Reid Progress Move For Community Hall
A well attended meeting urged the creation of a community hall for Reid. Speakers pressed government help, noting delays and doubt over permanent funding and temporary facilities. Residents want a site ready for children’s play centre and youth recreation, with action urged to Canberra and the Federal Department.
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Reid
Adenami
Apsakare
I. B Lake
Department of the Interior
Lake
W. Dunbar
Ase
Michell
Canberra
HL. Hogan
de Interior
Queanbeyan Traders Move to Saturday Holiday Change
The Queanbeyan trade will shift to a Saturday half holiday, ending midweek closure. The change will affect Canberra shoppers and workers who benefited from midweek trading, reducing Queanbeyan’s midweek trade volume.
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Queanbeyan
Shopa
Canberra
Queambeyan
Alleged Assault by Bowden Leads to Trial
Lucy Langford, a 1 year old witness, reported seeing Henry Roy Bowden 38 strike Bell. Bowden faced charges of murder and was committed for trial after Detective Eric Henry Prowa interviewed him. Bowden admitted heavy drinking and memory gaps about the incident.
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Lucy Langford
Henry Roy Bowden
Bell
Competition table tennis entries urged after slow start
ACT table tennis competition faces abandonment unless more entries arrive. Only four teams entered so far despite a promising start at a recent tournament that attracted two entries. Officials are disappointed as the event opened with eight or so associations represented. Entry deadline extended to June 1.
Children Tied to Stakes to Curb Mischief in Brisbane
Suburban mothers tied their children to stakes during household duties to prevent mischief. The Queensland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals secretary commented on the incident, with mothers expressing astonishment at the restraint used.
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Brisbane
The
Queensland Society For the Pre
Vicloua Doge
Refrigerator prices may fall after cost check says Dedman
The minister for Trade and Customs Mr Dedman today indicated a price reduction could follow a routine check now in progress into costing production of refrigerators. He referred to ongoing industry cost reviews and potential price adjustments for consumers.
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Maine
Wald
Trade and Customs
Mr. Dedman
Dignified Funeral Directors Day Feature Posts Canberra
A brief mention outlines a dignified funeral directors day featuring Canberra figures Baws and others, highlighting ceremony tone and respectful proceedings. The note emphasizes measured conduct, ceremonial duties, and community homage within the event context.
Evacuee and Financee Reunite After Seven Years
Fragmentary OCR reveals a seaside wedding scene with Miss Perwer and Kurt Mand, a reunion after years apart. The text mentions a priest translation and a bride in a family setting, plus plans for new furniture during tourist redevelopment.
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Weide
Rede
Welfare Council letters spark protest over political forwarding
A letter from the Australian Communist Party forwarded by the Welfare Council to the Braddon Homight drew criticism. Speakers opposed the Welfare Council acting as a post office for the party or any body, arguing the welfare movement should remain nonpartisan and forward proposals only by genuine members and citizens in need.
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Australian Communist Party
Welfare Council
Braddon
Communist Party
Arst
Bpeakera
Propos
Welfare Council backs early start on shops plan
The Welfare Council informs the group that there is potential for 50 prospects to be vacated into Sydney buildings within a specified period. No government fees are imposed as planning committee reviews continue on the design and development plans.
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Welfare Council
Sydney
Union fees used to pay doctor’s bill at trial
John Rex Parker aged 34, delegate of the Trowworkers’ Association, was today committed for trial at the Central Court on a charge of fraud. He allegedly omitted to account for £6 collected from union members to pay a doctor’s bill. Detective Walter Byrne said Parker admitted spending the money on the bill. Byrne was granted bail of £20.
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Bydney
John Rex Parker
Trowworkers’ Association
Central Court
Parker
Walter Byrne
Jasid Parker
Byrne
Equestrians Involved Mishap On Blanell Street
Mrs Cair of Welle Siren Granville and her infant son aged 3 were knocked down by a group of young horsemen while waiting in Blanell Street Sydney Toreday. They were admitted to Parramatta Hospital with minor injuries and shock.
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Sydney
Toreday
Cair
Welle Siren
Granville
Blanell Street
Stowaway Wie Sent Back From Manila Case Reveals Sara
A Manila case centers on Sara Mariel Patricia Brows who hid aboard a vessel for days. She finally disclosed details after the captain intervened, resulting in her being sent back from Manila.
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Prom
Manila
Sara
Mariel
Patricia
Oaker
Injured in Cycle Fall at Canberra Hospital
Mr E B Bolden chief at the French Legation was admitted to Canberra Community Hospital after a bicycle fall on Winders Way. He did not regain consciousness by midnight and was reported to be bleeding from incisions with a probable fracture.
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Wlinders ‘Way
EB. Bolden
Nationalisation of iron and steel debated
The proposal would place meat of the iron and steel industry under direct national control, stripping private interests of influence and leaving the industry under the Cortunas of government authority.
Television studio cost comparison cited by Australia official
Australia’s managing director Mr A Warner states a television studio project would cost 740,000 while broadcasting stations run about 8,000. He notes valve imports and high duty raise the expense, with televi sion’s wartime aims seen as costly due to equipment prices and technical methods under review.
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Ketreate
Australia
A. ©. Warner
Televiatos
Pines
Offer of £27400 for home valued at £40000
Fragmentary report notes an offer of £27400 for a Darling Point home, with bidding previously starting at £10900 and an adviser linked to a figure near 499000. The valuator general cites a price around £5000, while private treaty may affect final terms.
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Darling Point
Balghley
Ita
Unclear OCR fragment about deaths and officials
Incomplete text reports a death event with references to eight individuals and a preliminary report. Vague mentions of arrivals, misconduct, and sanitary concerns imply a maritime or institutional incident. Details are too garbled to identify persons, places, or outcomes.
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Vance
le Hiner
Vestere
Oun
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