G P O Tender Inquiry Hears Claims Of Incomplete Disclosure
In Sydney at the G P O contract inquiry Mr M S Luxton said witnesses at the luncheon when tenders closed were not frank and topics discussed were not fully disclosed. He accused departmental officers of advancing explanations, while Mr Richards for Mr Orwin argued Canberra officials conspired to justify inaction on key dates. Justice Maxwell indicated Ministers Thorby and Fall acted in the Commonwealth’s best interests.
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Sydney
John Grant and Sons Pty, Ltd
G.P.O
M. S. Luxton
Luxton
J. Richards
Orwin
Canberra
Mey
Henderson
Taylor
Wright
Mr. Thorby
Justice Maxwell
Thorby
Interior
Fenator Fall
Commonwea A
Public Wages Tax Duties for Employers in NSW
Emphasizes obligations under the Special Income and Wages Tax Management Act. Employers must collect Wages Tax from employees, keep detailed wage records, and use Employer's Schedules and Wages Tax Stamps for compliance. Rebates exist for dependents. exemptions apply to low wages. Official forms and remittance procedures are outlined with addresses in Sydney and other offices.
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NOTRE
Thxalion Yvings Bagk
Castle- Street
Sydney
Kew
South Wales
Wallangarra
Texas
Queensland
Victoria
Commissioner of Taxation
Castlereath Street
New South Wales
Emore Od. Ta
Piksticn
Castlereagh Street
Which Path Are You Travelling in the Distance
A fragmentary verse line asks about the path ahead and the resistance faced. It ponders future aims and the good that can be achieved, reflecting a reflective, aspirational tone.
Canberra Times on Australia’s decline and public works plan
The Canberra Times analyzes how weak export incomes and global tensions hurt industry and employment. It discusses using public works to boost purchasing power, finance stability, and a potential corrective program in New South Wales. It notes risks from high interest, liquidity drain, and need for careful balance to prevent inflation and recession.
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Australia
New South Wales
London
Wheat quotas set by Australia and Canada at five-year average
Australian and Canadian delegates at the International Wheat Convention agree to base export quotas on the five year average. Australia’s average exports over that period stand at 105,000,000 bushels, which would yield a quota of 90,000,000 bushels with a share in any world demand driven increase.
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Australia
Duke of Kent acquires dhoti in Aga Khan tenure
A garbled 1930s style note claims the Duke of Kent has acquired a dhoti and remained with the Aga Khan for three years. The fragment mentions a consign inside and a person named Dastur from Cheeky, with unclear destinations and dates.
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Duke OF Kent
Boke
Kent
Ae Aga Khan
Dastur
Cheeky
Au ‘Im
Canberra Adult Education Group Debates International Peace
Canberra discussion groups plan a Telgpca Park School debate on August 7 about Soviet Russia in the democratic Bloc and world peace. Group 1 chaired by J Benjamin analyzes Japan China policy, warns Japan must conduct itself civilly before global listenership, while noting Germany and Hitler rise will be addressed in a later session led by J Stephenson.
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Ian
Canberra
Pears
Telgpca Park School
Deasure
Messie
H. Daines
G.lenawood
W. G. Piper
Soviet Russia
Mr. J. Benjamin
Japan
Ife
China
Australia
Pacific
Hitler
Germany
J. Stephenson
Stamp Out Migration Racketeering Warned by Government
Commonwealth Government acts to end a private migration agent racket that charged refugees for arranging Australia entry. Department of the Interior evidence cites the scheme. Secretary Carrodus says steps are being taken and distinguishes brokers from legitimate solicitors. Only recognised societies may assist refugees through the department.
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Australia
Department of the Interior
Department
Carvodus
Carrodus
Defence Works Tenders for Rapid Hutments and Relocations
Defence tenders announced for rapid hutments with 150 standardised steel frames to serve personnel until permanent buildings are ready. Government accepted £38,011 15s for construction. Other bids include water supply reticulation at Darwin £32,562 18s 5d and two oils at Darwin £30,778.
