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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
5
Fragmentary note references Lukin and the Curtis Al in an afters scene. Details are unclear, but suggests a local social event or group naming. Further context needed to confirm participants or exact date.
A longtime local official faces mounting strain as years of service take a toll on health and leadership. Community members hope for steady guidance while plans for next steps press forward.
Queanbeyan Hospital Board battles to reduce the building cost and loan share after Health Minister W D Weaver signals a pro rata grant. Minister and board discuss a supposed verbal promise and the impact of a lowered estimate on local contributions and furnishings.
Washington inquiry into the United States Shipping Board probes reveals favored access for certain companies led by J. Dockeldorff. Officials face questions over payrolls and losses totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars amid irregular government dealings.
The Tariff Board urges protecting new Australian industries where imported brands flood the market while cautioning against duties that raise prices to mirror UK costs. It warns such policies disrupt industry, reduce efficiency, and raise unemployment, citing galvanised iron and woollen sectors as examples of potential disruption.
Service operates from Canberra on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays mornings. From Sydney route departs Thomas Cop and Sons in Martin Place at noon Sundays and at am Wednesdays and Fridays. Fare is £1 15 shillings. Bookings through several agents including Kingston outlets.
Melbourne police opened an inquest after 17 year old Ivor died in hospital from a gunshot wound to the back while out with his mother in the Mildura district. The Biot was fired during a dispute and the weapon was recovered. An inquest adjourned to tomorrow is planned.
The Minister for Health Mr Weaver discussed a Racial Hygiene Association demand for a special court with power to order sterilisation and compulsory pre marriage examination. The deputation urged a board of alienists and judges to decide responsibility in trials and possible segregation of mentally deficient criminals.
The text argues for a favorable margin in favor of Australian manufacturers to secure as much of the market as can be economically produced domestically. It stresses margins must be wide enough to deter inefficiency and prevent undue profit taking.
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