure.
A dated notice warns the public about a live wiring exercise near Duntroon in the Australian Capital Territory from 0800 on 20 September to 30 September. It specifies the boundary area, routes, and safety precautions, noting no reward for reporting the project and advising immediate police contact if located. The communication is signed by Captain Starkey of the Royal Military.
A fragmented OCR notice from Lonsdala Street Braddo warns against corrupt methods in politics and business. It accuses leaders of using money and power to force favorable treatment, threatening jobs and reputations while calling for maintenance guarantees across nations.
Society to convene in the Anie-Rtoom at Albert Hall ext Tuesday evening October sth at 1 pm. Business includes report and annual statement, election of officers, and arrangements for the Bert Els edt. Winners listed as Tabie Camp and Joan Prior.
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