Reorganisation Plans for Commonwealth Ice Board
A fourman Commonwealth Ice Board reorganization plans appoint Susi as Commissioner amid chairman W J Cie mena stepping down on March 26 after 40 years. Mr Clemans term extended to 3 months. Mrs Bencaporte tipped as successor. Duncan, aged 4, likely elected head from Cabinet next week. potential rivals named. Health director general Dr S B Cumpton offered top post but declined. Alternative ideas include direct representation for returned soldiers, unlikely this term.
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Diveess
Mat Ie Sakas
Mesara Brarning
Thorpe
Swirled Cricket: Probing Opener in Exhibition Match
An text fragmented report describes a cricket exhibition where Victorie faced a probe by EP PROBE FOR TEST. Wickets and runs are unclear but mentions two overs, powerful drives off the off and a fast bowler Luan delivering pace. Players such as Hynes Cheetham and Robin appear in the garbled lineups amid a close finish and reader-shed commentary.
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Hassett
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Cheetham
Hynes
Darling
Robin
Wine and grape pricing and church services discussed
A fragmented report covers Mt Peals church services and a meeting on wine and grape pricing. Talks reference Wine Export Bounty Act minimum prices, hoped improvements via competition, and harvest outlooks. Discussions include Braddon Church and Patrick's services with times and locations, plus notes on grape supply and policy changes.
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Prios
Braddon Church
Fai
Morfiing
Price
J. D Owen
Methori et Church sapriat chHUHOH near church of England
Fragmentary OCR reports an event at a church site near the Church of England and mentions a Christian society branch, with unclear names and details. The readable text indicates a gathering or meeting linked to religious groups in Cunbirm, described with garbled terms and lacks concrete dates or outcomes.
Weather snapshot from morning and night readings
A brief weather note records 9 am temperature at 62.7 degrees and 9 pm reading at 61.0 degrees. The data indicates a slight evening cooling with a low maximum over the observed 34 hours.
Road Conference May Decide Limits On Ambulance Charges
A government proposal seeks to waive ambulance charges for patients admitted to isolation, with a government board resolution to allow tax relief. The move aims to ease costs in built up areas, where compulsory isolation affects many residents, and a special meeting of road authorities is anticipated.
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Genbeera Community Hospital
Mir
Anderwon
Car Test Rules Draw Fire Over Canberra Registration
Canberra readers see criticism of the Motor Traffic Ordinance in Canberra, arguing car and truck registration tests are inefficient, require excessive forms, and fail to improve safety. The piece notes four car descriptions plus a declaration, warns that brakes tests are easily gamed, and contrasts with U.S. practice of street checks and public tests.
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Commonwealth
America
Militia Units Appoint A J Mellor Chief Instructor in Canberra
Warrent Officer A J Mellor has been named chief instructor of the new militia units based in Canberra and Queanbeyan. He will lead training for troops in Canberra, Queanbeyan, and Goulburn, with duties beginning soon and supplies to be distributed shortly.
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Warrent Oficer
A. J. Mellor
ALC
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Rhi
Police Officer's Loss Reveals Estate Battle and Resignation
Michael Forman, ex police officer, testified in court about losing £790 linked to Catherine Mill Bay and other accounts. He described paying for his own retirement fund while claiming 38 years of service without a penny upon resignation amid a broader estate dispute. The examination concluded.
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Sydney
Michael Forman
Catherine BU
Court
Regen
Anseta
Forman
Hla Alec
Catherine Mill Bay
Hse
Firma
Preaé Fim
Ae- Leese
Teru
Canberra Farewell for Inspector Cook and Mrs Cast
A public farewell gathering will be held at Albert Hall next Wednesday evening to honor Inspector Cook and Mrs Castro Canberra before their departure. Subscriptions and contributions will be received by R. Maloney Yingchon J. Kevan City and J. Byrne Manuka.
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P. J Cook
Castrom
Canberra
Albert Hall
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R. Maloney
Yingchon
J. Kevan
City
Byme
Manuka
Coronation Tour Critics Hit Commonwealth Government Budget Defence
The Labour Party questions the Lyons Government over a 48000 pound overseas ministerial tour cost and diplomacy aims. Parliament already set aside 10000 pounds with ministers and their wives traveling to London for Imperial Conference. Opposition leader Curtin accuses the cabinet of overreach and seeks scrutiny of the tour and its political and economic implications.
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Commonwealth
Empire Parliamentary Association
Lyons
Casey
Air Archdale Parkhill
London
Trade Reault
Labour Party
Antil
Ar. Curtin
Staima
Ieee
Lyona
Curtin
Prominent Film Director Admires Canberra Sightsees
Mr. Clarence Badger, noted film director, and Cecil Mason of American Pictures visited Canberra yesterday. Badger found much to admire, comparing the city to Washington and hinting at a potential Australian project linked to Langie River with Victor Jory starring.
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Clarence Badger
Fim
Cecil Mason
Amtralaans
Columbia Pictures
Canberra
Zenterday
Badger
Canberve
Washington
Aod
Australia
Victor Jory
Holy Wood
America
Iidge
Cahberrd
Civic ‘Theatres
Amalt Riautre
Unclear Fragments on Mr George Judah and Lyons
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr George Judah in a financial context and references Mrs Lyons with Prime Minister Melburn, plus a coronation note. Details are damaged. no clear events or dates are established.
Lost at Sea Winter School Vacation Change
The article reports a government decision affecting the winter school vacation. Plans were altered to shift the break from late May to late April, with the change announced by education authorities and tied to a coronation period. Details mention Empire Day observance and scheduling impacts for the term.
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Plana
Toakdire
Cyell Sydney
Corde
Wil Tau
Oeceka
Nest
Labour Attitude to Coronation Trip
Fragmentary report notes Labour stance on a coronation trip. Text is garbled with unreadable phrases and unclear names. Core idea mentions opposition and a public reaction, but precise actors and events are unreadable.
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Labour
Price of Petrol Dispute Between Resellers Rumor
Readable fragments show a dispute over petrol pricing and payment terms between resellers. The note mentions a price per wal and payable terms, with references to stipulations and conditions.
Seamen in New York Strike Vote Over 2000 Participants
About two thousand seamen in New York voted after a brief meeting to join a strike and walkout across Atlantic and Gulf seaports, signaling a broad labor action coordinated with other regions.
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New York
Atlantic
Foul Play Theory Rejected in Sydney Incident
A Sydney report rejected foul play in a mysterious incident noting a body sighting and an apparent abrasion. Authorities indicated no violent foul act was involved, with details focusing on an accidental or unknown cause rather than foul play. The fragmentary text hints at confusion over the person’s identity and circumstances surrounding the event.
French bill bans volunteers in troubled era
A confusing OCR fragment references a French bill banning volunteers and hints at political moves toward Spain. Names, places, and precise actions are unclear, producing a partial, jittery item with minimal verifiable facts.
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