Canberra plans move to new commission model
The report proposes replacing the National Capital Planning and Development Committee with a Fine Arts Commission like body in Washington to oversee planning. It urges citizen consultation, warns against Canberra administration influence, and notes the committee’s mixed legacy of limited public access but important safeguards against spoliation.
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Canberra
National Capital Planns
Fine Arts Commission
Planning and Development Committee
Washington
National Capital Planning and Parks Committee
District of Columbia
District Commission
Australian Capital Territory
Commonwealth
Senate
Peronnel
National Capital Planning, and Development Committee
Tax Case Described as Waste of Money
The speaker warned that an eight day defense with a large Queen’s Counsel team would incur enormous costs as each party must pay its own expenses. An unofficial estimate suggested the case could raise total costs around £300,000, with the Federal government arguing uniform taxation remains desirable despite litigation. The Prime Minister said the issue, from a fiscal view, remains unchanged and the tax scheme’s validity has been upheld.
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Mengies
Canberra
Commonwealth
Residents defend Braddon Flats housing in Canberra letters
An open letter from Braddon Flats tenants urges readers and the Interior Department to recognize improvements made and ongoing efforts. They acknowledge past complaints about drought heat, back wall aesthetics, and hot water supply while highlighting upgrades, efficient use of drying cupboards, and favorable rents compared with other capitals. They argue the flats have features and design they value and urge continued modernization while acknowledging some neighbours remain dissatisfied.
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Braddon Flats
Braddon
Yarrelumia
O'Connor
Havel
Canberra
Achiemng
Department of the Interior
Toshkov
Communist Farm Showplace in Bulgaria Showcased by State
In Perushnitza Bulgaria Communist farming is showcased as the village at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains pivots to collective farms. The Enyu Toshev co operative farm covers 5150 acres with grapes, fruits, tomatoes and tobacco. workers receive pay in produce and some wine, while housing improvements remain limited. Local officials note higher earnings than individual plots, yet peasants fear kulak-style pressure and ongoing collectivisation campaigns.
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Carl Hartman Perushtitza
Bulgaria
Prees
Rhodope Mountains
Viet Union
Calleo
Ave
Anton Yugov
Tald Asa
Perushnitza
Kostadin Toshkov
Toshkov
Alice
Foreign Ministry
Sani
Enya Toshev Cooperative
KonMkov
Sofia
Enyu
Oshey
Russia
Turkey
Massacre and Diplomatic Inquiries Feature in Peruatutza Legend
The text recalls the 1876 Turkish massacres still felt in Peruatutza with ongoing diplomatic inquiries. It notes a U.S. consul identified as EB Schuyler, described as a fine man, while Toshkov recalls Walter Baring, a British consul, acting qu— with a legend of Schuyler’s bold act.
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Peruatutza
U.S
Schuyler
Toshkov
Walter Baring
Indian YMCA Official Visits Canberra and Mangalore Leader
The general secretary of the Mangalore YMCA, Mr Ju Pavithran, visited Canberra and Australia as part of a Y's Men's Clubs sponsorship of a Southeast Asia training scheme. He oversees a 30 bed hostel for city migrants and coordinates government nutrition programs. During his stay in Canberra he met with the Y's Men's Club president and members before continuing to visit other YMCA sites in Australia.
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Mangalore
India
Ju Pavithran
Canberra
Australia
YMCA
South-East Asia
Y.M.C.A
Sydney
Pavithran
Jana
Australi
Ym.c.a
Perth
Y's + Men's Club
Well-known Cattle Judge Dugdale Dies in Victoria
Melbourne mourns Lawrence M. Dugdale vice president of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria who died after a long illness in Murchison Hospital. A FA AA member since 1922 he judged cattle at Brisbane Royal Show Sydney Hobart and New Zealand shows health prevented from attending the show.
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Melbourne
Lawrence M. Dugdale
Royal Agricultural Society For Victoria
Murchison Hospital
Dugdale
FLAA
Brisbane
Sydney
Hobart
New Gasland
Service At St. Mark's ordination ceremony
The St. Mark's service honored an ordination on St. Batholomew's Day with Dr. Amott noting heroic sacrifices by a martyr associated with Per India and India. About 50 attendees included Tate's relatives from Newcastle. Bishop Arthur attended, Rev E. G. Buckle read the epistle, Rev G. D. Griffith led the Litany, and Rev Is McCallum directed music.
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St. Batholomew
Amott
Lomew
Per Inia
India
Spricat
Ipeaker
E. Tate
Newcastle
Arthur
E. G. Buckle
G. D. Griffith
Canon Garey
McCallum
Indian scientists report new fundamental particle found
In Bombay the Tate Institute of Fundamental Research announced a new fundamental particle called the K negative meson, about 1009 times heavier than an electron. The finding confirms K negative mesons are produced in exfilations that come to rest and trigger nuclear explosions, completing the earlier evidence for K positive mesons.
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Bombay
A.a.p.reuter
Tate Institute of Fundamental Research
Liberal Leads In Vaucluse By Election Result
Sydney dispatch reports Liberal candidate G S Cox leading in the Vaucluse by election as counting continues. With 17 572 votes tallied from a 22 671 roll, 400 primaries mostly absentee still to be counted and final figures to be determined by preferences. Initial tallies show Cox 7541, A J Elbes 9312, H C Foster 3726, N E Milly informal and other minor totals.
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Sydney
Vaucluse
G .S. Cox
Jon Roll
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