Canberra public accounts inquiry reveals building cost gaps
A Melbourne architect urged future public housing designs be reviewed by a public servant committee while private architects’ advice be used in doubtful cases. The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee examined a three year span, showing differences between figures given to Parliament and those used in evidence.
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Canberra
Desigras
Public Accouste
Pavass
Melbourne
John Murriece
Cenamienlon
Arbitration Court Adjourns Overtime Ban Appeal
Unclear OCR text indicates arbitration court adjourned a case involving overtime ban and Amalgamated Union. Key details and parties are garbled, but decision relates to overtime restrictions and union representation. Further readable context needed for precise summary.
Essential Factories To Work On Monday In Melbourne
Parts of Australia report urgent defense production needs with factories in Melbourne and New South Wales directed to operate Monday. Demand重点 items include munitions equipment and food preparation gear as war effort ramps up.
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Melbourne
Orr
Michin
New South Wales
Frainiasa
Fire at Technical College in Melbourne Traced to Trade Office
A large blaze at Technical College Melbourne caused extensive damage to the Gallingmsad Tere Heal school. Officials say the fire originated in a workshop area tied to the hoot trade sector and halted operations, with harsh losses to machinery and potential impact on student training.
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Melbounne
Priday
Dutlian
Gallingmsad
Dumaute
Laureate Sold POK As4 Aap OE Et
Fragmentary note reports Laureate sale of POK assets to a named party, with unclear terms and unspecified dates. Readable elements indicate a transfer action involving an organization, but concrete details and locations are missing from the surviving text.
Rush On City Stores For Rationed Goods
Chaos gripped Sydney as crowds surged toward shops in a rationing crisis. Shoppers clamored for ham and essentials, some violently. officials warned of limited supplies and urged orderly purchasing. Department heads acknowledged shortages and enforced rules while promising restocks as authorities sought calm amid the stampede.
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Sydney
Rey
Pardes
Poamerion
Mts
Raul Rasan
Gomta
Pooda
Wales
LMNN
Alspaweig
Power to stagger trading hours granted in new regulation
The government announced new regulations to stagger trading hours to ease overcrowding on trains and buses. Transport Minister Lawson noted overcrowding worsened employee burdens and maintenance costs, with a committee of Commonwealth departments consulted on wartime policy. The change is set to take effect in Sydney on June 1.
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Minteter
Home and Territories
Neville Howse
Caplin
T. EY
Bates
Str
Curtin
Lawson
Thia
Sydney
Fragmentary notice on potato harvest and commands
A damaged OCR fragment references potato harvests and a commander detailing viability and actions. It mentions October and a weak period, with unclear names or places due to unreadable text. The readable terms indicate agricultural context rather than a clear event.
Chain of mishaps in bridge collapse at Auckland
A sequence of accidents during a bridge collapse over the Mano River near Auckland is described. Passengers and rescuers fell into the water, two people missing or drowned, and several were injured or rescued as the central span failed. A party of men and a woman were involved, with rescuers risking entry to the water to aid those in danger.
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Auckland
Tia
Wille Tilary
Te Teich
Hla Rife
Allay
Crrion
Railway disaster in New Zealand claims many lives
Railway disaster on the Otago Central line near Pydo leaves 13 bodies recovered and two believed in wreckage. Twenty-one injured taken to hospital. An elderly woman, rescued from her misb aid, with family, is noted among the victims. Death toll reaches 45 with 40 injured.
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Otago Central
de Yallnd
Pydo
New Xeatend
Damages For Barmaid In S P Raid Reported
A 1680 incident in Spalding County involved a barmaid named Kathie Patricia BrCany. The Workers Compensation Court heard testimony about a raid on a Roget ee Dave establishment that allegedly employed 42 workers including 16 women. Police relayed allegations of improper conduct and retaliation during the event.
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Pridsy
Injitien Enenived
An &P
Kathie Patricia
BrCany
Artmriin
Comeert I . Ki
Conjansation Court
Ter
Jay
Unele Powarn
Roget Ee
Dave
Pertinrtan Ieee Ea
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Njiigs
Ae Metaey
Puyeen
Readers' Views on Hospitals and Medical Care in Cambarve
A reader laments scarce medical equipment and overworked staff, noting medical science has produced costly appliances and better nursing but at rising expense. The writer praises the Canberra Hospital Board for improvements and urges public clarity on views.
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Erik
Canberra Hospital
Toway and Mutohas Dominate A C T Hockey Card
Mutohas led Toway with key plays as Belge and others clashed in a tight hockey card. Garon Ball Parton, Umpire Holmen Gordon, and Teeld Cup tied to U.A. Fal Valloyancy July 21. Nomination timing set by secretary Gordon. identity cards to be issued for the war era.
