Treasury power over Commonwealth departments analyzed
A fragmentary evaluation argues that postwar reforms failed to improve public service efficiency. It contends Treasury dominance grew since the thirties, intruding into other departments and undermining established administrative principles. It calls for restraint on Treasury influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong
Thairty
Brita
Australia
Tre Bean
Treasury
Asume
Commonwealth
Gu Treasury
Metter
Canberra Police Force Farewell Function Honors Veterans
Retiring officers from the Canberra Police Force were feted by the Pullen Association at a farewell function. Ex-Constable John Franklin and ex-Constable Rob Hilton, among others, received commendations and tokens. Speakers praised the association’s role in uplifting morale and the force’s services to the community during their tenure.
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Prowntatiosa
Canberra
Act
Pullen
Usta
Hehe Woeger
David McKay
Malle G
Weiss Ang
John Franklin
Robrt Hilton
Maton Pas
Weles
Franklin
Apsceiion
Bergenst
Silice Mts
Rochford
B. Puwiry
Dineas Mir
J. O'Sullivan
Ithe Bros
Covnpert
Feevived
Cers
Hilton
Cunaeabie
Aledwin
P. Thurber
Prance Efergus
Mekay
Fomarks Oy
Sérpeant
Ekutores Cere
Abolition of Petrol Rationing Hindered by Debate
A fragmentary report notes parliamentary debate on ending petrol rationing. Mentions External Affairs and budget figures, with references to the Australian government and an Australian conference. Discusses potential import costs and timing for any policy shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petra
Auattoua
Rauréen
Vetiona
Teorld
Menibwes
Migplien
Anim
Petia
Mendiea
Caliba
Abengrew
Abether
Souide
Steve Simon
Hedinci
Alonn
Qacuanione
Australien
Seitink
BNE
Fragmentary note hints at names and memory clue
A garbled line mentions Tagm darling and a set, memory of hy daping, dranngatghter Bebo and Amy, with scattered names including ARTHUR CORDLL, FORULEST and a cryptic Bay Dealt men TAL none. The readable bits suggest a personal fragment or index entry with mixed names and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagm Darling
Dranngatghter
Bebo
Budget Plan Shows £310 Million Balance Task
The report covers six months ended December 31 showing revenue and expenditure totaling £283,131,900. Receipts include £104,722,000 from collections. the year’s overall figures include capital and interest payments and exchange costs totaling £43,040,000 in fees and related expenditures.
Summer School on January 28 30 Australia Institute event
An Australian Institute backed summer school is set for January 28 to 30 at Altert Mall. About 139 visitors are expected. Five papers on gallegonion topics will be presented by Sir Earle Page F Clayian Lanvs Pooly MEd Crawford and Sir Speyerrant. Attendees include potential attendees for the Baptist of Works and ACT mural president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didre Thas
Australian Institute
Altert Mall
Earle Page
F . Clayian
Hull
Lanvs Pooly
Com. Forealay
Med. Crawford
Thr Bureau of
Agrcultural Economica
Sir. Speyerrant
Weather Summary from Faded OCR Report
The fragment reports temperature readings around 9 or 12 degrees with mixed wind data and damp conditions. It mentions wind velocity and a few unclear place names and times, but lacks complete, actionable details.
Dr Sargent Addresses Canberra Congregation On Emigration And Mental Health
Dr W E Sargent spoke at the Canberra Congregational Church about emigration to Australia and local social issues. He cited stress on housing, marital strain, juvenile delinquency, and argued for medical and psychiatric approaches, parent guidance, and civilian welfare measures to support families and children.
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Y. A
Canberra
Berne
Univer
Tarhone
Canberra Congregational Church
Eters
Sargent van the Jauihee
Oaks
Trinity Church
Terran
Sargent
Kia Five
Australia
England
Bargent
Treeme
Sargent Clav
Raed
Mackworthy
Sargent van
Con
Pogland
Vhe -Wisttoy
Alleged Theft Charge Across Borough Court
Fragmentary OCR report details an alleged theft of £200 involving individuals Patrice Water and Frisbane Turatyy. The note references a police submission, a legal proceeding, and possible dates and locations, though several words are garbled. Further readable names include identifiers and initials. The fragmentary text indicates a case file progressing in court.
