British Film Free Offer Refused in Ypres Story
Melbourne dispatch reports Captain Barrackened and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were discussed as a British film offer to Union Theatres Ltd for free exhibition in early release theatres. The offer was rejected, with comments on drawing power and a claim that America remains the market best suited for British films.
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Melbourne
Ypres
Union Theatres, Ltd
Film Commission Today
Fart
Fim
Barr Kened
Gibeon
Union Theatre Ltd
Dr. Jekyll
Live
Anfa
America
Aluslona
Federal Ministers to Tour States in July and August
A short batch of ministers will remain in Melbourne to oversee government duties as Prime Minister plans a nationwide tour through July and into August. Key figures including Home and Territories Minister Marr and Attorney-General Latham will visit inland territories and several states ahead of Canberra tournaments and national duties.
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Melbourne
Home and Territories
W. C. Marr
Latham
Dggne
Canberra
Moon Eclipse Visible Over Eastern Australia Tomorrow
A total lunar eclipse will occur tomorrow evening and be visible from coastal districts of Eastern Australia. From Canberra the moon will enter Earths shadow before moonrise with a small portion of St Immerald visible at totality, conditions permitting. Times given include contact with shadow at 4:43 and totality around later phases.
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Australia
Canberra
Melbourne Cold Snap Bites City To 23 Degrees
Melbourne faced its coldest weather of the winter as a heavy frost culminated, the thermometer sinking to 23 degrees Fahrenheit at the meteorological bureau. A new factory telephone instrument, instead of ringing, blows a motor horn for outdoor calls.
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Melbourne
Monliy- AL
Dureau
Early Consideration of Canberra Judiciary System
The Commonwealth Sonctor-General Sir Robert Gurran says a Canberra judiciary will be considered soon with court buildings to Federal Capital expected a year or more away. In the interim Canberra cases will be heard in Iucu bey an, with a police court and a Supreme Court circuit. Federal Territory cases are rare. The Commonwealth plans a Federal alive force but won’t hasten it, and NSW police may continue access to Canberra for years.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Sir Robert Gurran
Canberra
Iucubeyan
Supreme Court
New South Wales
Premiers Conference to Discuss Per Capita Grants
Prime Minister Bruce and Treasurer Page head to the Premiers and Treasurers conference on Thursday in a cordial mood. Federal Parliament agreed to withdraw the capital payment to the States, but many expect full compensation for per capita grants ending in June 1928.
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Melbourne
Bruce
Earle Page
Htate
Tasmanian Hopes for Better Alliance Proposals in Melbourne
Hobart reports Premier Lyons and Under-Treasurer Bruti left for Melbourne to attend the Commonwealth States conference on Alliance and child endowment. Lyons expressed hope that the Commonwealth would present proposals substantially better than earlier ones.
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Hobart
Lyons
Bruti
Melbourne
Commonwealth
States
Alliance
Child Endowment
Victora youngster wins V KLA Medal on 19 bullseyes
Gorden Mrarson aged 14 shoots 19 consecutive bullseyes at the 90 yard range in the Bull Prairie Club match in Victoria to claim the V.KLA Medal. In other items, children misuse playground benches of South Australian planters and Alberton’s neglected burial ground near Port Adelaide sees desecration as skulls are taken for playthings. A removal plan to Cheltenham cemetery has not been acted on.
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Gorden Mrarson
Victora
V.kla
Bull Prairie Club
Alberton
Port Adelaide
Permonsa
Cheltenham Cemetery
Donnybrook Gold Find Marks New Mineral Claims
Melbourne dispatch reports a world find at Hotsinks Vile prompting a prize return. Prospecting claims extend north and south for miles near Mr. T. Kilroy's Bolinds Viale mine, about 34 miles west of Donnybrook. Other claims have since been indicated.
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Meltourne
Hotsinks Vile
Sleven
Mr. T. Kilroy
Bolinds Viale
Donnybrook
Coal Supplies Replenished After Shortage Fear
MELDEOUENE reports fears of a coal shortage due to crane men’s dispute at Newcastle eased by a reroute bringing adequate coal supplies.
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Meldeouene
Monilay
Newcastle
Couien
Wonthaggi Crew Refuses Pit Entry After Explosion
All workers at the Klate commune pit refuse to enter this morning following Saturday’s explosion. They demand ventilation adjustments before resuming work, which is expected to begin again tomorrow.
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Wonthaggi
Ace
Klate
Tragic Northbourne Camp Fire Claims Two Men
Two men died in a Northbourne Camp hut fire early Sunday. Alexander Beveridge and Samuel Palmer perished from injuries and possible suffocation after a large blaze destroyed their sleeping hut. Beveridge, rescued alive, died at Canberra Hospital. Palmer lay charred on a bed. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict.
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Northbourne Camp
John Onde
Tulmer
Beveridge
Cuedinhegan
Palmer
Sergi. Cook
Canberra
Duke and Duchess of York to be welcomed in Portsmouth
Provisional programme includes a naval welcome for the Duke and Duchess of York upon the Tenown’s arrival at Portsmouth. The Prince of Wales will greet them aboard the vessel, and Portsmouth plans a welcome home address before their London departure by special train.
