Barton Flats Move to Declare Black Worker Status
A Canberra Trades and Labour Council special meeting was convened to discuss Barton Flats caretaker employment terms. The ALP branch urged declaring the place Black and called for a boycott of tradespeople servicing residents, while seeking broader industrial bounds for coverage across employers in the federal capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Trades and Labour Council
FGT
Federat Alp
Barton
F.R
A.L.P
A.lp
Canberra
Traden
Laturn
Bagtm
Tie Fuse
Tie Antoniata
Lewis
Tradan Aid Labour Cyranell
Eldridge
Public service notes on budget figures and union names
Public service notes discuss budget figures for the P.M.G. department and related offices, noting officers and salaries. The document reviews proposed name changes for the service and outlines union positions, branch council plans, and the need for department representation at upcoming Canberra meetings.
Returned Soldier Salary Plea Goes To Clerical Council
The executive council of the Clerical Association discussed extending university salary conditions to returned soldiers. A reply notes university graduates are exceptional cases and current entrances require less than graduate standards. The matter is referred to branches for further consideration and input from centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldiere
Clerical Association
Thalr
Councilien
NSW Extends Trout Season to October to April
The Chief Secretary indicates state approval for a longer trout season in New South Wales waters from October to April. He notes improved stocks and calls for support from angling clubs and conservation groups as the season lengthens and management measures continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
South Wallen
Ae Chaffey
Chaffey
Naher
Mien
British National Trust official faces inquiry over £4000 misused funds
Testimony during the companies inquiry reveals William Colia Bowen Hewitt, director of the British National Trust, admitted misapplication of about £4000 to cover company debts. Witnesses claim complex intercompany links tied BN T to related concerns and uncertain record keeping. Hewitt took responsibility for lease affairs while denying full books. Questioned about priviledge, he hinted possible claims. The commissioner noted the affair's extraordinary nature and adjourned the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
William Colia Bowen Hewitt
British National Trust
Intir
Witipes
Sseeta
Storilac
Pacis Tiploration Company Ltd
Tustice Falke Rogers
Unis
Hrilicu National ‘Trust
Withers
Hewitt
Auerelian Glass Co
TNE Univers
B.n-T
Witcene
Wit
Remar
Witnans
Commeinner
McArthur Ad
Tos Bln
BNI
Naked Jewitt
Monahan
Tos
Irdentures
Hewlitt
Bank of England
Gommoweralth Elections Ad By Arthur Thomas Shakespeare
Uncertain local election notice appears with names Arthur Thomas Shakespeare and Basil Giese in Canberra city context. No clear action date or jurisdiction provided.
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Arthur Thomas Shakespeare
Basil Giese
City
Canberra
Weather notes show high, low and metric data
The fragment records temperatures and rainfall or snowfall readings with symbols and units. It mentions a thermometer reading and a minimum temperature, reflecting a brief meteorological bulletin. The legible items indicate weather data but lack full context or locations.
Canberra Forecast: Unsettled Rain North and Heavy Falls
Canberra forecast shows unsettled weather with more rain chiefly north from Jervis Bay. Expect further heavy falls, scattered showers on the tablelands. Cold conditions with 5.E winds, fresh on the tablelands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Jervis Bay
The Problem of Maternal Mortality in Australia 1929 report
A Canberra Times summary of Dame Janet Campbell's 1929 British health mission on maternal mortality in Australia. It cites high death rates, calls for Commonwealth leadership, notes State funding constraints, and argues for a unified Australian Health Department to tackle maternal care, with Lyons government criticized for delay.
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Janet Campbell
Ministry For Health
Australia
Herroyurtean
Guvernmant
England
Wales
Holland
Scande
Jonat Campbell
Lyons
Public
Country Women's Association
New South
Commonwealth Health Department
Australi
Royal
Comission On Health
Commonwealth Devent
Couth Health Department
Commonwealth
Lyana
Luyk
Ik & Commons
Rural demonstration and lecture on grass land management at Fyshwick
More than 50 rural attendees joined a field demonstration on pasture and grassland management at Mr. Murray's farm Fyshwick Canberra yesterday afternoon. Notables including Me. Leith Gillespie and Dr. McTaggart discussed experiments at Black Mountain while a future field demonstration is planned for Cooma.
