From the Heart of a Nation opening feature in Canberra
The Macquarie players of Sydney present From the Heart of a Nation showing Canberra’s development. Dr Throsby the Campbells and Mr Aialie are portrayed on stage. The play broadcasts from SCA at 4 30 pm with newsreel coverage planned. Jack Lumsding of 2GB wrote The Song of Canberra for the event. Jack Lamadaine will perform Friday and Saturday.
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Macuarrie Players
Sydney
Canberra
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Campbells
Aialie
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SCA
Jack Lumsdoing
2GB
Australia
Jack Lamadaine
Melbourne Premier urges fixed wheat price policy
The Premier Mr Dunstan today advocated a fixed market price for wheat in Melbourne arguing current prices are too low and protection should extend to primary industries as part of national policy.
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Melbourne
Dunstan
Weather Record for Canberra and Queanbeyan
Canberra weather report shows barometer 30.22 at 12 am 30.14 at 3 pm 30.24 at 9 pm. Temperatures range from 3 to 58 degrees with 44 to 58 degree highs and 44 degree lows. Winds vary from 3S W to 8S E. Rainfall figures listed by month year to date. Queanbeyan rainfall totals for the year are shown with monthly figures and a total.
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Canberra
Sao
Queanbeyan
Queanbayan
Wee Aiainer
Wee
Victoria League to Elect Officers at Broadcasting House
The annual Victoria League meeting at Broadcasting House is set for next Wednesday at 2.40 p.m. Elections will include President two vice presidents honorary secretary assistant honorary secretary honorary treasurer and four committee members. Nominations close Monday with Mrs Irvine Douglas. A prior vote will decide spending for education funds raised last year. Members should notify attendance plans to the secretary.
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Victoria League
Broadcasting House
Tobias
Irvine Douglas
Canberra Forecast Clears After Cold Start
Canberra weather outlook calls for showers early then mostly fine. Cold frosty conditions persist with southerly winds and lingering fog in the morning.
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Canberra
Canberra Hospital Board Election Under New Ordinance
A 1888 Canberra Times analysis explains the shift to an elected Hospital Board funded by taxpayer contributions with a Commonwealth subsidy. It notes eligibility changes, public meetings, continuity through half the board retiring yearly, and the need for capable civic leaders to stand for nomination by June 15.
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Canberra Hospital
Territory
Lineaa Coccans
New South Wales
Canberra
National Insurance Bill Divides House On Second Reading
After a week of debate 61 members spoke on the National Insurance Bill. The Litour Party amendment failed 37 to 25 on party lines, while the second reading passed 36 to 26 with Corser voting against the Government. Five Country Party rebels shifted sides during the division bells.
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House of Representatives
Country Party
Corser
C.P
Queensland
Casey
Mm Teplord
Australia
Mr. Corser
Wide Bay
National Health and Pensions Bill debated in committee stage
Opposition moves over 20 amendments and Government 36 as second reading debate on National Health and Pensions Bill unfolds. Speakers from Labor and Liberal sides clash over funding, coverage, and dependents while Prime Minister promises future legislation to extend benefits. The House votes 36 to 26 to pass the second reading despite opposition.
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Country Party
National Health and Pensions
Rankin
C.P
Benaiee
Denison
Country Party Ultimatum Over Small Employer Contribu tions
The Country Party threatens to oppose third readings of the National Insurance Bill unless the government exempts small employers under £208 from compulsory contributions. Two proposals were offered, including employer costs paid for at least one employee or a special scheme funded from consolidated revenue. The government accepts the latter. legislation to cover the measure is expected in the budget session after consultations led by Mr Fadden and backed by allies and officials.
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Alarming public food safety claims prompt inquiry in Sydney
Pure Food Inspectors told the Industrial Commission of widespread decomposition and vermin in jam factories and prunes in Sydney stores. Arthur Patten testified he found alive weevils in prunes and pests in butter and cheese. Inspectors cited unclean premises, vermin, and inadequate prosecutions as contributing factors.
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Final Appeal on Commonwealth Loan Drives Subscriptions
Joan rush continues as 1 200 applicants join the campaign with 7 000 total applications lodged in two days. The Treasurer Mr Casey urged all able subscribers to support defence and development of country matters as the loan closes today.
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Joan
Treasury
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Crooner Evelyn Dall Sings at Buckingham Palace Derby Ball
At Buckingham Palace a private ball marked history as Evelyn Dall, a 20 year old American crooner, performed with Am orase'a orchestra replacing the usual band. Their Majesties attended with about a thousand guests, with strict formal attire and intimate royal participation.
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Miss Dall
Am Orase
Mr. Kennedy
Jalone
Air Raid Precautions Debate in the Commons
In London the House of Commons discussed air raid precautions with Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare reporting progress. Government surveys, 1.6 million local shelter capacity, 54 000 acres for emergency use, 1.4 million sandbags, 32 million already stockpiled, and 300 000 training gas masks. Evacuation plans allow moving many Londoners within seventy two hours with rail tickets unnecessary.
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House of Commons
Home Secretary
Samuel Hoare
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Its Way Companies
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Omnibus
Flying Boat Mail In July From Sydney
Sydney reports no official start date yet for the Empire Flying Boat service but Qantas Empire Airways managing director Mr Hudson Fysh says operations in and out of Sydney will begin about July 4. The Sydney London fare is £205. A tri weekly schedule is planned as a prelude to the official run with the voyage estimated at four days, later reducing to seven days as facilities improve.
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Ir. Hudson Fysh
Qantas Empire Airways
London
Wyah
Tour Receipts Down in London and South Coast
A sharp fall in Australia’s share of proceeds follows reduced gate receipts at Lords and a Bristol half holiday plus a Southampton holiday. Some county games including Gloucestershire were insured but Australia does not share. Barnes’s wrist shows structural improvement but a new week in plaster is required to avoid permanent injury. he hopes to return in a fortnight, though his return is uncertain.
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Lords
Bristol
Southampton
Australia
Gloucestershire
Barnes
Foreigner workers linked to venereal disease in food establishments
Apector noted many per eota workers in food production and restaurants were affected by venereal disease. He said the majority of those affected were foreigners.
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Apector
Per Eota
South African Protest Over National Day Parade Omission
Cape Parliament members and Afrikanders protest national day plans after complaints about excluding national and ceremonial elements from Union Day parade. Premier and other officials face pressure as protests spread across the country.
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Afrikanders
Renee
Personal vice reg se tats peceils ae ine Governor General
Fragmentary item notes a governor general relation to a personal vice reg. It mentions Sindy and an ongoing year. The readable text hints at governmental oversight without clear action or date.
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