Local Delivery Notice From Canberra and Surrounding Districts
Proprietor notices itemize daily home delivery routes for Rams and nearby towns Canberra Queanbeyan Parish readers urged to send names and addresses to official delivery office. The fragment hints at a postal service style notice in a regional newspaper. Entities include Canberra Queanbeyan Rams and Phour Tot J.
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Parva
Rams
Qustabayan
Nn Obhee
Lbs
Onder
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Weather record unclear and garbled report
The fragmentary climate note from Canberra shows a barometer reading at multiple times and temperatures with numerous OCR errors. It attempts to log wind, humidity, and daily extremes but the text is unintelligible and lacks coherent data.
Sugar Rebates Lead July Export Market Notes
A fragmented report describes rebates payable on sugar during July led by exports. Mentions mayor and local officials, with unclear phrases about Ashton and Maxon. The readable items indicate policy or statistical notes on sugar rebates and export activity in a municipal context.
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Astrig Bt
Maxon
Canberra Forecast: Cold Nights with Frost and Morning Mist
Canberra forecast indicates generally fine conditions with a cold night and frost or mist in the morning. Later becoming cloudy with showers, winds shifting from south-west to north-west, seas moderate.
Sales tax relief urged as Canberran surplus hailed
The Commonwealth reports another year of surplus driven by strong customs and excise revenue though high defence spending looms. It calls for tax relief for the general public, advocates phased abolition of sales tax, and ties any future exemptions to the tax no longer burdening consumers.
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Commonwealth
New Road Traffic Diversion Aims Faster Kingston to Suburbs Route
Work on the Bromings V Avenue project diverts traffic from Parliament House and links King's Avenue near the Church of England site to Brisbane Avenue at Telopes Park. The plan, part of the 1928 city amendment, avoids the dangerous Hotel Kurrajong intersection and should open in about four weeks, improving direct routes and safety.
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Brisbane
Kingston
Porters
Parliament House
Wanemy
King’s Avenue
Church of England
Brisbane ‘Avenue
Telopes Park
Hotel Kurrajong
Tullamore Mine Sydney Hearing Delays and Allegations
Waiter Francis Medenit, a defendant in the Tullamore Gold Development case seeking 20000 pounds, testified as Justice Street resumed the hearing. Medcalf quoted Mines Department official Mr Harper as saying the mine showed great promise and that samples were not needed.
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Sydney
Francis Medenit
Tullamore
Justice Street
Medcalf
Mines Department
Harper
Paine
Department
Agreement eases mutton and lamb export limits
Melbourne reports that Britain will not impose strict export reductions on Australian mutton and lamb in the fourth quarter. Producers expect a smaller impact than feared, with detailed figures likely to be released soon.
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Melbourne
Great Britain
Australia
Sea Tragedy Drowns Rother and Two Sons in Nova Scotia
A fishing ketch Mawarah from Bosham anchored off Nova Scotia and its owner Robert Amen and his two sons Richard and Henry attempted to rescue him in mid Atlantic White seas during a yacht race to Norway. The two sons died when lifeboat capsized and all three were lost.
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Nova Scotia
Bostam
Robert ‘Amen
Richa
Henry
Fines for Income Tax Evasion In Sydney Court
John Denis Hurley, a retired gra mer, was fined £90 on each of two charges at Central Summons Court for failing to furnish income tax returns. He did not lodge returns between 1915 and 1918, forcing the department to make default assessments on £1000 for each year.
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Sydney
John Denis Hurley
Central Summons Court
Tkwan
Hurley
Alleged Assault by Police Report from Melbourne Case
An alleged assault by police described during a Melbourne committal hearing involves Tureday Fleghert Tenney accused of breaking into tailors shops. Tenney claims Detective Davix twisted his arm violently and Bevis struck him on the back of the head.
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Melbourne
Tureday Fleghert Tenney
Kite Court
Daca Biwially
Minke
Davix
Than Bevis
Sid
Growth of Civil Aviation in Australia Report
A Civil Aviation Department release shows that over the three years ending last December Australian Air Transport Services covered 12.279 million miles with only three accidents. One passenger died in the incidents.
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Melbourne
Civil Aviation Department
Australian Air ‘Transport Services
Japanese Vote for Sheep Industry Plans in Japan
A Tokyo report notes government plans to boost Japan's sheep industry. Officials aim to spend funds to raise output to about 700,000 head within 15 to 20 years, signaling a long term agricultural push.
