Port Stephens Naval Base Visit Planned
The Minister for Defence, Mr Street, said in the House yesterday he intends to visit Port Stephens soon to assess its defence value and facilities. Mr Watkins urged early consideration of Port Stephens as a naval base and a district visit to evaluate its strategic importance to Newcastle. The minister said the matter would be considered and hoped to visit the district soon.
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Watkins
House of Representatives
Port Stephens
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Newcastle
Defence Works Appointment of Controller
A House inquiry questioned a report that Eddington Lewis would be appointed Controller of Industry for defence works. The Prime Minister denied the proposal, noting Lewis serves on the Industrial Advisory Panel which has provided valuable expert advice. The Bren machine gun manufacture start date was not fixed, but Street said the scheme would be in full operation next year.
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Ward
Lewis
Hutchingon
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Militia Issues Uniforms and Forms Concert Party
Rifles and equipment are now available from W.O. A. Mellor at the Drill Hall City for those not yet issued. Uniforms new tunic design with red facings for men over 5ft 10in. Goya sections have reserved their full 6.M. Gun equipment. Lieut. Atkinson organizes a militia concert party possibly with an orchestra. Bugles available at Drill Halls. cadets urged to contact W.O. aguellor. NCOs one rank and above to attend Sunday for official group photo in Field Service Dress. Rugby Union defeated by Eastern Suburbs but aims to regroup. Adam to return. Saturday match against University at Northbourne Oval 4.15 p.m.
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University
Northbourne Oval
Eisteddfod in Canberra Sees Strong Public Interest
At Canberra Eisteddfod Society five sessions over two days draw large crowds at Albert Hall. Cootamundra Choral Society under C H Rowan sings in City of Canberra Open Choral Championship. Youth piano and recitation events produce close results and praise from adjudicator V V Lorimer.
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C. H. Rowan
City of Canberra
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I“Goblins
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Canberra
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Sheila Patterson
Tumm
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Arcady
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Our Kindly Land
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Civic Centre
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Mildred Harrison
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Summer Meadows
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Daber
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Aulence
Alton Faning
Sydney
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Salo
Queanbeyan
Griffith
Dampler's
Australian Ballet Presents Lake of Swans in Canberra Debut
Mischa Burlakov and pupils from Sydney performed Lake of Swans in four acts, with complications in transport delaying scenes and testing stage management. Barbara MacDonnell impressed as designer and dancer while the orchestra under Antonio Sorgato aided intervals. Voltine's Pantomique followed with Schumann music and notable encores by Sybil Miller, Morris McCawley, Mollie Andre, and others.
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Australia
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Adrian Boreck
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Sybil Miller
Zelma Newton-Tabrett
Josephine Richardson
Myra Buckingham
Little Swans
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Irma Pickworth
Voltine
Schumann
Jean Hibban
Pierrot
Henry Sybil Miller
Morris McCawley
Garbarn MacDowell
Little Ilma Adey
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Mrs. Harvie
Doig
McEnally Hand
Canberra Talks Open on Australia Car Manufacturing Plan
Talks began in Canberra between Government officials General Motors Holden leaders and firm advisers on establishing complete motor car production in Australia. With no suitable proposal after March 31 the Government will consult large assembly firms as it pushes to start the industry soon. Mr Hartnett and his party will leave for Melbourne today.
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Australia
Canberra
General Motora-Holdens
L. J. Hartnett
Hartnett
Melbourne
Refugee Workers in Sydney Consider Union Roles
The article notes a recommendation to the N. S.W. Labour Council to recruit European refugee workers as union assistants in Australia. It indicates expected approval of the motion though some details are unclear and a formal statement is pending.
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Weritieaday
N.8.w. Labour Council
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