Inquiry into fatality at Mill Creek Bridge
Coroner and inquiry panel review the December Mill Creek Bridge accident involving Stanley Murray Toapin of Gals Kitchentr. A motor car driven by George Brace Reuter struck Toapin as he walked across the road. witnesses describe the car’s speed, brake condition, and the driver’s condition as inconclusive. Medical evidence cites skull fractures and fatal injuries. the driver denied intoxication, with no evidence of deliberate fault. The inquest considers whether the incident could have been prevented and notes the car’s four month old condition and the street layout near Canberra Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Goodwim
Stanley George Murray GI
Toapin
Gals Kictntr
George Brace Reuter
Mill Creyke Bridge
Cotnar
Mynor
Une
J. M. Mie
Phipnad
Mmaare
Souter
McGuire
Ai Bir Mourigan
W. HB
Dicksat' oMee
Uo Wate
Lee Intarasta
Bailey
Canberra Avenue
Forres
Gilespie
Furnesun
D. G. MacKellar
Gambarre Hospital
Guieagme
Ivey
Mak Creek Bridge
Gutele
Weles
Bouter
Jemen Reule
Bheile Cavendian
Dupole
Mills Witneasaid
Queanbeyan
Li Polit
Anipaet
Monure
Ann Cavanuih
Fool Kurens
William
Chadwick
Macquarte
Barton
Ilaurence
Aivel
Canberre
Uriarra Fem
Td Nile
Tim
Genberta
Mill Creek
Ian
Gib
Wittnes
Boe
James McGuire
Anginwsr
Hotel Nurragon
Bette Nin
Henay Gilleaple
Gilleaple
Deusen
Gillespie
Stock sale notes at Hom ebu sh market report
Fragmented report from a local sale mentions prices for wethers and lambs with quotations. References to bidders, demand, and ranges are unclear but indicate livestock trade activity at the market.
Wool Growers Face Raw Deal in World War Trade Contracts
Amid postwar trade deals, Australian wool growers face what critics call a raw deal under Commonwealth and United Kingdom agreements. They argue wool pricing, exposure to currency shifts, and limited representation produced less favorable terms than other metals like lead and zinc. Uncertainty surrounds allocations to Japan and the United States, while export revenue may fund imperial war costs and training schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Betomne
United Kingdom
Variae Australian Exchange
Japan
United States
Empire
Whem
Australia
Red Cross Canberra Division Appeal Funds Puzzle
The Canberra Division seeks donations for a Fat Eros Rocivty appeal with prior acknowledgments referencing patent office and commerce department items. Proceeds and pupils are noted alongside names like Mrs K M Ro and Colonial Seger Retning in a clipped, damaged notice from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
K. M. Ro
Colonial Seger
Weather fragment from Hanoi and London report
Fragmentary weather notice mentions Hanoi and London with temperatures around 0 to 44 degrees and unclear timing. The garbled OCR yields conflicting numbers and references to a labour camp and unspecified dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camerra
Hunday
Barameley
Indhoe
Maximim
London
Woming
Baril
Dagrave
Samanseed
Punihimath
Bae
Wild Australia Circus Visit to Queanbeyan Amid Outlaw Acts
Queanbeyan hosts a touring show titled Wild Australia featuring famed outlaw acts such as Hacky Ned and Bullwarnee. The program includes acrobatics, high wire walking, trapeze, tumbling, whip cracking, clowns, dogs, birds, and a range of circus feats. Tickets and reserved seats are advertised with pricing details and rider challenges offered for a cash prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MteConville
Wractiann
Queanbeyan
Howe
Australia
Hocky Neal
Erown
Hacky Ned
Ani
Circus Acta
Teevarkle
Speech Night at Queanbeyan High Annual Pageant
The annual pageant at Queanbeyan High was held at St Gregory's Hall on Friday night drawing the largest parent attendance to date. A net profit of 28 pounds was planned for general use. Attending were Mr and Mrs J. A. Pershing along with local officials including Alderman Earnd and Councillor Hardy. The program showcased 290 pupils in exhibits, dances, songs, and acts by Primates and local groups, highlighting a varied cultural lineup with Dutch folk dances and other performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parenta
Erlande
Bt. Gregory's Hall
J. A. Pershing
Alderman Earond
Yarrowlumla
Hity
Countor Hardy
Infante Dieping
Ramee
Fibbon
Clem GS
Merrit
Clase
Primety Boya
Primacy Wits
Minuel
Beele
Henler
Onicer
Hey
Oflcera
C.F. Flint
O. D. Jackson
B.A. Hay
