Duty Reduction Antedated Charges in Parliament
A speech in the Hall of Representatives cites a bylaw dated before the new government that cut timber duty from 18/ to 6/ to 7/4 per 100 super feet, aiding timber importers and tipping political influence. Proponents say the remission lowered prices, while critics accuse post dating and tampering. the motion was defeated by a narrow margin.
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Hall of Representa
Comenlasion
Calwell
Bensie
Tommites
Ehoumands
Cullivan
Tarif Board
Enilace
Eltors
Sdvicr
Marttal
MaBhride
McBride
Wilson
Vali Wee
Dead Captain Married Weeks Before Death in Korea Force
A brief obituary note reports Captain Hummerston, a carrier on the Yong River line in the BCOF, recently married seven weeks before death. Also mentioned is Captain Laummmeraton, serving as ADC in the Australian Regular Army, and Private Sketching who enlisted in 1948 and volunteered for Korea.
Presbyterian Concert Seonation and Fowship Event
Mr A Oontan and Fr Manley Shema led a St Andrew's fellowship concert with eight items featuring local skit takes. The program showcased community talent and a mix of musical numbers.
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A Oontan
Bt. Andrew's
Fwmanley Shemawan
Ra O-Autyr
Privsen
Infectious Urged by Dr Nott for New Isolation Hospital
Dr L W Nott MP urged urgent health ministry action for a new infectious disease hospital in the ACT. He said expanding population and overcrowding require a separate isolation building, with current use needed for convalescent care and space near an arterial road. Farr promised to consider the proposal.
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A.C.T
L. W. Nott
Dr .Nott
Gi. Farr
R A A F Training on Manus Island Hits First Day
A squadron of LAA heavy bombers arrived at Manus Island and began first day operational training from Momote airfield. The unit will conduct tropical exercises mainly in north and northeast directions, with range extending to all of New Guinea and nearby approaches.
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R.A.A.F
Manus Island
LAA
Tas
Fas Slemady
Momote
Manus
Nte
New Guinea
Allesia
Universal Postal Union Emerges From Global Amity Efforts
The text describes the formation of an international postal cooperative, the Universal Postal Union, uniting nations including Egypt and several European states under a UN-linked framework. It notes early treaty roots in 1670, postwar courier schemes, and conferences shaping global mail coordination, with private manufacturers later producing standardized postcards.
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Ane Ore International
Wis
Ofice
UBA
Egypt
Universal Postal Union
United Nations
France
Britain
Ie Sa Seale
Canberra sub contracting debate over overhead costs and labor impact
A Canberra discussion questions whether reintroducing piece work and sub contracting will lower overall building costs. Officials report high overheads and bureaucratic expenses, while the ACT Labour Council warns such practices hurt workers and awards and fail to reduce costs. The ministers seek a round table to pursue industrial peace amid continued depresi onment.
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Te Bwi
Ole
Fd McCauley
Selepaten
Sieter
RG. Casey
Galding
Coontraction
Canberra
Costa
Sansa
Wateriaa
Neat Vty
Problen
A.C.T. Labour Council
Tam de Hong
Arine Tt 'Dyce
Balanae
Ieree
Lily
Labour Council
Bulletin for Lessees: Rural Temenage Cultural Extension Work
Bulletin describes a volunteer effort in Temenage for cultural extension work prepared with support from Cel lo and Central and Orchant AST. It notes demand from other bulletins and a keen interest from pastors.
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Samea
Temenage
UeeSament Ad Roe
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Berkeley
Trixies Beauty Salon
Hee
Slperiant Eenall
Grasming
Trixie
Manuka
Secanion
A. Taebehal Cada
Presbyterian
Dr. Nott
International Amity
Pteck
David L. Greig
Kennedy Street
Kingston
Robin Mond
Candal
London
Robin Monds
Pinnae
Gee
McKinstry's Shoe
Mangston and
CITY
Quaiity Footwear
Beiter Vaige
Reece
Marie Yoshae
IOS
Ladinns
Phos
Ezpete
Saale
Reeces
Blat
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