Canberra Pipers Progress Prompts Uniform Debate
The Canberra Pipe Band, led by Pipe Major Jack Rows with drums under Davi Mackay, shows progress over the past year. The Highland Society and Burns Club oversee the barn venue, supporting charitable and patriotic events with a readiness to perform. An appeal urged suspending uniforms temporarily to bolster patriotic appeals.
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Canberra
Jack Rows
Davi Mackay
Highland Society
Burns Club
Canberra ALP meeting to discuss finances
The Canberra Branch of the ALP will hold a meeting at Hotel Kingston at 10 o'clock on Sunday. Important business will be discussed including a scheme to augment the branch finances.
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Canberra
ALP
Kingston
Kensington Races Dumers Plat Race and Handicap Update
A noisy Kensington race card lists winners and placings across divisions. Winger takes the Plat Race amid a dense field including Quarisman Berrima and Majorca, with tight margins and times around 1.47. Lady March and Captain Gore headline subsequent divisions, while John Halifax and Beau Frere run strong in Welter Mile and Kensington Handicap events with close margins and times near 1.41.
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Dumpers
Winger
W. Aldridge
Guardaman
Myton
Berrima
H Robinson
Masterpiece
Montague
Blackie Miller
Tower Hill
Lord Belmont
Quarisman
Limarch
Cook
Tletheoan
E. McMenamin
Majorca
McCarten
Speem
Little Gundi
Lady Limarch
Lathron
Diva
Recon
Ftyling
Captain Gore
M. McCarten
Merton
J. Ounran
Grant Billy
McGuigan
Vergure
Lockray
Elson
Highborn
My Friend
Melrose
Joylu
Arcadia
Inquiry
Briting
Gore
TARN
Renburb
Parsonal
Air Regal
McCarwent
Brasandt
Muntaman
Flaring
Rery
Joyce
Proning
Jubilee
Queen Hazrat
Merry Much
Consonance
Crague
Benburb
Sir Regal
Amnml
Lady Netth
F E. Batle
John Mac
E. McMenellink
St Elin
Wilson
Stalus
Wedding Belle
Ceres
Joscicta
Integrity
Wild Raven
Capeice
Miss Nonka
Clan Fergus
Fasfa
Lady Nettes
St. Elmo
Apheneth
John Halifax
Sylyveroni
Gonfala
J. Duncan
Jean Melfort
Sabersides
Kenthesda
High Ruler
Tops
Kiscatoo
Antalan Marmont
Sylveroni
Lady Dunnotar
Hieron
Duncan
Aapapejo
Bartle
Yon
Me. Menamint
Hedonic
Perimon
Court Gossip
Rusmond
Val Raton
Bandilin
Leontias
Cryon
Dive
Virile Wins at Mentone Trial Hurdle Narrowly
In a dense Mentone program the 2m 20yde hurdle event saw VIRILE ridden by Mackie prevail by a head over Bracken with Lorglyth third. the race time 4 something. Other divisions featured GOLD STRAND and Windward leading betting, Sly and BEAUteous in maiden plates, and PORT PATROL taking a long legged win in a division of the Maiden Plate.
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Mackie
Jack Farr
Bracken
Lorglyth
Reres
Othera
Reef
Mr. Mato
Sarthorn
Maewina
Sir Ruff
Royal James
EL Ba
A Heal
Secon
McDonald
Windward
Heather
Mr. John
E. Preston
Her Highness
Cartridge
the Grange
Centenary
Royal Gesture
Ditanah
Sunrocks
Silvermane
Gatooun
Gold Strand
Sly
Alngth
Tongihe
Beauteous
Manito
J. Purtell
Sieges
Badgers
Cloudy Bay
Portfolio
Liberale
Mynogynist
Lagana
Lady Maureen
Becky Sharpe
Liege
Diva
Port Patrol
Kelly
Carlton
W. Williamson
Orbit
Badger
Fiftieth Battery
Divinity
Havers
Trent Bridge
Togo
Royal Fight
Clayton
Miss Rebecca
H. Skidmora
Brampet
Melita
Wee Balkan
Gee Bee
Phocion
NEW Warrior
Sir Locket
A. Angus
Password
Damocles
Partico
Manati
Heart's Desire
Stage Law
Davia Copperfield
Ankara
Sir Thomas
Strand
Averne
King
Dollar Bull
Prairie Prince
Pauline
Bevera
Varamenta
Veiled Beauty
Danny Marie
Koorenbeen
Lord Wind
Radio Services Expand in Australia with 30 National Stations
The Postmaster General's Department reports 30 national broadcasting stations and 100 commercial stations in operation in Australia. Total weekly operating time is 413 hours and licensed listeners rose by 80,727 to 1,212,581 by June 30. The postal department handled £8,758,565 in operations with a £191,614,046 financial turnover. Dead letters totaled £93,486, most of which was returned to senders.
