Barraclough Opticians Visit to Canberra District
A Barraclough Limited opticians and optometrists from 285 George Street Sydney plan a Canberra visit on Friday March 22 from a.m. to 2 p.m. Represented by Mr R K Clark FLO. Weather notes record Canberra barometer 30.01 at 6:30 am, max 71.6, min 32. Rainfall totals for the year to date shown for January through March with scattered values for March 16 and 19.
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A Barraclough, Limited
George Street
Sydney
Canberra
R. KE. Clark
FLO
British Army Faces Peace Time Demands and Unity
In London a House of Commons debate notes expanding army duties during peace and crisis risk. Finances questioned as War Office aims for efficient equipment and unity across parties. Labour MP J Lasyaon cites shift from reliance to collective action amid empire policing duties. Estimates pass 206 to 44.
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London
Financial Bee
War Office
Dots
J. Lasyaon
Labour
Reliance
Stata
Ion
New London Traffic Regulation Begins Enforcement
New London imposes a 30 mile per hour speed limit with price officers signaling stop by gong. Authorities nickname the ride as the first day of operation as the new traffic regime takes effect.
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London
Moto
St Patrick's Races Nominations At Ac Racecourse
Nominations announced for St Patrick's Races at Ac Racecourse with events including a 2 15 p m start time handicap and a first day handicap. Notable entries include Celtic Cross Calvados Red Kenwood Laura Walla's Image Canmarch and Winops among others.
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Celtic Cross
Mid
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Red Kenwood
Laura
Walla
Canmarch
Winops
Nellie Farr
Susan Balloon
Jal Ledy
Wonder Willie
Faewin
Duke Blain
Lagionette
Red Hen
Renaid
Gadel' Ver
Roger
Komete
Ie Melleurt
Rosselene
Wonder Happyendo
Weather Update Shows Scattered Showers on Southern Border
Scattered showers on the extreme southern border with dry periods elsewhere. Skies mainly cloudy with morning mist and fog. Temperatures range from cool to moderate. Winds from the north west to west and later south west.
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Winda
Britain Leads in Diplomatic Stance Over German Armaments
The Canberra Times reports Britain's firm note to Berlin after Germany set armament terms, while Paris protests loom. British diplomacy favors direct talks with Germany, wary of French unilateral moves, urging balance and peace in Europe.
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John Simon
Berlin
Goebbels
Britain
Paris
London
Europe
France
Italy
Communist Party Pushes Second Preferences in State Elections
State election coverage notes Sydney voters on Tuesday as the Communist Party urges supporters to give second preferences to Lang Labour Party candidates in 32 electorates.
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Sydney
Communist Party
Lang Labour Party
Church Dispute Over Canon Rock Age Evidence
In a slander case brought by Claude William Johnston Barker against Canon Rock, witnesses testified several callers questioned the Canon’s age. He claimed he told them he was 67 though he knew he was 68. He felt it was impertinence and said some people pressed that his age affected his appointment to St Barnabas.
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Sydney
Canon Rock
Claude Wiliam Johnston Barker
St. Barnabas
Loaded gun found on prisoner at Goulburn reformatory
A prisoner arriving at Goulburn reformatory after a sentence for Jumping the rattler had a loaded automatic hidden in his sock. A jemmy and two wristlet watches were also found on him. Gaol officials could not explain how the items were concealed during search after arrest.
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Goulburn
Goulburn Reformatory
Governor General's Canberra Return Morning Visit
His Excellency the Governor General with Military and Orm cola Secretary departs Melbourne return to Canberra this morning. Lady Murray visits Government House as guest of their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Iseaca in Canberra.
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Ormcola
Canberra
Melbourne
Lady Murray
Iseaca
Government House
PRICE OF BREAD State To Confer With Bakers
Government to discuss bread pricing with master bakers before acting on Sir Herbert Gepp's report. Misa Geach of the Housewives' Association denounces price increases harming the least able to pay. Master Bakers' Association endorses Royal Commission recommendations with reservations on currency.
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Sydney
Herbert Gepp
Misa Geach
Housewives’ Association
Sarael
Master Bakers’ Association
Royal Commission
Geach
Hotels seek longer hours and fair play from Railway Rooms
The United Licensed Victuallers Association NSW branch held country hotels conferences to press for a 10 pm closing time, liquor act amendments, and parity with railway refreshment rooms. Delegates accused Railways of private- enterprise harm and called for protests over rail freight hikes on liquor.
