National revenue outlook shows potential surplus for year
Despite sharply higher defence spending, strong customs and buoyant returns may push Commonwealth accounts into a surplus exceeding £1,000,000 for the year ending June 30. Treasury returns to May show £607,000 surplus for 11 months, versus £3,597,000 a year earlier. Revenue is forecast at £83,? million with £84,145,000 actual for 11 months. defence expenditure stands at £8.2 million against £4.75 million, though defence works outlay is not disclosed.
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Parents urged to resist more homework in air raid course
Sydney readers report that Mr. E A Ambrose general secretary of the Federation of Parents and Citizens Association urged parents to oppose Education Department plans to introduce a school course in air raid precautions and guard duties noting it would increase homework by eating into time allocated for core subjects.
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Federation of Parents and Citizens’ Association
E. A. Ambrose
Education Department
Insolvent discharged in Brisbane after bankruptcy
Forty six years after operating the Torres Straits newspaper Alexander Co and Meyer of Thursday Island were declared insolvent. Today the Chief Justice discharged them unconditionally from bankruptcy in Brisbane.
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Meyer
Thursday Island
Suntice
Militia notices for drill hall muster and sports events
Militia notes list examination, eight phase drill, and dress code with web gear. Pay parade kit return noted. Hockey team practice at Reid Park, selection for RM C 11 game, meet at Commonwealth Bank Corner for transport to Duntroon. Musketry course second phase at Rifle Range June 25 morning. Sports meeting at Monuka Oval 845 am Saturday. Military obstacle race entrants to wear drill order. Post entries accepted.
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Australian tobacco policy debate before Customs Minister
A deputation from the Federal Tobacco Advisory Committee met Minister for Customs Mr Lawson to press for increased Australian leaf usage in cigarettes and tobacco. They urged higher protection with import duties and reduced excise preferences, warning growers face disaster without policy support. The minister noted tobacco growing must be viable and offered to present expert figures to avoid revenue loss.
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Canberra League sets earlier June July match starts
The Canberra League announced earlier that June and July matches will start earlier due to shift systems at Captain's Flat mines. Ainslie Intermediates to begin next Saturday with senior games brought forward, injuries noted, and training ahead of interstate and New South Wales fixtures. strong remarks on team form and coaching show a hopeful path to premiership.
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State selectors to visit Canberra for interstate match
State selectors will attend the New South Wales versus Australian Capital Territory game at Canberra on June 24. The NSW team to face Brivosne on July 3 will be announced the following Monday. The season concludes with the final match.
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Australian Capital Territory
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Brivosne
Militia Rugby Team Ready for Saturday Showdown
Militia players are recalled for training tonight to prepare for a Saturday match at Manuka Oval against the combined Gordon and ACT Colts team. Selection may occur after tonight's session.
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Ma“nuke Oval
Sydney cricket ground set for NSW vs Dalton clash
Umpires named for Saturday National Football League games at North Inourn Field Price between Ainslie and Eastlake Queanbeyan Manuka Wellington Mangan Mauger Acton Mines Rovers. Intermediates Queanbeyan Kings ton Ki Miller Kingston Acton Canberran Rovers Pialliga Avenue ground. Juniors Ainslie Queanbeyan St Christopher's Manuka Queanbeyan field Mangan.
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Gueanbeyan
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Bishop
Actony
Canberen Rovers
Jteli
Pairk Plo
Rise Expected in Wool Values Amid Market Uncertainty
Melbourne report quotes foreman Guthrie, an Australian wool grower, predicting a rise in wool values. He argues wool remains essential for fabrics and clothing and that the market balance will shift back toward wool as demand strengthens.
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Jr. Guthrie
Nowitton
Canberra Boxer Victory Beats Sagie Ton in Tight Bout
In Sydney at Henry's Gymnasium in Bam Aggieton, Jimmy Bennett from Canberra edged Sagie Ton by a slim margin on points after twelve rounds. Bennett seized control late, earning a government margin of points despite early pressure from Ton.
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Sydney
Boymagul Stadion
Bennett
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