Inquiry Sought Into Matron Retention At Canberra Hospital
A Canberra community meeting at Albert Hall urged an immediate oath inquiry into the Canberra Community Hospital matron Miss Everett-Smith. A petition signed by 2140 residents demanded the minister act, with a committee to present the request to the prime minister. The debate touched on hospital board actions and the matron’s tenure and qualifications.
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Canberra Community Hospital
Albert Hall
Goodwin
Mra
Miller
Mire
Hutchinson
Bir
Robert Qurran
Votad
Robert
Canberra
Courve
Colonel Goodwin
Can
Canberra ‘Community Hospital
Sahrar Ac
Tee
Mise Everett-Braith
Jem
Faran
J. K
Williams
Tillyard
MacKensie
War Service
Ue Bent
Mackapsie
Misa Everett Smith
Gakeq
Tittex
Ren Yong
Everet-Smith
Queanbeyan Hospital
Medical Association
Gardner
Mina Everett-Benith
Tiliyard
Gverell-Emird
Sea Tragedy: Ship Smashed in Gale Near Coast
Coastguards report a steamer sank off Peacock Spit at the Columbia River mouth after a gale. Thirty four crewmen perished as lifeboats and distress signals went unanswered amid rough seas.
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Peacock Spit
Columbia River
Alde
Floods sweep Orbost as Snowy River rises rapidly
Mon day report from Melbourne notes ix inches of rain overnight and the Snowy River swelling into a raging torrent. Farmers in the Orbost district suffer heavy losses while roads flood to ten feet in places. The river reportedly widens to six miles, cutting off travel and stranding holidaymakers. A railway line near Orbost is reportedly blocked by floodwater.
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Melbourne
Snowy
Orbost
Marie
Peace moves monarchs amid war reactions in London
The News Chronicle notes monarchs surface in peace efforts amid repercussions of war. Belgium’s King Leopold supports mediation attempts reflecting concern for Italy's dynasty and sister Marie Louise. Romania’s King Carol II and Crown Prince Michael visit Belgrade for a shooting party with Regent Prince Paul and Premier Stojadinović. A right wing letter to King George criticizes dispatching warships to the Mediterranean, urging restraint.
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London
News Chronicle
Mussolini
Abyssinia
Leopold
Belgium
Marie Loulae
Italy
Rezim
Rom
Brunats
League Council
Ven Beeland
Romania
Michael
Belgrade
Prince Paul
Stojadimpviten
Wing Pee
George
Mediterranean
Geneve
McCabe's Century Brilliant All Round Batting
In a warm East London match between Averallan and Border, McCabe starred with fearless driving and a 184 minute innings of 43 fours. Fingleton supported with a brisk 51 as the pair built a strong total before McCabe was dismissed at 113.
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Cafetown
Averallana
East London
Phillips
Fingleton
Alngie
Shearman
Pant
McCabe
Ae Jeton
Pingleton
Byane
Wianand
Miceacman
Chifold
French Anxiety to End War Signals Pressure on Italy
The Manchester Guardian reports French Ambassador to Rome M. Bhamibrun held talks with Premier Laval about Italy’s stance and peace prospects. Economic hardship grows as Britain and France weigh terms, with public sentiment turning against Abyssinian involvement and urging a faster peace, amid German complications.
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London
Bunaay
Paria
Manchester Guardian
M. Bhamibrun
Rome
M. Laval
Italy
Britain
Germany
Seamen Strike Union Upholds Stand in Coal Ban for Free Labour
In Sydney a near unanimous seamen and miners meeting reaffirmed a strike stance with leaders announcing a 24 percent levy on two days pay to fund striking workers. The Miners Federation would not fund ships owned by seamen, and calls were made to allow some workers back while maintaining support for others.
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Sydney
Beatmen's Union
New South Wales
J Keenan
Delegatay
K, Brown
W Riddleford
Miners’ Federation
Lo Aeamen
Keenan
ACTU Meeting Endorses President’s Action in Melbourne
A.C.T.U. meeting of federal unions in Melbourne today endorsed the President’s action. The conference previously, led by Mr Moninn, pressed for wider consultation before interstate dispute talks and discussed moving the ACTU executive.
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Melbourne
ACTU
Moninn
Bydsney
A.C.T.U
Italian Claims Of Enemy Losses In Abyssinia Action
Bungay bulletin cites Station Citn Clef led by Marshall Badogno reporting 474 enemy dead and 474 wounded after a clash with forces commanded by Dud Dinke at Gabta on the Upper Abyss River December 20. An Italian escort plane crashed near Bakule today, killing three people including Pilot Taig Lanaa and Lieutenant Baron Catini of the Mimearch Bureau.
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Citn-Clef
Marshall Badogno
Abyss
Dud Dinke
Gabta
Anebili
Bakule
Taig Lanaa
Baron Catini
Mimearch Bureau
Merhantt
Barina
Rehabilitation In Progress After River Flood Debris Cleared
Rehabilitation work continues along Reid Street and surrounding areas as debris is removed and streets made passable. Private homes suffer from mud and slush on floors and coverings. residents face heavy tasks to clear lawns and gardens while fences in wooded areas were razed and carried away by the floodwaters.
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Jerge Ot
Reid
Ainulle
Snalde
Ben
Northern Roads Washed Out Damaging City Establishments
Flooding washed northern roads and caused considerable damage to Civic Banks trading establishments. Gaskets say stock losses near 10 to 10 percent with water-logged basements and water stains on walls. Health Department basement flooded. many valuable books and papers harmed. Five Marines aided pumping to drain the area.
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Civic Canks
Tabier
BE. PR. Snow
Rome
Health Department
Batman
Mount Aine
Canberra flood scours roads and damages landmark sites
Canberra officials report thousands of pounds in road damage after floods across three suburbs. War Museum basement flooded with exhibits destroyed. Director Major Treloar and staff battle to salvage irreplaceable items as water ripped through Batman Street and surrounding avenues.
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Canberra
Department of the Interior
War Museum
Civic Centre
Mount Aristle
Ono
Treloar
Anat Uneatnis
Amajic
Pialliga Avenue
Batman Street
Cosrong
Jean
Battle With Ice Rescue Ship Heads South
A Wyatt Earp radio story from New York reports three days of heavy ice pack forcing a westward and southward course toward the Bay of Whale. The crew hopes to reach Mr Lincoln Seaworth. open water progress improves as the ship pushes through ice toward a southern route.
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New York
Aiance
Bay of Whalen
Lincoln Seaworth
Wyatt Earp
Bay of 6
Hammmaat
Ross Ban
Italian note to Turkey discussed at diplomatic talks
A fragment from The Times reports on diplomatic exchanges involving Italy and Turkey. It mentions an ambassador in Constantinople, a note to the minister, and a discussion around Langue Covent and Turkish reply expectations.
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Constantinople
Times
Ainas
Turkey
Davis Cup entry sparks Melbourne tennis buzz
Fragmented OCR text hints at Australia entering Davis Cup in Melbourne. Unclear fragments mention a night event, Lawn Turis, and Quint, with missing context around dates, venues, or participants.
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Spalogice
G. A. Abbett
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Eisalth
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Pena
The
Hubert
Aetoria
Oregon
Snowy River
Balkans
King George
Eccunter
Umion
Mercantile Martoe
A.C.T.U. Meeting
Moval
A.C.T.U. Executive
Ice
Seealand
al Batam
Australia
Turis
Bern
Hopman
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