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Toway
Belge
Ainge
Garon
Ball
Parton
Grilmth
Holmen
Gordon
Tae. University
Teeld
POL
Wailers
Cumidy
Yeondrey
Nicholon Holmes
Raftosth
Lomb
Bolden Wildes
Gotwett
Golde
Marty
K. Herding
Adenson
Taylor
Hunt
Pittard
Qui
Harding
Avmetpoarg
Teles
Btopéite Sone
Tairdainn
Dengon
Hill
Teytor
Cadeby
Lavin
Masergrove
Ravenscroft
Allan
Lingham
Hadgerme
Goodwin
Barton
Cuarer
Chapin
Huon
Limenean
Welch
Berman
Bt HD
Bill
Pike
Cavey
Ushar
Saunders
Gordon Ot Sane
Piavery
Ory
Lee
Eviver
War Trainees Receive Updated Living Allowance
The War Cabinet approved higher living allowances for war trainees including women at home and those training away from base. Full time trainees will receive £2 5s per week with an extra 10s for those stationed away. Part time training expenses will be covered at revised rates to support continued service.
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Memharn
Tulane
Crack on Alien Ownership in Victoria Farms
Acting on pronouncements by Mr McEwen the ALP Acting Attorney General Beasley will examine the purchase of property by aliens amid fears of colonies being established in Hlohowt farming areas in Victoria. A committee including the Minister and senior officials will review the remedial measures proposed by Mr Memwon.
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Syungt
McEwen
ALP
Beasley
Jen Jr MclEwen Haw Wien
Victoria
Memwon
Confusing Team Rosters and Flight Notice Mentioned in Fire Event
A tangled report describes a football team and other personnel listed with odd spellings as part of a notice about a group leaving at 1 pm for Quesnhaven. It references an Air Force authority and Drakeford with alleged misstatements and notifications, amid unclear context and locations.
Meat Works Man Refuses Union Advice in Industrial Court
In Brisbane a Meat Industry Board case concerns a worker named A Numann who refused to work overtime after union guidance. The Queensland Meat Industry Board sought legal action for delaying Saturday work at Lake works, arguing 1377 cattle could be affected. The Industrial Court prepared to consider appropriate sections as to action while stating mast supplies potential transfer of power to the Casmanweaith.
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Atheen
A. Numann
BL Coneyber
Queemland Meat Industry Board
Conyyber
Lemnoon
Industria Bota
T Lawia
Central Mont Industry Columnision
Wiliam Webb
CHILLAGOE SMELTERS Protest Over Closing Works
A Brisbane protest today against a state government decision to dismantle Chillagoe smelters. Speakers urged the Railways Union to stop shipments and pledged to press the prime minister to prevent the closure. Proposals included appointing four representatives to confer with authorities on the closure and to protest the move publicly.
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Brisbane
Emeltata Wa
Railways Union
Fines
Stee
Giles Mid
Mt. Gwunet
Orbacquet Stata Mining Haginesr
Demelitios
Uelune
Ube
Ammeling
New Records in Canadian Shipyards Reported
Canadian shipyards have delivered a 10 000 ton cargo vessel and more than 130 ships since December 31, 1641. The figures include 10000 ton ships, tons of tonnage, and a range of cargo and tinseweepers as part of a broader record count.
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Canada
Ir Justes
Z. C. Daviah
Mars
Tone Sey
San
New Zealand Budget Highlights Budget proposal and war spend totals
The Budget for the current financial year shows war expenditure reaching 144000000 as outlined by the Finance Minister and Dunia tor in parliament. Government plans emphasize a drive against tax evaders and defaulting issues as part of the fiscal strategy.
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New Zealand
Duniator For Finance
Nea
Laspantog
Tracey
Plana Ea
Hefaulters
Munitions Plant Switched to Farm Machinery
An official from the Department of Agriculture announced a major shift in resources, diverting six large munitions plants to farm machinery production. The move aims to boost rural equipment and support the war effort, with consultations planned in Sydney to compare outputs against the five-year average and encourage growers to expand vehicle production.
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Eumure
Ural
Inquest Bans Sale Of New Cars In Stoney Friday
The inquest at Worval into the sale of new cars linked to Marjorin Norval concluded amid evidence from the coroner J Laity. A belief arose that when directions were given the tubers vanished on November 1, leaving a small number behind and affecting distribution, with an emergency permit previously granted by the Director of Emergency.
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Worval
Commonwealth Land Bhibbane
copche-Bourdje
Webelt San
Tin
Marjorin Norval
Dhe Fontral
J. Laity
IBM
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Raad Tremley
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