Murrumbidgee River Rises After Weekend Rainfall
Heavy weekend rains in the Cotter and Paddy's River catchment areas caused the Murrumbidgee River at the Cotter pumping station to rise from an inch to about two feet. A five inch fall was recorded yesterday and water flow increased as the Cotter Dam overflowed. The rise is attributed to rainfall in the upper reaches, with limited downstream effect visible yet.
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Murrumbidgee
Ue Cotter
Murrumbidger
Cotter
Fesohes
Wheat bounties direct payment to farmers
In Sydney on Thursday Mr Mair told the Legislative Assembly that wheat bounties will be paid directly to farmers in the future rather than to any supervisor. He said he had advice from the Crown Solicitor supporting direct payments and replied to a question by Mr Evans.
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Sydney
Mair
Legislative Assembly
Evans
Crown Solicitor
Ontario eyes pay as you go plan to cut highway debt
A royal commission report says Ontario should adopt a pay-as-you-go policy for new highway building to reduce debt by about 12 million dollars annually. It adds the motor transport industry should pay higher taxes and face rate regulation, while fuel tax may rise.
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Ontario
E.R. EB. Chevrier
Ontario Supreme Court
Transport Board
United States
Mitchell ‘Hepburn
Sheep and lamb market eases into lighter supply in Sydney
Extremely light supplies of sheep and lambs were penned at Flemington saleyards with only 20,000 head to select from. Competition was strong and values generally rose 1/6 to 3/- from Monday. Cattle yarding showed 2,900 head with good to prime cattle up 10/- to 19/- on late dates. other grades gained about 5/.
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Sydney
Flemington
Canberra Show Committee Seeks Strong Show Support
Canberra Pastoral and Agricultural Society holds a committee meeting to shore up finances and boost Canberra residents participation for the Annual Show. President J C Tickner and secretary K H Brown lead talks on Queanbeyan cooperation, ring events, pavilion rights, and commercial stands as fresh rainfall uplifts prospects.
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A.C.T. Pastoral and Agricultural Society
Canberra
Meeson
J.C. Tickner
K. Rk, Khy
R Gavanagh
A. Kilby
le E. Southwell
J- Rochford
G. Brown
A. Brow
H.R. Curran
H. 5. Cleran
A. Southwell
C. St. EB South
C. Kitty
W. G. Woodger
C. Southwell
T. Southwell
J. Baird
Ram and sheep cattle sales slated at Queanbeyan and Canberra
Queanbeyan ram sale and a special sheep and cattle sale are planned for Thursday March 8 at the Showground yards with 2 pm ram sale and 3 30 pm sheep and cattle sale. W. H. Wheatley will run a major sheep sale at Goulburn on March 14. Canberra yard sale by Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd on March 21 will offer 2000 sheep and 100 cattle with further entries invited.
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Whodgera and Calthorpe Ltd
Queanbeyan
W. H. Wheatley
Goulburn Saleyarda
Canberra
Golf Associates Season Opens With Welcome Address
The Golf Associates season opened yesterday afternoon with president Mrs. C. S. Daley presiding. She spoke on the Women’s Voluntary Meeting and welcomed new associates. A whole-stroke competition was held with scores led by Mrs. Rolfe and Mrs. Greenwood.
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Associates
C. S. Daley
Ain
Bary
Rolfe
Rolfeay
Greenwood
Mmre
Campaton
Baird
Clochan Af
Trogear
Daley
Education minister seeks act to reform technical schooling
In Sydney the Minister for Education Drummond gained leave to introduce a bill to standardize technical education. The bill references the Royal Commission's 1934 report and proposes establishing technical education schools in Newcastle and surrounding areas. Local authorities would oversee implementation with government support.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Mr Drummond
Newcastle
Teachers protest over extra classes in Sydney schools
The New South War Federation plans a Thursday delegation to protest against alleged after hours classes for children. Mrs McNamara of the New Education Fellowship says the group will back efforts to stop overworking children amid a contentious examination system. Former teacher MM Heagney notes adults are regulated but children lack protective trades, risking extended hours at school and home.
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Sydney
New South War Federation
Haa
Drummond
Aloged
New Education Fellowship
Namara
McNamara
Council of Action For Equal Pay
Fina
MM. Heagney
Long Ke
Armidale youth jailed for break and enter crime
Frank Sand was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment with hard labour at the Armidale Court on Monday for breaking into Stanley Woodcock's dwelling at Armidale and stealing money and goods. The judge noted a very unsatisfactory prior record and previous sentences that had been annulled.
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Stanley Woodcock
Armidale
Frank Sand
Grammar School Fete Planned at Canberra Host by Lady Gowrie
An enthusiastic meeting at Canberra Muse discussed the Grammar School annual fete set for Saturday April 22. Her Excellency Lady Gowrie has consented to officially open the fete.
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Whinhard
Canberra
Muse
Gowrie
Kings Wards Callander Royal Visit Hinted to Quintuplets
A Toronto era brief notes King and Queen may visit Callander near Sudbury to see the Dionne quintuplets during a royal tour in May or June. Guardian Dr. Allan Roy Oates says the children have stayed near home and crowds could threaten their health. A private royal call may be planned with a Muskoka stop on June 6.
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Callander
Canada
Juy
Guy Yale Peaken
Childres Tlon
Lively
Callandora
Sudbury
Allan Roy Oates
Muskoka
Bome
Pigeons Cause Power Cut in Clifford Street
A flock of pigeons disrupted the electricity supply in Clifford street, Goulburn, on Wednesday morning. Birds sitting on live lines caused one to be electrocuted instantly and the weight swayed the wires, touching another line and cutting power to the area.
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Clifford Street
Goulburn
Parliament to debate higher income tax for hospitals
Melbourne reports that Premier A Dunstan indicated in Parliament that the government plans to introduce legislation for increased income tax to fund hospital and other state charities. The Premier said the plan would not completely end the present system of voluntary contributions.
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Melbourne
A. Dunstan
Unusual Method in Melbourne Trial Notes
An unusual method of identifying a accused mother is discussed as Albert Rogers is sent for trial at Wedderburn Court. Detective Baker presents evidence concerning an edge impression believed to be cut from a seal or stamp.
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Atoien
Crown Lande
Wedderburn Court
Albert Rogers Wan
Baker
Edgen
Vartain
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