Canberra Times Home Delivery Notice for Queanbeyan District
Special home delivery service by arrangement for Qumanbe yan and district R 5 Dunne. The Canberra Times is delivered daily to homes in Can terra and Queanbeyan before other newspapers of the previous day. To order, residents should communicate their names and addresses to The Canberra Times.
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Canberra Tiras
Canterra
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Gexidenta
Canberra Times
Weather notes from Canberra and Queanbeyan records
Weather data from Canberra on January 28 lists barometer 29.80 inches at 4.20 am, temperature 18.3 C, max 78 F, min 62 F, wind northwest. Also includes rainfall tallies and a brief note on Queanbeyan rainfall to date for the year.
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Canberra
Tampary A. PL
Smallest watch stolen in raid loot report
A fragmentary report describes the theft of a small platinum watch among a stash seized by raiders. It notes a total value of watches around £1300 and mentions a circular hole, with vague details about origin and collection.
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Omash
Ereb
Nak
Largest Carillon in Flourville Leaves Mark on Town
The village carillon, begun in 1908 by George Cadbury and Abalato Ase, now stands as the town’s grand bell tower. Originally 25 bells, it has grown, with Dame Rilgabel and Mr Gaetebley among contributors, weighing over three tons. Clifford Bail, famed carillon player, compares it to the renowned towers in Amsterdam, and locals note a historic, living link to Holland and Belgium through its music.
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Flour ‘Ville
Abalato
Geoorge
Cadbury
Origene
Rilgabel
Gaetebley
Mme
Cliford Bail
Holland
Belgium
Madines
Howe
Russo-American rapprochement and debt dispute stalls hopes
The piece argues that U S recognition of the Soviet Union promised a debt settlement and export gains but actual trade to Russia fell short. It notes Russia may fund old loans with new debt at five percent and divert three percent to retire existing claims, a plan Washington has not accepted.
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United States
America
Russia
Rusia
Washington
Hossa
Post Office Melbourne Seeks Overseas Communications Control
Moe Postmaster General's Department plans a determined effort to assume control of overseas wireless and telegraph and telephone services. A cabinet consideration next week will discuss recommending a trade to this effect. The Amalgamated Wireless of Australasia Ltd is currently under entanglement with commonwealth government authority over the overseas wireless service.
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Melbourne
Moe
Xgaitt
Lee
Wireless and Telegraph
Lower fees sought for country listeners
A delegation of Housewives At Victoria led by Mrs W Thomas pressed Senator McLachlan for reduced wireless license fees in rural areas. They argued country residents need affordable wireless access to stay connected with markets and events, noting city rates are higher than value. The push seeks cuts from 10 to 6 or 10/6 and reflects rural communications concerns.
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Melbourne
Wodoceday
Womation
Victoria
Mra W. Thomas
McLachlan
Ipidecatur Metachian
Wireuas Fee Peters
Heat Wave Grips Sydney as Temperatures Soar
Sydney endures a severe heat wave with temperatures above 100 degrees and humidity near 90 percent. The city reports numerous heat collapses and alerts of fires in adjoining suburbs as a southerly cool front arrives later.
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Sydney
Peiod
Tmnity
Malicious Wounding Charge From Sydney Court
In Sydney on Wednesday Masry Marker alias Harry James Lowey faced charges of malicious wounding of William Smile Barker during an August to January 1945 period at the Bugry Hills area. Prosecutors said Marker and Smile exchanged a dispute when Marker fired three shots. two hit Barker in the foot and one struck the arm. Marker was remanded.
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Sydney
Dental Court
Lowey
Masry Marker
Harry James
Lay Warer
William Smile Barker
Hay
Joe
Bugry Hilla
Markey Deew
Cavalier
Smillie
Grazier's offer for 1000 acres to settle hopeful scheme
An ambitious plan to settle about a million acres between the Te and Murrumbidgee highway was outlined by Mr. Oldfield of Queanbeyan. He proposes a new route via Thwa Naas and Orroral to Mt Bimberi, enabling settlers along Coolamon and Kelly's Plains, with government aid for nine more blocks and three years free rental.
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Oldfield
Queanbeyan
Wice
Bimberi
Coolson Plains
Currungo
Kelly's Plain
Killy Plains
Cooma
Klandra
Coolamon
Orroral
Fergus
Cotter
Mt. Bimberi
Waryangabury
Murrumbidgae
Oldgeld
Seitler
Canberra Index Holds Steady With Minor Increases Across Centers
The Commonwealth Statistician released fourth quarter 1834 adjustments to retail price index numbers. Canberra remains highest at 1673, with Melbourne 70/-, Sydney 7 41, Brisbane 88/6, Adelaide 4/ and Hobart 73/0. Major rises stem from potato and meat prices. Western Australia shows declines. Goulburn shows modest change across five quarters.
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Canberra
Westar AusSenlle
ET. McPhee
Webrumry
Canberra Gore
Australia
Fulbourn
Victora
Kalgoorlie
W.A
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Werth
Hobart
Adelaide
Goulburn
Gaol for illegal car use in Warwick Farm case
Two men were convicted at Warwick Court Day for illegal use of a motor car and handling a pistol at Warwick Farm near the railway gates. One admitted loading a revolver from a hip pocket. police found five live cartridges. J Lucas was fined 1200 and given 200 days hard labour plus six months on the car charge. Richard Mayon Evans, 33, faced 460 with 00 days, and both men received further six months imprisonment on the car charge.
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Sydney
Irving
Warwick Arn
Warwick Farm
Secuwett
J. Lucas
Fiichard Mayon Evans
Defeult
Minister hints at better wharf labourer accommodation
A report notes Mr Hughes inspecting wharf conditions and indicating potential government recommendations. The Aber area workers awaited work offers while authorities considered improving meals and lodging, aiming for better military style accommodation. Potential government action follows the inspection and discussion.
