Government Works Tender Notice and Local Advertisements
A fragmented list notes tender notices for kitchen fittings and housing works by the Department of Works and Housing, with details on official forms and envelope endorsements. Amid mixed items, there are marketplace notices offering apricots and desert peaches, orchardist contacts, pine items, delivery terms, and a miscellaneous sale of second-hand goods and personal items in Queanbeyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberon
Uffice
of Works
Department of Forks and Houning
Russia May Sever Relations With Persia
Tehran reports possible severing of diplomatic ties with Persia as Russia weighs the move amid regional tensions. The news notes government officials and unnamed sources discussing potential policy shifts.
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Russia
Persia
Ferishable Goods Licence Sought for ACT Transport
The Canberra Administration seeks a permit under the Transport Coordinating Act of Walon to operate and supply trucks for ferishable goods. Delays in consignments by rail persist despite assertions of New South Wales railway service regulation, with authorities pondering remedy or reform.
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Walon
Ianey Haere
Jon von
Canberra
Camtrere Escarly
Tovar
Romains
ACT
New South Walat
Adelaide
Australia
Jans
Queensland
South Australia
Euna
Nienwua
Law Johnson
Ar Craig
Raymer
Janes
Haumerice
Dandrice
Canberra milk supply delays expose aging distribution system
A Canberra report highlights decades of inertia delaying milk pasteurisation and depot development. It notes no unified plan, repeated government delays, and months of public study ahead as planners seek a workable central or public-private distribution model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Federal Capital Commission
Tami
Fan
Fay
Reyerna
Australia Wins Speedway Test in Sydney Thriller
Australia defeated England by 51 points in the second Speedway Test at the Sydney venue. The win gives Australia a lead in the series with three matches remaining to decide the outcome.
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Sydney
Australia
England
Newcastle Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Dec Armed Wounding
Cyril Schubert aged 22 a shop assistant stood in Newcastle Court charged with wounded Tuomas Heating with intent to murder on December 26 in Miami court records. He was remanded to December 20 for further hearings.
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Newcastle
Cyril Schubert
Newcatle Court
Tuomas
Miami
Weather notes from Fairbairn daily report
The item reports wind directions and speeds, temperature highs and lows, rainfall, and humidity readings for Fairbairn on Thursday and Friday. Observations include WNW wind at 10 mph, rain measurements, and noted maximum and minimum temperatures with times.
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Fairbairn
Dean
Inchea
Pam
Teraph Ewan Gat
Pone
Pairbairn
Harotder
Mars
Unreba Convoy Returns From Red China
An uncertain report says a convoy returned from Communist territory with overdue relief and three persons found in an American commercial plane crash. Names reportedly include a New York worker and a Toronto service worker. details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Aemarem
Jack
Toronto
Hullaalye
Canberra Forecast From Rootearalogical Station
Forecast from Hratzbaim station for the next 24 hours. Moderate northwesterly winds. Rainfall readings across tablelands and eastern districts show varying totals, with Goulburn and Canberra readings around 120 mm and nearby towns reporting lighter amounts.
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Hawers
Bouth Coa
Grasshoppers Invade Adelaide Park After Swarms Reach City
Fragmentary report describes grasshoppers invading Adelaide Park and spreading into Hindmatah Square late Friday. Details are unclear but imply impacts on locals and outdoor activity near race events.
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Adelaide Park
Adelaide
Hich
Pulakirta
Hindmatah Square
Dave Thraigh
1000 Casualties Reported in Kashmir Clash
Report from New Delhi via Reuters notes 1000 casualties in Kashmir fighting as Indian troops confront tribal forces near the region. Details on which side suffered more are unclear and the toll remains disputed.
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New Deli
Anya
Reuters
Ley
Kashmir
Linen theft on U S vessel sparked by grave mix up
In Brisbane a U S Navy ship the Goucher Victory sails for Guadalcanal to repatriate more American servicemen. Thousands of linens and towels are missing from the ship’s storage, with authorities suspecting theft and potential resale on the black market. A companion report notes investigators questioned a U S authorities member and a nurse amid the Brisbane departure.
