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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1931

Page

2

Engineers hear on map production at departmental meeting

The Work Department held its monthly meeting at the Civic Centre with strong attendance from the Institution. Dr. Cumpston and others attended while Mr. PLZ. Brotnowski spoke on Modern Methods for preparing and reproducing maps. Demonstrations covered blueprints sepia true to sense zincography and photostat processes.

Taatitus Rngineers Department of Work Civic Centre Cumpston Wonlnough Meanra Watermin Gray McMillan Tarnard Plz. Brotnowski Department of Works

National Rules Gate Receipts and League Reports

A garbled passage discusses gate receipts under national rules and various league notes. It mentions Canberra and possible alignment between two sides, with references to areas and retooling amid efforts to foster peace and alliances. also notes a recently married figure and a scheduled event or gathering with several place names and dates suggested.

Frivolous Claims Spark London Court Debate

In London a promoter, Leon Franklin, pressed a claim of 466 million pounds against a dishonoured draft tied to 2 billion German marks. He argued for contract sanctity and sought a quarter to one percent as compensation while the defendant challenged the impact of German law changes. The court criticized the proceedings as a waste of time.

London Wrotminater Bank Leon Franklin Totin Franklin

Future of Air Service in Commonwealth Questioned

A questionnaire in the House of Commons asked about regular air service to Australia. Secretary for Air Montagne said establishment of regular service beyond India is under consideration by the governments concerned.

London Haus Australia

Dismissal of Mr Goode by Rail Commissioners

Sydney papers report the Railways Commissioners tabled a voluminous report in the Legislative Assembly on former Chief Tram Mutt Aror Mr C J Goode. It alleges he favored tenderers, faced removal after a September 6920 interview, and the Crown Solicitor notes improprieties in grants and audit, while Goode’s defense was not heard. The commission faced claims of arbitrary action and misconduct without due process, with references to tendering, contracts, and financial issues at the railway.

Sydney C.J. Goode Legislative Assembly Goode Ty Brave Tne Goode Wan Buuthern Darling Harbour Bat Fai Courae Bet Mtr. Chunde Craven Craven Soldlvor'e Report Emphised That Mr. Goode MF Goode CIA Coninkaslonern Vertin and Company Vernon

State Salaries Under Review as Reduction Bill Ends

Mr Chaffey pressed the Premier on whether public servants' salaries would be restored from July 1 as the Kalarian Reduction Bill ceases on June 30. The Premier said the matter was under government consideration and the house would be informed when taxation legislation arrives.

Sydney Legislative Assembly Chaffey We House

Pain Around the Heart It’s Gas Claims Labeled Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Bulix Magnesia as quick relief for heart pain caused by gas after meals. It claims no impurities, no doping, and superior magnesia formula. lists distributors including A.P. Campbell and J. Gallagher in Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Hramuilt Wallnor A.P. Campbell Cl. Be Tyke M. Cyoker C. Campbell Canberra Kod Queanhovan J. L. Gallagher Queanbeyan

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