Public Service Notes on Accountancy Training Proposal
The Canberra Branch urged the Public Service Board to start an inter service accountancy course with a set curriculum and regular examinations to aid junior officers across States. Officials argued that current outside diploma routes were costly and unnecessary for many departmental roles, and the proposal faced opposition over extending qualification scope and funding.
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Berm Bramen Council
Clerical ‘Association Treaty
Cpnt
Tor
Imateu
Trajan
Uider
Canberra
U.S
General Conference of Law Association
Canbrra
Awarla
Cmcera
Damaged North Ainslie Roads Prompt Reader Note
A reader from Ainslie complains about the poor state of Bonney and Cowper Streets in North Ainslie. He cites dry weather and wind as causing binding silt and loose surface, risking tyre pebbles and pedestrian injuries. He urges authorities to repair, noting wartime economy not a defense.
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Canberra Times
Ainslie
Bonney and Cowper
Cafe Murder Trial In Sydney Underworld Case
Crown prosecutor Mr McKean KC suggested witnesses might reveal more if allowed. Leslie Joseph Kennedy, 27, is charged with the murder of Alexander Robert Miller at Covent Garden Cafe on March 3. Stewart Haines testified he feared naming Kennedy in the lineup, calling others in the line-up street rats. he identified Kennedy as the shooter. Two witnesses could not identify Kennedy.
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Sydney
McKean
K.C
Criminal Court
Leslie Joseph Kennedy
Alexander Robert Miller
Covent Garden
Stewart James Haines
Central Police
Kennedy
Bribery Alleged In Australian Passport Case
At Central Court Captain Curlewis testified that Frank Edward Walters 38 passed a five pound note to a Commonwealth officer during a meeting after which Walters admitted the act saying he wanted an Australian passport for his family in Palestine. The case was adjourned to tomorrow.
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Sydney
Adrian Curlewis
Central Court
Frank Edward Walters
Windeyer
Tfor
Walters Curlewis
Department of the Interior
Walters
Wilks
C I.B
Curlewis
Inez
Wicks
Aani
Palestine
Australia
Accounting Qualifications Spur Royal Canberra Debate
The Canberra Branch urges more support for accounting studies and free tuition for selected officers to obtain accountancy qualifications. The ACT Rugby Union flags ongoing operations and welcomes NSW input while planning cross-centre matches and continued football development.
Hogan wins Ashville tournament with two under par total
Ben Hogan shot two rounds under par to win the Ashville event with a 273 aggregate. The report notes a sensational stretch of three major wins in two weeks, covering 216 miles in 24 strokes under par and a distinctive buggy whip drive. Jim Ferrier, Australian amateur, posted 67 in Masters prep practice at Augusta and praised the course as among the finest he has played.
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Ashville
N.C
Ben Hogan
Augusta
Jim Ferrier
Ferrier
Australia
Motor Cyclist Hit by Straying Sheep Near Goulburn
Norman Wannell a labourer at the Duntreon aerodome sustained severe head injuries when the motorcycle he rode collided with a stray sheep on the Sydney road ten miles from Goulburn during the weekend. He was returning to Dulwich Hill, was thrown and fell on the road, and was taken to Goulburn Hospital by ambulance. His condition is improving.
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Norman Wannell
Duntreon Aerodome
Sydney Road
Goulburn
Wannell
Dulwich Hill
Goulburn Hospital
Ure Goulburn
Aviatrix Cora Sterling Dies as Plane Crashes
Seattle Sunday report states aviatrix Cora Sterling took four children on a joy ride when the plane crashed in Jumes, killing all occupants including Sterling and the children.
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Seattle
Cora Sterling
Jumes
Change of Living Causes Constipation
A historical notice notes that changes in living conditions and diet disrupt digestion and bowel regularity. It recommends Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to aid the liver and bowels during travel or any change, advising carrying a bottle and taking a dose to maintain regularity.
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Morse
Treasurer defends capital controls for wartime industry
Canberra treasurer Mr Spender rejected claims that curbs on capital issues hinder new Australian industries. He outlined criteria for approving new capital raises, stressing defense needs, exchange conservation, government support, and alignment with rates. He urged public input and warned against unsubstantiated accusations.
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Spender
Canberra
Woman stabbed in South Melbourne murder attempt noted
A Melbourne incident reports Mia Martha Berry, 42, stabbed multiple times and found by police in her home. Allan Berry, 42, a returned soldier, lay injured with a deep gash. A carving knife and a safety cutter were found beside the bed. Both hospitalized. police guard placed at Allan Berry’s side.
