National records of tribal customs documented for Australia
The National Library acquires sound records and images of Western Australia and northern tribes. Chief Abran Binney and a British Museum connection are noted. The material includes scenes of native ceremonial life and a government directive on viewing restrictions. The gift aligns with preserving historical tribal practices for Australian conditions and the King’s Jubilee coverage in London.
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Ailuirsiin
British Museum
Katia
Ruyidoun Road
Australia
National Library
Kenai” Binney
London
Convent Ball Honors Canberra Work With Patronage Note
Residents of Canberra will attend a Convent Ball Monday evening June 24 to honor the Bistera of the Good Samaritan Convent. Their Excellencies and Governor General will patronize. guests arrive at 9 p.m. Reception by Mrs Crutchiey. Bus service arranged. a ball will end about 1:45 a.m. Music by a local group. stage and table decorations with gifts to be collected by Mrs Sidlivan.
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Canberra
Good Samaritan
Laytswuey
Une Bal Pd
Crutchiey
Amalie
Pogsan
L. Bullyam
Mra. Sidlivan
Visitors spend £5,000,000 in Australia
Melbourne reports that visitors spent about £5 million during the period, with economists noting inbound travel from Britain and other regions contributing significantly. Figures show a substantial share tied to accommodation, hospitality, and tours, underscoring a strong tourism pulse for the region.
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Australia
Merino Exhibit Yields Top Honors at Sydney Show
IYASS GRAZIER WINS AGAIN EXHIBITS BEST MERINOS in Sydney. Bir Broderick Mextinter presents the trophy for a successful show season. C. I HF Prollcored 41 points, 1B MacFarlane of Cullingral placed with 28, while HL Carter tied for first in the junior sheep breeding judging.
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Sydney
Merrinuty
Seryyville
Mine
Amont
Tver
Broderick
Guundowlinds
Crooks West
Cartledale Rociery
C. I
MacFarlane
Cullingral
Chayie Runorou
Tenell
Mungadal Hay
HL Carter
Tiubo
Pruning Demonstrations At Orchards In Canberra District
Mr H Broadfoot from the New South Wales Agricultural Department led pruning demonstrations at Evan Cameron's Weetangera orchard and at Fisk and Bini's Narraangunah properties. Over 90 orchardists from Batlow and Queanbeyan attended, with practical tips on pruning to ensure an average crop yearly, and notes on fruit growth possibly linked to water or soil quality.
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H. Broadfoot
New South Wales Agricultural Department
Evan Cameron
Weetangerra
Mesara
T. A. Fisk
G. Bini
Narrabundah
Batlow
Queanbeyan
Mr. Fisk
Broadfoot
Barlow
Queanbeyan P and A Society to hold annual meeting
Queanbeyan representative reports the Queanbeyan P and A Association will meet at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening. The annual report and balance sheet will be presented, showing about £260 profit from the March show. Ballot for the incoming committee closes with the secretary today. tenders for new cattle yards will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan P and A. Association
School of
Aria
H.C. Denne
Illicit Still Allegations At Parramatta Court
At Parramatta Police Court today Arthur Ashton aged 39 a plumber and Leslie John Stanfield aged 20 a labourer were charged under the Distillation Act. An elaborate still operation was found at their premises during a raid last night. Ashton is charged with having illicit spirits under his control and with distillation, Stanfield with being under his control and involved in the offence. Both remanded with bail granted.
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Sydney
Priaay
Parramatta Pollet
Arthur Ashton
Leslie John Stanfield
Maher
Customs Department
Bairteld
Ashton Wan
Stanfield
Ashton
Wool Price Protest at Country Women's Meeting
At a Melbourne meeting of the Country Women's Association a protest was raised against high manufactured woollen goods prices compared with raw wool. A delegate cited a garment unit costing from 1 to 1 guinea as an example. A committee was formed to make inquiries.