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Darwin
Maribyrnong
Ctoria Barracks
Melroe
King Training School
Joint Cook
Footscray
Darwin Raaf
Dutch Migrants and Farming Grants Spark Migration Debate
Delegates at Hawkesbury College heard Director of Marketing Mr Watson discuss Dutch grants for Australian farming. He argued foreign workers should not be barred by race in developing national industry and noted primary producers should gain without racial exclusion.
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Richmond
Agricultural Bureau
Hawkesbury College
Mr. Watson
Australia
Sydney
Melbourne
SMA
Richards to fight Harvey for British Empire cruiser title
The terms for Ron Richards defending his Australian middleweight title against Len Harvey in London were cabled from Sydney. Richards' manager Mr Jack Munro disclosed that a guarantee is also required as part of the arrangements.
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Sydney
Ron Richards
Len Harvey
London
Richards
Jack Munro
Recital Highlights New Hammond Organ at St. Christopher’s
An audience at St. Christopher’s Manuka attended a recital and sacred concert marking the dedication of a new Hammond electric organ. Roy Freeman, eminent Sydney organist, performed a varied program with St. Christopher’s choir directed by William Doig. Soloists included baritone Frank McIkenna and soprano Merna Dolg, with pieces by Reybold, Wolstenholme, Mendelssohn, Luzzi, and a closing Just for To-day.
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Church of St. Christopher
Manuka
Roy Freeman
Sydney
St. Christopher's Choir
William Doig
Baasilique de
Wely
Wolstenholme
Freeman
Frank Mc Ikenna
Luzzi
Mendelacohn
Merna Dolg
Anglican Jubilee Ball Planned at Albert Hall
Arrangements are well in hand for the Silver Jubilee Ball of the Church of England to be held at the Albert Hall on Friday July 28. The event marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Anglican church life on the south side of the river.
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Church of England
Albert Hall
Hfe
Gold Shares Ban Hits Commonwealth Mining and Finance
London Thursday stock market notice reports the Stock Exchange Committee disallowed an appeal by Commonwealth Mining and Finance Ltd against a ban on dealing in its stocks. It also granted permission for several other gold and mining companies to deal. Officials offer no stated reason for the ban while asserting full cooperation with investigations. The editor notes potential breaches in the prospectus amid dividends paid by the affected issues.
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London
Stock Exchange Committee
Commonwealth Mix and Finance Ltd
Anglo-Australian
Beryl Gold
The
Boulder Pty. Gold
Mitharra Gold Mines
Mfurchison Gold Development
North Kalgurh
United Gold Development
Southern Cross Gold
Commonwealth Mining and Finance
Daily Mall
Bridges Deportation Case Reveals Army Intel Interest
Miss King representing Harry Bridges in deportation proceedings demanded Major Milner cite for contempt as he testified he lied on the stand. Milner disclosed the U S Army Intelligence Service studied Bridges as early as 1930 and that Major Jones on the Pacific Coast sought to prove Bridges was a Communist. John Leach, a former Communist, identified Bridges as "Rossie" and said Bridges reported at a district Communist Party meeting.
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San Francisco
Miss King
Harry Bridges
Major Milner
Milner
United States Army Intelligence Service
Bridges
Major Jones
Pacific Coast
Johbn Leach
Rossie
Communist Party
Defense Department Promotions Listed in Commonwealth Gazette
The Defence Department promotes several officials after re classification. F R Sinclair moves to a higher salary range as Assistant Secretary Services and Finances. A J L Wilson advances from Staff Inspector to Assistant Secretary with a salary range of £876 to £1000. M C Langslow becomes Chief Finance Officer with a salary range of £828 to £900.
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Defence Department
Commonwealth
F. R. Sinclair
A.J. L. Wilson
M. C. Langslow
Tragic Ryde Crash Claims Three, Injures One
A touring car crashed into an electric light pole on Victoria Road Ryde early this morning killing Joseph Rawlinson 30 his wife Blanche 39 and Hilda Smith 23 all residents of Ryde. Kenneth Rawlinson 15 survived with wounds to hands concussion and severe shock. Police believe the car skidded on metal screenings possibly from a motor lorry while rounding a curve.
