Soil Erosion Debate in Capital Territory Stalls Work
Mr A Percival rues minor soil erosion threat in the Territory while rabbits and plantations reshape land. Sydney conference notes erosion not serious beyond gully issues, NSW Director of Soil Erosion leads planning. 12 months delay possible. Instructors advise farmers on immediate steps as Territory conditions resist urgent action.
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Peereary
A. Percival
Sandsy
Percival
LW. Nott
Sydney
New South Wales
Clayton
Tipe Ae
Messrs
Sibreon and
Stanton
Couch
Eromton
Knoledge
Government House Rebuilding Cost Cited at 25500 Pounds
Mr Percival told the Advisory Council on Monday that the estimated total to rebuild and furnish Government House is 25500 pounds. He noted some furnishings had become worn and needed replacement, a process long overdue.
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Government House
Percival
L. W. Nott
Advisory Council
P. A. Gourgaeus
Yura Oe
Anti-Gas Measures Training to Restart at Ca'erra
Training of instructors will soon resume at Ca'erra. Some instructors already trained and school representatives will join the course soon. At an Advisory Council meeting Dr Nott asked about civilian practicals and gas safety education for schoolchildren and pre-schoolers. C G Daley said the plan is to train a staff to lead in an emergency. Practical training for children has not yet been scaled in Ragland.
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Ca ‘Erra
Advisory Council
Nott
Sar
C. G. Daley
Ragland
Fragmentary sports note with unclear names and actions
The readable text hints at a clash or contest involving multiple figures including Baughton Cash and Sitae Fiat Slakas. Fragmented phrases imply a head on collision or competition, but key details, dates, places, and outcomes are missing or garbled.
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Ballima
Tussany
Baughton
Military reform to begin July under new Army admin
After Melbourne conferences with officers, Defence Minister Street said a new Army administration system would likely start in July. The Squires report prompted reorganization adopted by Cabinet. Three months needed for changeover. extra defence spending to be financed from the new financial year. The government aims to keep costs low, with pensions and retiring age changes likely. Official details to follow, with extracts from the report and comments by Mr Street.
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Melbourne
Defence
Etreet
Squires
Street
Colour Tests For Canberra Drivers Stir Controversy
Canberra motorists face new colour tests as part of licence renewals. The Department of the Interior introduced coloured patterns alongside letter cards, with one glance per page. Some drivers doubt colour blindness results, while officials insist tests are thorough and require corrections before re registration. A car ramp and driveway at the department offices facilitate on site checks by trained officers.
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Canberra
Department of the Interior
Ita
Von Cramm to play first Egypt appearance with Hughes
In brief report Von Cramm will partner D. P. Hughes in his first appearance in Egypt. The note mentions Ken Blair as a new signing for New Cross Speedway in London. Wool prices in Melbourne and Brisbane remained steady and firm at near yesterday levels, with Brisbane’s average at 10.87d per lb. A fire at Memorial Hall in Ungarie is under police inquiry after six people were injured.
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von Cramm
CATRO
D. P. Hughes
Egypt
London
Ken Blair
New Cross Speedway
Melbourne
Brisbane
Ten Years at Canberra Celebrate Dr Waldock’s Ministry
Canberra marks ten years of Dr Waldock’s ministry at the Baptist Church begun by the Baptist Union of Australia. He accepted a decisive call after statewide nominations. the church opened in March 1929 and his decade will be celebrated with morning and evening services conducted by Rev James Thomean and Dr Waldock.
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Waldock Wil
Canberra
Baptist Church
Waldock
Baptist Union of Australia
Baptist People of
Commonwealth
Waldeck
London
Brussels
Eens
James Thomean
Strikes disrupt transit in Burma Rangoon port area
Strikes in Rangoon Burma halted British owned public transport on Tuesday. Workers blocked vehicles and threatened drivers by lying down in front of them, crippling daily operations in the port district.
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Burma
Rangoon
Duel Challenge Defence in Assault Charge
Sydney court hears Edward Francis Leonard Scouse claim that Mrs Georgina Martin challenged him to a duel with a razor and knife. Martin denies the accusation and Testimony notes a separate incident regarding alleged use of bad language. Scouse is 66 years old.
