Deaths and funeral notices from Queanbeyan area
Obituary items list the Webber family with multiple relatives and a funeral at St Marys and the Thatch Road Methodist Cemetery Queanbeyan. A funeral notice for W G Wilson Webber at Queens Brotherhood Church is given with details. Return thanks from M Bott family and Syd ney Norman Bult memorial notices, plus in memoriam lines for Turner Jones and Dorothy Jones with family signatures.
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Wreser
William Webber
Bayer Street
Queanboyr
Queanbeyan
Thatch Road
NCS
Brethren of Lodge
Queenpeyan St Andrew and Sister Lodges
W. Gro
Wilson Webber
Queahbeyan
Flewerl
Department ‘of Works
Canverra
Mra. Martin
Ian Davis
Mel Rodden
Mya
Meitlo
Reverend Buicide
Tinsburg
Fatinr
Sydney Norman Bult
Turner
Robert Olwiriés
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Gonins
Kem Hush
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Australian adventurer Ben Carlin mobbed by students in Canberra
World tour aboard amphibious jeep Half Leaf faces delays after engine trouble and head winds in the South China Sea. Ben Carlin and his wife Elinore began their 1919 voyage from Montreal Canada with about 23,000 miles by land and 6,000 by sea. They arrived in Canberra yesterday amid autograph seekers and scattered chaos.
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Sundial
Australia
Ben Carlin
India
China
Carlin
South Ching Sea
Augtralian
Montrus
Canada
Elinore
Trad
Canberes
Public Service Board urged to act on outside employment cases
Canberra Chamber of Commerce presses the Public Service Board to address officers taking remunerative outside jobs. It says the board has failed to enforce Public Service Act guidelines and urges strengthened oversight or removal of the board if it does not act decisively. The chamber suggests private investigators and a more forceful approach to obtain evidence. The government bears responsibility for enforcing regulations.
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Canberra Chamber At Commerce
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Public Service Board
Public Service Act
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Won’t Name Public Servants In Two Jobs
A letter to the chamber argues against appointing public servants to dual roles. The council expresses unpreparedness to name officials for two positions and weighs potential conflicts. Local officials and the public service view are noted as factors in the discussion.
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Chamber
School for Blind Farmers in Kenya Progress Report
Kenya’s school for blind farmers, supported by the Salvation Army and British Empire Solty for the Blind, shows promising early results with partial operation. Students learn gardening and crafts, aiming to earn income through rug making and other tasks, aided by sticks, strings, and social support.
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Kenya
Sturboel
Balvatlon
Luigekel
Weather summary from Canberra broadcast
The meteorological bulletin notes a fair day with westerly winds and rough seas along the coast. Temperature details show a maximum around 61.0 and a minimum near 31.7 across the region with daytime and overnight readings.
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Canverra
Dig-a-Word May Be Last Next Dig-a-Word May Be Last
The North Canberra Rewined Soldiers Memorial Club announced Next Dig-a-Word No 14 entries close on Wednesday May 23. Judges noted few contestants with some named locals and errors in clue solving, while pondering the puzzle meaning of several words including "aspens" and "saulty" amid a troubled puzzle event.
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Canberra
Soldiers Memorial Club
Noone
Directa
Entrias
Forged Five Pound Notes Linked to Sydney Investigation
A report notes forged five pound notes linked to SYDNEY area outlets and Jervis Bay discovery. Police recover two notes at Coltegs House Hole and Malcolm Cafe, while one matches a Melbourne find. NSW police, including Superintendent Culman, confirm watermarks and detection checks. investigation continues.
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Symnex
Monaiy
Meials
Commonwealth
Bank
Investigation Service
Hts
Jervis Bay
Coltegs House
Melbourne
Gillies
Jarvin Bay
Podesteray
Ferlas
el Gillica
Halidays
Culman
Sydney CB
Matn
Nsw
Fike
Sydney
Shakespeare Detractor Seeks Proof Through Tomb Excavation
New York critic Calvin Hoeliwhan hints at revived Mayter plan to probe Sir Thomas Walingham’s tomb at Chislehurst Kent for documents challenging William Shakespeare. A 15-ventury tomb was prised open with hopes of exposing Marlowe or Elizabethan peers as Shakespeare authors, but few artifacts were found.
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Calvin Hoeliwhan
New York
Mayter
Olive
Sir Thomas Walaingham
Chislehurst
Kent
Mr. Hoffman
Documenta
Ghejatopier Marlowe
Eliabethan Peel
Shakes Speare
Chishaw
Stalker
Jew
Jead Gefen
Walangen Tamaily
Joluy Min
Dowl
Vrata
Shakespeare
Wali
Ham
Annie
Japan Japan Scrap Cartel Threatens U S Steel Supplies
A wartime dispatch reports Japan and Belgium forming a scrap metal cartel backed by the Japanese government to influence US scrap iron purchases. Observers may visit the United States to survey scrap sources as major Japanese mills including Yawata and Japan Steel Tube coordinate actions, raising fears of disorganization in US steel supply.
