Lobbying As Art In Washington Survey Began in ACT
A 48th anniversary note marks the Federal Capital Survey begun 48 years ago. Arthur Percival and P L Gheaffe from Canberra were among the last living participants. Percival arrived January 26 2010 with others to survey areas including Black Mountain and Ainslie. The project contoured terrain from One Tree Hill to Queanbeyan, detailing line elevations and the Canberra ridge system for the railway corridor and city boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Capital Survey
Arthur Percival
P. L. Gheaffe
Canberra
Sewealth
Amalie Fost
A.C.T
Ital
Boumne Anetropeitan Neerd
Works
N. Whittenbury
8. Clarke
G. Chapman
Nin Nerevil
Percival
Yass
One Tree Hill
Hall
Ainslie
Charles Robert Schrivener
Len
J. Morgan
Moorehouse
Hait
Queanbeyan
P. Sheafle
F. J
Red Hill
Black Mountain
Australia’s unemployment debate and housing drive urged
The piece argues unemployment is not caused by lack of opportunity but by broader factors. It warns against panic and calls for housing-led growth to spur industry, production, and stability. It criticizes excessive public works as sole remedy and urges prudent credit policy and steady reform. The tone cautions against political exploitation of unemployment.
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Australia
United States
Canada
Commonwealth
Tne
Speeb
Maugham on Last Book Says Career Might End
Britain's veteran writer Somerset Maugham told reporters his new volume of five essays titled Point of View may mark the end of his writing career. He cited years of work and possible exhaustion as factors.
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Nice
AAP
Reuter
Britain
Spas
Somerset Good
Journalista
Egg price rise blamed on Walter Board and drought
Walter Board blamed for price hikes in eggs with new retail rates listed for first quality hen eggs and small eggs. Farmers cited water restrictions as harming the industry, while appeals to ease spray restrictions were refused, aggravating shortages and costs.
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Otto
Ithe N.wi Tue Board
PB. Rye
Ryan
Water Board
Tse Board
Pat
The
Ae Nyan
Letters To The Caitor Advocate Canberra Meat Monopoly
A reader from Ainslie argues the Canberra abattoir keeps meat prices high by monopoly. The letter claims imported meat from Sydney undercuts local quality and accuses the Health Department and Parliament House of failing to ensure affordable, competitive supply, urging action to curb mismanagement and reduce costs for ACT families.
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mLey Council
Canberra
Sydney
Parliament House
A.C.T
State of Eataire
Department of Health
Public Accounts Com
Arrangements At Sports Meeting
An account notes organizers discussing strategies and potential tensions at a Patrick's Day sports meeting. Officials weigh ways to prevent ill feeling if certain practices recur, aiming to keep participants from stepping back or withdrawing.
VICE-REGAL Guests in Canberra and Sydney Arrivals
Commodore C BE Pollitt arrived at Government House Canberra on Saturday. Governor General and Lady Sim hosted Mr and Mrs P R Heydon Reverend and Mrs C A Warren Mr M C Timbs and Mau Cockcroft to dinner. Sunday Lady Slim arrived at Admiralty House Sydney from Canberra with Major Michael Mitchell and Ming Henrietta Scott in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, Be, Pollitt
Government House
Canberra
Sim
P. R. Heydon
C. A. Warren
M. C. Timbs
Mau Cockcroft
Lady Slim
Admiralty Home
Sydney
Government
Major Michael Mitchell
Ad Ming Henrietta Scott
Mrs Menon Arrives in Canberra for Official Visit
Mrs Lakshmi Menon, deputy minister for external affairs of India, arrived in Canberra at night for an official visit. She met the Australian High Commissioner and other officials, and will hold informal talks with Department of External Affairs staff, visit Parliament House, and be guest of honour at a lunch. She is to meet Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, attend a dinner, and visit the Australian National University.
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Externat ‘Afar
Lakshmi N. Meno
Esport
India
Shel Mesion
Department of Externatio Faira
A. R. Cutler
Jay Imp
Peter Heydon
Australian High Commission
Canberra
Re. Monon
Yen
Department of External Affaire
Parliament House
Caney
Thie
Indies High
Mensa
HV. Evatt
Australian National University
Shrimati Padmini Menon
Investigation Team Sent to Scene for Inquiry
A special unit was dispatched to the location to investigate the incident. Details remain sparse as authorities conduct examinations and gather statements from witnesses and involved parties.
Deodand And Road Accidents In An Old Lawyer Diary
In an old diary the lawyer recalls deodand as the immediate cause of death and its punishment by burning or forfeiture to the Crown. He notes railway growth and engine damage, wonders if reintroducing the system might deter deaths, and contemplates financial and joint tenancy issues arising from delays, contracts, and pay.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Franklin D. Rooevelt
Congress
House
Frank Buchanan
D.pa
Sen
Francia Case
Senate
Eisenhower
James L. McCaskill
National Education Association
Lnmst
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Ashington
Associated Press
Congreve
James Buchanan
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Miles
Tom Alphin
A.M.A
Egg Industry
Walter
Caitor
A.C
Deodand
Wander
Amy
Sient
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