Governor Receives Envoy Yehuda Levin in Canberra
The Vice-Regal Hus Exéellency the Governor, in Canberra, met with Mr. Yehuda Harry Levin, the Invad charge dAffatren, at Government House yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hus
Sentral
W. A. Schell
Canburra
Yehuda Harry Levin
Parties Convened In Building Trades Dispute
A conciliation meeting was set for 10 o'clock to discuss managements refusal to admit a leading hand carpenter to the union. The ACT Amalgamated Builders’ Association and the WET union protested, while both sides argued over apprenticeship and recognition terms under Commonwealth law. The dispute centers on whether the worker can be employed as a lead carpenter without the union membership criteria being met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concrete Constructi One, Ltd
Dlacuae
Union
New South Wales
Canberra
ACT
Jewel
Howe
Rowe
H.W
Imilinee Union
Amndlel
Women Jurors Victoria Victoria
Fragmentary OCR text discusses women jurors in Victoria. Mentions parliamentary matters and a deputation. Includes names and dates unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Action to curb street dumpers in Garden area
Officials from the Department of the Interior announce action against street dumpers in Garden. City staff report dumping harms maintenance and public spaces, and blame property owners for lax enforcement while promising stricter oversight and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugaiturt
Jjusaeholdorn
Hinbien
Berge
Vie
Tie Tierior
Packa
Fiat
Vaipath
Steam Heating for Country Trains in NSW
Sydney Tuesday report says steam heating will be installed on country trains as part of a departmental plan to improve comfort and attract travel. The Railways Commissioner notes the project aims to heat 30 broad gauges and anticipated express services. completion expected within 19 years.
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Sydney
Tusday
Nsw
Ghrwide
Thinalallalon
Anadlwr
Citra
Alka
Atu
Reac TV
Dr Rorr Seeks Complete Review of All Pensions
Dr Rorr told a Canberra sub-committee reviewing service pensions that a full Cabinet review is needed now. He argued current civil pensions fail to preserve living standards and purchasing power, callin g them token payments and urging immediate action for old age and invalid pensions.
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Rorr
Coneidar
Nott
Canberra
Menaira
Cardinal Gilroy Congratulates Federal Minister on Postmaster General Appointment
A garbled 1910s letter praises Cardinal Gilroy and Anthony Beesman Aceceivers EOE Phat Mee for wartime service and notes their resignations from church and civil posts. It mentions a Strathmore voyage and a talk of congrats addressed to Carding Gilroy Wao. The piece also references potatoes unfit for consumption and remarks about market bulls and tubers, with War-era sentiment and cordial well wishes.
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Pustmater
Aythers
Carinal Gilroy
Anthony Beeemn
Islegram Menasniers
Cardinal Giles
Anthony
Wmmnettm
Strathawre
Koulay
Wright
Bi Polate
Record Wool Price Hit New Adelaide Peak
Adelaide Tuesday opening prices reported a new local wool record with merino hitting 49m base. Bradford led demand for midline lots while superfine grades sold briskly, aided by strong interest from buyers in Narc oor and Prances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Bradford
Wold
Kock
Narcoor
Wwe
N. H. Phillipsy
Prances
Baby found after night in dense erin search
A baby missing overnight was found with the family notified. Police joined the search this morning and a man named Mr Mastepraas was said to be involved. details remain unclear as authorities review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Agi
Erin
Moyen Mowrluln
Longton
Tor & Wee
Mastepraas
Plese WA
British trade deficit may be £110 million in 1948 review
British export and import positions show an overall deficit of about £120 million for 1948. Chancellor Sir Stafford Cripps says growth continues and the economic position has strengthened, with no planned fare increases and efforts to maintain financial stability amid devaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britinyis
Whlety
Bir
Stafford Crippat
Stafford Ceippe
Mtatford
Pernak
Beitsin
First child policy debate sparks government plan
A truncated document outlines an early policy debate on introducing a first child measure. It mentions Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister roles, the Parliament's retreat with landing orders, and potential bans being considered though timing remains unclear. The text hints at a lengthy process and broader government response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean
Faden
Ibn Montien
Jm Ray
Sam
Mansion
Government to review imported school building materials
The government plans to prepare a detailed guide within four days on importing fabricated metal materials for Munium school buildings. Minister Heffran and others indicated immediate action and a flight plan to order aluminium structures, with five of 19 aluminium clasps already shipped from Bristol Aeroplane Company, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Govan Rohitort
Fur Barcabien
Heffran
Mcfitrr
Elusraciis
Vintorisx Eduucation Department
Bristol Aeropisne Co
England
Family of Migrants Sails After Long Voyage
A Wiltshire family of 18 plans passage aboard a migrant ship bound for Australia. The report notes Georgi and his wife, with several children, traveling with extended kin as they seek new opportunities. Details are fragmentary but indicate a large family departure and the risks involved in migrant travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Georgi
Dauighiere
Ste. Krol
My IE Bt Kent
TF U Milleront Avolume — Hidentutle Syiines
Builders Labourers Seek Variation of ACT Award
Builders Labourer demand variation of the ACT award citing higher sums, wage loading, and travel allowances. The dispute centers on revised rates and entitlements affecting workers under the industrial framework in the ACT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damain
Robots vs Humans Highlight In Luckless Draft
A fragmented OCR item suggests a debate or survey comparing robots and humans, mentioning tactics, readers, and a purported objective to monitor or rate performance. The readable phrases hint at a critical evaluation, with references to an event or discussion led by a tactician and a notable, if unclear, public or media figure.
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