Empire Air Mail Experimental Flights Planned Next Month
The Minister for Defence Mr Thorby announced a departmental committee will examine an experimental tri weekly air mail service between England and Australia. He cautioned no firm start date for Darwin to Perth or Darwin to Adelaide and said government policy aims to share services equitably among air companies as the internal service is reorganised.
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Empire Air
England
Austtralia
Defence
Thorby
Melbourne
Henry Gullett
U.A.P
Darwin
Chica
Holt
Perth
Adelaide
Bourne
Dar
Brisbane
Sydney
Internal surcharge on Empire air mail raised in parliament
Members from both sides of the House dissected a Defence Ministry statement on a new internal surcharge for Empire air mail. The plan, linked to Darwin to Perth Adelaide Brisbane routes, faces criticism for delayed start dates and unequal regional advantages.
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Empire All Mall
House of Representatives
Defence
Thorby
Curtin
Hen
Car Thefts Prompt Police Warning in Sydney
Police issue a special warning amid rising car thefts. In the year to June 1, 1907, 1,207 motor vehicles worth £182,000 and 145 motorcycles valued at £5,080 were stolen. all but thirteen motor cars and forty motorcycles were recovered. Forty detectives are focused on tracing stolen cars. garages and missing notifications hinder efforts.
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Sydney
NSW Cabinet Eyes Jury System Overhaul
Sydney Tuesday report outlines reforms to the jury system in New South Wales. A planned increase of 5 shillings a day for jurors is expected across common law and criminal courts. A cabinet rift exists over costs though jurors remain paid below base wage rates.
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New South ‘Wales
King's Birthday Levee Held by Acting Governor General
Excellency the Acting Governor General Lord Huntingford will hold a levee at 12 noon on Thursday June 9 1988 in King's Hall Parliament House Canberra to honor His Majesty the King. Attendees are asked to wear morning dress or lounge suit and arrive via private entrance if possible.
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Lord Huntingford
King’s Hall
Parliament House
Gamnberra
Ceremony Protocol for Presentation to His Excellency
The notice prescribes attendees bring name and title cards for Aide-de-Camp. Except for private entree rulemen, no order of preference. representative bodies should keep together when approaching His Excellency to facilitate orderly reception.
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King's Hall
Senate
Tauber Delights Canberra Audience In National Capital
Richard Tauber gave a concert in Canberra on Tuesday July 1. The audience was enthusiastic, praising his tenor and voice as golden and emotionally expressive. The Journal lauded his artistry and versatility and predicted a tumultuous reception at the National Capital. Fuller details from the Musical Society are expected soon.
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al Broadcasting
Tetuapheepee Teentre
Canberra
Newacre
Audiencea
Tauber
Musical Society
Obituary of Mea Angle' Weitkite Pioneer Resident
Mea Angle Weitkite, a member of a prominent pioneering family, was born in Site Mo ey Da P and lived with her husband in several towns before settling in Park Street, Queanbeysit. She remained active in local affairs and maintained good health until a few days before death.
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Mea
Angle’ Weitkite
Enklin
Nien
Park
Queanbeysit
Eee
Tarr NATIONAL ANTHEM dispute dropped in Capetown report
A fragmented courier note reports that the matter involving Tarr national anthem controversy in Capetown has been dropped. The text is garbled but indicates an official end to the dispute and references Cappellons and Sar itor. No further details are clear.
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Capetown
Apt Sons
Cabinet eyes rugby visit and Canberra players to Sydney
Details of the F.C.T. Rugby Union team to visit Sydney this weekend are listed. Names include Donohue, Hassett, McCue, Denahy, Dawson, Moore and Pinkney among others. The NSW board thanks the Fire Commissioners for courtesies shown during a recent Brigades visit. Next committee meeting postponed to Monday, June 20.
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F.C.T
Sydney
On D. Donohue
G. Haamett
W. C. T. Foley
J. McCue
Gov
UN. K.-T. Idige
W. Quodhing
FR. -Mclead
B. J
Carnally
Yampl
H. M. Pinkney
Donohue
Inacathia Rugby
Downlands College
Toowsorhba
Toowoomba
Brisbane
Kidkear
Hassett
Royel Military College
Lby
Rm.c
Taranmaki
Larry
Micue
Canberra
Qmith
Rogby
Christian Brothers’ College
Waverley
Bond Lifesavers
Denehy
Rydney High School
Dawson
McCue
Rotorua
Dominion
AMC
Moore
St. Aloyrlun
Associated
University
Batheret
Associated Schools
G. Dawson
Walhington
N.Z
Eldridge
Newington College
Ralc
Sydney High
Bellevue
Metropolitan
Manly
Wallaroon
McLeod
North Sydney High School
R.mec. Dret
F.C.T. Rugby’ Union
N.8.w. Board of Fire Commissioners
Eprom
Mbhy
Butter and Cheese Prices Slated for Increases
An official statement indicates butter will rise by apprx 1d per lb with a further reduction to 1/6d per lb. cheese wholesale price will advance to iid per lb. The move reflects belief dairy farmers are increasingly remunerated when accounting for capital and demanding work in the industry.
