Taralga considers Wednesday half holiday plan
Taralga Progress Association discussed making Wednesday a half holiday instead of Saturday and will bring the proposal to the Industrial Commissioner. Night greyhound racing planned at Goulburn with track opening by MLA J. M. Tully. Can berra races include 54 horses with exhibits from surrounding districts and a new trotting event. A police car number plate issue noted after a crash injuring two officers. A hotel bill case in Goulburn sentenced D Medcraf to 14 days hard labour for unpaid £3 5s 6d at the Carlton Hotel.
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Taralga
Goulburn
D. Medcraf
Goulburn Court
Medcraf
Carlton
Canberra
Governor General administers oaths to new Australian ministers
Lord Gowrie returned from a western tour as Governor General and presided in Canberra at a Federal Executive Council meeting. Several MPs and barons were sworn in as ministers including G Menzels, A G Cameron, W M Hughes, and others, with Sir Henry Gullett named Vice President of the Executive Council. Olsson named Justice of the Peace. Canberra police relieved by returning officers Tandy and Hush after staff shortages.
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Lord Gowrie
Berra
Western Australia
South Australia
Government House
Canberra
G. Menzels
K.C
M.P
A. G. Cameron
Commerce
Navy
W. M. Hughes
Industry
G. A. Street
Mac
Army
Frederick Stewart
H. V. C. Thorby
P. C. Spencer
G. McLeay
Trade and Customs
J. McEwen
Sir Henry Gullett
K.C.M.G
Executive Council
Federal Executive Council
T. D. Olsson
Customs Department
Australian Capital Territory
W. J. Tandy
5. Hush
Queen Carnival draws votes for royal titles
Interest in the Queen Carnival grows as voters pick favorites. Queen of the Air leads with 5,008 votes, followed by Queen of Commerce with 3,208 and Queen of Sport with 1,820. Hospital and Ambulance Queen is not yet listed but may join later.
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Queen of the Air
Queen of Commerce
Queen O Sport
Canberra Forecast: Cool Southerly Change and Fog Patches
Australia capital area sees a cool southerly change with isolated morning mist and fog patches. Light winds and patchy coastal cloud are expected as conditions ease through the day.
New Australian Ministry Formed With Strong Country Party Influence
The new ministry sworn in aims to shed past divisions and push a united wartime agenda. Country Party gains major cabinet influence and Treasury role, with Spender promoted to full treasury ranks and Cameron leading commerce. A push for overhaul includes potentially separating Industry from the Attorney General and reforms in postal services and economic policy. The coal strike settlement is tied to a broader industrial policy shift.
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Menzies
Country Party
Inia
Spender
Treasury
Department of the Interior
Fol!s
Minnisters
Brood
Commerce Post
Cameron
Otters
Peace Department
Post Office
Sherby
Fastminster-General
Department of Industry
Wet canteens policy eyed for Second AIF camps
A new coalition cabinet is expected to approve wet canteens in Second AIF camps. Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart backed Cameron in supporting the change while remaining a teetotaler. He said strict liquor laws protect against grogging and that intoxicants should not be essential to militia camp conduct for 20 year old compulsory recruits.
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A.I.F
Sir Frederick Stewart
Country Party
Mr. Cameron
Cameron
Frederick
Garrigan
Oir Brederick
Wool research reduction in shrinkage
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research reports a laboratory process to reduce wool shrinkage by treating wool in alkali in alcohol, then neutralizing and washing. Researchers Freney and Lipson note tests in Sydney and Melbourne, with further work planned. the bulletin discusses wool clip composition and sampling methods for fleece chemistry studies.
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Melbourne
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
M. R. Freney
M. Lipson
Australian Wool Board
Sydney
McMaster Laboratory
Coal Strike In Rothbury Non-Union Pits
Miners at Rothbury non union pits were urged by mining union officials to halt work and join the strike. Police observed as officials described the visit as friendly. A follow up meeting is planned for Sunday at the Rothbury mines.
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Newcastle
Rothbury
Desertions of Sailors Hit Sydney and Newcastle Trade
Reports from Sydney indicate large desertions from neutral ships trading between Australia and Europe. Dangers of the war zone drive sailors to desert. most are traced and deported quickly, though some found work and remained. Desertions in Sydney and Newcastle during the last fort may have numbered about 20.