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Tokio
Japan
Political jobbing charge rattles London in election clash
Mynday speech cites alleged political jobbing by the ex prime minister's son as cabinet controversy dominates the campaign. Mr Shinwell, contesting Mr Rumany Mackenail in the upcoming election, denounces the affair in Thoybley Northumberland.
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London
Mynday
My. Shinwell
Rumany Mackenail
Thoybley
Northurber- Imad
Death Penalty Proposed for Drunken Drivers in Russia
Moscow reports that the Soviet government plans to impose the death penalty on drivers who cause serious accidents while intoxicated. The move is described as the latest step to curb the growing number of traffic crashes.
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Russia
Moscow
Huge toll of floods in Japan reported by forio
The death toll stands at 227 with damage estimated around £100,000. Flooding interrupts fuel supply as mining and related industries suffer. waters remain high in many areas causing continued disruption.
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Japan
FORIO
Pearce Beats Miller In Mile Regatta Victory
BOBBIE PEARCE of Port William Ontario and Mn. Bill Miller of Philadelphia met at a regatta. Miller won the mile race in 6 minutes 3 seconds, defeating Pearce by a Tongut. In the three mile race Pearce won by a length in 18 minutes 33 3-5 seconds, a time believed to be a world record.
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Port William
Ontario
Bill Miller
Philadelphia
United States
Bobbie Pearce
Jal Cemn River
Tim Wor
Pearce
Miller
Queanbeyan Vice Regal Visit To Hospital
Queenland era visit details Queen Isaacs to tour Queanbeyan District Hospital at 3 pm with Mayor Lemon Mrs Eamond Hospital Board secretary AX Johnston and Matron Collett. They will be shown wards and hosted to afternoon tea after the inspection.
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Isaacs
Beyan District Hospital
Queanbeyan
Aid
Lemon
Eamond
Aregemnent
Air
A. HL Coltetty
Mra. Collett
Wright
Air AX. Johnston
Hawkers License Amending Ordinance Loosened Bond Rule
The Acting Minister for the Territory J A J Hunter announced an amendment to the Hawkers Ordinance to ease licensing by allowing a single Justice of the Peace to take the bond instead of needing two magistrates. The amendment preserves all other provisions with no other relaxations or alterations.
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Tuteror
J. A. J. Hunter
Laken
Leu
Overseas trade reports weaker but still positive balance
Australia’s favourable trade balance for the eleven months of the financial year fell to £1,247,000 from higher prior totals while exports rose over £2 million and imports grew by about £1 million. Wool exports declined sharply, while wheat flour and gold exports rose, and imports surged in motor parts, unmanufactured timber, and cotton yarns.
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Australia
Common Wealth
McPhee
Eliawen
Depres
Confession in New York Murder Case Reveals Details
Edward Crawford William Lee Ferris confessed after 24 hours of questioning to luring Howard Dickinson with three women to a lonely spot. Dickinson, nephew of Judge Hughes, was shot and robbed of a large sum reportedly carried by a lawyer. The women Joan Miller Florence and Loretta Tuckson admitted schemes to make rich men drink and roil them, with Dickinson allegedly resisting and being killed for about 190 dollars.
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Detroit
Monuay
Edwaltacrasta
William Lee Ferris
Howard Dickingon
Dickinson
Jueer Hughes
Hughes
Bec
Underworld
Joan Miller
Plorence
Loretta Tuckson
Djckinaon
Riots in Regina End In Police and Relief Clash
Violent rioting lasted nearly three hours in Regina Saskatchewan on Monday night between police and relief camp workers, led by Arthur Evang and 26 others. Detective Charlie Miller was killed, 50 to 75 injured, and property heavily damaged. Shots were fired as strikers clashed with Royal Canadian Mounted Police during nine meetings.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Charlie Miller
Arthur Evang
Ottawa
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ity
Lyons Aboard Niagara to Reach Sydney August 10
The Prime Minister Mr Lyon will depart Vancouver by the Niagara on July 17 and arrive in Bustney on August 10. The Federal Cabinet is expected to meet within a week of his arrival and continue sessions until mid September.
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Melbourne
Tusaday
Mr Lyon
Vancouver
Niagara
Bustney
Tt Ia
Water Board debate stalls supplies amid rising rates
The mayor Alderman Lloyd and MLA reported Parliament discussed a plan to have the Water Board adjust Manning rates to resume service. The board was criticized for cutting off supply to those willing but unable to pay, a crisis requiring immediate action. The discussion involved the Premier and other bodies to address the situation.
