Rail standardisation bill moves through House
The Commonwealth Government backed a railway gauge standardisation plan costing about £80,870,008. Speaker Ward cited wartime rail usage, defence freight needs, and interconnection goals from Victoria to Western Australia, urging diffusion of standard gauges across the nation. He noted anticipate d economic and military gains, but warned Queensland and Western Australia were excluded, with future negotiations planned.
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Agreement on double taxation relief reached in London
Negotiations for a double taxation agreement with Australia have been completed. The accord follows patterns of US-UK and UK-Canada deals, aiming to ease taxation for UK trading concerns with Australia. The agreement covers exemptions for certain dividends, royalties, and subsidiary parent arrangements, with Australia offering relief to UK residents and companies.
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Contempt charge against Mrs Livesey in Sydney case
A report from Sydney notes Mrs Livesey facing contempt allegations in a local bankonipteyy court. The page fragment mentions a hearing and possible penalties while outlining unclear details of the contempt claim and involved parties.
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Dockyard Workers Demand State Control in Sydney
Unclear text from a damaged source discusses dockyard laborers seeking state oversight. Mentions Cookota and Mayday style phrases, with fragmented references to unions, local governance, and ad hoc control measures. Specific names and dates are obscured by garbled OCR.
Youths Charged with Criminal Assault in Incomplete Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe youths charged with criminal assault and an unclear incident involving a 12 year old. five others are referenced with partial details. Names, places, and precise actions are unreadable in the text.
Untitled note on ships not to remain and related figures
Fragmentary historical note discusses ships not remaining and various individuals, places, and dates, referencing maritime contexts and possible legal or administrative actions. Names and terms appear garbled, but imply a dated record of vessel status, authorities, and related inquiries.
Dr Gaha Seeks Federal Subdivision Amid Conflicting Notes
A detailed but garbled report signals Dr Gaha pursuing a new federal subdivision. The text includes scattered phrases about governance, regional boundaries, and regulatory talks, with many unreadable fragments and probable references to international contexts and policy debates.
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DR. Gaha
State to Implement Electricity Plan for Rural Areas
Plan aims to expand grid access across rural communities with new generation and distribution investments. Government quotes focus on reliability, pricing stability, and long term service to households and farms while coordinating with utilities and regional authorities for funding and implementation timelines.
Canberra Police Internal Exchange Upgrade Described
A Canberra police internal exchange aims to speed work by reducing delays. The system uses a typewriter based switch with about 25 lines for the station, though only 12 will be active. On duty officers press a button to connect to the needed section, while outgoing calls can be made from a specific station without front office contact.
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Canberra
Uae
Polle
Wil Brise
Ban on Katoomba to Main Sydney Fray Report
An obscured dispatch discusses restrictions on travel between Katoomba and Sydney with fragmented wording. The text mentions coal, a misfired event, and partial references to named places and phrases, leaving core details unclear.
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Katoomba
Dignified Remembrance in Canberra Funeral Notices
A concise funeral notice from Canberra area announces dignified funeral arrangements for Frigg, Hol, and Night Pata of BTR, detailing times and venues for services and expressions of sympathy for families and friends.
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Ay Frigg
Night Pata
BTR
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