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Briabane
Goucher
Guadalcanal
Yemee
Jinan
Yowele
Brisbane
Molise
America
Ihe
Jef
Hioneflin
Protest Over Seaes a al Soa Grant By Quinmarce Chamber
A strong protest from the Sicve Tobacco Trade Distributing Committee opposes granting a Seaes a al Soa permit to Motel Acton. The chamber argues Motel Acton is a private boarding establishment not an open tobacco retailer, urging licensure only through standard channels to private holders.
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Seaesa al Soa
Deiberra
Quinmarce
Sicve Tobacco Trade Distributing Committee
Acton
Sp Ys Sratgin Opeie Aupplion
Mew Control For W S W Transport
Sydney reports that transport and halfway departments will be overseen by boards with three commissioners. Acting Commissioner of Transport Mr Shoebridge is named chairman, with Mr W Surtees as permanent transport manager and a secretary from the Tramway Unit. Railway commissioners may include acting tower Mr Caruide, employee representative Mr FR Winker, and a third member.
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Sydney
Comminsioner of Transport
Shoebridge
Premnt Coe
W. Surtees
Mowe ‘Hux and
Police Seek Clue In Fatal Brisbane Explosion
Police investigate theory a primus stove caused a fatal explosion on Christmas Five at Powie Terrace. Four people died as a kitchen scene near Mrs Porter’s residence is examined, with lab tests indicating the stove could ignite nearby cartons and fumes escaping through a doorway.
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Brisbane
Powie Terrace
Teale
Pollon
Fahrennett
Mra. Porter
Philippines appoints first Consul General to Australia
A prewar National Assembly member Mane pl A. Alante is named the Philippines first Consul General to Australia with headquarters in Sydney. He will be accredited to Australia and New Zealand and represents Philippine aviation and serology officials in the Western Pacific region.
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Manila
Riley Tin
Mane Pl A. Alante
National Assembly
Bern Bur Ison
Australia
Anya
Alate
Sydney
New Zealand
Alants
Philip
Western Pacific Aviation
Canberra Bowling Club appoints new secretary after death
The Canbeers Bowling Club committee appoints Gar land Smith to fill the vacancy created by the death of secretary W. L. Cottingham. A spoon competition followed, with many players named in the event.
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Canberra
Canbeers Bowling Club
Garland Smith
Inte
Indian Cricketers to Meet Southern Team at Manuka
Indian cricketers travel to Canberra to face a selected New South Wales Southern Districts side at Manuka Oval. The side from Sydney arrived, rested, and prepared with practices at Mabasuki Oval ahead of the match. Teams include M Hania, Ilawarre, Leue, Watt, and other Canberra and Metamara players.
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Manuka
Canberra
Tharn
New South Wales
Nen
Rein
Sydney
Canbers
Southeng
M. Hania ¢Ilawarre
Capl
Giagieion
Tawarra
J. Leue
Awarray& Watt
Shield cricket scorelines light up Australia tour
NSW leads Victoria in Melbourne as Morris scores 70s and Toshack bowls well. Reports describe innings totals and fielding, with Canberra players noted and a crowd expected for a touring match in the southern districts.
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R- Harvey
Morris
Toshack
Grammed
Maddocks
Kiassil
Totheck
Pitt
O Moroney
Tonhark
Jannaban
Nat
Wyatt Earp Leaves Hobart for Antarctic Expedition
The polar expedition Wyatt Tarp departed Hobart at 1.80 pm for four months of Antarctic exploration. A storm damaged the ship's decks and engines, forcing repairs. the vessel was recalled to Hobart for refurbishment and to pick up supplies.
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Hobart
Wyatt
Visiting junior and senior teams host ACTLTA event
One Act junior teams and a combined senior group welcome visiting players from Sydney to Canberra. The January 20 event at Colter Street features local and guest players for practice matches and a seven training sessions schedule to accommodate all visitors.