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Duke and Duchess of York
Portsmouth
Tenown
Prince of Wales
Duke and Duchess
Weasel
London
Toowoomba Branch Hails Canberra Fellowship Greetings
At the first conference of the Toowoomba branch of the Church of England Men's Society held last week Archdeacon Glover sent greetings to the Canberra branch. The motion carried expressed joy in national fellowship the C E MLS desires to accomplish.
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Toowoomba
Church of England Men's Society
Glover
Canberra
Morton
C.e.mls
Canine Control Tightens Dog Registration Rules
Canberra police plan enforcement of the Registration of Dogs Ordinance after reports of sheep killed or maimed by dogs within the city area. The ordinance requires all dogs over three months old to be registered, with a £2 penalty for non registration and a £10 annual fee. It empowers seizure and destruction of dogs found trespassing or not under proper control, and mandates neck collars with keeper details. Any mastiff or bulldog or mongrel of either breed must have a muzzle sufficient to prevent harm.
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Canberra
F C C Officers Elect at First Formal Meeting
A large gathering saw the Federal Capital Commission Officers Association elect its officers. President C E Francis and vice presidents from divisions of the police were named along with treasurer Keane and secretary Shelton. The constitution surveys provisions for an executive council to be elected within seven days.
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Federal “Capital Commission
Cers’ Association Instimi
C. E. Francis
Perspice
Menars
A. E. Jackson
D. 8. Burgess
J. H. Honeysett
Keane
Shelton
Alleged Rabbit Skin Stealing Plea in Queanbeyan Court
In Queanbeyan Police Court on Saturday Alfred Edward Monk pleaded guilty to stealing a number of rabbit skins and fox skins valued at 9 shillings, the property of Robert Gonton McCawley. He was remanded until tomorrow on the application of Constable Relg, with further charges pending.
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Fox Vkins
Robert Gonton McCawley
Alfred Edward Monk
Queanbeyan
Relg
Monk
SLY GROG 137 Bottles Seized in Five Months Record
Canberra police raided sellers of liquor without licenses this year, seizing 137 bottles including 70 beer 4 wine and 37 whisky. The operation raised about 96 in fines and confiscated liquor is tendered to hotelkeepers in Queanbeyan.
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Canberra
Queanbeyan
Goulburn Coroner's verdict on Hell death and local notices
After three days of inquiry the Coroner ruled Con stable Owen Edwin Hell died from injuries after being knocked down by a motor car driven by Ernest Hibbert. Hell was killed May 27 and Hibbert is committed for trial for manslaughter. Bail granted. The Goulburn M L A branch shows 725 members, 40 new in two weeks. The Goulburn Golf Club celebrated its birthday with the Reda and Flues match, the losers to entertain at dinner. The Corner’n Voice potato show displayed 150 exhibits, with 13 varieties proving the district’s potato potential. the display may move to a Sydney window.
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Owen Edwin Hell
Ernest Hibbert
Goulburn
Goulburn Golf Club
Mesara, Knowlman
Hon
Department of Agriculture
Alburn
Bydney
Sales of Sheepskins at Sydney Auctions Report
Aidding for sheepskins was keen at Sydney sales with values tending toward sellers. Full wool merinos 11d-16d per lb. wools 12d-14d. lambs 9d-14d. pelts 3d-6d. crossbred wool 10d-19d. tallow demand restricted with declines. Hides and calf skina prices firm or advancing. inquiry for rabbitakine brighter. Offerings 140 tons, down 43 tons from prior week. average values up slightly. various peltry and skins sold at mixed prices.
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Winchcombe
Carson Fd
Sydney
Lamba
Vahica
Jed
Canberra City Band to discuss demise at June meeting
The Canberra City Band will hold a June 2 meeting to discuss winding up the band due to lack of public support. A letter from band secretary T. W. Whyte of Eastlake was read at a nearby Social Service Association meeting, deploring the support shortfall and noting delegates will attend to offer moral support.
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Canberra City
T. W. Whyte
Eastlake
Social Service Association
Remarkable Mollie James Wins Piano Honors at 11
Mollie James, age 11, of Queanbeyan, earns a string of music distinctions from the NSW State Conservatorium and London college exams. Her achievements include top marks, bronze and gold medals, and invitations to perform at major venues in Sydney and Town Hall.
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Mollie James
Queanbeyan
Sven
Heposax
Ipsa
Initatery
State Conservatorium
L.M
I.C.M
State of New South Walesa
L.C.M
Town Hall
Rd Dey
M. Junio
Sydney
Chopin
P Tas
V.c.mll
Maria
Canberra Weather Figures Record Rainfall Slightly
Canberra records meteorological data for June showing 9 am readings for June 13 14 with rainfall figures and a note that last year on June 12 rainfall was recorded. Monthly totals for the current year list February through June with sparse figures and repeated placeholder text.
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Canberra
Tony
Canberra Philharmonic Choir Seeks Local Support for Future Arts
The Canberra Philharmonic Choir rehearses nightly at Acton Hall under Mr A Doig. The group showcased Elgar King Olaf and other pieces with Gwen Paul providing accompaniment. Madam Melba praised the Philharmonic and offered future patronage. Secretaries and delegates plan to approach businesses for increased public backing, noting low collections at performances.
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A. Doig
Acton Hall
Olaf
Northland
Tenison
Patty
Gwen Paul
Madame Melba
Philharman
Dolg
Philharmon
A. J. Payntin
Commimion Stores
Kattiake
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