Anthropology Valuable Collection Presented to Australian Institute
A notable collection of New Guinea skulls and Melanesian brains is donated to the Australian Institute of Anatomy by the Commonwealth Health Department’s Dr RW Cento. The items include trephined skulls and artifacts illustrating cranial distortion and its effects on will and intelligence, with ties to tribal customs and ancient practices.
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New Guinea
Australian Institute of Anatomy
Commonwealth Health Department
Ciento
Wkall
New Britain
Herodotus
Weather Records From Queanbeyan for the Year
The report lists barometric pressure at 20.26 inches, temperatures peaking at 43 degrees and dipping to 30s, with times and dates noted. It references Sanberea and Tusaday on August 7 2004 and mentions rainfall and wind readings recorded at specific times, documenting the annual weather observations for Queanbeyan.
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Sanberea
Tusaday
Canberra Forecast Fronts and Showers Across Tablelands
Canberra forecast notes a present fire with cold night followed by increasing cloud cover. Forecasters expect morning clouds spread inland with later showers on the tablelands as winds shift from west to south west and then back to the north.
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Tablelands
Wheat Farmer's Debts and Market Outlook
The Royal Commission notes 60,000 of 70,000 wheat producers rely on the crop for livelihood. Debts have grown as prices fell from 4/6 to 2/-, with interest compounding and new liabilities. Total wheat farmer debts reach about £140,000,000, spanning banks, Crown, private mortgages, stores, and suppliers. Immediate measures aim to keep farmers on holdings and provide最低 living standards while a planned recovery scheme is devised.
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Australia
Royal Commission
Commission
Crown
Joana
New Judge Maxwell Appointed to State Bench
Sydney dispatch reports Mr. A. V. Maxwell KIC appointed to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy from the death of Justice James. Maxwell, a young lawyer who has acted as judge for months, would have seen his commission expire tomorrow. The executive council extended Acting Justice Markell’s commission.
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Sydney
A. V. Maxwell
KIC
Supreme Court
James
Maxwell
Tle
Hele
Executive Council
Markell
Patent Office Address to Engineers in Canberra
The Acting Commissioner for Patents Mr Teece will deliver an address tonight at the Hotel Canberra under the Canberra Division of the Institute of Engineers of Australia. He will trace the patent office system from earlier times and discuss the functions of modern organizations.
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Teece
Canberre
Intitute OF Engineers of
Aus
Farihet
Wll
Dissolution Proclaimed for Northern Territory House
In a Commonwealth Gazette special issue Governor-General Sir Isaac Jesinca announces the dissolution of the House of Representatives. Writs for the election go out on August 16 with nominations closing August 25 and polling set for September 15. Writs returnable by October 30. Northern Territory representative election proclaimed for September 22 with writ returnable by November 28.
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Commonwealth Gasette
Hip Exceljlemey
Inaac Jesinca
House of Representatives
Yeater- Hay
Argunt
Ntl
Prime Minister Lyons Announces Election Tour Itinerary
The Prime Minister will begin a four state election tour starting Monday in Sydney and ending in Tasmania. After a policy speech in Sydney Town Hall he will visit Barton and Watson electorates then travel to Queensland. He will then head to Toowomba Launceston and Tasmania with campaigns returning to Melbourne August 20 before heading to Sydney for the New South Wales seat. On September 14 he will depart Sydney to spend polling day in Tasmania.
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Sydney
Tasmania
Sydney Town Hall
Lyona
Barton and Watson
Will Tee
Queensland
Toowonaba
Launcerton
Melbourne
Lyons
Salaries cut for retiring MPs as election looms
Report outlines changes to parliamentary pay as MPs who do not seek re election relinquish salaries and allowances from today. Speaker Mackay and Minister Latham abandon several emoluments. others like Bell and Anstey keep limited pay while some colleagues intend to retire or reduce duties during the campaign.
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Severn
House of Representatives
MacKay
Bell
M. Cameron
Dein
Gibson
Anstey
Latham
Kooyong
Yer Urey
Tariff Policy Sparks Reprisals in Australia
Dr. Earle Page addresses Balladsiah tonight urging immediate international cooperation to avert an economic breakdown. He cites Ottawa’s formula, criticizes protective tariffs, and notes recent British, Italian, German, and Belgian measures as outcomes of high tariff policy. Page vows to stabilize banking and defend reform against opposition.
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Sydney
Turaday
Earle Page
Hut
Australia
Ottawa
Great Britain
Faye
Iit
Country Party
Page
Italy
Germany
Belgium
CommonWealth Bank
Governor General to Open FCT Show Tender Accepted
His Excellency the Governor General has consented to open the FCT and A Association’s annual Show at Hall on Hritley. A committee meeting at Hall last night announced plans to escort him from Government House to the Showground by Light Horse. Tenders for pavilion erection were examined and accepted from War malt and Thompson of Queanbeyan, with work to start immediately to finish by September 15. Judges were named for all show sections and catering will be supplied by Prinse of Canberra.
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FCT. P. and
A. Association
Hall On
Hritley
J.C. Tickner
Government House
Mesdra
Warmalt Sind Thompson
Queanbeyan
Mes
Prinse
Canberra
Florence Austral to Open Box Plans Saturday at Albert Hall
The Australian soprano Florence Austine is announced to perform in Canberra with a planned tour across the Commonwealth. Her engagement prompts wide interest as she completes seasons in Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania with concerts already held.
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Clorence Austin
Albert Hall
Canberra
Madame Austen
Commonwealth
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmants
Australian tour of renowned soprano to open lessons
A Victorian country centers tour notes upcoming Sydney lessons by Madame Auatral next week before returning to Melbourne. She will also give a concert in Canberra on the return journey, linked to the world famed soprano material as Mr. Amadio now ranks the guitarist in the world.
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Madame Auatral
Sydney
Melbourne
Camberra
I Amadio
Native Trials System Must Be Changed
Sydney reports the minister for native affairs states reforms are under review. He declines to comment on a nocturnal meeting protests and outlines potential changes to administration and the handling of offences by Aborigines with expert Donald Thompson.
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Sydney
Intertar Y Perkins
Dewin
Donald Thimphon
Perkinn
Readers' Views on Hospital Appointment in Canberra
A citizen letter criticizes the Government and Hospital Advisory Committee for blocking citizen representation in appointing the Resident Medical Officer. It urges Canberra to demand direct representation and merit based selection, warning continued disinterest risks eroding local governance and hospital control.
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Canberra
Australia
Tonetuston
Comal Hhua
Ile
Umittae
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Felix F. Mitchell
Cooma Ane
Gaia Ciuge Ltd
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Federal Capital Preet of Australia, Ltd
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Institute of Anatomy
Cilento
Gengoult Smith Collection
H. Gengoult Smith
Paris
Graves
Dublin
Grature
Min
Mata
Anv
Ral Werarded St Queanbeyan
Patent Office
Special Gazette
Florence
Austral
dOnm Amadid
Plautist
Draper On Cour
Madame Florenco Auatrel
Lambert
A. D. Lomgaen
John Ca Eewrbee
Cele Ombert
City
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Kingston
Maturday
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Pat Dodie
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Citizens’ Committee
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Cannerra
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