New Peoples Epic Discoveries in New Guinea
Assist ant Magistrate J Hides reports on a remote New Guinea plateau explored during a government survey. The party found an area of 1501 square miles with cultivated fields, friendly inhabitants, and a large lake and mountain system. Locals used wooden spades and avoided steel, while the landscape features vast basins, limestone pinnacles, and extensive terraces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Gaines
Commonwealth
J. Hides
New Guiway
Karina
Apuil
Landalide
Eislow
Grassiande
Ural
Lund
Mrustrud
Mal
Vances
Fair Skinned People and Bloodshed Told by Mr Hide
Mr Hide recounts astonishment at the fair skinned group described as Asiatic dependents. He recalls language differences, fear of treachery, and ongoing meetings with peoples in the region. He cites bloodshed and concerns about managing the party amid these encounters and tensions.
Rainfall Records For Queanbeyan Year To Date
Records show rainfall data for Queanbeyan for the current year to date. The report lists totals, monthly figures, and related statistics gathered in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reii- Gal
Queanbeyan
Faith and Order Conference Urges Broad Church Cooperation
A multi church gathering in London discusses cordial relations and unity under Archbishop leadership. The next session aims to address overseas delegates and prepare for a major Christian conference at Oxford, highlighting travel burdens for distant participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Monsey
Gine Eas
Tate
Catia
Great
Brit
Store Robbery Accused Aids in Arrest
A garbled report describes a store robbery case where the accused allegedly aided police in locating suspects and weapons. The fragment mentions an arrest, a person named Sir Bernard Acresiad, and a July timeline with unclear details about the confrontation.
Ministerial note hopes wiser counsels curb waterfront strike
A Canberra Times report outlines a ministerial statement on the present industrial trouble in the shipping trade. It notes stronger law and a strengthened Arbitration Court, crediting past government actions and the post 1928 licensing system with six years of peace on the waters. It warns the cost of defying law and acknowledges government power to curb extended strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Arbitration Court
Bruce-Page
Hrennan
Sydney
A. C Stron
Canberra
Banking Inquiry Plans Mention Parking System
The upcoming meeting at month end will feature a banking inquiry focusing on a parking system. Mr Lyons said no inquiry abroad has been made to recruit a prominent Englishman or foreigner as chair. The reestablishment of the Interim Commission will also be discussed, with Cabinet involvement anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aia
Lyons
Wada
Australia
Intermate Commission
Best Customer London Dairy Trade Report 1954
A report by the Imperial Economic Committee says in 1954 the United Kingdom remained the world’s top customer for dairy produce. Britain supplied 4 percent of global butter imports, with per head butter consumption at 23.2 pounds, up 6 pounds since 1930. New Zealand for the first time edged past Denmark as the main source of imported butter.
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London
Imperial Economic Committee
United Kingdom
Porte
New Zealand
Desmark
Governor General Receives Lyons at Government House
The Governor General hosted Right Hon. J A Lyons MP at Government House Canberra yesterday. Private secretary Mr Eric Torry left Sydney for Melbourne to enter hospital for surgery following injuries from a recent motor accident involving Mr Torry and Minister Brennan.
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J A. Lyons
Guvenment House
Canberra
Saforman
Erlc Torry
Senator Brennan
Sydney Lant
Melbourne
Tarey
Benathr Brea
FARRER'S GRAVE MEMORIAL APPROVED IN CANBERRA
Canberra Chamber of Commerce backs securing a track from Tharwa Road to Lambrigg Cemetery and erecting a monument over the grave of W. J. Farrer, praising his role in hybridising wheat. Debate arises over site, with opposition favoring Canberra proper and cautions about wasted expenditure. other motions address unlit bicycles, Hawkers, and motor registration reforms.
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Canberra
Tharwa Road
Lambrigg Cemetery
W. J. Farrer
T.M. Shakespeare
Farrer
Faveer
John Mac Yarting
Mir
W. H. B. Dickson
Goulburn War Memorial
Bsami
R.A. McKillop
K. Oliphant
Ultimatum by coal miners shuts eight pits
Trouble brews at Newcastle coal field as eight pits may idle. The Engine Drivers and Firemen's Union, led by Mr. Sutherland, warned they will withdraw from the mines next Monday if the dispute is not settled. Miners claim only engine drivers’ work is theirs and pledge support for drivers in action at Brockrington Seanam Richmond Main Polaw Main Stanford Main and Seaham.
