Australian Tale Free From Tetanus Spores
An emergency conference of athletic and toilet preparation makers and the Health Department is to be held at Wallington to address problems arising from publicity about talcum powders alleged to be infected with tetanus spores. Caution urged following deaths attributed to tetanus in children after using powder. Tests suggest India-sourced raw materials implicated. Australian brands reportedly not involved.
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Letic
Health Department
Wallington
India
Canberra Scouts Visit Plan For Friday Night Parade
District Commissioner and district scouts officers outline a Canberra visit with a 1 pm gathering at Phillip Park, a parade to Teopee Park then Manuka, and a post-assembly address. Senior representatives from each group will attend, with refreshments and a farewell at Lady Gowrie Services Club.
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Analata
Cuba
Canberra
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Reope
Chabatin
Eelve Avin
Oelal
Cuka
Biouta
Canberre Diatrict Packa
Troopa
Pritip Park
Telopaa Park
Choo
Coun
Agri
Vicini Iy
Wpau
Au! Saminiant
Pam
Telopee Park
Manuke Oy- Aly
Dai
Oval
Geng Whaw
Tr Carr
Bydivy
Guide Notes for Brownie Pack Event Schedule
The notes outline a Saturday meeting at Manuka Oval and a Monday Victory Day event. Brown Owl and Tawny absent means no meeting next Saturday. Brownies are invited to a Victory Day celebration at Manuka Oval and must be inside by 12:30 pm. A full three day holiday program is planned with Rangers and Cadets joining Sydney and Canberra units. All Brownies should wear their uniforms.
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Une
Tab
Manos
Armed Hold-Up at Boys' Home Ends in Prison Sentence
Sydney reports a man identified as James Delaney, a labourer, was sentenced in Parramatta Court for holding up Maria Brozier at gunpoint at Westmead Boys Home and menacing a detective. He received two and a half years for carrying a revolver and six months for stealing from the Marist Brothers, with additional charges of breaking and entering and stealing. Delaney has a long prior record, and police note threats against a Catholic priest. He was remanded to June 20 on further charges of armed robbery and other thefts, while some counts were discharged.
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Sydney
Maria Brozier
Westmead Boys
Television service soon operating in Britain
A long, winding account discusses British television plans and the shift from cable and telegraph methods to radio distribution. It notes the Empire's aim for widespread home entertainment, the role of the BBC, and debates over cable capacity, wireless tech, and economic costs shaping early radio and TV rollout across the Commonwealth.
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Britain
Bir Kreeat
Empire Radio Communications
B.B.C. Wan
Australia
Iuky
Wirelaas
Brit
Commonwealth
Americana
United Batre
Rapid Expansion of Canadian Fur Farms
The fur farming industry originated in Prince Edward Island, Canada, with the discovery of silver fox. Early types were common ox breeds later replaced by platinum, pearl, silver blue, blue, and white varieties showing growth. In 2644 years the number of fur farms reached 1,518, up from 1,024 in 1043, with about 3,600 fox ranches in Canada contributing significantly to exports of valuable fur.
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Canada
E Amatient
Maritime
European Welter Title Claimed After Close London Bout
Boule Roderick, the British middleweight and welter champion, won the European welter title last night in London with a points victory over Omar Kouldri of France after 18 gruelling rounds.
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London
Boule Roderick
Franghinen
Omar Kouldri
Hotel Acton to Be Reopened in Canberra
Alterations to the Hotel Acton are nearing completion as carpenters rush the final stages. The hotel will open next week to accommodate guests, with the front wing vacated by the Priam ranch. Rooms and beds are being slotted for departmental officials and staff to relieve accommodation shortages in Canberra and Sydney.
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Actonary
la Tikely
Carpentera
Department of the Interior
Priam Ranch
Acton
Canberr
Beda
Canberra
Sydney
Onan Uke
Radio SEAC To Be World’s Biggest Forces Station
Radio SEAC, serving East Asia Command, will become the world’s most powerful forces station with a 100 kilowatt transmitter. From May 1, programmes including BBC relays will be heard across India, South-East Asia, and the Pacific, in Singlish and via an old 7 watt transmitter for Southern India and Ceylon. Radio SEAC began broadcasting in November 1944.
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EEAC
Outh East Asia Command
Tne
Ite
Inia
Houth-East Asia
Palmkton
Routh-Masiami India Command
Royal Rignals
Army Command
Marcon
United Kingdom
Bet Services
Adlo Seac
BBC
India
Ceylon
Pew
Radio Seac
Sleight of Hand Alleged by Seamen in Central Court
Wedness v Raith Wailers and George Raymond, both seamen, faced charges in Central Court over alleged theft of 400 pounds by offering gems in a financial scam and hand sleight at a sleigh. The case details unclear but involve claims of obtaining money via deception.
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Bydney
Wedness
Raith Wailers
George Raymond
Ghayity of Newcastle's Fly Menace Reported
Fragmentary text notes a fly menace in Newcastle tied to the Hunter River area. Mentions Dr Mannan and possible references to Empire era events. Details are garbled with unclear dates or locations and no coherent list of actions or outcomes.
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Ghayity
Newcastle
FLY
Hunter River
Mannan
Uae
State Lottery Byndney Draws Four Main Prizes Details
State lottery Byndney draws today Lottery No L343 names four main prizes with entries including Firm Prise N 88 088 and Golden Ayrup Syndicate among others. Second prize No 60AGl includes Sue AL Dyke and Blue Bird Milk Bar. Third prize No 25 58 named Willie Bir Syndicate and A White. Fourth prize No 30 049 Tonalta Byndjenic and W Jamia c/o Ton and Bras Foundries Eveleigh. Lottery No 1.34 to be driven on Friday.
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North
Fairview Bt
Concord
Sue AL Dyke
Rin R J. Preston
Blue Bird
Willie
A. White
George Jeri
Byndjenic
W. Jamia
c/o Ton
Bras Foundries
Eveleigh Lottery
Drivien
Pridy
Overhaul of Taxation Urged by Commerce Leader
Brisbane observers heard A. Gifford of Victoria urge a tax system overhaul at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. He argued current taxation laws are unnecessarily complex and aimed to curb inflation by discouraging efforts.
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Brisbane
Wedieaday
Mn Acr
A. Gifford
Vic
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