Industries Progress Report Sparks Debate At Conference
Industry leaders and officials gathered to discuss progress in 1.3.W raw materials and production costs. Attendees from Bertie Limited Lithgow and Goulturn emphasized staying in the country while urging government action on incentives for manufacturing and distribution. The session noted lower costs compared with similar regions and debated measures to favor local goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonera
A. Bucky
Bertie Limited
Lithgow
Prater
Siamafacturer
H. N. Carter
Goulturn
Asia
Barmera hotel chief urges full community backing
The Barmera Community Hotel manager told ACT Council of Welfare and Prorem members that community projects fail without complete local support. He noted Barmera’s experience shows benefits when communities back enterprises, while warning results may differ elsewhere. The talk also touched on plans to fund preschool facilities and other local initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barmera
Ate, Tonkin
ACT
Council of Pro-|rem and Welfare Association
Mur
Shortage of roofing material halts Canberra building work
Plasterers union members face unemployment as roofing material shortages delay Canberra projects. Jack Lowe says four plasterers in the union cannot find work while builders hold up due to scarce timbers and iron. Nails and other trades also mark time, with deliveries not expected until after Christmas. Narra and Canberra jobs are stalled, awaiting material to absorb trades when supplies arrive in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becauan
Ume
Joba
Canberra
Plasterers’ Union
Igr
Jack Lowe
Bia
Ainalis
Narrabundah
Ainaile
Consail
Engilah
Smash and grab thieves chased by police near Quirindi
Sydney reports a wild chase after a car for one mile along the New England highway ending in an old tin shack in wooded country near Quirindi. Three men armed with a gun were arrested after a jewellery shop robbery yielding 360 pounds worth of rings and watches. Police seized the car bearing an Australian number plate and the stolen jewellery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New England
Quirindl
Smash
Braid On
Quirindi
Canberra Book Week selections stir wartime literature
A clipped review notes Canberra Book Week features from the Commonwealth Year Book and Australian titles. It mentions Tolstoy and Hitler in contrast, War and Peace with Mein Kampf, and references Furphy and other Australian works. The piece critiques the selection and authorship among ten noted works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearatee
Clarke
Australia
Vatt
Iran
Tolstoy
Furphy
Tralia
von Atueller
Ray Coleman Smashes Opponent in Leichhardt Stadium Bout
Ray Coleman, 32, defeated his rival in the 10th round at Leichhardt Stadium on Thursday night. The event was billed as a key showdown and drew local attention for Coleman's late-round surge.
Swimming Carnival Results Highlight Local Meet
Fragmented lines record numerous events and placings from a city swimming carnival. Names such as Stent Harvie Brophy Williams and Canberra clubs appear with various times and distances. The text lists heat results, relays, and dashes across multiple categories including breaststroke dash and backstroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortana Tims
Oiris Wader
J. Stent
D. Harvie
J. Brophy
Dantos
Wouten
P Y
PF. Colman
Armacrong
Ise
Beall
Tims
Courtney i. A
B. Hill
J. Stephenson
M. Brophy
Une
Seator
J. Jonson
Heath
J. Hungerford
Agram
A. ‘Witlama
Evans
Rentor
KC. Johnson
C. Harvie
A. Williams
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J. E. Clea
Kingston Speerion
Civic Centre
Cartman
Royal Poulton
Llewelyn Hughes
Ches Street
Kingston
Christimar
McKinstry’s Shoe
Mingston
City
Mae
McKinstry
Seiad
Tara
Etyle 101
S.A
Jenerts
Polce
Bevy
Tou
Gaaity
Jusseeel
Femeel Dieoorn
Ree Ee
Tarzans the Universal Riser
Bentor
Biving
Charon
Conboarta
J. B. Young Pty, Ltd
Rationing Commission
Rteeegre Estes
Cinlerer
Promsahia
Etry Far Peets
Orien
Peel
Emer Sedan Mal Estate
Cloapie
Dps
Tharwa
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