Canberra classifieds fragment notes rates and listings
An imperfect OCR fragment shows per annum rates and names such as J. W. Prowse and G. M. E. Cheriton with references to Canberra hotels Capitol Newsagency Times Building and others. Mentions Mrs Brill and Mrs Johnson among partial names in a classifieds listing.
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J. W. Prowse
M. E. Cheriton
C. Gunn
Brill Wi
Johnson
Capitol Newsagency ‘Times
M. & Chariton Ajl
Canberra Hotels
Weather and rainfall records for Canberra and Queanbeyan
Daily weather figures show barometer readings at 3 pm and 9 pm, temperatures ranging from 68.0 F at 9 am to 51.6 F at 9 pm, with a 24 hour maximum of v7 degs and a 33.8 degs screen minimum. Rainfall records for the current year to date list Queanbeyan on April 28.
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Canberra
Queanbeyan
Canberra Swimming Club Announces Junior Award Winner
Personal Davies of Canberra represents the club as junior Me trophy holder Jim Me round receives Canberra Swimming most improved award in a local ceremony highlighting rising talent.
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R. Davies
Canberra
Jim Metrophy Club
Meel
Voices of Labour in State election clash over reform and unity
The article contrasts speeches by Mr. Chifley and Mr. Lang during the State election campaign. Chifley promotes a Labour programme with unity and the removal of Lang figures from politics while Lang advocates wage policy shifts and tax approaches that risk chaos and oppose federal control.
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Chifley
Lang
Voice
Labour
Loan Council
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Mr. Chifley
Australia
China Mission Declines Ransom for Executed Missionaries
The China Inland Mission in London announced it would not pay the £70,833 demanded by Chinese bandits for the release of English missionary Bosshardt and Australian missionary Hayman. The decision cited the sum as excessive and contrary to foreign interests after the pair were kidnapped by Communist bandits in October.
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London
China Inland Mission
Bosshardt
Hayman
Campbell to Pioneer Racing Car at Brooklands Jubilee Day
Sir Malcolm Campbell, who set a new land speed record with the Blue Bird, will drive a new Mystery Baby at Brooklands on Jubilee day May 6. The MG single seater racer, nominally 7 hp, develops 110 hp and 6500 rpm, and is believed to reach 140 mph. It marks a major advance in racing design.
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London
Malcolm Campbell
Brooklands
M.G
Census figures show Australia population and age patterns
Revised June 30 1953 census data reveal Australia at 6,629,839 people with 3,387,111 men and 3,262,728 women. Metropolitan, provincial, rural and migratory shares listed. notes include birth decline, aging trends, marriage and divorce rates, school enrollment, and vast numbers serving overseas.
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Commonwealth Statistician
EF. T. McPhee
Australia
Spil
Bulletin
Orlhrate
GLU AG
Dlt
Thone Sitending
Asnl Ie
A.lf
Church of England
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
ANZAC DAY ADDRESS PLAN REPORTED BY AUSTRALIAN MINISTER
Acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Page said Captain C L A Abbott would represent the government at Canberra Anzac Day functions. Transport arrangements had been discussed with returned soldiers, and leave in public service was arranged to favor attendance in state capitals. Governor-General Sir Isaac Ivines was ill in Sydney and represented by Captain Bracegledle. Federal ministers were in their states for Anzac Day events.
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Grafton
Earle Page
Canberra
Queensland
England
C. L. A. Abbott
MUP
Bruce-Pane
Paterson
Sir Isaac Ivines
Sydney
Captain Bracegledle
Angac Duy Cebelrea- Liens
Gallipoli veterans recalled as empire links praised
General Sir Ian Hamilton compared the Gallipoli landing to Homeric legend at a Imperial Service Club speech. Field Marshal Birdwood spoke at Anzac commemorations as war memory and unity across nations were celebrated in London and Paris ceremonies.
