Case of Seaman Storer Overboard Amid Naval Inquiry
In the Australian House of Representatives a motion for an open inquiry into the loss of Seaman Storer from HMA Canberra during a gale was debated. The Minister for Defence defended the naval inquiry as thorough, while opposition members urged openness and suggested a magistrate or select committee. The adjournment motion was ultimately defeated.
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Seaman Storer
H.M.A
Canberra
Mr. James
Hunter
House of Representatives
James
Defence
Thorby
Btorer
Charles Marr
Curtind
People of Australia
Bunsley
Cotton bounty bill aims to restore 1934 levels
The act ing Minister for Customs Mr Perkins introduced a bill to restore the full bounty on raw cotton for 1938 and 1939, arguing higher costs and low returns threaten Australia’s cotton and war readiness. About 3,000 growers and 6,000 workers depend on the industry, with support expected from Queensland authorities to boost production.
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Mr. Perkins
Sydney
Melbourn
Pacific
Perkins
Commonwealth
Queensland
Upper
Burnet
Ford
Francis
Alan
Weather Summary Canberra Report
The Canberra weather bulletin lists barometer readings from 9 p.m. 30.40 inches and 3 p.m. 30.22 inches. Temperatures include 9 p.m. 36 degrees and 3 p.m. 53.8 degrees. Maximum 54 degrees, minimum 32.4 degrees on grass. Wind at 9 p.m. east by southeast and at 3 p.m. west.
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Canberra
Fire on Imperial Airways Liner Dorado Delays Flight
A Dorado bound Imperial Airways liner caught fire during prep at Ban Pureongers. Mail was removed and repairs begun. Officials expect minor damage and the plane may resume tomorrow.
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Imperial Airways
Dorado
Ban
Soviet Subcommittee Clears Path to June 10 Deadline
London officials report that the Chairman's Sub-committee of The Soviet relative agreed subject to conditions to the committees in and the sub-committee will hold until June 10.
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London
Kingston Water Main Burst Sparks High Jet Geyser
A water main rupture on Giles Street Kingston yesterday morning sent a jet about 28 feet high. Bystanders witnessed a cold water geyser spectacle as frost likely caused the pipe to burst, with departments closing for months.
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Giles Street
Kingston
Archdeacon Robertson to Mark 31st Year in Church Work
The Ven Archdeacon Robertson will celebrate his thirty first anniversary in church work tomorrow. He began his ministry shortly after his eighteenth birthday known as the Boy Parson. He served as Assistant in the parish of Triangle New South Wales, covering vast distances in mission work and vaulting schools and homes. By year’s end he will mark the 28th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
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Robertson
Trangle
Ni B.W
Coonambiee
Dubbo
Nyngan
Siddle
Canberra Forecast Promises Mild Day and Frosty Night
Fine, mild day ahead in Canberra with temperatures easing and a cold night bringing frost on the table lands. Winds shift from south east to south west at light to moderate strength.
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Canberra
Astronomical Data From Commonwealth Observatory Mt Stramlo
The report lists Sun Moon and major planets for Saturday June 4 and Sunday June 5. It gives sunrise and sunset times for Mt Stramlo observers, Moon rise and set, and planet rise and set times for Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn with approximate hours.
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Astronomical Data
Commonwealth Solar Observatory
Mt. Stramlo
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Mara
British Shipping in the Pacific and Empire Trade Routes
The article discusses British plans to strengthen Pacific shipping links among Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Britain. It notes negotiations for a loan and a joint P and O Canadian Pacific venture to run two fast ships Vancouver to New Zealand and Australia, amid US subsidy policy and the need for a robust mercantile marine for emergencies.
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Australia
England
Continent
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Cape
Atlantic
New Zealand
Pacific
Canada
United States
Great Britain
P. and O
Canadian Pacific Lines
Vancouver
Joseph P. Kennedy
Chamber of Shipping
America
Kennedy
Cement lining treatment extends water mains life in Canberra
Cement Linings Ltd of Sydney is applying in situ cement mortar linings to Canberra cast iron mains at Reid Braddon and adjacent suburbs. The process removes encrustation, coats the interior with cement, and promises decades of trouble free service with minimal road disruption. Demonstrations for Goulburn Queanbeyan and Cooma officials showed improved efficiency and one week of temporary alkaline water after lining.
