Preservation plea for Acton House as Canberra grows
In a 1940 letter Verity Fitzhardinge urges that Acton House be preserved as a pioneering Canberra monument. She notes its historical value near the future hospital site and asks the National Memorials Committee Town-planning and Design Canberra Department of the Interior to safeguard Acton House as an authentic historic monument.
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Canberra Times
Canberra
Watson
Acton House
Wolice Station
John Josinia Mogae
Robinson
Burely
W National Memorials Committee
Department of the Interior
Verity Fitzhardinge
March Troops Reach Penrith After 27 Mile Route
ALF March troops of the 13th Battalion reach Penrith after covering 27 miles toward Bathurst. They receive a hot meal at the showground then parade to billets in church halls and an ill hall. Air raids by aeroplanes provide mock attack practice for the marchers.
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Bathurst
ALF
Fenrith
Ptnrith
Power
Can berra Kennel Club Plans October Show and Grant
At the Canberra Kennel Club annual meeting held at the Hotel Kingston on Sunday the committee was instructed to prepare for the next show in October and debate a grant to the Canberra Relief Society. Mr. O Keefe proposed a £110 grant with a government top‑up, boosting the society by about £30. Office-bearers were elected: Patron W A Harvin President Dr L W Nott Vice Presidents A Tierney W T Horne Secretary F Grinedale Treasurer J Law Committee members Horne J O Keefe C Bailey J Burton A Burien.
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Canberra Kennel Club
Kingston
Canberra Relief Society
O'Keefe
Lavender
W. A. Harvin
L. W. Nott
Messrs
A. Tierney
W. T. Horne
F. Grinedale
J. Law
Mra
Horne
Messia
J. O'Keefe
C Bailey
J. Burton
A. Burien
Racing card with multiple handicap events and entrants
A dense listing of horse names, odds and class divisions for a midweek racing program. Events include 2.50 Flying Welter Handicap, 3.0 Trial Stanes, and 5:1 Pigot Division, noting horses such as Prince Winooka, My Friend, and Highborn along with several jockeys and weights.
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Pilgantar
Toy Time
Valor
Chidowla
Myrrha's Bride Gang
Hurricanes Claim 25 Lives on St Helena Island
The Red Cross Society reports 25 people killed on St Helena Island South Carolina due to a hurricane. This disaster toll details lives lost in the storm, highlighting the impact on the coastal community.
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Washington
The
Red Cross Society
St Helena Island
South Carolina
Rugby Benefit Match Sealed for Canberra Queanbeyan
The proposal to stage a match between Canberra and Queanbeyan Old Timers for Wally Pola’s benefit has gained support in both centres. Old Timers express willingness to play with Pola in mind, while Pola himself faces doubt over a possible return after a serious injury.
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Canberra
Queanbeyan
Wally Pola
Quist and McGrath Standouts in Milton Singles
In Brisbane Milton championships Adrian Quist and Vivian McGrath faced W Vaughan and A Chaye in singles. McGrath defeated Chave 7 5, 3 6, 6 2, 6 2 while Quist won 6 0, 7 5, 4 0, 6 1 amid personal losses.
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Brisbane
Adrian Quist
Vivian McGrath
W. Vaughan
A. Chaye
Milton
Quist
Sir Henry Guist
J. W. Fairbairn
Tempita We
McGrath
Chave
Vaughan
Bromwich and
M. Crawfield
L. Erickson
Crawford
Mrs. Weatacott
Hancock
Misa Miller
Mias J. Huortigan
Miss Donald
Fatal car crash follows wedding in New Zealand
In Wellington a wedding ends in tragedy as Mrs Barbara Childs and bridesmaid Miss Freda Weyergand die after a car crash near Neleyn district. Bridegroom Private James Childs and best man Private James Thompson are seriously injured with fractures and chest injuries while en route to a military camp after a Nelson Cathedral ceremony.