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Sydney
Edward Francis Leonard Scouse
Central Poles Court
Georgina Martin
Scouse
Hospital Bombed Protest to Japan
London reports in the House of Commons that the Capital Mission Hospital at Sian was hit three times, destroying the operating theatre, X ray department, machine tool, and private rooms. Two Union Jacks were visible, a Japanese notice warned authorities, foreigners escaped unharmed, but a Chinese nurse was killed. Damages prompt compensation talks.
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London
Monitoy
Robert Craigie
Tokyo
Sian
House of Commons
Potato Ban Keeps Import Limits Despite Price Drop
The Commonwealth Government has not yet canceled the decision to limit potato imports to 1,000 tons in four weeks under New Zealand licence. Prime Minister Lyons said price declines were noted but no further government action was required at the moment. The policy aims to protect producers while avoiding undue charges on consumers.
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Commonwealth
New Zealand
Mr. Lyons
Appointment of Mr Thomas O Mara as Commonwealth ArbitrationCourt Judge
The Attorney General announced the appointment of Thomas O Mara a Sydney Barrister as Judge of the Commonwealth Arbitration Courts replacing the elevated Beeby. A war veteran who joined Anene Mounted Corp then studied law at Sydney University and was called to the Bar in June 1924. Now XL his vast practice is said to cover both employers and employee organizations across industrial areas.
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Thomas O'Mara
Sydney
Commonwealth Arbitration Courts
Yeaderday
Mensi
O'Mara
Beeby
Anene Mounted Corpu
Australia
Sydney University
Budge Beats Perry in Tennis Match at Philadelphia
Budge defeated Perry in a tennis match in Philadelphia with scores 6-0, 0-4, 6-2. Crowd size reported as 1,509 spectators.
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Philadelphi Budge
Perry Ime
Easter Cricket Arrives as Sydney Stars to Visit Canberra
A Sydney team of flat-grade cricketers led by Stan McCabe and Bill OReilly will tour Canberra for a two day match at Manuka Oval starting 11 o'clock on Easter Saturday. The side includes representatives from at least six first grade clubs with Chegwyn in charge.
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Sydney
Stan McCabe
Bi O'Reilly
Whl
Canberra
A.C
Manuka Oval
Brst
Wnatt Ia
Farmer
Rade
Iip
Jack Chegwyn
Randwick Cricket Club
A‘ct, Cricket Association
Hotel Kingston
Viitors
Chegwyn
Flour tax rise announced by 10 shillings a ton
The Commonwealth Government increases the flour tax by 10 shillings per ton following the Wheat Stabilization Advisory Committee recommendation. The higher rate will take effect next Wednesday, with prices rising accordingly.
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Sydney
Commonwealth Wheat Stabilization Advisory Committee
Commonwealth
Widnemay
Militia Recruiting Boost Uplifts State Enrolment Totals
The weekly enlistments lifted voluntary forces to 97 489 with about 2 500 needed for full strength. New South Wales added 490, taking state militia to 26 118 nearly double pre campaign levels. Victoria enrolled 724 recruits last week, as the minister asserted three months of campaigning virtually exhausted the available pool.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Victoria
Hughes
Canberra Golf Associates Play To Day
Canberra Golf Associates schedule a four games match against bogey with a noon start and a follow-up draw. Players include Fraser, Murray v Mrs Wallace, MacDonald, plus several women in later matches such as Taylor Horan v Mrs Farrands, Slater, and Hodgson versus Somerville.
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Noon
Ste Fraser
Mra
Murray
Wallace
MacDonald
Misses Taylor
Horan
Farrands
Slater
Hodgson
Somerville
Mra Bale
Johnato
Mra. Punshon
Mis. L. Batra
Mra. Dwyer
Canberra Court Hinerant Traveller Fined for Indecent Language
Arthur James Robertson a itinerant traveller appeared before Col. J.T. HM Goodwin AML court yesterday on a charge of using indecent language. He pleaded guilty and was fined £1 or four days hard labour. Police say he was ejected from a bar at Hole Ringe at 8 PM Monday after using offensive language near bystanders.
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Arthur James Robertson
Col. J.T. HM
Goodwin
AML
Turing
Hole Ringe
Lise
Paper Office Fire Alleged Admission at Parramatta
An alleged admission tied to a paper office fire describes a figure entering the Advertiser building to sleep on a cold night, placing paper in a corner and lighting it. The coroner notes the person departed as smoke and flames began.
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Sydney
Frederick Kelly
Parramatta
Os ‘Advertiser
Kaby
Advertiser
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Perry
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