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Melbourne
Mia
Martha Berry
Allan Berry
Berry
Davis Cup Loss Forecast and L T A Finances
The Davis Cup tour is expected to lose at least £1000, announced by D N Ferguson treasurer of the Lawn Tennis Association. A full financial report will be presented later. The Australian championships in Sydney made £49 profit versus £607 previously. A. H. Barraclough C. R. Cowling and T. E. Robina were named selectors for the coming year with Robina the sole repeater from last year.
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Commonwealth
W. G. Woodger
Canon W. J. Edwards
A.C.T. Rugby Union
Hotel
Kingston
N.S.W. Union
W. W. Hill
N.S.W. Union Management Committee
J. G. Beacham
A/C.T. Union
Sydney
Nielson
Mr. Hill
A.C.T
Souther Monaro
Goulburn
City
N.5.w
Queensland
Victoria
Australia
Britain
Woodger
Mr Woodger
Reserees’ Association
L. Rameau
Rumaay
Melbourne
D. N. Ferguson
Lawn Tennis Association
A. H. Barraclough
C. R. Cowling
T. E. Robina
Canberra College Begins New Term With Strong Attendance
The Registrar Mr. T. M. Owen announced that enrolment is open for courses including Preliminary German, with no fee for entry. Lectures started yesterday at Canberra College and the annual commencement ceremony will be held at Albert Hall on Wednesday April 24. Sir John Latham will deliver the occasional address.
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T. M. Owen
Albert Hall
John Latham
G.C.M.G
Mla
Ll.m
University of Melbourne
Homebush Stock Sale At Flemington Yarded 14 000 Sheep
A strong market for 14 000 sheep and lambs at Flemington yards with lamb prices firm and sheep about 1 shilling higher than last sale day. Wethers quoted 14 to 26, ewes 13 to 18, lambs 15 to 28, bulls 6 to 11, cows 5 to 12, best beef 42s, good 40s, medium 37s per 100 lb.
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Sydney
Flemington Aasleyards
Publication Note From Australian Federal Capital Press
Publication credit states Christopher John Shakespeare printed and published for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at Mort Street Braddon Canberra indicating official office location and production details.
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Christopher John Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Mort Street
Braddon
Canberra
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Tam
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Public Service
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Uniil
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E. F. Heasell
I. R. Alexander
N.S.W. Union Council
Nielsen
Committee of the Union
Hotel Civic
W. M. Spence
J. A. Kelly
H. J. Gatea
B. R. Moore
Spence
K. G. Harrison
ALF
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Hill
N.S.W
Canon Edwards
Gest
Col. H. ©. H. Robertson
P.H. G. Cardale
West Australia Rugby Union
Eastern Suburbs
Queen of Sport
Hotel Kingston
Rees
Referees
Great Britain
L. Ramsay
Weldent
W. A. Griffiths
Griffiths
Association
Hold
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A.C.T Union
8. B. Nielson
New South Wales
A.C.T. Union
Mr. Nielson
Omfecera
Canon W.J. Edwards
J. A. James
H. E. Jones
L. W. Nott
F. C. P. Plant
A. BD. Watson
Geoffrey Whiskard
Mesure
T. J. Carmody
H. J. Gates
J. C. M. Merilees
A. T. Paul
Mensra
A. Percival
L. Ramaay
A. G. Thomson
K. C. Waugh
J. H. Jamison
Hogan
Canberra College
Joan Bennett
Adolph Menjou
Richard Dix
Gail Patrick
Reno
Greer Garson
Robert Taylor
Lew Ayres
Jimmy Cagney
Priscilla Lane
National Airways
GLAS
J. W. Lreson
Allinga Street
Brighton
National Football League
Wally Higgs
Lady Gowrie War Fund
Lady Gowrie
Cox's
Eason's
Manuka
J. B. Young's
Monaro Street
Elias Southwell
Queanbeyan
Carpenters and Joiners
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Amalie
Haiti
W. R. Eldridge
L.M
Times Office
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Hing
Canberra Rugby League
Will
G.F.S. Dance
Gueanbeyan
Gallagher's
Orchester
Singer
J.B. Times Office
Supreme Court OF the
Australian Capital Territory
George Cumberland Reid
Dunnellan Street
Sherwood
Brisbane
Supreme Court of Queensland
Davies & Woods Proctors
Northbourne Avenue
Homebush Stock Sale
Orton
Captain's Flat
Tee de Ae
Turadays
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