Canberra Diary Notes On Civil and International Affairs
Canberra diary items report upcoming United Nations activities led by nine governments and guests planning tours to Brisbane and Sydney. Notables include Mr M Basa, Mrs Bear, Mr Tan Martin returning to London, and Miss Tonkin attending Royal Garden Party duties. Preparations for earth-moving tunnel studies, meat price updates, and a high commissioner’s itinerary are noted with several departures and travel plans.
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Feaklenae
Gaeeta
Mimbere
Ceylon
Canberra
Canart
Guerns
Canterra
Sid M. Basa
Unl
Bear
Brisbane
United Thitine
Tan Mertin
HL Martin
Forreat
London
Tor
Aweden
Doamrk
Martin
University of Sydney
Canberry
Mle Nast Tonkin
Tonkin
Baudin Street
Forrest
East Inghand Palace
Mine Tonkin
Alice
Mire G. Bay
Tate
Stes
Jeem E. Turner
Mim
McKenzie
Camberma
Sydney
Yeutreday
Gealand Legation
Jraternay
Culonel D
Braj
Jim Canberre
Trom O Jan
Wis Aay
Inforce
Ombcer
Will Lene
Fort Niga
Prices not affected by road transport costs say Prices Commissioner
The Prices Commissioner of the Australian Capital Territory states that for the present prices will not rise due to transport costs. He notes that if traders attempt to pass on transport expenses, the community will bear the burden, while the public is warned not to pay higher prices for added costs.
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Mr. B. Williamson
Dees
Carty Pritierarat
Local Arts and Community Events Highlight Canberra Program
A long Canberra notice lists fundraising parcels, theatre plans, and social activities. Highlights include a charity drive for Britain, school group events, a farewell for Mrs. Brenton, and plans for the Albert Hall ball benefiting local clubs and associations.
Women's Basketball Third Round At Acon Lays Standings
The third round results from Acon on Saturday show BL Christopher's sx Atndinks detested Grammar eu and multiple matches with scores including 108 to 34, 28 to 11, and 43 to 12. Teams such as Queanbeyan and Hight Tit posted notable wins while several matches were forfeited or decided by walkovers.
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Acon
Christopher
Atndinks
Grammar EU
Alnaks
Grammone
Telopes I
Guides
High Gas
Two Canberra Vehicle Crashes Leave Drivers Uninjured
In Melbourne Avenue and Empire Circuit a collision between cars caused major damage but no injuries. A second crash at Civic Centre involved a Queanbeyan bus and a van from Rutherford Crescent with both drivers unhurt.
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Afr
Richardaan
Lawley Hous
Barton An
Bar J. FS Tosephs
Queanbeyan
Melbourne Avenue
Empire Circuit
Civic Centre
My Wes
Utity
Al.alley
Rutherford Crescent
Amalie
Inquiry Sought In Hands Control Of Government Workforce
A historical note reports discussion by industry leaders on government payroll growth during wartime, with calls for tighter control over public workers and agencies. The piece cites increases in Mederat payroll and manufacturing employment as evidence of wartime and boom-era officers' salaries rising beyond prewar levels.
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Parl
Associate Chambers of Manufactures
Peden
API
Informalion Ives
Commonwealth
Withall
Sertour
Imports permitted from Japan under quarter ending September
The article outlines permitted imports from Japan valued at £1,000,000 for the quarter ending September. It notes applications for import licenses will be considered by customs authorities with no immediate licenses and mentions eligible items including cotton manufactures, plywood, metals, raw silk, rayon, and machinery with specified value caps.
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Inmport Linn
Cus Oma
Ikind Sik
Joe Heavy
Local YWCA Events Include Dance Plans and Exhibits
The article notes a blackout dance planned at the Services Club for Saturday July 30 with music and lighting. It mentions an exhibition on July 20 by Madame Wen Nay Kerang, wife of the Chinese Ambassador, plus a YWCA leatherwork class on July 27 and a basketball team seeking a new player. A reunion for past citizens is planned during holidays with contact through Miss Kyu.
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W.C
Ena
Chin‘go
Ure
Wen Nay Kerang
Big. Greenham
Yw.c.aom Toesag
Beth
Lpase
Mies Kyu
Repteta
W.A
Prices of various meats and clothing items listed
An old price list shows sit bee and hindquarter costs with numerous bracketed dates and units. The note mentions butchers and shopkeepers emphasizing meat prices displayed for sale and the need for clear pricing.
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Tinai
Tamm Mindghiarter
Threeumber
Euleth
Job
Hope Ehonider
Willlandon
Mle
Electricity Sales Decline After Power Restrictions
The County Council reports a drop in electricity sales following intensified power restrictions from June 20. The General Manager G Boyd states output fell to 238000 megawatt hours while fuel savings of £10000 occurred but losses reached £45000. The Undertaking expects output between 120000 and 170000 kilowatts with domestic consumption reduced and a plan to spread usage.
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Sydney
G. ‘Boyd
Bid
Coult
State Lottery Drawn in Pompous Style at City Hall
A garbled notice reports a state lottery drawing with prize numbers and syndicate names. It lists first prize No 68a to Would- BY TY Syndicate, second prize No 38002 to Lamphgn Syndicate, and third prize No 90448 to Cou porn Syndicate, with various street addresses for participants. The draw date is given as tomorrow.
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A. Wearmouth
England Street
Briton-to-Banda
Aster Pring
Laban
J. Philipson
Thyra Road
Palm Beech
A. J. Dequhart
Frome Street
East Moree
Commonwealth Grant Boosts NSW Flood Relief Funds
The Commonwealth Government raises the flood relief grant for New South Wales to 80 600 pounds, announced June 20, with the total aid provided as a 1 to 1 offset by NSW. The funds aim to assist householders primary producers and others affected by the floods.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
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