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Newcastle
Tussany
J. A. Brown and
Abermain-Seaham Collierite Ltd
Unk Rederated
Sutherland
Pe.de.a
IL i
Brockrington
Seanam
Richmond Main
Polaw Main
Stanford Main
River pests drive targets cormorants along vast river stretch
A large scale drive on cormorants underway from sunridge to Moylongla rivers with about 200 miles of river patrolled. Captains report on activities as local authorities in Queanbeyan and Nowe y prepare for a destruction event at Messrs OLIMsKd and Nowe y per Queanbeyan in the evening. Military style drives fixed to start at 9:00 am with local landowners and shooters ready to participate under tight guidelines.
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Sunrige
Eunnét
Joel
Bustinluck
Naas Gudgenby
Marenmbliyer
Queanbeyan
Moylongla
Cath
Ater Howe
Hierly
Ube Hyer Shimazen
Jaye Allawell
Ainenas
Hata
Quiet Day With Lyons Family in Canberra Gardens
Sperling reports Mr and Mrs Lyons enjoyed a calm day in Canberra surrounded by their children. They relaxed after a quiet visit, admired the gardens in sunshine, and listened to Al Min. Tom Lyons praised Antarctica as the best pot in the world, while planning a return to Australia. They leave for Tasmania by air today and travel from Tramania next Wednesday, aiming to be back in Canberra within a few days.
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Sperling
Canberra
Siyns
Lyons
Lyon
Patel
Foyer
of- Rell
Australis
Me Lyon
MO Lyonw
Sir Tsui
Tasmania
Taunceston
Tramania
Canberry Wo
Public Service Board Enforces Strict Late Arrival Checks
A circular from the Public Service Board warns government employees of fines for late arrivals. It states a five minute grace period is allowed, but officers must be notified of upcoming checks and may face action if late.
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Bydney
Tariff Schedules Delayed Ratification and Early Parliament Session
The government plans consolidating two tariff schedules into a single table of the House as soon as it assembles. Parliament is unlikely to ratify the current schedules before expiry on September 28 due to other governmental business. An early session, probably in February 1936, will discuss two individual items.
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Will & His
Ailden
Parlmont
St John s Church Dedication Service in Goulburn
A Sunday dedication service at St John s Church in Goulburn features a ceremonial cross of bronze and malachite, a new painted window by Robert Campell, a Lych gate, and detailed reader and lectern furnishings. The event, involving Bishop of Goulburn and local artisans, marks the church s ceremonial opening.
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ST. John's Church
Goulburn
Hsm
John George Edwin Avery
Robert Charles Campell
Mr. W. Bussard
Brisbane
Puntert
Ehulruh
Ute
Alpine Club Plans Kiandra Trip This Weekend
A Canberra Alpine Club party of about 14 members eight women will depart for Kiandra this weekend with four two-member groups. The party aims to return by Monday though some members may extend another week. Prizes include the club shield and trophies donated by President Shr LaRe Poole and Vice-President Green for men’s slalom.
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Canberra Alpine Club
Kianrira
Om Alanday
Jd Tt FemAlnder
Canberra
Tren
Australia
Freauiatain
Chal
Mumbai
No clear main event from Manuka shop complaint
A garbled report from a Manuka shop mentions a complaint toward Mr Molanes and a communication to the Department of the Interior. It notes references to Stunitha contey and architectural layouts, with various names and a chamber considering representations to the NW Railway about a proposed elimination plan.
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Manuka
Molanes
Department of the Interior
Abraham
Ain Barview
J. Kévenn
NW. Railway
Hraliy
Syalley
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Pelex F. Mitchell
Qqoma and
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Pirm
Barraclough, Limited
George Bireet
Byaney
PRAMS
Oftometristh
Pan
Ihomeun
Armine
Clark
FLO
The
Canberra Times
Federal Capital Press of Australis
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Total
Berard
Palernon
Jean
Bank of New South Wales
Bank OF
New South Wales
Ame
Australasie
Wint
Banking Inquiry
Cabinet
Understate Commission
Tee
Camminaton
Fxntantic
Lyons Yeutaromy
Allie Tit
Britain
Chamber OF Commerce Acts
J. 8
Buckett
Grierer
Grant
Jolaslun
Incharge
Seventh Light Horse
API
Morena
Canbwerd
Anton Boortygraumi
Defence
Park Bill
Feutera
la Crvel
Tn Vrtor
TB Byckert
Winier
Gardena
Prapo
Botmnius
T. M. Bhakenpeny
Inc
MS John's
M Anday
Gonbuen
K. Olipimunt
Ly R Williams
Alpine Club
Kiandra
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