Australian cultural council aims to advance national arts policy
The Federal Government considers creating a national theatre and orchestra and plans to invite officials and non official groups to form a cultural council. The council would advise on funding, coordinate with existing bodies, and prepare proposals for a Commonwealth cultural policy to boost rural and urban culture nationwide.
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Brasdoexting Commission
Wiloree Awit
Australia
Tarbal
Cultre
Royal College of Act
Joos
France
Wale Centiuric
Ari
Ite
Austallan Cultural Council
Church Services and notices on March 1 at local parishes
Parish announcements list Sunday services and youth gatherings, with notes on a “Young People” meeting and an evening service. Also mentions stock inspectors alerting keepers to poultry and dairy ration rules, and permits for poultry funds and dairy use.
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Carnal
Salyaren
Wreneedey
Bam
Bank Principal Functions of the Commonwealth Bank
Mr Chifley stated the bank’s main role as central bank is to manage credit and support monetary policy. The bank’s powers were strengthened to align monetary policy with government aims and safeguard Australia’s interests. The bill outlines a charter and a process for government-bank differences, activated only in matters affecting Australia’s interests.
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Chifley
Commonwealth Bank
Australia
Royal Commission On Banking
Basra
Central Bank Plan Debated in Commonwealth Bill Discussion
The Government weighs central banking powers under the Commonwealth Bank Bill. Proposals include central bank control of note issue and reserves, with debates on duties, balance with private banks, and the role of the Commonwealth Bank in Australia.
Reserve requirements and bank governance changes
AHistoric discussion outlines reserve requirements for the Commonwealth Bank, proposing a fixed maximum for tranple s60 KI auhject toll and limiting the bank to a set amount with Treasurer consent, amid wartime contractions. It also notes a shift in Commonwealth Bank Act governance from a governor-led board to multi-member management with deputy finance roles and private-interest considerations.
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Alan
Tore
Iins Asinnimy
Cairns Court Fines for Bicycle Offense in Police Case
In Cairns Court of Petty Sessions Enlawtelly used two solowers Jean Thompson and John Henry Deane were fined for riding bicycles without owner consent after police proved eyelets were removed from a rose Grand Hotel and ridden to a promenade. Weather forecast issued by the Divisional Meteorological Bureau predicts two hours of variable rain and local squalls on the Far North coast with thunder across the Peninsula and Northern Cape areas. Local thunder and dust storms expected in central and southern regions with southeast winds along the southwest border. A court inquiry into the Cairns air issues continues with remand for March 12 as details on the air service disruption and related investigations are reported by our Carherre correspondent.
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Enlawtelly
Jean Thompson
John Henry Deane
Cairae Court
Caima
Esplanade
Bork
Sim
Carpestaris
Dawes Uy
Obituary notices express thanks and sympathy to mourners
The message thanks doctors, hospitals, and friends for care shown to a beloved wife and mother during illness and bereavement. It includes gratitude from the family for letters, cards, and personal sympathy and asks readers to accept these thanks.
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Mrv
Evelens
Meir Antes
Borat
Matton
Murzing Sun
Goraonvale Ateracral
Niel
Ana
Atalonaa
Santron Ing
Mursing
Amerion Dimner Memorial Hospital
Fen Loshes
Nelowes
Mira P Odonohue
Kulalée
Mossrean Killaloe Fang District
Ang
Ashela
In loving memory of Geer miner who departed
The fragment honors Geer miner, dated October, with a loving family note and memorial insertion by the family. It retains limited readable details about the deceased and mentions a wife and family.
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Anata
Magen
Texel
Orne
Couteny
Duwala
Treasurer proposes measures to tighten banking control
In Canberra on March 9 the Treasurer Mr J B Chifley introduced the Commonwealth Bank Bill aiming to strengthen central banking functions, harmonize policy with government decisions, expand general banking business, and return control to the Governor with an advisory council. The bill seeks a uniform legal framework, deposit protection, policy coordination under the Commonwealth Bank, control of credit and interest rates, and machinery for foreign exchange and gold resource management.
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Commonwealth Bank
Treasury
Lensurs
Canberra
House of Today
J. B. Chifley
Caue
Commonwealth
Chifley
Australia
Competition With Trading Banks in Commonwealth Banking Scheme
Discussion outlines a government push for parallel public and private banking competition. It describes central bank limits on activity and proposed reforms to create a separate general banking division within the Commonwealth Bank. The aim is to separate savings and loan tasks from core central banking, ensuring transparent transactions.
