Commonwealth debt relief plan eyed by treasury officials
Treasury officials consider extending the date for redeeming Commonwealth debt to a 4 percent loan issue. They warn premature redemption could push up money available for investment and affect interest rates, tying to broader goals of national development and immigration. The plan aims to balance reducing debt cost with sustaining favorable investment conditions.
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Australia
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Treasury Bille
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Austalia En
NASA
Start Island Camp Begins Amid Turmoil and Disputed Roles
The Start Island camp opened with murmur and confusion as officers divided tasks and a few participants spoke of safety concerns. Mrs. GW. E. Mooes is noted as the only woman to take a specific role during the event while officials oversee fundraising and camp logistics for water supply and communications.
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Lear
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Hela
Torly
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Mudy
Thal
Boze
Weather fragment reports low visibility and unsettled conditions
Fragmentary weather note shows a low barometric pressure reading and a damp, calm day with forecasted rain possible. Names, places, and precise values are unreadable, but the entry hints at a maritime or meteorological observation with a trending wet outcome.
Thermometer at Fairbairn Station Malfunctioning
A faulty thermometer at the Fairbairn meteorological station could not record yesterday's grass temperature readings. The instrument uses a special activator that remains stationary when the minimum exposure is reached, affecting data collection.
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Airbearn Mateorologiaa
NSW Swimming Championships Report From Sydney Front
Sydney reports on the NSW swimming championships with results fromvents including Margaret and Jebett placements in heats. Mentions ministerial duties and executive council duties affecting coverage, noting travel to Western Australia and Canberra for government matters.
Polio cases in Sydney rise amid health scare
Thirty two polio cases are reported in Sydney on a Friday with officials urging vigilance. Health authorities describe an outbreak linked to earlier infections and emphasize increased vaccination and surveillance measures across the city.
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Sydney
Aith Department
Boulay
Swimming area near Uriarra in danger from crowds
A fragmented note from an old edition mentions swimmers near Uriarra facing safety concerns. The text references need for shade and acknowledgments of equipment or supervision by local authorities. Readable parts suggest ongoing activity with unclear specifics about dates or groups.
French Offensive in Indo China Report Signals Major Threat
Paris reports a rising threat as a French offensive aims to disrupt Vietminh lines near the Monkelay- Tienyen sector. General de Tasaigny estimated forces at 19,000 with 96 light bombers responding at dawn. Rebels near the Vietminh strongholds are described as preparing an imminent action.
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Polymas
Aenee
Vietnam
Monkelay- Tienyen
Indo-China
General de Tasaigny
Tlengen
Mal- Bret
Imaire
Fragmented report on Indo China tensions and refugees
A garbled United press style item notes Fosnes Sion Erp and Chinese factions linked to Cum to prevent information leaks. It mentions French nationals at Cineve and Vickminh forces, consulate roadblocks in Indo China, possible expulsion from Kunming by end of month, and pressures on a young student to depart as Hong Kong papers reflect the situation.
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Moria
Cineve Aia
Vickminh
Indo-China
Kunmning
Agni
Hongkong
Vgrandard
Siamese Twins Die In Melbourne After Short Illness
Lucid report says Siamese twins Lexie Treny and Bethleen Rose Smith died in Melbourne Tasmania after ten months together. The article notes both died within minutes of each other last Friday night with no medical attempts to separate them. Their father Mr Kreakine Smith, a quarry worker, had been staying in Melbourne near the hospital with his daughters.
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Tasmania
Anor
Strhey
Lexie Treny
Bethleen Rose Smith
Loie
Abd Kausleen
Tatter
Kreakine Smith
Melbourne
Ea Hospital
Selection Of Site Of Capital In Canberra History
An article recounts the Canberra capital site contest with figures from the Queensland Commission and local supporters. It notes the 1908 process, key contenders Dalgety Canela Coor, and the eventual decision after parliamentary debate and public advocacy. Names like Willem Farrer appear as part of the local involvement and historic campaign.