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Ingernal
Nlor
Sydney
Nro
Ateher
ACT
LTA
Phe
Colter Stivar
Waling A.gredven
Taylor
Pryor
Mia
Thom
Miss‘, Routiwail
Kemer
J. Boag
Nicholl Te Rees
le Gamond
Aturray
Sumok
A. Willia
T,. Burden, 5 . Bix, 3. Kotthott
J. Challan
J. sManoney
Piggin
M. Geeran
Danary
Curtie
J. Bush
Burdan
A. Wiltis
T. Roberts
C. Robers
A. Rumbir
Prendaresay
D.doyie
Lawrence
Biman
Chat Weer
le’ Bruce
O'Muiren
A. Potts
Afarton
G. Vent
Ene Hee
C. Turnee
Rene
He Earwrene
Dein de Kdaresay
le Qamond
SA. Curtis
Mra. Thompson
Ablases
M Bouthweil
Chalien
Mahoney
Rik
J. Kotthom
Shannon to Race on February 2 in Hialeah meet
The record notes Shannon is entered for February 2 and a 60,000 War added Widener Handicap at Hialeah on February 21. The entry hints at a strong international field with Calumet Farm and King Ranch horses likely to compete.
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Meame
Flordin
Alwnoun
Australia
Phar Lap
Han
Hialeah
Cudoerreretary
Charles Mlannan
Shannon
Americca
Calumet Pann
King
Firemen Refused Luft IAAP Alarm Test
A garbled report describes fire crews in a panic at a Windsor event where a supposed emergency triggered a frantic response. Authorities faced confusion as responders rushed to a location labeled Are and concluded with an improvised alarm.
Pilot killed when plane hits pole crash
An unknown pilot died when the aircraft struck a pole in a suburban area. The incident harmed no other people on the ground, and authorities are investigating the crash site and recording witness statements.
Trade Agreement Debate Cited by Canberra Official
The document discusses the trade pact and interpretations raised by Winnall, director of the American Manufacturers Association, on how the agreement affects industry protection. It stresses that the clause aims to protect industrial groups, reserve protective measures, and limit new duties while preserving contrived concessions.
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Wiven
Tate
Canberra
Winnall
Withatl
Church Services Across Denominations in Marmon Parish
A fragmented notice lists church services in Marmon island including Church of England routines at Bt. John's Parish, Holy Communion, feasts, and sermons by Rev. Armstrong and Rev. Waterman, with times around 7.30 pm and 1 pm. Roman Catholic rites at St Christopher's occur morning and afternoon. Methodist and Congregational services are briefly noted with times and speakers.
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Church OF England
Bt. John's Parish Church
Holy Communion
Island Marmon
Robertson
Fevensong
Aermon
James Waterman
Iain
Rm.c
Aunday Senes
Pauls
Manuka
Childre
Armatrong
Maly
Rivencong
G. F. W. Pyrat
Presahay
J. Bete
Methodist Wesley Church
Forrest
S.J. Hawkwood
Minster
Dla
J. Wasaim
Raine Foe Thamkruinens
Byres Ting Wick
Bunday Brboal Rinderkarten
Y.w.ca
Halt
Iris Cartes
Munday Echoo
Ee Revert
Pettowship
Daving
Monaro
Hribtian Scienge
Etry Rinday Wereioes
Poteen
Spain
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Trarecy Amen Te Keanna
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Lnvilea
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Department OF Worke
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Hayming
Fon Sale
Darrington
Orchardiat and
Packer
YANCO
Cavanagh
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Kingston
Gilieeple
Crawford Bt
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Cenberra Grammar School
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Sebaie
AE Gardner
Radmaster
Geummst School
Canbrera
Phoenix Assurance Co. Ltd
London
TPR
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Asaeta
Tehran
Ivaq
A.C.T. Transport
Red China
Huilthorn Tablelands
P.m. Wriday
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Candorre
Guranbeyan
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Cooma
Nimunnabet
Tomy Bale
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Kiandee
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Mbasuki Oval
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Vic
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Keith Wales
Victoria
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Jack ae‘Nears
Pour Tilawarre
Manns
Taveris
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Taney
Leer
Watt
Jars
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Raaman
Crookwell
Bowser
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Ginty
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Wark
Aceh
Ance
W. Mintornel
Department of the Interior
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Munem Way
Tenia Parls Lion
Boutherd
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Eherida
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Producte
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Laxton
Ring
Johnson
Rayan
Wyatt Earp
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Guitea Thes Dack
Mervyn Gowid
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