Christmas 1924 and the birth of Canberra capital
The 1920s saw a watershed in Australian federation as the Seat of Government Administration Act created the Federal Capital Commission. Parliament House opened May 9 1927 after the Capital's official planning, with Sir John Rutter as chairman and notable figures like Clarence Cobbman in key roles. The commission centralized power, funding, and services for Canberra, shaping its development and the national capital project.
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Lings
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Ranma
Treas Lings
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N York
Melbourne
Federal Capital Commission
John Rutter
John Harrison
Sydney
Clarence Crocman
Anne and Gorman
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Aria and Te Hy Oe Mig Ana Se broadcast note
Radio and television item notes Aria, Te, Hy, Oe, Mig, and Ana Se in a regional schedule. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR but indicates a mixed media slate with multiple initials and names. Further readable context unavailable.
Search Halted by Snow and Rain in New Zealand
AUCKLAND reports a search on Mount Ruapehu in the North Island was called off today due to snow and rain. The operation involved rescue teams and local authorities assessing conditions as weather worsened.
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Frontier conference in South Australia faces rain and delays
Heavy rain and reduced visibility interrupt Frontier course activities as delegates including Mr Chelling and Rev Mathews attend a weather affected conference in South Australia. The gathering, with around 70 delegates from Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Church of England parishes, continues amid logistical challenges and weather concerns.
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Aneh Chelling
Sarawak
Youerday Alterna
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Dearer
South Aus
Chelling
Geneva
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Church of England
Australia
Wounded by own gun in Swansea near Newcastle
A man identified as Kenneth Parrieh, 39, was found wounded in his car near Swansea about yesterday. He was taken to Broulee Castle Hospital in Batemans Bay with injuries police say are potentially self inflicted.
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Newcastle
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Broulee Castle Hospital
Batemans Bay
Symposium on the North develops NSW Northern work planned
A joint symposium at Griffith University and the University of NSW will explore Northern development. Key figures include Mr Fairhsirn, Deputy NSW Leader, and Federal Opposition members. A thesis contest, up to 80 entrants, will be announced with details to be finalised. Registration closes January 17 with fees for adults and students.
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George Renwick
Austalian Tnatitite of Management
Warwick Kelly
Sydney Commines
Broadway
Spy allegations involve student diplomat in Heidelberg case
In Heidelberg a language student and a Soviet consular official became entwined in an espionage probe. Peter R., arrested for seeking US secrets through a back alley rendezvous, faces possible charges as authorities link the pair to attempts to obtain military information.
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Tropical cyclone Amanda Near Arnhem Land Aims Darwin
Tropical cyclone Amanda forms off Arnhem Land moves toward Darwin with heavy rain since Friday and gale winds forecast. Warning issued as centre lies north of Milingimbi near the Crocodile Islands. Shipping advised and rainfall expected along the coast.
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Crocodile Islands
Fugitive surrender marked by YMCA collection at Mamita appeal
A weekend event linked to the Commerra YMCA saw a ten shilling bounty surrendered and a charity collection box received at Mamita as donations toward the YMCA building appeal. The scene referenced gifts and ongoing fundraising amid a tense atmosphere.
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