Women’s Clubs Seek Free Lease for Canberra Land
discussion in the Senate hinges on land access for Australian women’s organisations at Canberra The Federal Capital Commission is questioned over power to grant land and a possible hand to the National Council of Women Senator Needham and Senator Pearce seek ministerial clarification with Major Marr to provide statements on Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Needham
St John Butterfy
Federal Capital Commission
Jonn
National’ Council
Tearce
Labor Women's Organization
Ian
Pearce
Major Marr
Floating Islands in The Amazon Reported Across The River Deltas
Readable text describes floating inland islands seen along the Amazon and other river deltas. Islands form when river courses shift, breaking up into multiple landmasses that drift downstream and detach from banks. Observers note tropical vegetation, palms, monkeys, and occasional wildlife, with stories dating to exploration era.
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Montini Islands
Sta
Atowting Island
Amazon
Haut
Aeres
Algo
Mark Twain
Tha
Uys
Amuzon
solicitor earning pull on mysterious income case Melbourne City
In a Melbourne City Court proceeding a solicitor questioned a principal witness about income to undermine an accusation. The witness blushes and the solicitor shows uneasy conduct as the simple case unfolds with unintended impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Jorden
Historic Clock Presented to Lloyds Society
A historic longcase clock from a 200-strong English collection, formerly owned by Mr. David Arthur Fistam Wehaidi, was loaned to Lloyd's. The clock, built by Benjamin Gray for Pal Mall maker Kelly, features a duplex escapement and date month display. It is housed in a bare walnut case and will be kept in Lloyd's Committee room at Royal Exchange.
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Lloyd's
David ‘Arthy Fistam Wehaidi
Lloyd's Fron
Cetnisehen
Part
Idge and Co
Ahlond Inmartinen
WS. Part
Hdge
Mlende
Wor Aa Wetherfield
Airy Wetherfeld
Kelly Kore
Vearl
England
Antiquie
Thorn
Lalwrence
Jellicoy
Wetherfeld
J. Brittem
Wutherfield
Heritain
Moyit
Leadential Street
Jeven
Lloyd's Royal Exchange
Government footpath costs for six residences questioned
In the House of Representatives a deferred question revealed that funds expended on footpaths for six government residences have not exceeded estimates in central works but may have risen by about six percent when labor costs rose. The Minister for Home and Territories provided figures, noting variances only where centre works applied.
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Rover
Commission
Ely
Home and Territories
House of Representatives
Coleman Creldy
Canberra Street Names Reflect Aboriginal and Explorer Heritage
Street names in Canberra honor Australian explorers, pioneers, and Aboriginal terms. Names like Manuka Circle, Narrabundah, Majura, and Pialligo Avenue weave a map from city circuits to war memorials, botanical and Aboriginal names, celebrating national figures and places.
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Yurtalumia Arison
Forestry
Selina
Joseph Banks
Woulechins
Mueller
Malachi
Brow Halley
Seltieh
Hooké
Benthe
Chibena
Narraluindal
Captain
Grastent
Jerranoni
Tharwa
Tiafitte
London
Ghenst
Tha Noin
Australia
Ucddathern
Dominions
Sydney
Doctora
Oonto Loge
National Art Gallery
Mali
Univer ‘Sity
Museum
Anet— Son
Candall
Gordon
Marcus
Farrell Kingsley
Poldenwood
Childers
Nicholson
J+ dergy Kvarsidge
McCoy
Howe
Herivengy
Micartiury
John Bowen
Olivers
Enage
Nana
Northbourne Avenue
Tite Avenue
Yass
Plaligo
Pialligo Avenue
la Majura
Ainille Avene
Ted "Tyee
Amuta
Canberra
G Hiern
Ainslie
Plalipe Avenue
Canherra
Northbourng
Chenlt
Officer Shareholders and Administrators in Territory Firms
The Minister for Home and Territories told Representatives that officer shareholders and administrators of Me Commissioned firms operating in the Territory must handle ordinary company matters under prescribed rules. Any other issues require referral to the Commission for decision, placing full responsibility with the Commission.