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Canberra Times
Hs West
Wrdara
Qumunbeyan
Canberra
Aas Dalgety
Ghaanbeyes
Dorie
Acton
Willem Farrer
Evatt Warns on Economic Strain and War Fears
Acting Opposition Leader Dr Evatt warned in Sydney that inflation and rising prices threaten Australians amid calls for wage and pension controls. He accused the government of causing hardship through its policy, urging readjustment and unity to avoid dangerous expedients.
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Sydney
Joni Bate
Prions
Evatt Aaid
Manlies Niler
Faddden
Chifley
Joana Ware
Eucceasti
Jarabidine
Boxing titles to Australians in near miss finals
Australians won two title bouts as the centennial boxing meet concluded. New Zealand fighters captured five finals including flyweight and light-heavy. Only a few Australians reached the final rounds with remaining titles decided tonight in a mixed outcome.
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Te Ateboanel
Ae Tay
Qi ‘Power
A. Pinhar
Eelanders
Zeaand
Wetter
Siddie
Captain Mann Transfer to Mrs Mann of Gaive Spence
Local notice records a transfer involving Captain Mann and Mrs Mann. The Gaive Spence property or entity appears in the filing, with limited readable context indicating a change of ownership or guardianship and a likely formal filing date reference.
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Captain Mann
Cm Mann
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Spence Ptt
Playcentre at Westlake opens with programmes for children
Community centre events announce opening activities at Westlake Playcentre. Children from various groups will benefit, with programs including older youth workshops and outdoor games. Facilities will feature woodwork classes and organized play areas.
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Stringhammer
Ataie
Government weighs troops for Middle East role
Fragmentary report suggests ministers debated sending troops to the Middle East but a firm decision had not been announced. The prime minister and minister for the army discussed options, with audiences in Canberra and Helaban. The possibility of aligning with United States prompts on roaming Japan was mentioned.
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Sydney
Eiday
Apaner
Bud
Frrantia
Helabana
Caporta
Commonwealth
Gantarenes
United States
Japan
Heavy drinking in Canberra debated by ministers and union
Canberra officials and religious leaders condemned rising alcohol intake in the capital. Ministers noted high beer consumption and linked it to housing, hostel conditions, and construction camps. The ACT branch of the temperance union criticized school impact and urged restraint while police cited road accidents as a consequence of drinking.
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Ite
Hustale
Women's Christian Temperance Ulan v T
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HG. Hackworthy
Nodele
Prater
Lance Genesera
Comatmperance Union
Nald Yesturdy
Bomen Ware
Abeid
Beetor Haynon
Therian Church
Nim
Go Inna Rind
Munday
School Building Programme Update in Canberra
The Department of Works and Housing announced earlier a plan to complete several school extensions by March and reopen infant classrooms for term two. New centres are planned at Narrae bundah demountables, Crescent, Yarralumia, and OConnor with a TEAAS station site at Fairvault. A push targets Ni and Throsby Crescent by March, with some staff and materials in Canberra to support the build effort and a lighter schedule by week’s end.
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Telopes Park School
Janary
Ainalle
Narraebundah
Acca
Taeus
Record Number of Divorces in ACT Reported
A.C.T Supreme Court records show a peak in divorces with Justice Simpson noting 47 local and 108 foreign petitions in the matrimonial jurisdiction. The Licensing Court issued 1 878 liquor licenses over the past year alongside 140 diet cases. Mr Martin cited totals across petty sessions, reflecting a broad range of civil and criminal matters handled in the territory courts.
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A.C.T. Supreme Court
AM. Martin
Alecrevanisd
Parmita
Beith
Martin
Police Fail To Find Body Of Baby
Melbourne police say they have failed to locate the body of a baby reportedly found in a swamp near Red Ciub, about 147 miles from Melbourne, tied to an old case two years past. Detectives continue inquiries and describe the elderly search as ongoing but unsuccessful.
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Melbourne
Bolles
Red Ciub
Silburne
Kevin Jetix
Millon
Cook
Vt Buxton
Miller
Milguee Garters
Becton
Antarctic Scientist Dies In Remote Breakthrough Work
A scientist accompanying a field research team in Antarctica has died during a remote research mission. The incident prompted safety reviews and a temporary halt to related field activity while investigators determine the cause.
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