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Aberton
Mosquito Plague Strikes Bogkebilin After Flood
Mosquito swarms terrorize Bogkebilin residents after last week’s flood. Manure smoke burps to ward off insects while road worker Andrew Dorn reportedly left the job due to the mosquitoes and returned under protest. Local sergeant notes the harsh conditions and ongoing nuisance.
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Sydney
Wedneathy
Boggibilia
Sergeant Davey
Bogkebilin
Andrew Dorn
Qorleroay
Golf Ball Theft Scandal At Redfern Court
John Monaghs, 52, laborer, charged with buying golf balls believed stolen from Moree Park. Leroux, a mountain ranger, testified of frequent ball thefts and described a pattern among suspects. The court heard about residents finding golf balls in odd places as complaints mount.
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Rydney
Wedneway
Redfern Court Loay
John ‘Monaghs
Leroux
Moree Park
Ammonia Leak Traps Melbourne Workers in Wake of Plant Fault
In Melbourne on Wednesday a belt failure at an Ane refrigerating plant released ammonia. Workers were forced to evacuate as fumes spread through the Tenanea facility. Several employees were nearly overcome before responders controlled the incident.
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Melbourne
Wedneacay
Guam
Yereaeags
Bealigg
Buelag
Beve
Gefim
Pennies and a Hoax Stir British Town
A wild hoax swept West Camden when a bullion dealer was to be paid with pennies that allegedly contained gold. Crowds and sacks of coins flowed into the town while police and bystanders searched for the supposed dealer. A laborer admits to changing money, feeding into the elaborate ruse that fooled many before the truth emerged.
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Brighton
Rome
West Crmstead
Bunsen
Beighton
Sheep with wooden leg shocks Acotland market find
A sheep named Aubeep, roaming Acotland's highlands for eighteen months, arrived in Liverpool market with a wooden prosthetic leg. The Ab Attoir Crook described the limb as a clever contrivance, noting missing toe, a wooden stump, and a handmade heather gaiter.
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Aubeep
Liverpool
Seven Yards For A Dress In Odd School Plot
Fragmented OCR text describes a quirky tale about a Viennese school and nine year old Wettl Muaster weighing ten stone, with mentions of Walt Omtersvichgr and three stout children Wettl Nuaaler Tonk Niaalsthoe Walhery and Weill Oesterreuher, suggesting a curious dress yardage dispute.
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Wettl Muaster
Vienna
Vienna Bry
Walt “Omtersvichgr
Auer
Wettl Nuaaler
Tonk Niaalsthoe Walhery
Weill Oesterreuher
Friese
Burns Statue Spelling Sparks Community Controversy
The Canhern community debates the granite inscription for Robert Burns statue set to unveil next Saturday. Questions center on the spelling and quotation choices from Burns poetry, with references to the Kilmarnoch and Beattie editions and editor Me Logie Robertson.
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Canherm Ty
Robert Supni
Queanbeyan Bowling Club Opened Among Visiting Bowls
Opening ceremony for the Queanbeyan Bowling Club green was led by Mr. J A Perkins with Mrs P Carew throwing the first jack. Visiting bowlers from district clubs attended as officials praised the new green and the relief era’s impact on the town. Yachts were played in the afternoon with teams from Queanbeyan, Cooma, Canberra, and City Club sharing results in a social program marking the new facility.
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Quéanbaysa
J. A. Perkin
Eden-Monaro
Queanbeyan
Perkins
Buwis
Francis Denke
Mir Vorkicn
P. Carew
Ayecens
Perkine
Mire
P Carew
Milar
Monahan
Horns
McKinstry
Weatharnton
Casboree
Campbell
W. H. Adams
H. B Jones
P. CardwiGueasboyan
Pmcnild
Banaue
Wing
Cooma
Bratry Kendall
Rolte
HO Taylor Mcinass
Francis
Qibar
Ana Mood
Speedstova Kierts
Amd
Tanker Fire Under Control in London
A London report notes a tanker fire at Valverda, with statements that the blaze is now confined and the vessel poses no immediate danger. Witnesses and officials, including Abe Allantic and Taylor, provided updates on containment and current status.
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London
Wanker
Valverda
Abe Allantic
Underpaid Parliament Officers Face Rights Dispute
An audit dispute over living allowances for parliamentary officers, paid since 1911, suggests underpayments of about six pounds yearly. Auditors question benefits, while treasury and Auditor-General may be drawn into the debate. A conference aims to establish facts. retrospective payments possible but rate changes require an amending act.
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Parliament House
Julte
Triasury
C.J. Cateruty
Pean
Commonwealth Service
Yeaturday
daBnite Facta
Contributions Scheme Proposed at Quenspeyann District Hospital Board
At a special Quenspeyann District Hospital Board meeting presided by Mr. AH Collett, proposals to launch a systematic contributions scheme were discussed. Mr. K S Poomander outlined a plan aiming for about £2,000 annual income with 1,000 contributors, funded by patient fees and private ward use, with enrolment via correspondence for distant residents. The group system of carbon joint subscriptions was supported, and draft pamphlet details were examined, awaiting further board guidance and final submission to the next meeting.
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Quenspeyan District
Saal
Aken
Foonander
Calbon
Dander
Colma
J. P. Webb
H. G Taylor
Tr ‘Damimond
Fosnander
Ube
Fragmented Stage Note Mentions Serene and Yoularn
Partial OCR text notes an event or performance with names Serene and Yoularn, but details are unclear. The readable fragment hints at staged or animated elements and an unnamed contributor. Further context is needed to define persons, place, and exact activity.
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