Canberra Seeks River Park Plan After Coroner’s Call
The Canberra Times reports the coroner urging safer public recreation along the Murrumbidgee and nearby rivers. Proposals favor public trusts managing parks Taronga Taronga Wentworth amid calls for improved access and lifeguard services to prevent future tragedies.
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Tyeatory
Mulongio Rayer
Murrumbidges
Wiloh Reiway
Eile
Cantera Neds
Lnither
Prine Taland
Kadhah
Aviarra
Tate Bry
Nfydney
Leau Implea
National Park
Taronga
Kuringad Chew
Nivlaow Yark
Vauchume Turk
Wentworth Hour
Ren
We Public
Settlement Silence Sparks Gas Strike Tensions
Canberra reports reveal moves toward a settlement in a gas strike dispute. Medical superintendent Dr Nott faced pressure to stay quiet as the Hospital Board and Advisory Council debated procedural safeguards and emergency measures. Judges Brockman and Drake-Brookman discussed progress, with officials hopeful for a prompt resolution and a meeting of the management committee planned for midweek.
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DR. Nott
Seméienciea
Canberra
Amb Fahce
Nott
Enquiriea
Hoapital Board
Ofdinfieca
Counel
Ny Omar
Leeds
Mauday
Militants to debate state ballot at Labour convention
Militant unions linked to the Trades and Labour Council plan a conference in Townaville on February X to press for changes to a state ballot law. They oppose provisions on union fees and secret ballots, seeking stricter penalties and wider powers for the Court to suspend or cancel union registrations. A government minister and conference organizers discuss amendments and possible strikes as workers anticipate further action if demands are unmet.
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Ion
ALI
Am Mente At
Tre Courtenay Ale
Yay
Wm Dlepube
Tve
Av Loquateial Magi Rr
Holiday Play CanTie Opened At Westlake
A holiday program opened at Westlake today in Wendate Hall attended by children. The event featured crafts, games, and a puppet show with Westlake students and local helpers. Donations of materials were requested for remaining days, left at Ally Mish's Sport Store, Albert Clark's Fruit Shop, Maris, and Borrdware Moore.
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Cetlie
Westlake
Pune
Fom
Ruth Teael
Pete
Mieg McTiar
Seveys
Iris
Neloden
Dawn
Margaret Campbell
Hone Bourke
Ally Mish
Vie
Albert Clark
Maris
Atom
AMERICAN RELOANED AT ARMALAI BELGMAL AND TURBULENT NEWS
A scrambled wire service brief reports Roy Macchi, member of the American Industrial Commission, released to Austria after arrest during a station wander. Other items note a film star headed to Singapore, a jockey sighting in London, and relief flights to Armoytown with supplies.
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Ameircan
Atarmla Belgmal
Application for Reinstatement Withdrawn
An application for reinstatement of McIntosh to a farmer position was withdrawn after discussions. McIntosh reportedly had a physical disability from an old accident and had been placed in a store role since June 20. The matter involved the Australian Workers Union and the Department of External Affairs. The board agreed to refer McIntosh to the Commonwealth Medical Officer for examination.
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ACT Industrial Board
Yaterday
MA ‘Meintoun
Wis
Aly Manthe
Whatteseyer
M. Lucan
Department of Te Exterior
Mores
Commonwealth Medical Oficer
Dr. Moore
Wax
Acintosh
Pirase
Moore
Modernise U.S. Judiciary Called By Observer Wiley
Washington Sunday Monitor cites Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin as urging judicial modernization. He faults current balance, calls for reforms to reduce lopsided influence on the Democratic side and cites a Muminar study as supporting the plan.
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Washington
Monitor
Alesander Wiley
Mepablian
Winconsin
Ge Bemute Guitciney
Wiley
Cal
Phi al Bently
Southeastern District Weather Forecast Summary
A cautious forecast shows a mild day followed by a cold night. Winds shift to the south with a few squalls moving through the southern area. Temperatures hover around a low in the single digits after sunset, with unsettled conditions lingering overnight.
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South Winda
Canberra Weather Note From 1980s OCR Fragment
Weather data fragment shows garbled city Canberra details with odd units and misread words. It mentions a span of 34 hours and a maximum near unspecified time, plus a minimum and unclear wind or speed figures. The legible entities include Canberra and a time span, but most data is unreadable.
VICE REGAL Farewell at Parlement Hall and Investiture
An unclear dispatch notes a farewell event at Parlement Hall and a town hall ceremony. It mentions Private Forward Yenna receiving the V.C. at an investiture in 1948 and references supper afterward. The fragmented text preserves a few names and a wartime context.
