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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

17 Jun 1939

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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

3

GPO Tender Inquiry Details Read at Royal Commission

Proceedings at the Royal Commission examined how a contract for the General Post Office works was signed near or after the 14 day limit. Officials including Orwin Cleland and Mehaffey were questioned about telegrams, instructions not to sign, and internal Departmental shifts that influenced the contract with H. G. Whittle of Sydney. The hearing adjourned with the commission set to rule on contract timing and Royal Commission timing.

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Mir. Fey Sydney J. Orwin Cleland G.P.O Royal Commision Spipebrace Wterior J. A. Carradus Orwin Unwin Works Mr. Meatley Sylmeg H. G. Whittie von Bey Loyd. Baer Newmax Wovey They Wwhitue Mi Sons Pty. Ltd Bates Sai Works Department Doveys Howtong Austie Maxwell Wis Ustive Me Bovey Amistance Davey Tan Yung Betty Morn Phonogram Atendant Canberra City Saigy Lang Iain Mucle Mig Weaver Ivan Mersin My Menderson Manny Peshman Newman Mehatiny Byd- Myma Bull Minn Herlihy Ant Newman Hua Wing George Alexander Creane Miss Dovey Srudy Joan Dunshea Gendant Deshure KC Ms. Dovey DuniMalae Uray Dunberen Windeyer Tam Department of the Interior Worka Department Mehaffey Cleland Ab Joseph Aloysius Cairodus Department of Wanderlich Wanderich Carrollus Enis Wunderlich Thylor Mhattey Carrodua Malkeyh Hailfey Cerrodus Mehaey Cureddus GPO Taudler Parliament House Pell M, Harriss Thorby Mebufley Falluil Terre Cutta PS Mokarfey Sid Carrodus Carvodia Rt San Senate Menaffey Mvhaffey Carrodun Enid Carrodus Mehattey Chamber Carrods Millmtet Gewin Nak Carrfiya Carrodan Sanberrs Thorey Thurby Commonwealth Gavinment H. G. Whittle Mr. Whittle Partian Thal Royal Commission
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Readers' Views on Infantile Paralysis Controversy

A reader letter discusses the Royal Commission on investigation of infantile paralysis, contrasting 1938 London reports with later critiques. Claims orthodox treatments caused pain and deformity, urging continued scrutiny of medical practices and patient welfare.

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Elbe Wikhuy Vanferenge Inivrester EEA Pati Stip Mogitha Courpas Angural Paapeen Ohana Bert Royal Commission On de Investigation Queensland London Jan Aydney Priday Tandie Kebuul
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Joy Riding Court Case Draws Courtroom Attention

Trubert Gotalie, 18, appeared before the court on a set of charges including illegally using a motor car. The proceedings suggested heavier sentences likely as the case moved forward in Haddington Court Kostay.

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Syuney Fridow Haddington Court Mk Preston Meg My Miken Trubert Gotalie
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United service marked by Student Christian Movement unity

An Anglican and Presbyterian gathering in Canberra will unite clergy and students for a Day of Prayer for Students under the World Student Christian Federation auspices. Rev. Tt. Aria will conduct at St. John’s Church. Mr. G. A. Currit, MLA, will deliver the address on Attitude. Music will be performed, and students are invited to attend. The federation, with 909,000 members, links 45 countries and reflects broad church representation. leaders from France Ireland Sweden Japan India New Delhi and Australia will participate.

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Luale Anglican Presby Lcci Lapusa Congres Cenberra St. Joh Churet Canberra Aria Mic A. Currit University College Aira Jeaders France Ireland Sweden Japan Thdia New Delano W. A. Winger't Hott Robert Mackie Bentland York John Re Mott U.S.A 2. Koo China Basil Mathown Fingland Australia Profesor G. Calvert Barber Melbourne
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Hospital Inquiry At Sydney Shore Hospital Chair Solved

The Sydney hospital inquiry concluded with A. H. Hirst named chairman after a tense hearing. The administration faced questions about governance and a close staff relationship described as hand in glove with officials.

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Sydnney Ibe Tawa A. H. Hirst Weleon Tne
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Unclear fragmentary notice from Brisbane June 20

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named R Kenny in Brisbane dated June 20 and references proofs and a dove in a short space of one week. The readable content is too incomplete to determine a clear event or context.

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R Kenny Brisbane
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Goulburn Sale Links to Wheatley Cup and School Awards

A Canberra High School event at W Hy School yesterday outlined a pre Wheatley sale and a cup competition at 1.00 p.m. Ty G Spender and KC Ansbitatt led a yarding of moore in 18 000 cuawkey. Certificates totalling 98 were awarded to pupils with Mr Breinefeld lauding the school’s life saving effort and the Bower cup, awarded by Singleton and the Royal Life Saving Society, for top life saving awards under NSW education system.

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Air Ty G Spender KC. Ansbitatt Moore Canberra W. Hy School Sented Ard Breinereld Menars O'Rourke Hunt Lachlan Watana Spender Aarn, Bowera Singleton N.S.W Royal Life Saving Society Education Eystem New South Wales
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Canberra Stock Sale Promises Fresh Livestock Lots

A Canberra sale notice lists Wondgers and Call Ltd as organizers with sheep and new stock on Thursday. Details are unclear due to OCR gaps but emphasis is on an auction of livestock and related goods.

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Wondgers and Call Ltd Wil
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Cowl Pastoral Co. Ltd Restocking Sale Notes Merino Wethers

The yarding includes about 3 000 merino wethers and other sheep from Cowl Pastoral Co. Ltd bred on various properties. The sale will feature merino wethers ewes and mixed crossbred stock with trucks provided for transport under restocking conditions.

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Mosay Merino Wether Cowl Cowl Pastoral Co. Ltd
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Sheep Inquiry in Wellington to Appoint Royal Commission

A Friday report states within days Primo Minotar Mr Savage will announce the appointment of two Royal Commissioners to inquire into sheep farming problems. The inquiry will feature methods to finance farmers through bankers and stock agents.

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Wellington Primo, Minotar Savage Royal Commisaian
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