Prime Minister backs Broken Hill to Port Pirie rail project
The Commonwealth agrees to fund 254 miles of standard gauge rail from Broken Hill to Port Pirie, signaling a major transport move. Critics doubt motive, while supporters hail it as an essential step in regional development and interstate connectivity.
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Esterday Morning
Thomas Playford
Commonwealth
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Port One Stas
South Australia
Thomas
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Calwell
Port Pirie
Brisbane
Perth
Australia
Letters To The Editor Barrage Letters About Deezn Intersection
A reader cites shocking incidents at the Deezn intersection, describing witnessed events and expressing concern. The letter urges attention and action from authorities and community.
Unusual Goods Shed Visit at Canberra Station
A Canberra Station goods shed visit drew interest from several attendees with remarks about fruit delivery timing. The stationmaster was asked to assist after the visit, noted as RS Narrabundah.
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Tg Toon
Canberra
Two Mrs Salehs Visited Australia In Letters
Mary A. Thompson of Braddon explains two Mrs Salehs have recently visited Australia in a letter dated April 19. She clarifies misattributions about Australian women in public life and expresses enduring opinions on Australian difficulties.
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Snow
Tati Achdiat
Parliament Session Adopts Milk Products Bounty and Process Bills
In Parliament yesterday the House debated questions and adjourned. The Processed Milk Products Bounty Bill and the Service and Execution of Process Bill were under consideration. The session resumes at 2 30 p.m. on April 30.
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Clerks Union Gains Ally Amid Compulsory Membership Fight
In Western Australia reports show the Clerks and Typists Union expanding after a push for compulsory union membership under the Clerks Wholesale and Retail Award. The secretary of the L.C.L backs the union, while protests press ministers to curb compulsory fees.
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L.C.L
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Ninion
Ockerley
Wild
Clerks’ Union
Western Australia
Snowy Mountains Scheme Works Defend Primitive Area
Sir W Hudson replies to critics arguing that Snowy Mountains Scheme works within the Kosciusko Primitive Area will cause minimal ecological and scenic impact. The authority cites extensive re-vegetation, staging of buried pipelines, a short tunnel, and outside handling of spoil to protect long term conservation and park values.
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Kosciusko State Park
Thredbo
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Snowy Mountains
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Snowy Mountains Scheme Elements Near Kosciusko Project
The text notes that pipelines and a tunnel near Kosciusko Summit will supply the Kosciusko Project. It mentions underground works in the Primitive Area enabling a possible capacity up to 300,000 kilowatts, about 10 percent of the Scheme's three million kilowatts, and that this portion was part of the original Snowy Mountains Scheme layout publicized in 1949.
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Kosciusko
Snowy Mountains
Lawyer’s Diary Divorcee’s Alimony Safeguarded
A divorcee recalls warnings about losing support if a decree was granted yet died intestate. The lawyer explains that without a will an ex wife can still claim maintenance from the estate, and a former wife entitled to alimony at death may apply for proper support, potentially benefiting the estranged spouse even after death.
Governor-General Attends Sydney Church Lunch and Dinner
The Governor-General attended a Church of England Business Men's Luncheon Club lunch at Chapter House St Andrew's Cathedral Sydney and later joined a service dinner at the Australian Club Sydney in the evening.
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Church of England Business
Chapter House
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Sydney
Police Choir Aids Boys Club Charity Concert
The New South Wales Police Choir plans three charity concerts to raise funds for the Canberra Boys' Club. The program includes selections from symphony repertoires and features a blend of current and former choir members under the conduct of Sydney officials.
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Canberra
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Canbert
Philharmonind St
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