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Parlement Haller
Fawerd Yenna
V.C
Wewak
Reports on Petain Health Denied by Officials
Fragmentary notes claim Petain’s illness progresses while officials deny the reports. A supposed doctor’s daily updates and exile references appear in scattered lines, but the text is garbled and difficult to verify. The piece reads like an incomplete wartime briefing with no clear confirmation.
Fishermen Burned When Hurricane Lamp Exploded
Two sailors injured in a hurricane lamp explosion aboard a vessel in George District. Kevin Morriion, 22, and Albert Rebelen, 27, of Unetheena, suffered severe burns. paramedics attended and transported them to hospital. The incident occurred during preparations for the voyage as the lamp ignited. water and fuel splashed, causing the blaze and injuries.
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Bydney
Fiana Biter
noAe Cro
Kevin Morriion
Mit Albert Rebelen
Uuindeena
Ammitvest
George’ District Mowrut Inn
Sire Tsaya
Evuident
Doréd
Police patrols and road tolls heighten wartime security
Officials warn that patrols will intensify on Jenn road as the war era toll rises, citing record motor vehicle registrations and calls for broader educative campaigns. Government and local councils push for renewed public involvement to curb incidents and ensure safer travel during holidays.
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Sumaang
General Secratary
Ube
Yulens
Ia Na
Fondatory Council
AMA
KLACA
Christine Tay
Helping Hand for British POWs Aid Effort
A dedicated POW relief group aids British prisoners of war and families. It mobilizes support, funds, and welfare, aiding returnees and their dependents, while highlighting needs of those with long recoveries and postwar challenges.
Lancastrian airliner aims for jet propulsion tests
A historic Lancaster airliner project, the Lannatean, plans a four piston engine and a jet propulsion hybrid. Rolls Royce and AV Roe back the effort as a possible commercial jet transport step, with a late 1930s timetable and stage tests on fuselage.
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Surae
Mying
Winder
Till
Ralls Royse
Intent
Rolls Royce Ltd
Aid AV. Roe
de Lancwater
Fati
Commircial Air Transport
Sciweep Fur Raila Foyer
Lanka
French Nomination for Davin Over Panie Ceremony
Fragmentary report notes French federation decision on nominations and a meeting schedule. Key names unclear due to OCR errors. Indicates political activity and organizational steps in progress with implied candidacy or selection process.
Car Collision With Ambulance at Gosford
Five persons were injured when a car returning to Quesnas fang collided with an ambulance wagon attached to Lie Gosford near Sarin, Me and Mie Alfred Balcum and Mise P Bowell were in the car. Donald Wallwork and Nev Ne Wallwork, Gosford, were in the ambulance and injured.
Word Awaited Davis Cup Team Visit to Canberra
The text notes an American Davis Cup squad in Adelaide awaiting details on visiting Canberra around late January. It mentions players Mulloy Palbert Brown and others, with schedules and possible training in Australia during the Christmas vacation period.
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Canberra
Adelaide
Bo Mulloy
We Palbert
Brown
Bydney
Waite City
Australia
Legutien
Limpi
Testu
ALC
Aftar
Alutstas Iit
Americ
Manlika
Dust storm hits Orange with brief heavy relnabi
A dust storm swept Orange Monday afternoon at about 4 10 pm, lasting around 20 minutes and severely reducing visibility. No hail or property damage was reported in the town and district.
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Oranoe
Orange
Bo Parla
Butcher Jutcher Fined for Overcharging Without Clarity
A trial in Monday proceedings found Robert Davies and associates guilty of overcharging customers at Botany and Muscat shops. Davies admitted instructing staff to charge higher prices for ribeye and blade steak on September 26. The Crown highlighted intended profits from the act, with Davies receiving a £50 fine and criminal record implications.
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Rydney
Atkinson
Ste Clemena
Davies Anid
Mia
MeCinmena
Musou Wu
FREAK STORM HITS SYDNEY AREA
A severe weather event battered Sydney and suburban districts this Monday night. A man was injured by flying debris near Pyrmont as lightning struck, and a tree collapsed at Maroubra causing property damage. Emergency crews reported numerous incidents across the city with strong winds and flood-like conditions.
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Sydney
Miners President Renomination Vote Across Districts
The Miners Federation voted to renominate HL Wella for president by a narrow margin. Across districts Northern and Western divisions show varied tallies with the final counts indicating mixed support and opposition among factions and regions.