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Canberra
Sydney
Cement Linings Ltd
Reid, Braddon
Jimawa Ag
Goulburn
Queanbeyan
Cooma
Manuka
H. N. Snodgrass
K. L. Harris
Satay
J. Esmond
G. Bruce
W. Cranswick
F. Williams
P. Carew
E. J. Kirwan
F. D. Davies
T. P. Manton
RK. L. Stalker
J. McLean
J. MicNought
Ald
Martin
J. Salter
R. Hooper
W. G. Draper
Department of the Interior
Ald. Davies
Morrin
Morris
F. BR. Hooper
Bishop Defends flogging as punishment for Aborigines
In Sydney Bishop Gessell supported judge Wells on flogging as a penalty for Aborigines, arguing locals see natives in civilised settings while bush motives differ. Grosvenor Francis and Canon Neenham urged against lash, warning it brutalises and misunderstands white law.
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Sydney
Gessell
Darwin
Wells
Hammond England Hails New Captain
England hails Hammond as captain with praise from The Times and News Chronicle. Wyatt unavailable due to journalistic duties. Hammond praised for Test experience and leadership. Australian press also lauds appointment. Wright and Kirkeh/Hutton openers receive favorable reviews in Test trial.
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London
Hammond
England
Times
Wyatt
Srellabis
News-Chronicle
Wnfit
Australian Associated Press
Australia
Alrang
Jeans
Wright
Kirieh
Hutton
Government plans funding to boost Canberra housing program
The Treasurer Mr Casey announced in the House of Representatives tentative government steps to allocate a substantial sum next year for a wider home building program in Canberra. He expressed confidence that the current housing shortage would be substantially overcome in the coming 12 months after addressing a message from Mr Barnard urging action.
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Canberra
Huse of Representatives
Casey
Barnard
Seb
Tasmania
Former secretary charged with mass forgery and theft
Edwin Stanhope Sautelle, ex secretary of South Head Cemetery Trust, is committed for trial on fifty counts of forging time and pay sheets and forty seven counts of stealing £216 16s. Ball was reduced from £1000 to £500 on the condition he reports daily to police.
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Sydney
Edwin Stanhope Sautelle
South Head Cemetery
Ball
Sautelle
Hammond completes thousand runs in trial for England
London report notes Hammond reaching his season total during a cautious innings in a Test trial versus England. Brown, Pollaras and Ames claim wickets as Australia’s bowlers perform in tight conditions. The Real’s Innings shows Hutton steady and Edrich aggressive, with England at 24 for four after stumps.
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London
Hammond
England
Hadata
Pollaras
Ames
Brown
Polla
Hammon
Hutton
Edrich
England batsmen fall to Wright and Pollard in 1st innings
Hutton and Wilcox among top scorers as England stumble to 329 in their first innings. Edrich and Compton contribute but fall to Wright and Pope. Wyatt and Hammond dismissed by Pollard, with Sundries at 44 for 4 from 14.1 overs.
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England
Hutton
Wilcox
Wright Edrich
Wright Wyatt
Pollard
Pope ‘Hammond
Compton
Fammond
Pope Hardaetaff
Pollard Ames
Pollard Brown
Pollard Verity
Sundries
Nom de Luckner Puts Canberran Directory in Shade
Count von Luckner, aging adversary of the Allies, derides the Canberra telephone directory as slim beside the vast Sydney volume. He refuses to consult it and demands his numbers be obtained for him while praising Prime Minister Lyons and the Acting Minister for Commerce for their easy rapport during a private audition. He spoke of iron ore talks and a Seefeudel visit planned for next week.
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Mc Ward
East Sydney
Ward
Thorby
Seanvin Storer
Canberra
Sydney
Ander
Todey
Gueidal
Navy Mide
Count von Luckner
Landon
Mr. Casey
Mr. Lynn
Mr. Lyons
Australia
Germany
Mr. Lyon
Commerce
Mr. Cameron
Waa
Seefeudel
Thieves steal £400 value from Miller home
Thieves entered Mr J M Miller’s residence on Billyard Avenue Elizabeth Bay early Friday morning and took jewellery and other items valued at over £400. Mrs Miller found a diamond brooch bought in Europe for £160 among the stolen articles.
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Sydney
J. M. Miller
Billyard Avenue
Elizabeth Bay
Mixa Miller
Miller
Europe
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