Federal Elections in New South Wales Likely March Nomination
Sydney reports that the executive of the Industrial Labour Party may decide Friday night to contest all federal seats and senate vacancies in New South Wales at the next federal elections, possibly in March. A straight contest between rival Labour factions would mark a first for the state, with a keen outcome anticipated.
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Sydney
Cen
Industrial Labour Party
New South Wales
Trades Hall
Marsh
Petrol price rise spat sparks protest in Sydney
The NARWA general secretary Mr My A.dohemon protested the penny petrol price increase. He urged government action arguing the rise and inquiry conduct are suspect and that authorities should review the move.
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Sydney
NARWA
My A.dohemon
State police force to add eighty eight units under plan
Premier Steven announcedTuesday arrangements to immediately increase executive police force by 88 units. The police engaged a new allocation will be replaced by civilian units.
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Sydney
Unite
Steven
Gippsland Bush Fires Threaten Towns And Mills In Victoria
Intense fires rage through Gippsland and Victoria's northeast as residents flee and volunteers battle to save homes. In Erica area two Ingram Brothers mills face direct flames. dozens of families, including 25 women and 20 children, are displaced. Several towns such as Tollang, Queenstown and Macedon report destruction of homes and evacuation efforts continue amid shifting winds and smoke. Firefighters, forestry officers, and volunteers race to protect remaining structures and help families trapped by the blaze.
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Melbourne
Erica
Ingram Brothers
Tiwan
Firce Ost
Ingram
Milla
Murrundi
Toolangi
Vtera
Bunday
Werious
Fea Hard
Gippsland
Oressn
Dandr- Fong
Antena Henials
PekTare
Btrathbogle
Mt. Bogong
Tautern
Vietorte
Jaerce Brea
Moyhu
Whitanda
Sirlem
Wool sale sets season record amid keen competition
A season's record for wool was set at today’s sale with fierce bidding from Yorkshire and the Continent. The Jet topped prices as five bales from Eyalls led, while offerings totalled 10,078 bales. 10,000 were sold at auction and an additional 808 privately.
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Sydney
Yorkshire
Eyalls
Commonwealth Scout migration plan eyed for fare cuts
The Commonwealth Government and Minister McEwen consider reducing passage costs for youth migrants amid calls by Lord Hampton for more support to the Scout movement. The move follows proposals to amend assisted migration schemes and cap age at 18 for lower fares, with NSW leading in approved nominations since resumption last March. A Sunday science address is announced for Broadcasting House, My.
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Minster For the Interior
McEwen
Lord Hampton
Lord Baden Powell
New South Wales
Dominions
Canberra
Australia
Atsted
Kingston Vocational Training School Opens January 1909
Kingston Vocational Training School announces classes in Motor Mechanics Carpentry and Joinery Bricklaying Plumbing Metal Working Arithmetic and Civics beginning January 1 1909 at 9 PM Applications for new enrolments to be made in person to the Vocational Guidance Bureau Registrar of Schools Civic Branch J A Carrodus Department of the Interior handles inquiries
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Gueer
Fehon
J. A. Carrodus
Department of the Interior
Water demand in Canberra exceeds peak needs estimates
A department officer notes water demand has been exceptionally high in the past month while Canberra’s facilities could serve a larger population yet peak use far exceeds a mid sized city. Despite low chances of rationing the department probes fixtures and storage to protect public water and gardens and may add to Mt Stromlo reservoirs as a next step.
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Canberra
Department of the Interior
Mt. Stromio
Kevin Harrington Dies Here at 20 After Illness
Canberra football figure Kevin Harrington died at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney after months of illness at age 20. A noted full back for the Canberra and Acton Rovers prior to injury, he was a respected sportsman on the Southern Tablelands. The funeral from St Christopher’s Church, Canberra, will proceed to the Public Cemetery for the Roman Catholic service.
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Sydney
Helk & Beauty
Greenwood, Co. J
Young Pty Ltd
Canberra
Kevin Harrington
Tage
Conoe Way
St. Vincent
Mam
Acton Rovers
Tugby Langue
Ity
Urim
Harrington
Hin
Ant
Kevin
St. Christophers Church
Eight Bottles Of Best Remedy For Nose Chest And Throat
An advertisement lists eight bottles of a multi ailment remedy for nose chest and throat illnesses. It mentions a gargle antiseptic and an internal medicine for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza. The ad claims wide availability in stores and is printed by Christopher John Ahukeapenre for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd in Canberra.
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Tayoily
Nih
Christopher Jona Ahukeapenre
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Mark Marod
Braddon
Canberra
Outbreak in Adelaide Ranger Town Burned Township
An outbreak near Mount Torrens eighty miles from Adelaide destroyed the township. A postmaster played an heroic role resisting the blaze for 15 hops, keeping the switchboard active until the telephone system was destroyed.
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Adelaide
Mt. Torrens
Adel
National organising drive to protect NSW population
The Premier announced the Minister for Transport has been appointed to lead a working committee to organise and enhance civil protection for New South Wales. The government committee already distributed 8,000 air raid precautions pamphlets and prepared essential equipment including respirators and protective gear.
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Sydney
Stevens
Mintever For
Transport
Bruxner
Sew South Wales
Gan Ee
Accommodation Wanted in single room with board and garage
A respectable young man seeks permanent single room with board and garage use. Prefers Ingle district but not essential. Willing to pay above the small rate for satisfactory accommodation. Replies to Times classified 09. Also notices vacant ads for one week from January 14 to 21. Ring B12 for details.
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Aetom
Oure
Special Night Buses For ANZAC Functions In January
ANZAC members are offered special night bus services on January 18 to return from functions at Albert Hall or Parliament House with departures from Birla Grammar School Hotel Kingston and other stops. Transport arrangements require showing membership and offering to excursions. A Masters Builders Association note discusses wage holidays and recreation leave policy, with a formal signed memorandum by G. T. Evans.
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Royal Miliary College
Duntroon
Royal Military College
Austalian Batt Corpa
Malnry
Moya Military Colege Sandidates
Ion
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Grammay School
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Wellington
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Kurrajong
Ainstle
Gorman Howe
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Beauchamp
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Inderint Board
Australian Capital Territory
G. T. Hvans
Mister Builder d’ Association
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