Hospital Board of Management Faces Debts Written Off
Queanbeyan District Hospital Board of Management reports arrears of fees totaling 2973 written off as bad debts due to diphtheria epidemic and nonpayment. March fees: Geneva ward 200 pounds 18 shillings. general 77 pounds 4 shillings. private 79 pounds 16 shillings. Suggestions include maternity ward study and tree planting on Erin and Balcombe Streets.
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Finsote
Queanbeyan District
A. C. Bowen
P. W. Hiammond
Tollowéi
Geneva Ward
General Evangeline Boat Un Ne Arrival in Sydney
General Evangeline Boat un Ne arrives in Sydney to day amid a great welcome. An audience gathered outside the Central Stations as the Army band led cheers and hymn singing. Commander McKenzie greeted the General with enthusiastic praise, while crowds cheered in anticipation of her message to the penitents and supporters.
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Bydney
Tuonday
Evangeline
Sydney
BIO Lune
Stallons
Whiel Uh Tang
Syinay
Gommlamaner
McKenzie
London
Uriarra Bridge Work Again Suspended Due to Floods
Reconstruction of the Murumbidgee low level bridge at Uriarra is suspended by high river levels. 1834-35 estimates funded but repeated rains delayed progress as pylons stood 29 feet under floodwater. Public memory recalls 1925 floods. Lennox Crossing bridge funds also set but restrained by floods.
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Uriarra
Wan
Anys
Aswen
Lennox
Molongia
Neae
Acton
Sunday Train Schedules With Canberra to Sydney Links
Railway officials plan Sunday services to connect Gouldwin to Sydney via Queanbeyne, aiming to ease weekend trips. Canberra workers show interest in a weekly hire to Federal Capital, while a motor train option may replace Saturday afternoon service for Canberra residents traveling to Sydney.
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Commaten
Dyna
Tein
Rte
Canberra
Syiney
Burr
Buhay
Weather summary for Canberra region unclear data
Weather notes show barometer readings at 9 am 29.70 inches and 2 pm 29.65 inches. Temperature figures are garbled with several unreadable tokens. Wind reported as NW at multiple times, but details are inconsistent and faint.
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Grasp
School Concert Bright Entertainment by TPS Pupils
A lively Central Methodist Church program by Telopea Paris School pupils drew a full Mall. Features included plays, folk dances, songs by the choir, and recitations in bright color. Highlights were The King’s Breakfast and Joan of Arc sketches with a humorous Revolt of the Toys.
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Central Methodist
Forrest
Telopea Paris School
Mall
Chor
A. A. Milne
Ray Migulen
Enmore Mous
Queen
Nancy Murder
Dalrymald
Barbara Martin
Te-Hou
Toyland
Toys
Colcos
Howard Cameron
Bill Bladen
John Malcolm
Norms Grime
Dgie
Little Bann
Cherry Mollixon
Golliwag
Hazel Thomas
Yvonne ‘Lnton
Boldipra
Norma Tense
Nancy Deloy
Betty Tucker
Pury
Pauline
Annie
Citas GA
Canberra Trecasi Weather Update Shows Widespread Showers
Further showers on the tablelands extend to the cot mew on the Alps with a cold night and frost on the highlands. Winds shift to freshening 40 equally west to southerly from the west to south.
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Tablelands
Alps
Highlands
Britain’s Recovery Seen in 1934 Trade and Income
The article reports on Britain's 1934 recovery with an 80 percent recovery level in budget and trade figures. It notes increases in visible and invisible trade, improved shipping income, and higher overseas investments, indicating a broader economic upswing compared with 1933 and 1932. It cites Barclay’s Bank estimates and factors such as rubber, tea, real estate, and gold mine receipts. The overall message is a restored profitability and stronger economic position.
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Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Great Britain
Barclay's Bank
Fara
United Kingdom
Aken
Canberra Amateurs to Host International Athletics Demonstration
Canberra hosts a demonstration by J Metcalfe, Empire Games hop, step and jump champion, and W P McKenzie, Australian shot put champion. Arranged with the Cricket Association, the event at Meilus Oval during lunch recess includes rap, high jump, and ball events. Local athletes may join by notifying secretary B V Fryer for committee consideration.
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Canberra
RUMOURED PLOT BY ASSASSINS IN EUROPE
Police in Paris and Geneva probe a possible assassination plot targeting Bignor Mim pulin and M Laval. Two suspects were arrested in Marseille last week as authorities tighten security amid unconfirmed reports of an imminent attempt.
