Funeral arrangements for Brother C E Bollington
Funeral services for Brother C E Bollington will be held at St John's Church at 2 p.m. The note lists Mason Bros Funeral Directors and mentions attendance by the Lodge. Details are partially garbled but indicate a Canberra area burial with lodge members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eglington
Canberra
St. John's
Tanberra
John's Church
Pam
Bo Ban Nes M.U
Layal’ Ganborix
C.E. Bollington
Gland
Canberra Hospital Board debates hospital auxiliary support
The Canberra Hospital Board's April meeting weighs a proposal from the Hospital Auxiliary and Ladies' Radio Club for greater public funding via tax, venue revenue, and government subsidies. Chairman C. H. McFadyen notes public responsibility for hospital needs and praises auxiliary work while resisting additional voluntary appeal.
Reorganisation of Australian Broadcasting Commission Planned
Sydney reports that the Postmaster General Mr Harrison will reconsider the proposals for reorganising the Australian Broadcasting Commission and the general control of broadcasting in Australia. The move seeks clearer oversight and modernisation of broadcasting governance.
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Sydney
Mr.Harrison
Australian Broadcasting ® Commission
Australia
Naval Exercises at Jervis Bay End of Manoeuvres
Navy held a strenuous day as the final stages of naval manoeuvres opened with the combined Australian and New Zealand squadrons led by gun crews engaging at various targets.
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Jervis Bay
New Zealand
Weather and sky notes from Mount Surarlo report
A Commonwealth Solar Observatory bulletin lists a cool day with frost and foggy night, variable winds from the southwest, and astronomical timings for Friday April 28. It records sun rise at 6.28 am, bets at 5.25 pm, moon rise 1.51 pm, and moon set 12.28 am. major planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn with their rise and set times.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Canberra Times 1990 April 28 Quote
Poem excerpt noting moral duty and aid across generations. The fragment presents a call to help the poor and improve the future, reflecting a broad humanitarian tone typical of a newspaper page poetry or editorial snippet. The source lacks full context or attribution.
Conscription Debate Across Britain and Australia
The Government defends conscription and inscription in Britain while opposing overseas service for Australians. It argues a clash with Chamberlain’s pledge, aligns with wartime needs, and notes Australia’s defence focus on the Pacific. Opposed opinions are criticized as noisy and unfounded amid global tension and mobilization.
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Britain
Mr. Chamberlain
Europe
Westminster
Australia
Pacific
Shere
Cattle Herds Warned on Contagious Abortion Menace
Mr. A C McKay warned at the Animal Management to the Rural Losses Association event that large herds in Australia face a serious threat from contagious abortion in cattle. He cited campaigns against TB and abortion, noting widespread neglect and that 30 to 40 percent of cattle outside control areas were infected.
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Australia
A.C. McKay
Anima
Fural ‘Lossess
Association of the Agt
Hotel Civic
McKay
Canberra
Match for Farr Arranged in Cardiff Bout
London reports Tommy Farr has been matched with an opponent for a London card at Cardiff on May 17. The pairing sets the stage for a likely contenders clash in the middleweight ranks, with heavy public interest and regional anticipation building ahead of the show.
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London
Tommy Farr Haz
Cardiff
Jealousy Motive For Double Murder In Armidale
In Armidale a Crown case argues jealousy as the motive and premeditation in the double murder of Gwendoline Murray and Edna Murley. Fabian Raphael Foggarty, 32, is charged with killing one of the women while a statement he allegedly made is read to a jury. Foggarty pleads not guilty, claiming mental immaturity, as his counsel challenges the charge and the Crown presses the murder theory.
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Armidale
Fabian Raphael Foggarty
Gwendoline Murray
Miss Murray
Edna
Murley
Dixon
Macquarie River
Clancy
K.C
Crown
Foggarty
Gwen
Hospital By Laws Amended In Canberra Ordinances
Canberra gazettes two amending hospital by laws. changes include ballot penalties of up to £50 or three months jail for tampering, new rules on compulsory hospital tax, and reversion of medical superintendent appointment to Hospital Board. Matron gains hours extension. visitor offences incur up to £5 fine for entering staff areas with liquor.
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Canberra
Ir Cameron
Framcbine
Pontal
Cameron
Hirsee
Pilot Missing After 840 Mile Darwin Flight
An urgent appeal for a sick man prompted Darwin pilot Roy Edwards to embark on an 840 mile flight to Arnheim Land. He has not been heard from since. The Interior Minister said the Flying Doctor and survey ship Moresby are searching the coast with arrangements for the Empire Airways plane to join the search. There is no RAAF base in Darwin.
