Australian defence debate stirs across party lines
Parliament records show Labour and opponents clashing over defence policy taxation and Australia’s overseas commitments. Senators Pearce Guthrie Collings Payne challenge each other on bomber limits naval needs and the role of the ACTU in supporting collective security while Ottawa and Britain are cited in defence arrangements.
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Collings
Australia
Pam
U.A.P
Ai Senstor Solin
Pearce
Labour
Parator Collings
S Hardy
U.C.P
Bubs
Bélator Pearce
Eleanor Hardy
Célinge
Benator Hardy
Australis
Guthrie
England
Betater Payne
Tasmania
Gove
Cumbria
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Caught in a Lift Delays and Traps Reported at Parliament
An elevator serving the House of Representatives’ corridors has repeatedly stopped between floors trapping passengers including the Prime Minister Mr Lyons and a newspaperman’s wife and infant. Mr Watkins urged replacement or repair, while Deputy Speaker Mr Prowse blamed operator error and promised further inquiries.
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Heriaincent
Mr. Lyons
Watkins
Labour
Newcantlé
Ore
Mc. Prowse
Court of Inquiry Cleans Up Warspite Incident
The London Court of Inquiry found some ratings disciplined for unsatisfactory conduct and the handling of the incident limited. Nine or ten ratings to be moved, two or three to be discharged, and three officers to lose appointments. The court reports discipline on Warspite now satisfactory. incidents involved a misunderstanding with officers.
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London
Warspite
Admiralty
Help wanted by Mrs Butler at Anzac Park
Job notice from Mrs Butler of Anzac Park Reid seeking applicants. Details and contact are given by phone B120 with inquiry requested in mornings.
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Anzac Park
Reid
New Signposts Aid Tourists in Canberra
Attractive sign boards have been installed on principal thoroughfares to guide visitors. The embossed lettering is designed to endure Canberra weather better than earlier signs. A long-used Brisbane Avenue sign directing to the Molonglo River swimming pool near the Power House is slated for replacement after over a decade of service.
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Molonglo River
Power
Manuka
Watering of Royal Canberra Golf Links Upgraded
A Department of the Interior scheme will water the Royal Canberra Golf Club fairways. In about six weeks a rain reel system of 400 ft hose will water greens and extend to the whole course with taps at intervals. A tree planting edge scheme is also proposed.
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Royal Canberra’ Golf Club
Lin
Contract let for perforated grinding mill at Canberra brick yards
The contract for manufacture supply and delivery of a perforated grinding mill at the Canberra Brick yards was awarded to George Foster and Sons Ltd Peter's Sydbury with a price of £60. Completion is fixed for December 24 1297. The Ada Minaby Post Office repair and painting contract was won by Gaskin Bros of Sydney for £259.
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George Foster and Sons, Ltd
T Peter's
Sydbury
Adaminaby
Gaskin Broa
Sydney
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