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Paris
Geneva
Witte
St Marseilles
Bignor Mimpulin
M. Laval
Graceful Pion Reveals Anatomy Training Methods
At the Dutilute of Anatomy booklet, courtesy of Bir Coll MacKanaie, new parts and methods of training are shown. An illustrated segment will be available by 0900 with Dr. W. Natt. On May 6 at Manuka Oval during the football season opening, a Mile Handicap will be held and entrants are invited.
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Pion
Faia
Dr. & W. Natt
Catonaonan
Manuka Qval
Ehih
Entelan
Fatal diphtheria claims child in Queanbeyan district
Donwht Alert Iatiexith Galbraith five years old, son of Myrt Bert Galbraith, died yesterday at Quest beyan District Hospital after a diphtheria illness. The family, known for civic service with the Queanbeyan Municipal Band, will hold the funeral.
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Quest Beyan
Bert Galbraith
Queanbeyan
Hundamen
Dalgety Shire Berridale Valuation Hearing Likely Not Needed
At Dalgety Shire tal meeting Shire Clerk Mr F DrArey reported no need for a Valuation Appeal Court this year due to identical valuation per acre with the appellant. The matter may proceed as an adjustment under Act Schedule Three. Br W G Woodger of Canberra conducted last year’s valuation. prior practice sent many appeals to the council, though this year balance concerns arose.
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Berridale
Atgety
F DrArey
Woodger
Thia
Dwigety
Br. W. G. Woodger
Canberra
Claim Against Flour Mills In Melbourne Action
Lucy Bacon a master baker from Rootheray filed in the Supreme Court at Melbourne Tuselay seeking 11,000 from seven flour mills and bakers. She alleges refunds for supplies of fat and other items claimed to have been supplied for human consumption without mill approval.
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Melbourne
Tuselay
Ake
Lucy Bacon
Naker
Rootheray
Supreme Court
Ambivalent welcome to Amtratts at The Nest Army orphanage
General Booth described Amtratts reception at Amplifts ground as the greatest welcome she had ever received. She expressed hope and noted Australians offered a wonderful, enthusiastic reception during her stay in Byaney.
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Nest Army
Amplifts
Byaney
Booth
Amtratts
Arek
Readers' Views on Canberra Milk Price and Supply
A reader argues milk is vital for vulnerable groups and children and condemns current Canberra milk prices as unaffordable for many families. The letter praises the city’s milk quality under veterinary supervision, notes that rising costs inflate butter prices, and laments the economic barrier to adequate consumption while acknowledging dairymen’s need for profit.
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Federal Territory
Canberra
Rectory
Ad T
EANCW
Easter Show Judging Day at Royal Easter Show
Easter Show judging day in Sydney drew crowds as hundreds of fine thoroughbreds were examined by judges. A record number of entries in the home section impressed officials, with Crescendo defeating Valamita in the thoroughbred class. Jockey Jimmy Pike rode Osborne's horse in the novice class but was unplaced. The Commonwealth exhibit saw North Coast and Tablelands win the main prize. Western districts were strong runners-up with high point totals across regional classes.
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Royal Baater
Gramtsland
Rmti
Valamita
New South Wales
Mb TH
Auteing
Jimmy Pike T
Mian
Osborne
Pike
North Coast
Tablelands
Western Districts
Winders
Nott Conat End ‘Tablelands
Pointe
Mab Points
Ind
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Queeneland
Prolate
Cental Coast and Tablelands
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Ath
Bouth Coast
Hunter River
Liverpool
Maximiea Pointe
Turbulent Debate Over Dairy Subsidies In Australia
The letter argues for government subsidies to dairy producers to shield them from rising costs and to protect public welfare. It contends that without support, excessive production costs threaten dairies, while subsidy funded from consolidated revenue could stabilize prices and benefit both producers and consumers. The writer, Lewis W. Nott, asserts the issue impacts mothercraft and infant welfare and urges a policy that suits primary production.
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Dujey
Australia
Yourn
Lewis W. Nott
Contested Child Welfare Meeting At King City Centre
A late 19th century letter reveals council disputes over the Baby Health Centre operations in Kingston. The correspondence argues about attendance figures, ward structures, and a special general meeting, accusing the council of misrepresenting statistics and constitutional overreach while urging mothers to attend a proposed vote at the Ewart building at 8 pm Wednesday.
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Ristor
Indiant Minthers
Bane Falien
Mab Ongle
Cline Volunthally
Amul
Department
Huai
Molangla
Canberra
Council
World of Difference
Promi Renter
Weiner of
Mathercraft
Ewart
City
Couns
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