Parliament approves motor industry manufacturing pact
The Bill to ratify the motor industry agreement between the Commonwealth Government and Australian Con Industries Ltd passed all stages in the House of Representatives in the early hours. The passage ended a tactics battle and saw cross party divisions with only a few defections. The government amendment removing monopoly clauses and preserving bounty protection carried at committee stage, while second reading debates reflected ongoing party opposition and wartime urgency.
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Australian Con Industries Ltd
House of Repre
Ww. Curtin
Labour Party
Dedman
U.A.P
Collins
Country Party
Paterson
Curlin
Britain’s Export Trade Climbs Amid War Strain
In London the President of the Board of Trade told Commons that British export figures were encouraging despite war work. April cotton goods hit a post 1937 high, woollens textiles pottery and glass reached a decade peak, and cutlery hardware chemicals rugs reached 20 year highs.
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London
Board of Trade
House of Commons
War pensions onus of proof shifted in Amending Repatriation Bill
In a House of Representatives debate the onus of proof for war pension claims shifts from applicants to the Repatriation Commissioner. A new clause, proposed by Mr Makin, carries by 24 to 25 with four government members crossing the floor. Once a prima facie case is shown, the commissioner must prove the condition was not caused or aggravated by war service, while the claimant need only show it occurred after enlistment or was aggravated by war service.
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House of Representatives
Makin
Lab
Rankin
C.P
Wilson
Lane
U-A.p
Mr. Price
T.alp
Canberra Horticultural Society year in review war funds focus
The Canberra Horticultural Society held its annual meeting to push fundraising for war efforts through Spring and Autumn exhibitions. Retiring president L. C. Brown was made honorary life member, with praise for service and a note of thanks to officers, judges, and volunteers who maintained high standards despite wartime constraints.
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Horticultural Society of
Canberra
L. C. Brown
A. G. Griffiths
Soaciety
Lord Gowrie
P. Pinn
Goulburn
J. P. Hobday
A. C Scott
J. Wallace
R. Warren
B. J. Slater
H. F E. Jones
Mesars
R. Hill
Donald Wood
L. W. Henderson
J. PD. Macfarlane
G. Siebert
Government House Garden Fair
Lady Gowtie
L. ©. Brown
U. ©. Brown
Brown
Spencer
Macfariine
Hewson
Macfarlane
Algar
H. BE. Jones
J. Shakespeare
L. 5
C. J. Shakespeare
L. O. Brown
Ule
G. Nicholson
E. J. Slater
C. L. Drake
C. F. Mayes
Nicholson
Humphreys
Income tax instalment plan dropped
The Treasurer Mr Spender announced that proposals for a Commonwealth income tax instalment system were abandoned due to prohibitive administrative costs. About 200 000 employees paid tax, with few over £500. extending the plan to higher incomes and aligning with state schemes would complicate uniformity.
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Spender
Lgwer
Merino Ewe Contest At Queanbeyan Bureau
The Merino Ewe competition by the Farmers and Settlers Association with the Department of Agriculture will be conducted locally by the Queanbeyan Agricultural Bureau. Ten percent of breeding flocks must be exhibited with a minimum of 50 entries. entries close June 12 with Mr. Beaver, secretary of the Bureau.
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Department of Agriculture
Queanbeyan Agricultural Bureau
Bureau
Beaver
Weekend Radio Schedules and Musical Hour Listings
A dense listing of weekend radio programs from The Canberra Times including daily shows, music hours, news, devotional services, and sporting updates. It notes various time slots, performers, orchestras, and mentions Melbourne and Hobart ensembles along with BBC segments and local rugby and football scores.
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Monk
Chikien
Ho Lessin
LT Dont Ag
Rene
Sadie Gale
Gjorg Schneevaigt
Melbourne
Hobart
Flemington
National Military Band
St. Louis
Harold A
Strela Wilson
Davidaon
Money
Desmont Tanner
May Webster
Clone
Canberra Times
2BL
B.B.C
ZFC
Gan
Ma. T. J
Carmody Rugby
Tinian
Sunday Radio Schedule Highlights In Sydney
A detailed timetable lists music, weather, news, and talks across the day. Highlights include orchestras, book reviews, church services, concerts, and programs from ABC and 3LO with multiple performers and hosts in Sydney.
Rabbit Skins Levy on Exports Designed to Hold Prices
The Rabbit Shine export charge passed the House to ensure fair prices for rabbit skins. Minister for Commerce Mr. Comet said buyers on the open market would otherwise raise costs for the government. The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner defined suitable prices and a domestic price floor, with Mr. Cameron noting the levy should stay well below the maximum rate unless costs rise sharply. The charge starts after a two week grace period to allow exporters to clear existing stocks.
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House of Re
Comet
Commonwealth
Cameron
Government caps newsprint by circulation in new ration
A government plan sets newsprint allocations by newspaper circulation with a five percent tolerance. The Minister for Customs Senator McLeay outlined that on hand stocks affect licensing and may be used at proprietors discretion. Australian produced newsprint will count against import quotas.
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Customs
Senator McLeay
Imnt
Learn To Do It Yourself Makeup Lesson by Elizabeth Arden Rep
Miss Blazley, a trained Elizabeth Arden representative, offers makeup lessons using Elizabeth Arden products. Consultations are free. She will be at Davies' Pharmacy in Kingston for ten days starting Monday next, spring 746, with appointments available by call.
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Misa B. Blazley
Elizabeth Arden
Miss Blaziey
Davies
Kingston
Evacuation of Americans Expanded to Rome
The article notes planned evacuations of Americans from Rome, with the Manhattan wigall on Saturday and President Harriage on Sunday, aiming to bring back a larger number of Americans including private citizens and students.
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Rome
Manhattan
Wigall
Harriage
Prigeta
City Bowling Club hosts Rose Bay coffee pots rink clash
The City Bowling Club plans a Rose Bay coffee pots rink competition this Saturday in June. Members are asked to sign their names at the club house or notify the secretary or selectors. Play starts at 1:45 pm during the winter season.
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Rose Bay
Federal Golf Club Bob Whyte Cup starts on Sundays
The first round of the Bob Whyte Cup will begin on Sundays with the leading eight players advancing to match play for the trophy on dates to be arranged.
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Bob Whyte
Scott's Motors Moves Auction Mart to Crawford Street
Special announcement notes transfer of action mart to Crawford Street in Queanbeyan after strong public response. Twice weekly sales set Thursdays for fer mire crockery hardware and farm produce, Saturdays for car auctions at 2 pm. Service station and accessory store continue opposite the Port Office with consignments welcome. Highest prices guaranteed, no sale no charge.
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Scott's Motors
Queanbeyan
Acetion Mart
Crawford Street
Munitions Factory Workforce and Wages Report
The Government factories employed 10 737 workers in weapons manufacture at April 1919. The weekly wages bill stood at £400. The figures exclude army and navy inspection staff in departmental factory roles.
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Army
Navy
Queanbeyan Convent and Telopea Park win season openers
Queanbeyan Convent School and Telopea Park opened the Primary Schools' Sports Association season with wins. Telopea Park edged Canberra Grammar with a strong backline, while Queanbeyan Convent led 3-0 at halftime and added two tries in the second period against Queanbeyan Public. Cooper, Byrne and Langhorn excelled for the winners with solid forward work.
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Queanbeyan Convent School
Telopea Park
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3Lo
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