Third Commissioner election and Canberra notes from 100 years ago
Fifteen years past the Third Commissioner race saw Br RB Alcorn win by a slim margin after a long count with Dr Watson and Dr Nott among top vote receivers. The report covers local politics, liquor regulation changes, the Canberra Night Tennis Club formation, and Anzac Day memorial ceremonies at the Australian War Memorial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. RB Alcorn
Rot
Wataon
Dr Alcorn
Din Nott
Col. Goodwin
Col Goatwitt
Nott
al ‘Orm
Watson
Coll
Red Cross Carnival at Mapoka Today
The Red Cross Auxiliary carnival at Manuke Oval features trophies including the Sir Donald Cameron Cup and the Woodger Trophy. Presenters include Squadron Leader Woolger and other officials. Event plans note a promenade program and bus services to aid attendance, with proceeds supporting Red Cross efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuke Oval
Woolger
Air Training Corps
Donald Cameron
Ronald and
Lad’ Cross
Nelson Z. Johncon
Bau Mo
Ad Mie T. ©. Devin
Baron and
Baroneas von Aetssen
Mra
CH. Bereach
Peruitor Collings
P. Go
L. Sakell
Woodger
Basta
flaKoo
Alleged Victimisation Case Brought by Rail Workers
The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission grants leave to prosecute the Coroniationer for Rail Way in five cases of alleged victimisation. The Railway and Tramway OM. tere Association claims five offices of the solicitor for railway were charged with breaches of conduct and disclosure of departmental information after evidence in support of an application for an award before Justice de Bawa. The association seeks action for the evidence before Justice de Baun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Railway and Tramway OM
Tere’ Association
Fiva
Fora
Raii
Nya
Mip Rt
Awa
Justice de Bawa
Justice de Bawa, Had Been Charged With ‘Breaches of Connce
Departmental
Back
Eel
Haven
Association
Justice de Baun
Sydney Friday Lottery No Wis Drawn Tonight
State Lottery Sydney reveals results for Friday draw. Major prize goes to No 10,908 with syndicate leader identified. Second prize awarded to No 7,123 with Hubert F. Lees Syndicate at 26 Ocean Beach Manly. Third prize listed as No 22MM with Lite Shoe Syndicate. Draw set for Wednesday morning.
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Sydney
Iain
G. Kuintdy
Newaugency
Hamilton
Hubert F. Lees
Will Shepherd
Ocean Beach
Manly
Mrm Richards
Laveriee Street
North
GMO
Man Charged in Pearl Glover Death Case at Fitzroy Court
In Fitzroy Court today the defendant with initials only testified that he faced charges tied to the murder of Pearl Glover in Witaroy. Evidence linked Cecil Bobim, a shovel metal worker, to the case as the gunman. The incident occurred July 27 when two others, Liver Swanshot and Croftx, sustained gunshot wounds, one of whom remains critically ill.
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Melbourne
Frigay
Agilon Ry JP
Gratis
Fitzroy
Cmly
Evienci
Cecil Bobim
Pearl
Glover
Walt- Roma
Witaroy
Croftx
Small fields likely at Mentone Melbourne
Fr iday detail may be experienced by many owners to morrow in the conveying of hordes to Montane The operators announced that they had insufficient petrol to operate There was already provided Howgest for the meetings One month The Liquid Fel Control Board was approached for more supplies but the operators were told that no Crease would be allowed More than half of the acceptors for the Mentone racing age trained within five miles of the Course Flemington trainers are hopeful they will hire trailers to take their homes to Mentone
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Melbourne
Hiwaw
Euster
Flemington
Yearlings in Float Melbourne Transported Defiantly
A fragmented report notes yearlings in Melbourne were transported by law defiance, with reference to Sydney markets and transport regulations. It mentions Frida y and questionable purchases, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Administrative Costs Defended in Food Control
The Food Purchasing Board of the Commonwealth Food Control defends spending about £100,000 annually. Minister for Commerce Mr Scully claims costs are far lower than critics allege and one of the cheapest purchasing arrangements in wartime Australia. He argues the board’s duties extend beyond buying food and no business could operate under such high costs.
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Sydney
Food Purchasing Board
Southonwealth
Beasis
Commonwealth
Scully
Country Party
Panden
Australis
Passenger Awarded £700 For Fall From Bus
Francia Cummings of Dulwich Wil, injured after falling from a tram or omnibus, won £700 damages against the Commissioner of Transport in the District Court. Winifred Nicholls of Newtown, struck by a tram, was awarded £413 in separate action against the Commissioner for alleged driver negligence.
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Sydney
Francia Cummings
Dulwich
Wil
Iran
Pyjama Girl Inquest Proceeds Briefly in Melbourne
In Melbourne the Pyjama Girl inquest lasted about one minute on the eighteenth day, with proceedings to resume Monday morning. The short session leaves witnesses and details to be revisited as the inquiry continues.
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Melbourne
Newcastle pit strike and output report
Newcast le news notes a strike at the pit near New Gunes with 1000 tons of coal daily. Several disputes about the lodge seat and allegations of scurrilous attacks are mentioned as the workforce of about 300 men faces unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Stern
New Gunes
Eirington Volliery
Owner Fined Ten Pounds for Refusing Howse Hotel Licence
A Hobart court fined the owner ten pounds for refusing patronage at Howse Hotel and for liquor act breaches. The decision, delivered by Judge Clancy, cites the hotel’s role in alleged prostitution activities and notes the owner’s conduct and deposit retention. Nearby commentary mentions Mrs Lilian and other local names, with the case highlighting access issues and stairs in the building.
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Clancy Sconey
Clancy
Alexandriaa
Lilian
Wet Ford
Wenace
York
City
Hobart
Ota
Ren x Nae
Wan Direct
Reteniai
Wm Ad
Laundry Strike Report From Sydney Metropolis
Fractured notes report a Sydney laundry strike with limited details. Text mentions metropolitan area activity and a major group failing to resume work yesterday, indicating disruption but lacking clear figures or names.
Braking and Tyre Wear at High Speeds Warn Drivers
A wartime note urges reduced speeds to conserve scarce tyres. At 30 mph wear is minimized, at 40 mph wear rises 24 percent, and at 50 and 60 mph wear climbs to 41 percent and beyond. Fourfold braking effort at 40 mph increases tyre loss.
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Great Britain
Haat
Trea
Greyhound Racing Draw For Queanbeyan Patriotic Meeting
The program lists divisions and 487 yard races for the Darwin Maiden Stakes Sanananda Stakes Tabruk Stakes and Alamein Stakes with multiple named dogs and entrants. The draw includes Moreley Btakes Fifth Dive Bogey Boy and Nellie McGea in various heats.
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Queanbeyan and District
Ina
Moreley
Bogey Boy
Smart Relay
Postal Unit
Baul
Nellie McGe
Mélvina
Tullerwee
Valianta Darwin
Flax Cubran
Just Dubl Petite Laas
Battle Cloud
Nell
Owen
Rise and Shine
Merriwagga
Wannabou
Hobalong Chah
Bilent Blonde
Talateral
Big Kent
Mims Pontage
Giother
Kent
Avermiut
Amell
Nellaria- Sanananda
Maubrorse Disappearance In Adelaide Sparks Police Probe
Five of aluminum traders who lived in South Australia from Victor are missing in Adelaide. Police officials report difficulty tracing them as investigators explore possible motives and routes. The case has prompted inquiries into their recent movements and connections.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Victor
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