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Rydney
Tuesany
Knitelt
AL Lloyd
Combiwed Blub Card Party At Bowlin Pavilion
Members of the Guombeyan Croquet Club held a monthly card party at the Bowlin Pavilion on Mond Junction. A successful gathering featured a light social program and early games.
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Guombeyan 1
Mond Junction
Woman Drowns in Underground Tank at Melbourne
A well known Mildurs ttre resident, HK Youghen, drowned after falling into an underground tank hidden by shrubbery. The entry was originally as NMvoadon enger but later changed in reporting.
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Melbourne
Tuceday
Mildursttre
HK Youghen
Sheube
White Abla
Weaver resigns as deputy leader amid cabinet delay
Prime Minister Stevens confirms the resignation of deputy leader Weaver from the MTs Stevena amid delayed cabinet actions. Weaver planned to return to Sydney from a long holiday as the party whip and regional leadership discuss the next steps before cabinet duties resume.
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Weaver
Py Dney
Tueenay
Paree
Tueetay
Mik. Todsy
Stevens
Mts
Stevena
UAP
Sydney
eMer
Queenalaad
Ble
Ald Tay
Anooker Roval Canberra Golf Club Snooker Standings
The J. D. Tappendon Shield snooker tournament advances to the stage at the club. The draw lists Puilery, R. Jialonay, J. Deady, v. JH. daspland. The final will be played on Wednesday night with the winner to be decided that night.
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J. D. Tappendon
weml-Onaly
Temiabt
IG. Puilery
R. J. Kialonay
J. Deady
V. JH. Daspland
Bere
First Return Ticket By Air Service
Captain Patrick notes Sydney ship owner arranged first return by air mail between London and Sydney on Amman 10 with fare set at £498 for the round trip.
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AIR
Sydney
Patrick
London
Hewitt Mwave
Los Angeles Rider Aims 300 MPH Land Speed Record
F Luther of Los Angeles plans a giant motorcycle to reach 100 mph, turbocharged engine 8800 cc, 1300 lb, with a 360 rpm turbine unit. Officials limit engine capacity to 1000 cc for bikes but a 300 mph target could win approval if achieved.
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F. Luther
Los Angeles
California
Plymouth Cay
Sven
Henne
Germany
BMW
Dunlop
Malcolm Campbell
Daytona
Beard
Plotida
Aaneelian Motor Cyclie Association
Diesel engines power Greyhound line of motor coaches
The Greyhound Line tests diesel engines across its large fleet. A test coach ran from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia covering 232 miles in two weeks, consuming about half the fuel of standard petrol engines. A Cummins 6 cylinder 1601 SCP unit showed 290 HP, with one engine running 140 000 miles in ten months and another reaching 137.195 mph on a Paytone bench.
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Greyhound
Pittablire
Phila Amplia
Thin Corporation
Rivan
Thin Engine
W. Cummings
Meat Convention at Geneva Sets Trade and Health Standards
Geneva reports a draft convention aimed at standardizing sanitary measures for meat trade and disease control under League of Nations auspices. Governments seek rationalized import rules and uniform health requirements while preserving free trade and avoiding tariffs. The plan emphasizes hygiene as a tool, with implementation hinging on economic restraint and practical discipline.
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Geneva
Regula
League of New Jone
Canberra Court Deficient Milk Quality Prosecutions
Two Canberra milk vendors faced Potioe Court action for substandard fat content. Theo Notaraa of Civic Centre and Harry Nottan of Kingston pled guilty after samples showed only 2 to 24 percent fat versus required 2.1 percent. Magistrate Mr MLC Atkin fined £3 with court costs. default 14 days imprisonment. The prosecutions highlighted health regulations and supervision of dairy herds under a foreman who noted yield changes.
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Canberra
Theo Notaraa
Civic Centre
Barry
Nutra
Harry Nottan’ Cafe
Gough
W. H. B. Dieckxon
Mlc
Atkin
Pal
Theft from Kingaton Cafe prompts police report
A theft at Kingaton Cafe involved a bottle valued at 23 shillings, property of Mr. Hugh Meith. Constable Wein reports the incident occurred on July 8 and 14 during patrol duty, leading to investigation by local authorities.
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Hugh Meith
Kingeian Cafe
Jone Ee Ee
Cay Ve Dence
Constable Wein
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Norway
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