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Murray
Fyshwick
Canberre
Leith Gillespie
McKay
Almasey
D. Wallace
Bydney Mayogr
W. R. Malliday
FR. Baker
Australian Fertiliuera Ltd
Genec
McTaggart Ant Mevars
P. Calvert
J. R. McMillan
G. A. Cure
Plant Industry
LR Attenved
W. G. Woodger
J Len
Hin Som
McTaggart
Black Mountain
Cooma
Farewell to Police Officer from Canberra Force
Constable R ditton of the Federal Capital Police, Canberra, is set to depart for Norfolk to take up duties. He was honored by the Federal Territory Police Association on Monday night with a cigarette case presented by president Mr H A Rigmont. Secretary Mr E G Perriman and others spoke, and Mr Bilton offered thanks. The gathering also welcomed Mr Trey, recently transferred from the Victorian Police Force to Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.ditton
Polléw Fores
Canberra
Norfolk Cular
Federal Territory Police Association
Exciration
HA. Rigmont
Heour Sith & Oliver
E.G. Perriman
Bilton
Deaf Juror Triggers New Trial In Criminal Case
Melaouant reports the jury retired to consider a verdict when a juror proved deaf and unable to follow the case. The judge discharged the jurors and remanded the prisoner for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley Itera
Pwsnnek
Rial
Ball At Alport Hall Attended By Governor and Party
Vicer regal air Excellencies the Governor Demoral un Leased accompanied by the Home Party party and attended by the Secretary and Aide were present at the Annual Ball at Alport Hall Canberra yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houme Party
Alport Hall
Canberra
Catholic Ball Delights 450 Dancers at Albert Hall
The Catholic Ball drew more than 450 dancers to Albert Hall last evening. Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tastics arrived before nine, greeted by Rev P M Haydi and Mrs Cumpston. Debutantes were presented on a raised platform as guests enjoyed Pogao’s Orchestra, with decor by Mrs Don Hapuaast and lighting by Mr Thorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hall
Tastics Arriyes
P.M. Haydi
Mra
J. 4. L. Cumpston, Me. and Mrs. C.B. Daley, Dr. Mura ‘Bigckall
and Alte
W. M. Fogarty
G.' Adama
Little Gem Jago
Lauy [Uaca
Murder charge against Ellen Frances Meagher at Kangarooble Station
Ellen Frances Meagher, 59, was remanded at the Police Court on a murder charge against her husband John James Meagher at Kan garooble Station near Goolagong yesterday. The accused wept during the proceedings. A postmortem showed two bullet wounds in the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Frances Meagher
John James Meagher
Kangarooble Station
Goolagong
Hall
Meagher
Corbett Draws London Bout With King Over 15 Rounds
London Monday report says bantamweight title holder Dick Corbett fought Josmay King to a draw over fifteen rounds in Manchester. Corbett used footwork and counter punches while King pressed, in a closely contested world title fight that boosted both boxers’ profiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dick Corbett
Josmay King
Bee Nicene
In Amony
Manchester
Sue de ‘Mare “Forental
Sugnoutt
Corbett
Germany debates substitutes for raw materials in wartime plan
German industrial leaders discuss substitutes across sectors including textiles fibers edible oils and margarine from soya bean. Production shifts aim to reduce imports as coal to oil and chemical industries expand while new materials from local sources replace ivory rubber and other imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevita
Germany
Special Inquiry Capital Charge at St Donwy
The report from St Donwy on Tuesday states a special inquiry has been opened into capital charges. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Woodgera & Calthorpe
Trades and Labour Council
Public Service Notes
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Ous Methodu
Hla
N.S.W. Labour
Aularley
Hoth
Coures
Defence Dept
PNG
P-M.g
Food For Thought
P.ml
Department
Central
Ome
FMG S Department
Lnelven
Commonwealth Pussie Service
Tiviaton
oMeers Hall
Pytney
Customs
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Induatrial
Hopist
Membre
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Ical Association
Hancock
Trade and Costume Department
T Nienver
Lea Geeview
Daypines
Companies Inquiry
Ea, Banraclough, Limited
ANS
George Street
Sednes
Et Thompsops
Sirotae
Clark
The
Canberra Times
POE
Gerbera Tinaw
Gommosweralth Elections
Pat
Eal Dan
Haly
Jepan
Banka
Calariea
Australian Trading Banka
Bank of New South Wales
Special Inquiry
ST Donwy
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