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Sydney
Victoria Road
Ryde
Joseph Rawlinson
Gaza Road
Weat Ryde
Blanche Rawlinson
Hilda Smith
Liewellyn Street
Kenneth Rawlinson
Optician Herbert Courlander Opens Manuka Practice
Recently arrived from England and based at Harley Street, Mr Herbert Courlander consulting optometrist has opened in Manuka. He has transformed the premises at the corner of The Lawns and Bougainville Street with a modern consulting room and up to date eye testing and prescription methods for clients.
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England
Herbert Courlander
Harley Street
Manuka
Queanbeyan Dances Continue In Parish Hall Tonight
Monthly dances arranged by Mr. F Barnyard in Queanbeyan Parish Hall continue tonight with Mr. J O Halloran and Miss Lorna Clarke presenting the Palais Stroll. Patrons have enjoyed learning the latest novelties as they have previously demonstrated Park Parade Trek and Chestnut.
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F. Barnyard
Queanbeyan
J. O'Halloran
Albatross Not for Sale in Melbourne Offer Rejected
Brisbane report states a Melbourne sportsman offered £1000 for the colt Albatross. Owner Mr J P O Shea refused the sale, declaring the horse not for sale.
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Brisbane
Melbourne
J. P. O'Shea
Canberra Pennant Row Fixtures and Teams Preview
Canberra pennant fixtures list A GRADE singles and mixed divisions with teams Barton Northbourne Weangeera Reddd Barton Bye Braddon Ainslie Northbourne Forrest Barton Griffith Braddon Duntroon Forrest Weetangera Eastlake Reid Kingston Braddon Hall Griffith Reid Minston Northbourne division II Forrest Ainslie Barton Eastlake Hall Weetangera Reid Braddon Kingston Braddon Weetangera Forrest division II Ainslie Reid Barton Hall Forrest Weetangera Reed Braddon Kingston divisions and venues listed for Manuka and Crace matches
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Hundi
Taylor
Mali
Edwards
Northbourne
Byrne
Adama
Treweek
Weangeera
Redd
Hart
A. Crawley
Don Bye
Braddon
McMillan
O'Sullivan
J. Shumack
Ainslie
Byrnes
Withers
Miss My Allister
Miss Burke
Gribbin
Bateson
Yates
Byrum
Ford
Huntley
Turton
Manuka
Waterman
Boag
V. Treweak
M. Treweek
Forrest
Jones
Miss Piggin
Spencer
Railway
GRADE
Henshilwood
Piggin
Senr
L. Francis
Clydesdale
Southwell
Benjamin
Miss Hunt
Miss Hardy
Freiberg
Hickey
J. Southwell
Misa C. Stuart
Hall
Griffith
Manuke Hall
V. Reid
MacPherson
Bower
Crawley
Tiainslie
Cheel
Thomas
Huntingford
Marcusson
Tarralumla
Yarralumla
Kingston
Reid
Pearce
Woods
Miss Gibbs
Cohn
Forrest Clu Hosts Marriott Shorty Party at Red Hill
The Forrest Clu invites members to a Saturday 6 p.m. gathering at President F. Piggins residence on Red Hill in honor of Mr Marriott. The club also plans an Americas mixed doubles tournament the weekend of July 29 with entries slowed by the club secretary on Friday.
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Forrest Clu
Marriott
F. & Piggins
Red Hill
Weather observations and measurements report
Thursday weather recap lists rainfall and temperature readings. Inarometer shows 203 inches at 3 pm and 39.18 inches elsewhere. Temperatures recorded 9 am and 4 pm as 1.3 and 46.7 degrees, with a 24 hour max of 56.8 and min of 22.4 degrees on grass. Humidity around 46.2 percent at 2 pm. Wind noted as light and fog at times.
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Inarometer
Aca
Ain
Appointment of Polgiaze Acting Commissioner for Victoria
The appointment of Mr Polgiaze as Acting Commissioner for Victoria was gazetted yesterday dated July 3. The move designates him to oversee electoral matters and administration in the state capital.
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Polgiaze
Victoria
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