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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
4
Ambiguous historical note mentions Davis Galatine Company plan
Fragmentary text records a discussion in a legislative setting about a government backed venture titled Davis Galatine Company with mentions of capital provision by a supplier and a pledge to assume total risk, amid references to mining storehouses and Bydecy locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoney
Wetwentay
Wien
Nations
Oary, Ltd
Bydecy
Vine ‘Tritt
CG. Dav
Davis Galatine Company
Mr de Th
Government maps plan for national broadcasting network
Officials outlined a strategy to renew services as the Director General returns from a communications conference. Sir Arch. Papkbil indicated 50 nationally controlled networks will be extended with regional ministers to expand coverage, including the Far West of Queensland. A Townaville station faces redesign to serve the northern region as interim measures until full national allocation is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Atamg
Connrata Amber
Kone
Defence
Arch. Papkbil
Rierdan
AQ Cataluighed
Townaville
Far West
Queensland
Segarating
Escapes From Custody Reported In Victorian Era Sketch
A fragmented report describes an escape from custody in a Victorian setting. The text mentions a man who fled overnight and was later recaptured, with references to a street and a local figure involved.
Banking Commission Report Faces Backlash From Private Banks
A Canberra Times editorial warns that opposition from private banks to the Royal Commission on Banking stems from fear of losing profits and losing political influence. It lauds the report’s view of banks as public utilities and calls for stricter oversight, balance sheets, and government-led banking policy.
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Royal Commisson
SoundsFinance League
Banking'Commission
Banking Commission
Drvd
Bualfiem
Umrestnctad
Commonwealth Bank
Australia
Lkely
Bank of New South Wales
World-renowned pianist Rubinstein hailed in Ayr interview
The famous pianist Arthur Rubinstein arrives in Australia after Darwin trip and is greeted warmly by locals including Australians. He expresses appreciation for the country’s hospitality and notes the warmth extended to him during travel.
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Arthur' Rubinstein
Ayr
Europe
Australia
Darwin
Abstralis
Siver
Fatal Car Crash Near Calli Mudgee Road
A fatal accident occurred on the Calli Mudgee road this morning when a car left the road and plunged down an embankment. Mrs Lord and Henry Joseph Jones were among the injured. Jones was thrown from the vehicle. Mrs Lord died at the scene, and three other occupants sustained injuries while a fourth escaped with shaking. The driver Mr Lord, previously in Sydney, and a passenger were taken to hospital after the crash.
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Sydney
Calli Mudgee
Opan
Mra
Onl
Moensee
Myles
Dows Ambankment
Henry Joseph Jone
Hazel
Mr. Lord
Sydne Andl
Dan
Boothers Airmon Gantt
Infantile Paralysis Reported in Melbourne
Two children from outlying districts are reported ill with infantile paralysis in Melbourne. The afflicted are Graal, seven years old, of North Melbourne, and Hazel Boreas, ten, from Port Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Wnt
Saralyale
Lee “Graal
Bc'port
Mystery Outbreak Reported With Rising Infantile Epidemic
Fragmented lines describe an epidemic rise to 180 cases with sixteen new infantile infections. Mentions districts such as Coburg and Port Melbourne and several children ages 4 to 9, all from Melbourne area, amid uncertain details.
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Arne
Wednentoy
Datriet
Bat Coburg
Mchoo -Mbe
Kou
Melbourne
Port Melbourne
State Measures to Check Arrivals Discussed in Council
Sydney on Wednesday heard Mr Concannon question the bill to regulate arrivals, fearing constitutional issues and psychological effects. Debate touched on federal authority and quarantine power as well as telegraphic and post office charges and proposed child certificate checks.
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Tepals
Gusigeta
Laconia
Lajaa
Valle
Vitoria
Parliament hears defence plans amid defence and resources talk
Labour member Tor Maribyrnong asked if Australia’s mineral resources were fully surveyed and noted safety concerns for Alatealians overseas. Sir George Pearce promised inquiries as defence questions dominated a wide debate on naval works, commissions, and the interstate questions tied to a new defence program.
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Ar. Drakeforit
Tor Maribyrnong
Australia
Madi Harrison
Bhanghat
George Pearce
Special Congress May Summoned in Debates over Defence Policy
A heated parliamentary session saw Sir Archdale Parkhill and MPs clash as the government defended its defence policy amid calls to adapt to modern warfare. debate touched on immigration figures, imperial ties, and constitutional evolution under the Westminster Statute before adjourning after Curtin and Brennan pressed opposition critiques.
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House of Representatives
McCall
Commonwealth
Mercal
Cockatoo Taland Dockyard
Ani Mo
Defence
Archile Parkhill
Slefenne
Prive
Airemlyny
South Avatraiin
Tariff Board
Commisciun
Council
Blales
Royal Commissions
Bs Necessary
Ciovernment
Revere
Parliamen
Interstate Commission
Act Farm
High Court
Supreme Court
Paterson
Interior
Australia
Pevim
Austria
Sun
Malonry
Jdangghor Labour
vtern-Ehirda
Hemi
Iefe
M Hon
Pst
Dinister
Air
Curtin
South
Byney
Hritin Navy
Aurety
Alitalia
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tVe
Tennyson
Tess Ribeni
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Mir
Curt
Anelténa
Whitat
Bir
Archdale
LJ Atul
Kwan
Hinwalile
Senate
Sebich Chamber
Brennan
Ausra
Mintacor
Parkhill
Fereman
Health Minister cites isolated outbreaks with unclear cause
Sydney reports isolated infantile paralysis cases at Denman and Bo pville with no contact from Victoria. The minister notes no explanation for the spread, mentioning past occurrences and six cages in Hay last year as context.
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Fitzsimona
Denman
Bopville
Victoria
Chase
Children to Avoid New Teacher in Youanmite
Residents of Youanmite, Victoria, decide not to send children to school for three weeks after the arrival of a new teacher from San Remo. Fear of a planned outbreak prompts the unusual protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Youanmite
Novis
Victoria
San Remo
Quarantined Children Moved to Port Preatal Facility
Reported is a quarantine case involving several children from OMY and Patlaran during a recent arrival at Shiewkate. They were held for days at Adelaiin before transfer to Port Pletal quarantine with four local children after their arrival.
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Omy
Patlaran
Yarey
Metbourin
Shiewkate
Adelaiin
Port Pletal
Cold Wet Blanket Warns Graziers of Impending Cold
Sydney reports a warning from the Divisional Meteorologist Mr Maresin and Brato about an approaching cold wind that could end the week with a blanket wetting. The alert notes thousands of newly shorn sheep risk exposure as the front moves from the west.
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Sydney
Wednewdy
Maresin
Brato
Forben
Fat
Country Party Platform Concepts Revealed in Policy Draft
A fragmented report outlines new policy ideas for the Country Party including mortgage terms, agricultural support, price controls, and transport reductions. It notes planned extensions to welfare, rural development, and police presence, with Leader Puget expected to announce further amendments.
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Puget
Country Party
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