Tennis Racquet Winners Crowned By St John Ambulance
Mime F Patmore won the Bt John Ambulance Bri tennis racquet competition. Canberra meteorological station reported maximum 56.8 degrees and minimum 45.6. At Canberra aerodrome winds reached 32 mph. Young fire destroyed two shops in main street last week, with brigade action stopping spread to nearby buildings.
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Canberra advisory council hears water and transport concerns
The 152nd advisory council meeting chaired by Be J T H Goodwin discussed the Children Adoption ordinance, Commonwealth University College chair increase, Canberra Electric rates, and the Hall water supply. Officials noted water shortages, reviewed transport proposals for Oaks Estate, and urged price review considering the Clemens report.
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Canberra
Debate on sweet briar value in Crookewell district
In Crookewell residents split over sweet briar merits with some urging it be declared a nuisance weed for its rapid spread while others praise it as fodder in dry spells. In Goulburn news, wool brokers sold 3008 bales. top price 23 shillings for merino, consignments from A E Thomas Cooma and A O Carruthers peakhed 20 percent. Curtiss Taylor Bungendore parcel also matched. Militia training faced alleged harshness at Glenfield with NCO reporting blistered feet after three days of marches and a 20 mile follow up. A case in Goulburn involved a youth fined £2 with costs 8s for striking his brother in law. Scarlet fever cases at Goulburn hospital averaged 12 daily over three months.
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A. O. Carruthers
Curtiss Taylor
Bungendore
Early Close Expected for Commonwealth War Loan
The Commonwealth war and public works loan of £18,000,000 is expected to close on Wednesday. A record 11,000 subscriptions are in sight and the scheme may be oversubscribed. Government circles praise investor confidence as certificates will be available at banks and post offices for purchase within two to 12 years.
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Canberra Tenor to Assist Lady Gowrie War Fund
Canberra tenor Mr. Camaris, now in Australia for two years with his family, has a fine tenor voice and is an accomplished violinist. He will sing at functions to aid the Lady Gowrie War Fund Appeal with Mrs. R Hilton as accompanist.
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Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promoted for Constipation Relief
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to ease constipation and related symptoms. It claims gentle action and thorough relief, warning that delay may worsen conditions and promising quick comfort tonight.
Printed notice by Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Auustralia Ltd at Mott Street Braddon Canberra.
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Christopher John Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Auustralia Ltd
Mott Street
Braddon
Canberra
Fire at Uriarra Outbreak Controlled After 1000 Acre Blaze
A bush fire west of the Murrumbidgee River near Uriarra Station burned about 1000 acres of bush and grassland before being brought under control shortly before nightfall. Firefighters from Pierce’s Creek Mt Stromlo forests Canberra and local volunteers battled shifting winds and whirlwinds, with much timbered country still burning and guards kept on duty overnight.
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Public Service Notes on Promotion and Reimbursement Policy
A newspaper excerpt discusses a public service dispute over the reimbursement of removal costs for an officer's family to Adelaide during a Darwin transfer. It notes Central Executive review, promotional policy debates, and the Clerical Association's stance on open competition and relative efficiency as key to promotions within the Commonwealth Public Service Act.
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Voluntary Aid Detachment Meeting At Albert Hall
A meeting at Albert Hall tomorrow evening will discuss forming a Voluntary Detachment to support medical services. Members require a first aid certificate. women may work as pharmacists nurses radiographers ward attendants cooks clerks drivers and operators. Enrolment rules specify ages and consent. men form mobile and immobile units. women may form detachments in Canberra.
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Air Force squadron to join Army Corps overseas
The Minister for Air announced the air squadron of 232 men will be attached to the Army Corps overseas. Training is complete and planes could be available in action soon.
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Death of Cornelia van Tonder at Chowder Bay
Detectives probe whether Cornelia Elizabeth van Tonder, 25, died by murder or self harm after her body was found at Chowder Bay Clifton Gardens. One stocking twisted around her neck. she was seen leaving a hairdresser Friday after a hair wave. Police note she read detective stories but say evidence favors homicide.
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Cornelia Elizabeth van Tonder
Chowder Bay
Clifton Gardens
Bomb in piano shocks Sydney home residents
Police investigate after a bomb was found inside a player piano at the home of Eileen Bar in Surry Hills. A fuse and detonator lay nearby but the fuse was not connected, preventing an explosion. The incident prompted a security review and witness accounts of an argument.
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Bombay textile strike arrests deepen tensions
Three leaders of the Bombay textile strike have been arrested on charges of Communist and antiwar propaganda. Police move to curb protest activity as authorities report rising unrest in the city.
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Meeting for First Aid Certificate Holders in Albert Hall
A meeting of men and women with First Aid Certificates to join the VAD will be at Albert Hall on Wednesday next March 15 at ? p.m. Men unable to attend should contact Mr. Perry Douglas Fire Station and women should contact Mrs. H Goodwin Wilmot Crescent Forrest Tel 5182 stating age and qualifications. J T H Goodwin chairman Joint Council. Public reminded of ACT Show half holiday tomorrow with closing hour 12 30 p.m.
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Meat price review sparks debate in Australian advisory council
In Sydney Goulburn and Canberra January meat prices were queried by Mr A E Gardiner who questioned Canberra quotes as monthly and possibly outdated. Dr L W Nott called the price lists wasteful and the council urged the Interior Minister to obtain exact basis and method for the comparative meat price schedule.
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