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Ayant
Iminehyng
Areret
Fino
Belgamseth
Din
Finnean Times
Degrees Ceremony at Australian National University
On Friday the Australian National University will confer degrees including Doctor of Philosophy Master of Arts and Master of Science. Sir Charles Darwin ERS will deliver the official address as part of the ceremony for admitted candidates.
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Australian National University
Ug Acidenle Provessian
Charles Darwin
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Governor General and Lewy Stim Visit Clon sdurry Queensland
An official visit by the Governor-General and Lewy Stim, accompanied by guards, to Clon sdurry in Queensland, occurred in the late afternoon. They proceeded to Ghatsworth Sts and remained there for an unspecified time.
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Clonsdurry
Queansland
Westerny
Ghatsworth
Setiglin
Doolittle Visits Canberra Guests At Government Reception
General James Doolittle arrives in Canberra as a guest of the Australian government to commemorate allied wartime events. His reception includes meetings with Prime Minister Menzies and other officials at the U.S. Embassy and government venues.
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Japan
James Doolittle
United Skies Air Fores
Canberra
Doolittle
Australia
Zeltlers
Altos
United States
Mr Menxies
Pattie Menzies
Huge Frauds In Benefits Denied
A summary reports massive suspected fraud under the Benefits Act involving health and medical schemes. Investigations target drafts and payments, with authorities examining potential overclaims and improper disbursements totaling millions. The article notes officials probing expansion proposals and alleged improprieties in patient care funding.
Parliament Session Schedules Television and Fisheries Debates
The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 p.m. today after questions to resume the Television debate. The Senate will begin at 3 p.m. with the Fishings Bill debate continuing as first business after questions.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Freedom Of Press Threatened In U S
A critical look at postwar press freedom discusses government secrecy and censorship. It highlights Kennedys wartime censor clashes with Associated Press figures like Reed Kennedy and Truman era suppression, arguing that official secrecy harms public trust and weakens democracy.
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U.S
Exhibition Of Furniture Opens At Albert Hall Today
Exhibition at Albert Hall opens today with new features and daily parades. Displays include Continental king age bed Best aft carpet from Austria, and demonstrations by leading furniture and appliance firms showcasing formal, cocktail, and sporting styles.
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Albert Hall
Wilshaw
Austria
Freighter Rescued After Four Hour Sea Battle
A ten-man crew aboard the freighter Hunter were rescued after a five lifeboat ordeal amid heavy seas off Farah Head. The rescuers battled winds for four hours, signaling for help with terriers and a cardigan tied to a boat to attract attention. Mr Jack Munray, lighthouse keeper, reported the men were injured but alive as signals drew response.
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Mindy
Iter Hunter
Farah Head
Jack Munray
Yethjity
Lad
Import Prohibition Maintains Salk Vaccine Safety in Australia
The government extended a ban on Salk vaccine imports at the Health Ministry's request to ensure safety tests. Customs Minister Osborne stated Australia will keep strict testing to prevent imported vaccines from causing crimes, with import restoration tied to vaccine safety confirming inert ingredients pass federal testing.
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Department of Health
Minister For Health
Australia
Osborne
Australa
Windsor match ends with Welsh Guards loss to Royal Guards
The Windsor Great Park game saw the Duke of Gainburgh open scoring for his side the Welsh Guards, but their team fell to the Royal Harar Guards by a margin of goals as Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and Princess Anne observed from the stands.
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London
Sondey
Prince Charles
Anne
Windsa
Great Park
Duke of
Gainburgh
Welsh Guards
Royal
Hrrar Guards
Nalli Zon
Ford Dismisses Nearly 509 Syoney Man and State Sales Tax
Fragmented report notes dismissals over three weeks amid new sales tax raising costs on items. References to motor vehicles and a few locations include NSA, 222, Queenstown, 190, and Gowlony Violetas in unclear context.
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Ford
Syoney
Manny
Wiles
Venices
NSA
Jueensinna
Gowlony
Violeta
Letters On Anzac Day And Peace Prospects Stated
The letter argues for Anzac Day reflection and peacetime policy to reduce global conflicts. It discusses dispersed defense, balanced military strength, and avoiding an arms race while pursuing gradual demilitarization led by international forums. It notes the futility of war and stresses national unity and prudent defense planning.
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Profs
Rar 'Pitterton
Campbell
Vitterton
Datenes
Walt
Tithertin
Australia
Titterton
Sal
Jock Ehaw
Emmpbell
Nationa
Bad Manners at Celebrity Concert
The report notes disruptive behavior during a celebrity concert, with attendees reacting poorly to performers and staff. Observers describe rude interruptions, crowd tension, and discomfort among guests, including attempts to calm the scene. The piece mentions police or security involvement and references to the event’s administration and emerging complaints.
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