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London
Ian Hamilton
Gallipoli
New Zealand
Ina
Imperial Service Club
Tan
Dominion
Thomas
Empire
Magdea
William Birdwood
Australia House
Forster
Birdie
Sir Ian Hamilton
France
Labour policy outlines wage rise and public works plan
The speech details a Labour program including slaughterhouse reform and veterinary inspection to curb meat trade vested interests. It pledges abolition of Pastoral Protection Boards, state control of watering places and stock routes, and wage increases funded by taxes and loan council plans. It also proposes mortgage debt writng down and arbitration reform.
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Stevens
Elevens
New South Wales
Loan Council
Commonwealth
Whyte Cup Rugby Clash Promises Decisive Play
Queanbeyan Blues and Canberra clash for the Whyte Cup after exchange of cup status with the Richardson Cup. Both sides show changes. Curtis Willis and Gribble notch key shifts while reserves prepare for a curtain raiser at Acton.
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Queanbeyan
Canberra
R. T. Whyte
Kingston
Tton Willis
A. Angley
Tiger Burke
HK. Moore
T. Gribble
G. Torpy
Phillips
Swan
Paviour
Jack Baker
Wetion
Queanbeyan “Blues
Norton
Gale
Lee
Neilson
Kay
Rowley
Billundon
Shumack
Gumley
Philipa
K. Rowley
Pola
Reseres
Royal Neill
H. Bladen
A. Ongley
T. Owens
D. Sheen
J. Lambert
Ron Hawke
Efficiency Cup to be Awarded at Jubilee Gymkhana
A perpetual Efficiency Cup will be awarded by the F.C.T. Branch of the R.S.S.U.A. to the Canberra Liga Horse Troop for top points in military events at the Jubilee Gymkhana on May 6 at Acton Sports Ground. Dr. F. Watson donated a cup for the tent pegging contest with multiple runs and explosive fuel demonstrations to test mounts and horsemanship.
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F.C.T
R.ss.u.a
Canberra Liga
Muc.c
Acton Sports Ground
F. Watson
N.C.O
Supreme Court to Sit in Canberra on May 16
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory will sit in Canberra for all business on Thursday May 16, under Justice Lukin. The session will cover the court’s full docket and related matters for the territory.
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Supreme Court of the
Australian Capital Territory
Justice Lukin
Canberra
Diggers Rally at 21st Anniversary Praises Ex Servicemen
L. A. Robb, president of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League, called yesterday’s ex servicemen rally one of the most magnificent spectacles he had witnessed. He noted the event marked the 21st anniversary and praised country organisations for their splendid rallies that keep the Anzac deeds and spirit alive in the public mind.
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Sydney
Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League
L. A. Robb
Diggers Not Rushing Home After Railways Cancel Trains
Railway officials had arranged for the dispatch of returned soldiers but canceled ten extra trains. Most diggers did not return last night as expected. Authorities plan additional traffic on Sunday night.
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Sydney
Public phone installation at Manuka Arcade
The Postmaster General's Department begins installing a pulse telephone in the Manuka Arcade in connection with establishing a post office there. The phone will be available from the first of next month.
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Manuka
Postmaster-General's Department
Candidates to Speak at Queanbeyan Campaign Night
The Monaro seat race opens in Queanbeyan with Labour candidate E A Moore set to speak from a street stand at the corner of Monaro and Crawford tonight. On Monday, W W Hedges supporters meet at the School of Arts at 3 pm and a Parish Hall talk at 7 30 pm will present United Country Party policies.
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Queanbeyan
Monaro
E.A. Moore
Labour
Crawford Streets
W. W. Hedges
School of Arts
Hedges
United Country Party
1935 Tennis Handbook on Sale
The F C T Lawn Tennis Association publishes its official handbook for 1935 with pennant fixtures revised pennant competition by lane chapters on duties of officials and umpires and a short historical account with records of the Davis Cup. It notes the handbook's first appearance last year was greeted enthusiastically and expects similar popularity.
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F.C.T. Lawn Tennis Assocition
F.C.T
Lane
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