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Sydney
N.3.w
United Licensed Victuallers’ Association
N. H. Connolly
J. D. Durham
Ita
England
Hutela
Railway Department
Waa
Bakers to Raise Prices in Sydney Trade Meeting
The bread report was discussed by master bakers. President William White said prices recommended by the Commissioner would be put into operation as soon as possible. A general meeting is called for Thursday to raise all prices to the Commissioner's recommendations from Monday if the Government withdraws its proclamation.
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Sydney
William White
Fractional price proposal for bread sparks debate
Melbourne on Tuesday hears Sir Herbert Gepp defend a 4d per loaf price over the counter saying past practice shows no difficulty. He proposes a token to allow 3¾d bread, aiming to ease housewife purchases. master bakers in Sydney reportedly back a farthing-based system.
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Melbourne
Herbert Gepp
Sydney
Flour Milling to Be Investigated by Gepp
The Premier states Sir Herbert Gepp will examine bread prices in country districts after Newcastle and Broken Hill inquiries. He expects Gepp’s reports within weeks and notes no government talks with the Flour Mill Owners Association about flour prices.
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Royal Commission
Mr Stevens
Legislative Assembly
Herert Gepp
Newcastle
Broken Hill
Mair
Herbert Gepp
Mary
Stevens
Sir Herbert Gepp
Davies
Labour
Northern Territory gold mining plan moves forward
Government officials pressed ahead with Mr Blain’s scheme for Northern Territory gold development. Minister T Paterson said the department was rapidly advancing with bore sinking and ordered two more boring plants. Four bores were sunk in the Tennant Creek area in the last year, with more planned.
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Blain
Northern Territory
Mr. T. Paterson
Tennant's Creek
Mr. Paterson
Sydney soprano engaged for Con vent Garden season
May Craven the Sydney soprano has been engaged for the Covent Garden opera season beginning with the Valkyrie.
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Sydney
Convent Garden
London
May Craven
Banking inquiry chairman named for Australian system study
In London the Prime Minister will seek expert banking advice and Nominate Lord MacMillan to chair the Royal Commission to inquire into Australia’s banking and monetary system. MacMillan, noted for English and Scottish reforms and Canada’s central banking reconstruction, is regarded as a leading finance authority.
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London
Mr. Lyons
Lord MacMillan
Canada
Over-Organisation Dairying Industry Seeks Reform
Australian dairy interests from across the Commonwealth plan a Sydney conference on April 19 to simplify the industry structure. They urge a single Commonwealth body and one or two State boards to reduce overlapping and improve butter quality for the British market.
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Commonwealth
Sydney
Australian Agricultural Council
New South Wales
Indus
Hospital Inquiry Reveals Drunken Pranks At South Sydney
The Hospitals Commission resumed hearings into resignations at Royal South Sydney hospital. Witnesses described pranks by resident doctors including painting a colleague with dyes, stripping him to his pyjamas, and placing him under a mosquito net. A child patient died after a fall and alleged delays in treatment were raised. The inquiry adjourned to the next day.
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Sydney
Hospitals Commission
Royal South Sydney Hospital
Hugh William Hanbrett
Department of Public Health
Campbell Young Bland
Ryan
Pulland
Hanbrett
Curtis
K.C
Bland
Keith Kirkland
Kirkland
Earnest Leslie Cowie
Waterton
Atici
Blaid
Edward Ryan
Huandrett
Joynton Smith
Annetta Wilson
The Problem of a Home Production Price
The piece argues price fixing risks forcing production control and common ownership, warning of a move toward compulsory labor and rationing. It notes wartime price regulation favored consumers while postwar aims favor producers, but cites administration and regional differences as major hurdles. It cites New Zealand sliding duties and Australia’s debated home prices, highlighting climate and admin challenges.
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Bank of New South Wales
New Zealand
Australia
Paterson
Lang policy fears in Britain prompt Australian critique
Sir Thomas Havin former Premier of New South Wales arrived Fremantle aboard the Drama says England fears Langs policy. He notes questions about its chance in any state or federal elections and criticizes Australian public statements on meat export restriction as unfortunate. He plans to contest Gordon again.
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Perth
Thomas Havin
New South Wales
Fremantle
England
Lang
Sir Thomas
Britain
Gordon
ANZAC DAY EXCURSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR SYDNEY TRAVEL
The Minister for Transport announced the Deputy Commissioner for Railways approved excursions from all steam to Sydney on April 23 for Anzac Day. Tickets at single fare plus one third for return would be valid for two months. Regional towns will have special excursion trains on April 24 and 26 with return validity until the following Monday.
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Sydney
Bruxner
Towttay
Cadberra
Orange
Mudgee
Mudgee, Singletud
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