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Sydney
Jane
Sapien
Board to Set Up Inquiry on Butter Prices in Australia
The acting Minister for Commerce in Cameron stated in the House that a proposal to establish a board to investigate butter prices in Australia would be considered. He noted the government would respond with a decision in the near future, similar to Tariff Board measures aiding primary industry.
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Commerce
Cameron
Ent
Australis
Anthony
C.P
Me AP
Governon
Double Tragedy Shifts Theories In Sydney Case
Police pursue a new theory after the bodies of Mrs eee 51 and George Duggan 63 are found near a North Sydney flat. Detectives now suspect Duggan killed his companion and then committed suicide. Duggan reportedly had a large sum of money and, after drinking, attempted hanging. post mortem cannot yet confirm the death cause though cyanide is suspected.
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Sydney
Eee
Wreia
George Duggan
Duggan
Allan 3H Sentenced For Overcoat Theft In Queanbeyan Court
Allan 3H pleaded guilty to stealing an overcoat belonging to Albert E. Meads and received three months hard labour. He also faced charges for stealing a suit of clothes from Charles Albert Beresford and for stealing an overcoat and wallet from Maurice Simms Le Clerc, receiving two and five months respectively. A further charge relating to household goods was dismissed with no evidence. He will serve sentences concurrently. Trevor Maltin Thomas, chemist, was fined two pounds for failing to time and pay sheets, as an Industrial Inspector noted overtime and arrears despite workers’ two hours of weekly overtime.
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Clathen
Charles Al‘bert Beresford
Kien
Maurice J Sim Nm le Clerc
Trevor Maltin Thomas
Queanbeyan Jourt
Assault on Police Leads to Fines for Percy Shoobert
In May at the Royal Hotel yard Constable P Looby arrested Percy Shoobert of Ainslie Catherra for assaulting him after Shoobert’s brother was detained. Shoobert denied indecent language and the assault, while the court fined him 12 for indecent language and 6 with costs for the assault.
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al the Ec
F. Brits
Percy Shogbert
Ainslie
Catherra
Costa
P. Looby
Looby
Royal Hotel
Percy Shoobert
Detonstattt
Scrabbie Looby
Parliament Power Erosion Over High School Site
A Canberra letter argues the Seat of Government Act procedure was bypassed to alter the University area High School plan. It warns that contracts have been let and work begun before parliamentary scrutiny, risking bureaucratic overreach during a looming recess.
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Canberra Times
House of Representatives
Seat of Government Administration
Representatives
Senate
Parliament House
National Insurance Department
Institute of Anatomy
Department of Health
Tinachoul
Australian Commonwealth
Youra
Frede, Watson
Gungabléen
State Parliament Sydney Sets Shorter Debates
State parliament announces a new standing order to shorten proceedings by limiting debate on first readings to the Minister in Charge and party leaders. The full debate is planned for 1 pm with all welcome for second reading and entertainment.
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Sydney
Razy Whiet
Make Your Own Money Saving Remedy for Nose Throat and Chest
An old advertisement promotes a two-shilling bottle of concentrated Heenzo to be added to sweetened water. It claims the mixture equals eight ordinary bottles and can be used as a nose antiseptic for catarrh and head cold, a gargle for sore throats, and an internal remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and fevers. It touts suitability for adults and children alike.
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Empire Air Mail Service
Earle Faget
United Kingdom
Tuseday
Ala
Richard
Mrs. Annie. Franklin
Asptotutte
Iveilent
Sethist
Cappellons
Rugby Union
Hill
MIC
Army
Harlequin'’s
Victoria Rugby Union
Hobaam
Jeader
Ards
Durham
Eng
Pinkney
Fort. Tetreet High School
Bt. Albans
Laa
Queanbeyan Court
Allan
W. F. Brits
P.M
Albert E. Meads
Head
Mcihnes
Meads
Hector
Oon A Rosa
Sta Ai An Etoploges
Eemployees
Quean
Ce Atitol Toh
George, Warres William
CIVIC
Gladys Swarthout
John Bales
John Barrymore
Wayne Morris
Capitol
Sinone Simon
Walter Winchell
Ben Bernie
Hisses
Gloria Stuart
Michael Whan
Oland
Anna Mbsend Piger
Ideas Canberra
Ublicatronage Rcclaims
Almain Rothers Ega
Eading Motor Garage
Australian National Airways Pty
Wagga
JW. Ireson
Commonwealth OF Australia
Universiti
Nina
Jen Eure
Arco
Attorney-Gener O Department
Queanbeyan
O'Brien
J . F. Kaye
Yping
Kgregor
Jardine &J
Kingston
Gilbeton
Sjpregm Court OF
Luorate
YOUNG
Tate’ O
Derulagaut
Gra
New South
Walen Lavertar
Ivoo
Tr Bete
Supreme Court of Mew Boule Wales
Lacc
Davies” & | Woods Proctors
Northbourne Avenue
City
ERS
Lickets
Elimatta Street
Praddon
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