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Australia
Postmaster-General's Department
House of Representations
Wtal
Jiendera
Australia Contributes £34000 to League of Nations
The Australian Government to pay £34000 toward League of Nations costs with a £5000 year discount. In Parliament, External Affairs Minister Sir Frederick Stewart said the government backed League efforts at Montreal’s International Labour Office and in financial and drug control work, stressing wartime international cooperation.
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League of Nations
House of Representatives
Frederick Stewart
League
Montreal
London enjoys fifth night without air raid alerts
London stayed on alert-free for a fifth night, the longest break since late January. Daytime activity by enemy planes along the coast continued, with few reaching inland. Bombs hit a south coast town and a western town but caused little damage and no serious injuries. A German Messerschmitt 109 broke from clouds over the southeast coast near a lifeboat station and machine-gunned houses.
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London
England
Radio Schedule Fragment Highlights Late 20th Century Programs
An on air schedule lists multiple stations and times for shows across early morning to late night. Programs span news, music, religious segments, lectures, and broadcasts from Sydney and Canberra affiliates with mentions of specific performances and orchestras.
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Ellis Price
Fred
Maggie
Bob Dyer
Burra Suliman Inspector Scout Cash In Mahree Yuletide
Burra Suliman Inspector Scout lists Cash In Mahree Yuletide and Manpower for Ne therlea Palencia Chamberlain Only One Glenlonon Lautus Ti Trot Bet ting T KOORENBEEN in a compiled notice with conflagration entry and Lavangro figure.
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Burra
Suliman
Labour leader statement on Superannuation Fund denied
The Labour leader Mr Concannon claimed in the Legislative Council that the State Superannuation Fund was unsafe. Premier Mr Mair rejected the assertion saying the statement was wrong and would cause unnecessary public servant anxiety. He said the fund remains stable.
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Sydney
Concannon
Legislative Council
Mair
Legislative Age
No Increase in Militia Pay Debate in House
The House of Representatives discussed militia pay with Mr Spender stating hardship protections would prevent any general rise. Moratorium rules would cover most cases, with area officers handling exceptions and personal consideration given if hardship occurs.
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House of Representatives
Mr. Spender
Spender
Canberra ALF recruits eye rapid call-up
The Canberra Recruiting Office said yesterday that applicants for enlistment in the ALF who are accepted will be called up at the earliest opportunity.
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Canberra
ALF
Community discussion groups offer 32 courses for winter evenings
The list covers International Affairs Economics and Politics Science Thought and Conduct Literature and Drama and more with 8 to 16 participants per group. Courses include World Affairs What is Western Civilization and Child Study among others priced at 50 per member. Groups meet at Telopea Park School Fire Station Forrest and other venues with organizers details available from Mr. S. R. Brgnall.
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Ifor
Australia and
the Pacific
Telopea Park School
Forrest
Couraé
Charmosan Face Powder Praised by Many Voices
Readers herald Charmosan face powder with claims it brightens skin and erases blemishes. Advertised testimonials note instant youthfulness and a pleasant scent, praising its long lasting效果.
Charmosan face powder sold nationwide in chemists and stores
The notice lists Charmosan face powder varieties including Rachel Naturelle Peche Bun tan Rose and Blanche. A large box costs 2 shillings 6 pence. Sold everywhere to chemists drapers and stores including Chain Stores.
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Rachel
Naturelle
Peche
Buntan
Rose
Blanche
Dwall
Old Canberrans Hockey Club elects officers at annual meeting
The Old Canberrans Hockey Club elected Sir George Knowles as president and F A Piggin as vice presidents with J Brack J Crwell A J Day and T H Garrett as officers. J W Colwell and RL Joyce named for committee roles. The club colors span premiers in A and Fowerve grades. Geoff Piggin noted for five years of captaincy. Melbour ne season outlook mentions defense of last year’s double title.
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Canberrans Hockey Club
George Knowles
F. A. Piggin
Mesara
J. Brack
J. Crlwell
J Day
T. H. Garrett
RL. Joyce
J. W. Colwell
Menars
T. Brack
K. Harding
A. J. Martin
Fowerve Krade
Association
J. Garrett
D. McMillan
G Piggin
J .Webb
Geoff Piggin
Geoff
RAAF
Melbourne
Meables Epidemic Reaches Across the Nation
Washington reports the most serious outbreak of ienstes in seven years, spreading from the eastern seaboard toward the west as health officials monitor its progression.
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Washington
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