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Wellington
N.Z
Barbara Childs
Freda Weyergand
James Childs
James Thompson
Neleyn
Nelson
Misa Weyergnand
Childa
Agan
Childs
Thompson
Croydon by election set for September polling day
The Speaker fixed Saturday September 7 as polling day for the Croydon by-election in the Legislative Assembly. The vacancy followed the resignation of Mr Stevens. The writ will be issued August 20 and nomination day is August 27.
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Sydney
R. W. D. Weaver
Croydon
Legislative Assembly
Btevens
Fragmentary notice of local business listing
Printed and published by John Shakespeare for Federal the Offices of the Company Gtrest Braddon Cambesre.
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Eee
John Shakespeare
Gtrest, Braddon, Cambesre
Queanbeyan P A and A meet over lease and wiring dispute
The Queanbeyan P and A Association and the Queanbeyan Coursing Club, amid a special meeting, debated ownership of electrical wiring and the lease term. A subcommittee will meet the club to work toward a three to five year lease, with rent and showground improvements discussed.
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Queanbeyan P. and
A. Association
T. FE. Woodger
P. and A
P. and A. Association
Land Board
Rolfe
Messrs
Morrison
Clothier
Johnnson
D. West
Woodver
West
Deane
Oldfield
Taylor
Rive
Butt
Hooper
Goulburn
John Morrison
A. Moore
Lyons
D. Veet
A. Johnson
Monopoly Control by Paniel in Arbitration Court
In Melbourne the Arbitration Court heard 80 workers seek a basic wage rise. Chief Judge Sir George Beeby noted a rising monopoly tendency among firms but said the chart cannot decide wage levels. Economist John Lindaly claimed interlocking companies dominate Australia. Dr. E C Ellis for Employers’ Federation rebutted citing 27 000 factories in the nation.
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Paniel Melbourne
George Beeby
Arbitration Court
John Lindsany
New South Wales Trades Research Council
Monsa
Australia
Lindaly
E. C. Ellis
Federaton
Justice Grants Withdrawn Injunction In London Proceedings
Justice Bennett discharged his injunction against EB H Jones Ltd after regulation was repealed and a new order appointed the Ministry of Supplies. Settlements involved no reflection on the firm which pledged cooperation. the Attorney General agreed to pay the costs of the action.
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London
Justice Bennetta
EB. H. Jones Ltd
Ministry of Supplies
Ministry
Acton Maintains Final Four Hopes With Victory
Acton defeated Ainslie on Saturday to strengthen its grip on a final four spot. Banderry scored two goals and teamed with Westcott to pace Acton’s forward play, while Eastlake staged a late surge to beat Queanbeyan. Manuka rose to second by beating Air Fores, and best and fairest awards highlighted the action with players from Acton Queanbeyan Eastlake Manuka and A A A F receiving votes. Next Saturday’s games pit Manuka v Eastlake Queanbeyan v Ainslie RAAF v Acton.
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Acton
Ainslie
Ita
Aineslie
Amalic
Banderry
Wall
Westcott
Lneven Ofcassona
Eastlake
Queanbeyan
Feastlake
New South Wales
Rogera
B. Martin
Amalie
MecCouatt
Lovell
Noonan
Strang
Manuka
Manuka Oval
Alnalle
Raaf
Eastlake Oval
Radio Schedule Fragments From 1950 Outlook
On air timetable lists numerous broadcasts across 7FC and 3AR with hourly segments from morning devotional service to evening news and music. Includes titles like Essential Services News Luncheon Music and Mid-day Melodies. notes variations for stations 2FC and 2FC follow its own schedule. Also mentions parliamentary roundups and a New York letter from E. D. Darby urging Britain to aid orphaned children.
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Uae
Tory
ABC Light Opera Company
Miasqueradio
Frank Hutchens
Linde
Mosteraingers
Orchestra
News
DL Music
Close
Treasury collects £14,000 in interest free loans and gifts
The Treasury reported £14,000 in interest free loans and gifts toward war funds. The total progress now stands at £5,307,000, with £4,842,000 from loans and £465,000 in gifts.
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Jeana
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J. B. Young
Civic Centre
Young's Civic Centre
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Italy
Gally
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