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HL Wella
Halge Aberdare
Tani
Qurenat
Oranien
Amwiaal
Victoria
Hake
Basic wage raised by 7 shillings in ACT allowances
An arbitration decision increases the basic wage by 7 shillings to 8 pounds 18 shillings for Canberra workers under Maawarra coverage, with NSW proportionate adjustments. The Interim base wage remains, benefiting all employees on basic wage and those marginally paid. The Industrial Board considered the interim base wage and differences from New South Wales, with unions not opposing the application.
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Induatrin
Canberra
New South Wales
Taduittriat Board
Conalders
Arbitration Court
Routh Water
Une
Imerenae
J. Lumens
AL Hantiner
F.suumerville
Bastc
Indualtio Board
Ex-Serviceman dies after being struck by bat in cricket match
Martin McPartland a 39 year old ex serviceman from Koorda died after being struck on the head by a cricket bat during a friendly game at a Porth event. He collapsed and died on the way to the Perth Capital hospital.
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Porth
Atonday
Martin McPartland
Koorda
McPartland
Perth
Sumer
Yolidy
Canberra crafts new baths for houses at Warrabundah
Repairs and construction work in Canberra and nearby Narrabundah involve galvanized tin baths being cut and shaped at Mr W Ro McKermw's workshop. A graduate of the Cantera Technicm College contributes as production expands to aid mounting units at Narrabundah, with Bevalmase plumbire oiler noted in the process.
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Narreoundah
Canberra
Thenglimbens
Cantera Technicm College
W. Ro McKermw
Merle Alton
Christying
Batore
Narrabindah
Australian opera likely for Covent Garden
Sydney composer Ian Antill awaits a contract in London for Corroboree the ballet to be produced at Covent Garden. The agreement, reportedly to include a composer’s share and royalties per performance, was to be signed in London before Antill departed for Liverpool. An executive at Covent Garden may arrange air delivery of the contract to Sydney.
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London
Sydney
Ian Antill
New Zealand
Win Ballet
Covent Garden
Bydney
Dust Storm Hits Canberra and Sydney Area
A dust storm swept Canberra with rain hints and muddy streets, moving across to Sydney with low visibility. Residents reported milky skies, debris on windows, and gusts as high as warned by authorities. Hobart reports partial impacts and the storm’s reach extended to nearby coastal towns.
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Sydney
Ik Cartel
Meaneutern
Ayers
Aome Hobart
Danish Passive Resistance to Migration
A historical note reports Danish government policy signals on migration. Officials indicate a preference to restrict emigration and to discourage entry by Boundinevian migrants, outlining cautious steps toward Australia and indicating readiness to limit travel and settlement for noncitizens.
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Ahatee
Ravtell
Ecanberya
Aftar & Shoet
Sydney
Dovstm Mme
Grey haired Mother's Cries as Son Sent to Gaol
Aged Mrs Freeder wept in Yond Court as her son Leon Freeder aged 30 was sentenced to one month in gaol for assaulting his mother at her home in Albert Street. He pleaded guilty to having mauled his mother, and the court heard he threatened further injury during the January incident. The mother urged mercy and asked that he stay away from her, but the magistrate imposed the sentence after Freeder apologised.
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Sydnat
Leon Feeder
Wy Urer
Onty
Froeder
Albert Breee
Sepenfeld Am Anusry
Peace approach to industry in Australia sparks debate
Monday discussions on industrial peace highlight tensions between employers and unions. Br. B. Fell argues for cooperation to boost production, countering a statement by Be. C. Oberg, president of the Australian Council of Employers' Federations, that harmony is hard to achieve without joint effort.
Canberra to Have Brass Band Revival Plans
A newspaper note outlines Canberra establishing a brass band with a conductor in charge of band administration and school music integration. The proposal sets annual costs between 4800 and 200 pounds, seeks standard military band quality, and envisions governance through the Department of the Interior with citizen oversight.
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Canteris Gand
Sinstaat Ducati
Anburre
Ane
Conaldarabhe
Bowen
CWO Girls Arrive for Plastic Surgery in Melbourne
Melbourne reports Bade Hamilton aged 10 and her sister Aneuat A. 13 arriving in Australia for plastic surgery. The journey follows wartime injuries and related medical protocols. A Burmese connection and a family, including Mr Hamilton, are noted amid broader wartime events and violence.
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Melbourne
Councils to Receive Tile Supplies
In a brief item from Stonet, authorities indicate councils will obtain tile provisions after a conference addressing damage from recent events. Officials discuss repair timelines and costs as local governments coordinate shipments and pricing.
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Co ‘Rounelte
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