Traffic Law Overhaul Considered in Canberra
The Department of the Interior reviews Canberra traffic rules from colonial times. New limits cited include 18 mph on main streets and 30 mph in residential areas. Proposals aim to align laws with modern conditions and curb dangerous speeding.
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Canberra
Department of the Interior
di Deon
w.Krémt
Arenta
Seal
Commonwealth Avenue
Ays
Mme Caepital
Evold Minhap
State Lottery Sydney Draw Notes and Syndicate Entries
State Lottery Sydney draws show Lottery No 438 drawn am pri. 122 with syndicate entries such as Lloyd Seeson Norman Loyd at Station Street Katoomba and Compo from Stirnaway Road Queanbeyan. Second prize No 48 827 awarded to G Watkinson Wilson Street. Third prize No 31 433 Thumsyndicate Janet O Bren Hunhah Street Leadville via Mudgee. Lottery No 430 will be drawn on Monday.
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Sydney
Lloyd Seeson
Norman Loyd
Katoomba
Ynuicdte
Wong Carper
Stornaway
Road
Queanbeyan
Watkinson
Janet O'Bren
Hunhah's Street
Leadville
Mudgee
Olympic Athlete Thief Captured After Long Chase
The Olympic runner Constable George Golding chased a man for a quarter mile before catching him tonight. The suspect faced a breaking and entering charge and claimed he would have been beaten if in better condition. He also hinted at learning the constable's identity and spoke of bad luck.
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Bydney
Wedgeway
George Golding
X Man
Dalwayas
Abyssinia Crisis Deepens as Italy Seeks Crown Rule
London dispatch reports repeated Italian attempts to subdue Abyssinia under a puppet sovereign while Haile Selassie negotiates only through the League. Tribes resist with guerrilla warfare, colonial residents revolt or flee to nearby regions, and Britain weighs support to backiers. Hundreds of thousands of colonists face food and clothing strains amid unrest and potential evacuation.
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London
News-Chronicle
Elgnor
Han
Haille Selaaste
Abyssinia
League
Rome
Hallie Belassie
Detailed 1933 Industry Report to Include New Census Map
The upcoming 360 page annual industry report by Dr Roland Wilson will appear before month end. It expands on prior tables and adds a new map of detail from the 1033 census, classifies population by industry in each state, and compares employment across 700 industries by age and occupation.
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Bla Ylatician
Roland Wilson
Austartlanee
Flar
Australia
Market Report From Filmington Saleyards Trade
Enquiry prevails for 24 000 sheep and lambs penned at the Filmington saleyards with a steady market for all descriptions. In the cattle section 8280 head changed hands, quality improving on the previous Monday. Quotations: wethers 18 to 38 shillings, ewes 38 to 54, lambs 16 to 34, bulls 6 to 14, cows 5 to 8 10, best set 40 shillings per hundredweight, good quality 33 shillings, interior 25 per 100 pounds.
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Wethers
Lambe
Bulorka
Newnes Leases Employment For 700 Men
Sydney reports minister Vincent told the Legislative Assembly that the Newnes whale lease would re open and directly and indirectly employ about 700 people. The bill aims to ratify war between the Commonwealth Government and New South Wales over the National Oil Proprietary and other advantages tied to the leases. Development would revive the Wawnabipi area in the Newnen valley.
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Sydney
Newnes
Mr. Vincent
Legislative Assembly
Commont
N.8.w
National Oli Proprietary
Wawnabipilm
Newnen
Canberra Traffic Law Amendments Election Highlight
In major cities police hold discretion on declaring a road danger without statutory limits. Delegates discuss amendments to traffic laws and the process for Canberra’s upcoming election to decide on these changes and their enforcement.
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Canberra
Historic Maori Leader Passes In Auckland Context
A Maori figure from Auckland has died at home, described as historic and tied to the Katoriou rebel chief Ter Kooti and the revolt in which the Maori were involved. The report notes the figure’s age and lineage within the colonial-era Maori leadership and the broader unrest.