Cotabe ‘Colony-Bergeants
D. Ke
Coway
Hughes
RM. Priceton
Co. P. Weal
J. HU
P. Dumbleton
A’ Clowes
Denham
J. G. Oehiltre
G. Columan
Vyoung
Uyned
Capiechor
Greer
J. A. Pount- Iney
RA Mixidern
EHO
Max Sydney
Mundas
Well
Jankinson
Tz Tt
Nathan Comulgins
Wale
I Rolla
W. Wee Ke
Uing
Stat
Haniantie
Pai
Raaterbrook
China
Cabinet Plans Meetings Out of Canberra in War Years
Australian cabinet meetings shift from Canberra to Sydney and Melbourne with a war aimed timetable. The Economic Cabinet will guide merchant shipping and primary commodity supplies to Great Britain while ministers review defence work and government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabioen
Sydney
Mathrourne
Mydway
Hece
Ini
Melbourne
Rimeat Pak
Economie Gabinet
Mateo
Australia
Graduation at Royal Military College Duntroon sets record
A record 71 cadets graduated from the Royal Military College Duntroon as intensive training concluded. The ceremony, attended by Lord Gowrie and government ministers, featured awards for top cadets and notes on future postings and ongoing efforts to expand officer training to meet wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Military Tor
Duntroon
Warty i
Army Star
Governor Gowrie Attends Graduation at Duntroon
Lord Gowrie and party attended the Royal Military College Duntroon graduation ceremony in Canberra with Capt L Brecgardle present. An entourage including Lady Gowrie traveled to Canberra and returned, while Constable Kirridge offered remarks and Lt A Courtney received a captaincy in the Overseas Military. The A C Police Association will hold a tribute to commemorate the event before departure for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Courtney
Warner
Courtney
Cailiencn
Canberra
Barhusdana
Australia
A.C
Outside meddling not wanted at Canberra High sports
Portmaster complains of outside interference in school sport at Canberra High. Principal Mrs Leneha appeals for unity, stressing duty to develop scholars and boys’ character through well organised activities. Mr Lenphan and The Halsemanier defend school control and reject external intrusion into athletic programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alomace
Canberra
Leneha
oFani
War Savings Certificates Issued For Fort Milestone
A wartime notice announces the issue of War Savings Certificates with plans to make them available soon through local channels. It cites the Treasurer and public borrowing as part of the drive to support the war effort, noting projections and the aim to fund national defense.
Wool Appraising Wynready and Related Items
Wool appraising notes list various lots and values including AIF bale items, BK. C. Banks entry dated the 23rd, and references to Ald and WAldy. Mentions Merwyvnie Compeny, Yam Weebourse clip, and Cooma court notices with broken measurements and prices such as 2644 and 1154.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wydney
Momiay
Winehoombe
Ceraar
AIF
Etta
Fragmented Text Summary of a Cryptic Note
A malformed passage describes a discussion about philosophy and knowledge. It references cooperation, vigilance, and readiness to confront schemes. The text mentions updates, methods, and a sense of collective effort to serve a county and the Ear.
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Homebush Stock Sales
H. A. Barraclough Pty. Ltd
Optometrists
Ws Gonrge
R. E Clark, F.lo
Syd
Thomson's
Civic Centre
Bob Kor
Silth Solar Observatory
Mount Stromlo
Rae
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Panyels
Balurn
The
Canberra Times
RED Cross
Samans
Queanbeyan High
Santerns Gestareay
Rrowemie
Mura
Royal Military College
Eney
Anul
Lord Gowrie
Liigedier
Bireet
Gungtnt Bam
Cameron Highlanders
Gowrie
Henior Onder
Inete Phytalque
Army
Diphenas
Commmandant’s Report
Rcp
Uys
Uvem
Cariilienten
Calis
Inks College
Bua
UN0 College
Lock
Tosmy
Variow Dnds
Port
Ruigby Union
Madbars
Collwe
Sandhurst
Milltaey
Boon
Houde
Old College Hospital
Ty General Miler
Toad
S Addrew
Austraiin
Pula
Ese
Torcay
Chemsaiver
Ely
Vice-Megal
Brecegtrdie
Corps of Military Brafflela
Royal Militacy College
Posten Arternvan
Puckepanyl
Vietoda
Government House
Wihridge
Auean
Eva Pale
Boone
la Ae
Kihridge
Lis Hydney
Portsmaster
Givens University
Uul
Ain Biate
Ugby
Walon Ootbail
Ait
Lenphan
Nolpine
A.D. Walton
Mls
Anguaiaring
Euiegls
Panama
Bydnen
Uoder
Iossay
Abelnie
Spender
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