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Commonwealth Bank
Iiem
Canmun
Yas
Srnere
Nties
Bypassed Islands and Japan War Strategy Debate
A wartime document discusses the option of bypassing Japan’s islands and targets the strategic value of regions like the Marianas and Dutch East Indies. It argues that invasion or bombardment would be costly and calls for a broader push to force Japan toward surrender while minimizing Allied casualties.
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Japan
Carolinas
Marianas
Dutch East Indies
Sepen
Wiley
Pilerwike Japan
Riliee
Het Industries
A & Piltulaiate
Man found guilty of manslaughter in Brisbane case
A Brisbane jury found 21 year old William Culverhouse guilty of manslaughter in the death of his wife Joan Silverhouse. Prosecutors said Culverhouse murdered her after an argument over her living with another man. The court heard the family dispute and that Culverhouse chased her to a Windara home where she was sleeping. The judge ordered sentencing.
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Brisbane
Eawaso
William ‘Ulvarhouse
Wildier
Joan Silverhouse
Windnar An
Culver House
Guivercume
Windsor
Justine Macrosean
Advisory Council to advise Governor on banking policy
The report outlines creating an Advisory Council to advise the Governor on monetary and bank policy, with members appointed by the Treasurer on the Governor’s recommendation. It covers extending Commonwealth Bank finance for housing and industry, special loans for home building, and a staff appointment process with open competition and appeals.
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Govenor-General
Nfswers
Australia
Banking Communion
Commonwealth Bank
General Bank
Digystan
Gieen
Aealthy
Actioins
Ace de
Vaud Thas m
Ramdidates
Mgha
Timber and Timber Uses in Wartime Sawmilling
A fragment discusses timber work during wartime, detailing sawmill operations, hand staining from acids, and cleaning methods using sawdust and cleaners. It notes urgency of timber supply for Japanesen game and front-line needs, with references to workers and tools.
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Thia
Jeri
Fannie
Leon
Knock Oif
Ulance
Batlle
Sivas
Cane Growers Executives Alarmed Over Senior Officers Loss
A Cairns Post report notes cane industry leaders warn that loss of senior officers could hinder plans. A deputation meets Agriculture Minister to secure public service control and adequate manpower. Production for the season may rise above 1004 with 5 0000 tons of cane expected. mills may hire 100 to 400 extra workers if rates and harvest pace stay high.
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Cairns Post
Lars
R. Mirsalt
Wwe
Memuir Mio
Alec
Timber and Water Content in Wood Flooring Explained
An article discusses how moisture affects wood flooring with emphasis on dry wood behavior and fungus risk. It cites tests from different stations showing percent water content in wood under various atmospheric conditions across a year.
Cairns Plane Tragedy Recedes Into Inquiry
Canberra reports weather at the time of Monday’s air crash over Northeastern Australia. Winds were light with five miles visibility and no rain. investigation notes initial inquiries into the Hudson air craft involved and prior maintenance. The captain decided to take off after receiving a weather update and 30 minute search followed the crash.
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Canberra
Windsue Saeneral Citioneering
Northeensland
Irra
Drakefords
Mel Francie
Oy Desaiis
Hudson
Trout
Burdekin Tragedy Prompts Search for Missing Men
March reports from Townsville describe ongoing searches for Edwin Levlie and Jack Swen ve who disappeared after a flood wreck near Thwneville. Boats comb the Ker lode mouth area while witnesses say rescue teams chase clues about their fate. The river runs high and flood waters hamper recovery efforts as conditions worsen.
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Townsville
Edwin Levlie
Jack Swen
Bey
Thwneville
Unclear snippet from Rama SIEER sale notice
Fragmentary OCR text describes a sale at Rama SIEER with sweet palaines offered and various prices. Details are garbled and names or dates are unreadable, leaving the core event a commercial sale with items and bids uncertain.
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Rama
Shin
Fragmented OCR notes on wood moisture and density calculations
This passage documents estimates of moisture content and density for wood fibers, noting variations by species, vessel capacity, and cell walls. It outlines formulas using cubic footage, room dimensions, and board thickness to approximate fiber weight and moisture. mentions average weights 30 to 37 percent per cubic foot and related calculations.
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Sydney
Rouse
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