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Auckland
Island
Katoriou
Ter Kooti
Msoris
Mob lynching reported near New York bridge
The bullet-ridden body of Albert Gooden, a Black man, was found hanging from a bridge after six masked and armed men abducted him from the sheriff following his indictment for a serious offense against a white man. Authorities are investigating the mob violence and the incident is described as a fatal lynching.
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New York
Albert Gooden
Carnival Plans At The State Tea? Commission Meeting
School and local officials announce a joint carnival to be held at Wad stent under the FCT. H J Witshie welcomed the new headmaster of the school and other members discussed alterations to events. A donated van and a cup for boys’ competition were noted, with senior and under 16 divisions. Changes include a 40 yard circular relay for girls and revised games such as corner spry and tunnel ball.
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Sonste
Wadstent
FCT
H. J. Witshie
Behool
Fr. Lyons
TM Oceanbeyan
Ana
Sider
Canberras Red Indiana Cub Pack Faces Mountain Trail
District Scout news notes Canberra Cub Pack’s Red Indiana transformation as Akela leads a climb to Mr Ainslie. Highlights include a wild device discovery by Cedric Robertson and a bird’s nest find by David Mackerran. Chapa sausages were cooked atop the mountain and Indian calls practiced.
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Aed
Canberra
Srd
Cuba
Indiana
Wlowhard
Akela
Ainslie
Cedric Robertson
Jong Grasn
David Mackerran
Cubs
Reid Park
Ainslie School Prepares Cantata Busy Stage Event
Preparations at Ainslie School are well in hand for a cantata staged by the school on eight. Patrons are advised to book early as the promise is to match last year's fancy dress ball. About 200 students are expected with supplies for sweets and costumes available through the school.
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Rovers
Aes Setiaan Ama
Rover
Meruit
Rover Squire
Sf Twa
Boling
Brownies Pack Holds Combined Meeting at Acton Hall
A combined gathering of the Tat and Nd Canberra Brownie Packs met Saturday at Acton Hall. Seventeen girls enrolled last week, and a tea party with two Brownies acting as hosts followed an orderly program. Gratton Brown was elected quartermaster, and August 18 saw Brownies participate in a trail and a tea event with messages carried by telephone.
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Tat
Canberra
Acton
Wostensen
Giarjed
Ron Dusting
Han
Tse
Ieople
Gratton Brown
Eure
Baya
Winsen
Ats
Tha Trailu
Sultan
Ikingetun
Beiton
Matuke
Guide Notes and Annus Guuld Conference Details
Guide notes for Girt Guides in Canberra highlight the Annus Guuld ore Conference set for Ry an September 18 with Canberra represented by Deputy Guide Commissioners Man P Tillyerd and Guldera. The conference aims to aid country guiders facing tougher conditions than city Guiders with fixed meeting HQs. A social evening hosted by Miss Margaret Daley featured Deputy Commissioner Guiders and Rangers with entertaining competitions and camp-fire songs.
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Girt
Canberra
Ryan
Man 'P. ‘Tillyerd
Pight Guldera
Margaret Daley
Guiders
Rangers
Mies Daley
Juidera
Verbal Message Partially Heard in Morve Onda
A fragmentary report notes that words were spoken in Morve Onda and conveyed condolences with regret. It states one of the speakers expressed sorrow in a terse, mournful manner. No further specifics are provided in the readable text.
The Blazing Field Chapter 2d Opens Road Trip
Jim Ryan and Dick awake to a planned early departure, cranking the car for a long miles day. They reflect on Abel Morgan and Jack, discuss future offers, and trade rough road banter as they drive toward Barrieal and the provincial capital.
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Jim Ryan
Teven O
Jim
Abel Morgan
Jonite Burndey
Xav
Akon
Sim
Jin
Hetty
Abel
Gulls OG
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