National Library Nears Completion With Finishing Touches
The National Library building is approaching completion with finishing touches in progress and completion expected within the next two to three weeks. Electrical installation is finished and lifts will be tested shortly. Removal of the hooka from Waraminot House is expected to be completed early next month if authorities approve, allowing occupancy of the structure.
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Ballon
Sind
Thros Weals
wPr Waminot
Bible finds value of Lachish texts discovered in shards
Broken Lachish pottery with inscriptions in ancient Hebrew are dated to Jeremiah’s era about 2500 years ago. Professors from Hebrew University credit the discovery with challenging higher criticism and supporting Masoretic eyewitness authorship. The potsherds, likely archives of Lachish city, are described as duplicates copied on clay and may mirror Tel ad Duweir findings.
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K. Bubsnik
Mrahu
Hebrew University of
Toresnyer
Solomon's
Sukenik
Bulenik
Sukenik Sai
Lachish
Tel ad-Duweir
Palestine
River Collision In Sydney Court Opens Inquiry
The Marine Court in Sydney opened an inquiry into the collision on April 14 between the launch Renown and the Scots College rowing eight on the Parramatta River. A 10-year-old boy Francis McDonald was said to have been at the wheel but denied. witnesses claimed misconduct by the launch owner and master. Four injured crewmen from the Scots College boat were reported as recovering. The inquiry adjourned to tomorrow.
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Sydney
Marine Court Today
Scots College
Parramatta River
Ewert Towns
M Nan
Moana
J. Gletion
Francis McDonald
McDonald
Aince
Bombala Scouts to join Canberra District decisions
Canberra District scouts Association Executive resolves Bombala inclusion in district. A Bombala troop forms and is expected to register soon, with a Cub pack being formed alongside the Beyond Canberra troop. Cubs to be led by Mico M. Houston.
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Canberra District Scouts Association
Bombala
Canberra
Prevent
Bombale
Beyond
Mico M. Houston
Easter Island Giant Idols Keep Secret
A Franco-Belgian expedition to Easter Island returned to Honolulu with the riddle unsolved. Led by Dr. Henry Lavachery and Alfred Mstraux, the team carried 200 monoliths and 40 standing statues, including a six ton stone monument to Hanga One One, god of fishermen. The haul, mostly depictions of protective deities, heads to the Cinquantenaire Museum for study.
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Taland
Henry Lavachery
Belgium
Royal Museum of Art
Hitory
Alfred Mstraux
Paris
Leras Drapkin
Chile
France
Honolulu
Mercator
Cinquantenaire
Hanga
Printed by Christopher John at Federal Capital Press office
Publication line states Christopher John prints for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at Mort Bureet Braddon Canberra. The note locates the printer and the office in Canberra with formal attribution.
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Christopher John
Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Australia, Ltd
Mort Bureet
Braddon
Canberra
Governor Hore-Ruthven to visit Queanbeyan next week
Preparations for Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven State Governor’s visit to Queanbeyan are nearing completion. Clarkmen began erecting arches at the Farrer Memorial for the Jelvic reception and unveiling ceremony, and a new high school site will host the foundation stone laying. Loudspeakers will be used at all events.
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Alexander Hore- Ruthven
Queanbeyan
Funeral of H W Y Deane at Tharwa Churchyard
The funeral of the late H W Y Deane was held at the Church of England cemetery in Tharwa with nearly all Queanbeyan Bowling Club members in attendance. The Ven Archdeacon Pike, assisted by Mr Ruby, conducted the service at Christ Church and again at the graveside.
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H.W. Y. Deane
Church of England
Tharwa
Queanbeyan
Death of Noted CWA Worker
Sydney reports the death at her home in Cool Day of Mrs Ro Ho Dangar a longtime associate of the Country Women's Association. The obituary notes her years of service with the CWA and marks the loss to the organization.
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Sydney
Cools
Ro Ho Dangar
Dangar
Country Women's Association
Polynesian roots explored by researchers on remote island
A research team studies ancient Polynesian migration patterns on a distant treeless island, noting potential light shed on ancestry and early voyages. The site reveals idols, monuments, sweet potatoes, and tombs unlike those found elsewhere, while scholars discuss the island's isolation and sparse resources.
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Jalandia
Civilisa
Pula
Islang Ia
Chile
Pacific
Tennis volleying and doubles play tactics and tips
The article outlines precise tennis volley and baseline techniques for both forehand and backhand shots. It covers grip, footwork, timing, and anticipation at the net, plus defensive and offensive strategies for singles and doubles. Emphasizes controlled pace, placement, and rapid wrist action to return to the server’s court and pressure opponents.
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Jey
Mts Eplandid
Apoila
Aimgies
L Owly
Necesary
Court Position Notes for Doubles Play Strategy
Court setup guidance emphasizes readiness for morning sessions and proper ball handling. It warns against overusing pace and stresses precise placement to exploit open court angles. Clear direction to servers about aiming to the backhand side and targeting exposed areas near the net for better control.
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Novara Gabbidy Bros
Gueenbayan
Eer
Lee
Tania
Apubles
Gerald Patterson
P. O’hare-Wood
Tob Provid
Yien
Esrver
Indien
Ringles
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