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Melbourne
Country Women’s Association
Bworth
Apples Suitable for Canberra in Commercial Markets
The article discusses apples as a promising crop for Canberra with Granny Smiths proposed for August and September marketing, projecting prices rising from 6 to 15 shillings per case. It notes uncleared land near Goulburn at 48 per acre, and warns that infected fruit and pests threaten crops if not halted by an inspector. Blood and bone manure is recommended, with January spraying urged to prevent codlin moth.
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Canberra
J. C. Brackenrigg
Broadfoot
Goulburn
Camberra
Lie
Appica
Imprisonment for alleged counterfeit medical mixture
A Melbourne court convicted Thomas Augustine Bray for a twelve month sentence over an alleged deceitful sale of a water and glycerine mixture claimed to cure rheumatism. Evidence described a 10 percent glycerine and 10 percent water solution marketed as a remedy. Bray allegedly posed as a Pharmacy Board member and promised money back if cure failed.
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Melbourne
Thomas Augustine Bray
Polles Court
Fay
Hale Tonke Te Ionba
Hanve
Pharmacy Board
Accidental Death at Laverton Verdict Given
A Laverton inquiry into the death of Flying Officer Clive Edgerton aged 27 found it accidental after a plane flew from 18000 feet on April 18. The coroner said the propeller detached from the plane, causing the fatal accident.
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Melbourne
Clive Edgerton
Laverton
Escaped Prisoner Remanded In Sydney Court
George Cornim, 83, pleaded guilty at the Quarter Sessions to escaping front police custody in July 1926. He faced charges of forgery and attempted theft. Judge Thuidooh remanded him in custody for further proceedings while consideration of leniency was noted. The case involved testimony from JA Meagher and reference to a young woman and five children in Brabanes. The judge postponed final decision to Monday.
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Sydney
Fridky
George Cornim
Sharge
Benny
Narandera
Goulhamn
Lave
Walt
Forginis
Thuidooh
UE Abana
JA. Meagher
Cornish
Caraixth
Coundel
Monany
Glareless Lights Canberra Ltd Registered In Canberra
Company registration records reveal Glareless Lights Canberra Ltd with a share capital of 20000 in 1 shares, registered in Canberra. The memorandum lists objects to acquire patents for glare release light manufacture. Signatories include Fulton Rofe Percy Rofe Maden Rita Armstrong owner James Robertson Matthew Arthur Barrymore and van Cornelius.
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Canberra) Ltd
Canberra
Alfred Bernard Fulton Rofe
O'Connell Street
Sydney
Percy Rofe
O'Connell Treat
James Maden
Syd- Rita Armstrong Owlea
James Robertson Matthew
Darng Point
Darling Point
N.b.wi
Arthur Reginald Barrymore
Beth Bay
Elizabeth Bay
Nijs Cornelius van
Rain Halts London Tennis Event Amid Stormy Conditions
Los Angeles reports a fatal air crash as an Army plane, attempting to take off, struck a parked car where Dan Krauns, his wife, and their year-old daughter sat. One occupant injured badly. two others slightly hurt. In London, Budge defeated Mako 6-3 2-6 6-2 in Queen's Club round four as Ruth halted other matches due to rain.
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Los Angeles
Dan ‘Krauns
London
Queen's Club
Budge
Mako
Ruth
Brady Charged With Forgery In Sydney Court
Patrick Brady, 43, a shearer, was charged at Central Court with forging a cheque for eight shillings ten pence on the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd with intent to defraud. The police prosecutor stated the defendant is involved in another matter before a different court. A remand was granted on £300 bail.
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Sydney
Central Court
Patrick Brady
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd
Utsteil
Death by Own Action Verdict In Sydney
The coroner returned a verdict of death by own action in the case of John Spencer McLean, 19, found with his head in a Yas oven. The evidence led to the conclusion of self-inflicted harm in the tragic incident.