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Roy Edwards
Darwin
Arnheim Land
Interior
Fenton
Barly
Moresby
Arareyers
RAAF
P'Anc
de Haviland 86
Relief workers in Canberra dispute pay during camp
Canberra relief workers in the militia allege they were promised full pay while in camp but received no relief pay on return. Three members report they sought clarification from the Department and were told they were not entitled. They cite a government promise to public servants in camps to receive ordinary pay plus military pay, urging action or an honorable discharge if unmet. The issue is said to affect most single relief workers in the militia.
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Canberra
Canberra Times
Department
Fais
Health Insurance Debate Signals Policy Change in Sydney
A health insurance scheme begins operation as Parliament nears dissolution within 18 months. Health Minister Sir Frederick Stewart signals openness to insurance inclusion in future policy speeches while voicing opposition to current plans for not going far enough.
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Sydney
Euheme
National
Sir
Frederick Stewart
Ee Bi
Frederick
Stewart
Administrative Staff Establishing New Supply and Development Dept
Interest grows around forming the administrative nucleus of the Department of Supply and Development led by Mr. Casey. He met Defence officialsto define the division line between the Supply and Defence Departments while potential advisers and heads for the new department are discussed, including Mr. Brigden and Mr. McVey, with fuel storage and self sufficiency top concerns.
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Mr. Casey
Department of Supply
Casey
Melbourne
Defence Department
Defence
Boy’s Fatal Leap From Moving Car at Inquest
In an inquest at Coronet, trustees ruled 2 year old Trevor Harald Shirp died from cerebral injuries after leaping from a moving car on the Federal Highway on April 23. The boy was brought to Canberra Hospital in a semi conscious state and later deteriorated with skull fractures. Witness Rev Walter Quigg said the child was a passenger and lay face down along the roadway after the car halted near Laurra Saleyarde, with the battery detached and the park brake alarmed. the child was described as nervous.
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Trevor Harald
Shirp
I. H. Goodwin
Federal Highway
Tie Clarone
Canberra
Walter Quigg
Ainille
Nean
Lauberra Saleyarde
Aparku
Federal Labour caucus seeks federal intervention in NSW unity drive
The Parliamentary Labour Caucus met in Sydney to urge the Australian Labour Party Federal Executive to intervene in New South Wales Labour affairs. The move aimed to unify the party, with Lang’s leadership disputed and calls for a leader to be elected at the annual conference. Curtin said unity and the NSW party’s position would be examined at the forthcoming conference.
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Australian Labour Party
New
South Wales
Lang
Lanig
Malta
New South Wales
Mr. Curtin
Coabern
New South Wales Labour ‘Party
Monbulk Murder Inquest Finds Death By Bullet Wound
Melbourne inquest into the death of Leste Richard McAllister 38, a Monbulk butcher, heard he carried about 70 pounds in notes. The coroner returned a finding of death from a bullet wound inflicted on January 13, with no clear circumstances established. Miss Elizabeth Swale said McAllister planned to finish dinner, revealing he had counted his money and saved 70 pounds after banking 70 of 140 pounds. He warned he would not pick up people on the road.
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Melbourne
Richard McAllater
Monbulk
McAlistor
Filizabeth Swale
McAlister
Diiner
Curtin hints at conscription in Menzies speech
Report notes Prime Minister Curtin hinted at a possible conscription policy if not voluntary enlistment. He stressed the government’s aim for a national effort, with discussions and Cabinet dynamics shaping any move toward universal military service.
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Ieaabry
Curtin
Bromtcaaladdine
Sen
al Eyding
Morinier
Aiehaieath
Tvena
Allan
Lohalimpged
iiMe
Mennida
Nolicy
Femind
Neey
Menzies
Anita
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The fragmentary text mentions unclear names and places with no coherent event. Readable items include stray references to locations and people, but no definite actions or outcomes to summarize clearly.
Goulburn sale offers stock from multiple regions
In Goulburn and Canberra stock yards a sale of sheep and cattle is announced for May 11 with Hereford calves and other breeds to be sold. Glenwood Pastoral Co and partners plan a large yarding of riverina station bred wether wethers and other stock, all stated to be in good condition and offered to suit buyers. Sale starts around 2 pm along the Canberra-Yass Highway, 10 miles from Canberra and Yass.
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Goulburn
W. Heyneauty
Goulburn Sileyarda
Gersé
Calthorpe
Cuttie
sWetminers & Ltd
Iit
Canberra-Yaus
Canberra
Yass
Tually
Market Report from Floraleyards Cattle Sale
The yarding totaled 2,650 head with mixed quality cattle. Prices showed a general uplift in quotes across sheep and cattle, with prime cows and heifers achieving higher returns while medium quality stock sold more freely and buyers remained active.
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SY Pnry
Tipo
Ercely
Floraleyards
Tortay
Ang
Bullacka
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