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Sydney
Australia
Europe
Newcastle
Finland's Loss of Isthmus and Hanko Strips Defenses
The peace with Russia cedes the Karelian Isthmus including Viipuri and the Mannerheim Line, shrinking Finland and making Helsinki vulnerable. The boundary remains to be set by a commission, likely halving Finland's territory while Petsamo retains nominal control. The overall outcome is a severe blow to Finnish independence and defense.
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Russia
Finland
Karelian
Viipuri
Mannerheim
Hanko
Gulf of Finland
Wiipuri
Wiipuri Bay
Helsinki
Boundary Commission
Gulf of Bothnia
Petsamo
Soviet Union
Husa
ACTU Probes Gasworks Permit Controversy in NSW
A.C.T.U inquiries into Clause 4 permits for gasworks in New South Wales. Reports say a new permit system allows entry only with company issued permits, possibly under military instruction. No work stoppages reported. Street says Army knowledge unclear. Eastern Command suspected. Executive plans to send delegation to Prime Minister Menzies.
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Melbourne
A.C.T.U
New South Wales
Street
Diacuss
Menzies
Plane crash near Manley injures pilot at Archer field
A Tiger Moth plane piloted by Cadet J Lennie, senior pupil at the RAAF training school Archer field, crashed into electric light wires near Manley, overturned, the pilot crawling clear and practically unhurt.
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Brisbane
J. Lennie
Raa.f
Archerfield
Manley
Bush fires kill two at Torquay Melbourne
A bush fire near Torquay yesterday evening caused two deaths. Lealle John Drewery a 40 year old farmer died, and another man remains unidentified. Four of eight injured men are in serious condition at Mortlake. Leslie Forbes, clutching his bagpipes, fell into a well while fleeing blaze, burning as smoke blinded him. his dog also perished. The Western District township was swept by fire and residents sought safety in a creek.
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Melbourne
Torquay
Lealle John Drewery
Mortlake
Leslie Forbes
Glenormiston
Oil Company Dubbo Responds to Mines Minister Attack
John C Mackay managing director of Producers Oil Wells Supply Limited rejects ministerial attacks as damaging to Australian firms. He says the ministry has never inspected their books while claiming Max Breinbachel, a geophysicist, helped reveal fields in Kansas. Senator Arthur notes a campaign to block offshore oil discoveries in Australia.
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Allfelda
Kansena
Arthur
Ofl
Austral
Call It A Day Repertory Society Triumph at Albert Hall
The Repertory Society staged Dodie Smiths Call It A Day at Albert Hall with Colin Mayes and Pat McMillan star performers. Eric Colman and Maida Parkes gave standout work as did Margaret Moffat, Dell Mylne and Joan Colman in a polished, lively production with notable lighting and an able supporting cast.
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Repertory Society
Albert Hall
Dodie Smith
Colin Mayes
Pate McMillan
Cogt
Eric Colman
Margaret
Dell Mylne
No. 46
Beech Road
Maida Parkes
Margaret Mohaffy
Usderstood
Hove
Colin Deane
Joan Colman
Ann Swindells
del Myine
Misa Swindells
Canberra
Dell Mylie
Betty Allen
Tony Tompson
Pauline Dis
Faweett
Joye Waterman
Mae
Harry
Heyson
Moody
Sechindl
Gwen Ewens
Bruce Neilson
Dorothy Claire Skinnes
Meser ™Sot
W. Thorpe
A Oe
Haseler
Glen Hewitt
Cam Moy
Milton Moore
Chris Bil Lawton
Wil
J. F. M. Hawe
Farlane
Garden
Ee Grattan
Vautin
Meurt House
Dunbar
Tharpe
Promin Nelion
Lie Work Neilaon
Mana Critchley
P, Calvert
Gor Wat
State Revolts Over Fruit Harvest Helpers
The chief secretary condemned state interference in fruit gathering and said the Commonwealth must establish its own organization to harvest apples and pears. He warned that using state officers would require central machinery and would be resisted.
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King
Department Agriculture
Commonwealth
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A.M.P. Society
Samuel Hordes, Kbe
Principet Board
Sneddon Fia
Pitt Street
A. W. Davis
C. E. Neil
L. A. Briant
Auburn Street
Mr. C. Steele
A. H. Savage
L. G. Critchley
H. P. Bogg
Queanbeyan
The
Canberra Times
Wool Research
Lloyd George
London
House of Commons
Samuel Hoare
Czecho-Slovakia
Oland
Kinland
Nickel
Kuusinen
Leasic
Communist International
Terijoki
M. Kuusinen
Lerma
Repertory Society Success
Veritull
Entalatch
Vass
Duern
Therm
Michel
Late
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