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Sydney
Wisenyself
Str
Oram
John Spencer McLean
Canberra Associate Takes Lead In Country Golf
The preliminary round of the women's associate golf championship in Sydney saw strong winds challenge players. Mrs Fink of Royal Canberra led with the best score as qualifiers for Monday's second round included V. Emerson and Mien Campbell. Notable results featured Walker winning the 36 stroke handicap with a net score and various aggregate team scores across regions such as Riverina and Blue Mountains.
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Sydney
Fink
Royal Canberra
Mien” Campbell Aitoes
Vale
Misa Framer
Faery
Newesade
Mra
Adams
Goulburn
J. H. Freeman
New
Caallery
Mre
Nove
Waratah
Miss Broimowski
Misa McLeish
Enyat Caneberra
Wisted
Central Southern
Northern Rivers
North Coast
Central North
Biue Mountains
Nepean-Tilawerra
Shire Relief Payments for Relief Works Payouts
For the fortnight ending June 22 the Yarrowlurla Shire Council paid two women one hundred sixty seven pounds and twelve pence in wages for relief works. The scheme began two years ago and is funded by the shire.
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Yarrowlurla
Lottery Draw Rewards Spark Small Wins in Sydney
In Sydney on Friday the State Lottery draw produced several small prize awards. The major prizes went to individuals including a sandstone syndicate member and a few local names, though the exact figures and recipients are obscured by garbled text.
Bouquet from India thanks Canberra for Scout visit
A letter from Abdul Musi of Multan Divisional Scout Association thanks the Governor-General and Canberra leaders for the Indian scouts visit. He praises the warm reception, the Commonwealth institutions visited, and expresses gratitude as the group departs for home, recalling a memorable stay.
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District Scout Commission
J.T. H. Goodwin
Abdul Musi
Hoy Scoute’ Association
Multan
Dis
Canberra
Hin
Cuxiverra
Canherea
Commonwealth
Anatomical Laborgetory
Medical Institute
Colombe
Tiberius Wins Ascot Gold Cup in Tight Finish
Tiberius claimed the Ascot Gold Cup in a crowded field with a near photo finish. The race saw Aloaser and Denver duel closely as Mae ing faded, with odds around 20-1 in a brisk, tension filled run down the final furlongs at London track.
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Tiberius
London
Tiberian
Alewner
Denver
Maeing
Aloaser
Loan terms praise Commonwealth bond for Australian savers
The acting Federal Treasurer Mr Casey urged subscriptions to the Commonwealth loan of £12,500,000 as a prime savings opportunity for thousands in Australia. He highlighted offers for young earners to invest from £10, with weekly deposits of about 13 shillings possible, and noted interest credited through Savings Banks. By maturity in 14 years, a £100 bond could grow to about £154 with accumulated interest.
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Casey
Australia
Mr. Casey
Relief Work Rates RemainUnchanged at Meeting
In a Municipal and Bhire Council conference, Acting Labour and Industry Minister Hlawkina said he could not promise changes to emergency relief work payments. He will push Cabinet for grading of ratlet work, extra allowances to councils, and guard payments. Theaters resolved to seek a government funded bridge across the Fawkenbury river.
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Wewcastle
Labour and Industry
Hlawkina
Fawkenbury River
Company notice from Unen Toka publication
Public notice from Unen Toka via Mart Htrent Braddon Canterbury regarding the Federal Gophel Prine of Australia Ltd. official company office location and related corporate publication details.
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Unen “Toka
Statespeare
Gophel Prine of Australia, Ltd
Comopany
Mart Htrent
Braddon, Canterye
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Épheenna
Iyass Grazier
Corriedale Trophy
Crookyall
P. & A. Society
Parramatta
C.W.A
Brady
SHIRE
Freebodv
W. Cranewick
Weptune Oi Co. Ltd
York St
Syd
Bates
Prime Street
Garton
Wa Cate
Fitataroc Keanu
Bem ‘Boal
Eae
India
THEIR
Shell Motor Oils
SHELL
Tsar
Allcar
Erral
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