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Rte. Charlton
Ines
Johnsons Dictionary original proofs and manuscripts offered for sale
Fragmentary notice describes public sale of Johnsons Dictionary of the English Language proofs and MSS. It cites April 14 1758 publication, 1630 slips, Keely Hall Staffordshire, Sneyd library, Sothebys dispersal, and a preview of famous bindings and later sales. It mentions 4th edition corrections and manuscripts linked to Boswell and Hamilton, with valued items auctioned in 1899 and later.
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Tormon
DH Johnson
Bos
Keely Hall
Staffordshire
Walter ‘Sneyd
Keele
Veleeraphs
Bog
Hamiltorn
Orhison
John
Rylands
Manchester
Johnson
Wien
Milton
Paladine
Ward
Hough
Piethagtt
Tolimson
Peichetia
Minister cites unoccupied houses awaiting public servant transfers
In reply to Mr Coleman, the Minister said 64 unoccupied houses identified by the Commission for public service accommodation have sat idle for about two months. Delays stem from postponed Department of Works rail transfers and pending appointments.
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Mfr
Coleman
Tid
Commission
Vihar Seciptad
Ransfer
Department of Works
Hiiriod
Contracts, TP kee tok on erection of 100 cottages
The minister disclosed contracts for the erection of 100 cottages with Messrs Br Woden and Griffiths, W Hye Mason, and Monolyte Construction. Work began in May last but not completed, with original sums around £120,000 to £129,600 and £122,500 for various firms.
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Golemian
Rela
Meagh
Bruce
Eden
Griffiths
WH. Mahon
Cdy
Woeden Fand Griffiths
Mir
W. Hye Mason
Limount 'Hdaing
Tms Bower
Contuate
Hotel workers discuss weekly wages and schedules
In a House session the reply described hotel staff earning seven gers per week with various house names listed. Officials noted special shifts and the lack of formal time off documents, questioning how such arrangements were carried out.
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Perkins
Yesterda
Ainsie
Wellington
Housekuipers
I Tirs
Isteavathad
Lokeli
Jhise
Teicher
Betig
Cricket Status Board of Control Meeting Visit to Melbourne
The Board of Control will meet in December to consider the Territory Cricket Association's status. Mr J Watt will visit Melbourne to represent the association as discussions proceed. President Mr Douglas was planned but is unavailable to attend.
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J. Watt
Melbourne
Mars Canals and the Water Question in Lowell Theory
The article reviews Percival Lowell’s canal theory on Mars suggesting dry air and scarce clouds imply surface water confined to polar regions. It notes implications for Martian life, the motivation to build canal networks to distribute water, and cites Robert G. Aitken on telescope lens advances and costs for larger instruments that could reveal more about Mars.
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Percival Lowell
Unter States
Perth
Mara
Hite Walter
Polir
Ils
Port Mee
Lowell
Mars
Earth
Lye
Margo
Trobert G. Aitken
Lick Observatory
Silys
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Urighion
Manuka Circle
Manuka
Teron
Manik
Park
Parke
Captain Cook
Waders
Grenier Qulras
Mureau
Tougainville
Grant
Stokes
Durville
Inna
Hayes
King
Vancouver
Wickham
Torres
Moresby
Kons
Dampier
Bouclin
Mares
Guinee
Mugpa
Canberra Avene
King's’ Avene
Phe Conancay
Ty Reed
Telopea Park
Covlk
Cresene
Awstratuin
Tre
Felows
Ange Mentian
Hurke
Chon
Dawes
Gree Forrest
Ciles
Gosso
Towle
Dardine
Edimund
Kern
Sedy
Izotehhardt
Lawson
Ovens
Oxley
Crag Tuma
Lefroy
Mitchell
Hann
Sttart
Roe
Howell
Warrburton
Wells
Ligtit
A. Start
Evins
Hinxland
Barrdiner
Lockyer
Strexiocki
Memtyre
Meining
Goyder
Webstworth
Throsby
Pins
Ypres
Amiens
Povleros
Sydney-Emiden
Huve Bean
Bridges
Holmes
Smith
Ayehue
Duntreon
Miliary College
Sandhurst Parade
Monnie Anelling
Aieanddyan
Johnson’s Dictionary
Mickay Cliliey
Board of Control
Gramophone
Musical Toy
Paling’s
George Street
Pitt Street
Foa
F. H. Boland
Monaro Street
Queahbeyan
A.W.A. Radiola
A.W.A
Radio la Ive
Eastlake
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