Public Service Notes Advocate Accounting Diploma Reform
Canberra Clerical Association notes a problem in obtaining accounting diplomas for public service officers. Discrimination against staff needing outside institutes, costs, and unsuitable subjects are discussed. A Public Service Institute of Accountants is proposed, with intra-departmental exams as a possible model. The council agrees to further study the issue.
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Canberra
Clerical Association
Cers
Public Service Institute
fMabirs Akber
Public Service Institute of Accountants
Deent
Public Service
Postal Institute
Public Service Board
Petty Sessiona
Police Magistrates
Sntate of Surveyors
Lands Department
Dentonwealth
Difficulties Ahead for Australia as War Proceeds
In Melbourne the Minister for Supply and Development Mr Casey warned of dark days ahead with reverses on the front and hardships at home. He expressed confidence in victory in a struggle between tyranny and freedom and outlined Australia’s readiness to contribute to the war effort and supply munitions and resources.
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Melbourne
Mr. Menzies
Australia
Mr. Casey
Casey
Commonwealth
Dominion
London
Britain
Golf Balls Lost At Royal Canberra Club Spur Theft Concern
Small boys patrolling the rough at Royal Canberra Golf Club have begun taking lost balls along the Molonglo River bank. While they search for legitimate finds, reports say some balls are hidden under trees and taken as players cross a suspension bridge or slice shots. Club officials and players may appeal to police to curb the practice unless the boys stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Jost Baila
Molongla
General Evangline Booth Farewell Address at Regent Hall
Salvation Army figure General Evangline Booth made her final public appearance before retirement. Dressed in uniform with the flag, she spoke for an hour to thousands of followers and urged love and blessing as she closed with a fighters creed.
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London
Salvation Army
Evangline Booth
Regent Hall
Booth
Market Report at Flemington Saleyards
Homebush stock sales report shows buyers steady with no change from last Thursday. About 52 000 sheep and lambs yarded, 2 700 cattle yarded with prime sorts firm. other grades on par. Prices cited include wethers 13 to 20 shillings, ewes 13 to 20, lambs 15 to 24, bullocks 4 to 15, cows 4 to 10, best beef 42 shillings per 100 pounds.
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Sydney
Flemington
Wool Industry Deputation to Seek Export Embargo
The Assistant Treasurer Mr Spender promised a wool industry deputation to meet Ministers and press for a permanent export embargo on sheep to save about 1,000 workers. The group aims to draft a reference for the General Conference to be held early next year.
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Sydney
Mr Spender
Australian Customs prep motor car industry for wartime imports
Customs investigations aim to lay groundwork for an Australian motor car industry in case Britain halts car imports. The inquiries extend to other sectors receiving British finished products, including fine metals and chemicals. Government policy prioritizes preserving Britain's export trade while limiting large scale Australian car manufacture during wartime.
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Australia
Great Britain
Australis
England
Captain's Flat Baby Show Winners Named
The Captain's Flat baby show drew a large entry with champions Decima Tonkin and Desmond Girvan. Winners span several age groups with Decima Tonkin, William Ebsworth, Valma Ellis, Maxwell Grant, and Desmond Girvan earning top spots.
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Decima Tonkin
William Ebsworth
Valma Ellis
Maxwell Grant
Desmond Girvan
A. Y. Abraham
Vigilance committee formed by Queanbeyan Agricultural Bureau
At the monthly meeting the Bureau decided to arm a vigilance committee to monitor farmers serving in the Militia. The secretary Mr E J Beaver was instructed to notify farmers seeking or serving Militia duty that assistance is available, with a special meeting to follow as needed. Other bureaux statewide are adopting similar measures.
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Agricultural Bureau
Mir. E. J. Beaver
Elizabeth Arden Expert Offers Free Beauty Consultations
An Elizabeth Arden expert visits Canberra this week offering free no obligation beauty consultations. Mina Jaycee Godwall provides guidance on color matching for lipstick, powder, rouge, and related products at Davies' Pharmacy Kingston with appointment line 740.
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Elizabeth Arden
Canberra
Issa
Mina Jaycee Godwall
Davies’ Pharmacy
Kingston
New Express to Canberra Sets New NSW Rail Pace
The Dhenel driven Feral City Express completed a scheduled Sydney to Canberra run arriving at 12 15 pm with a full complement of passengers. The modern air conditioned carriages offer quiet travel and comfort with two eight cylinder Harras and Wolff diesel engines, Voith torque converters, and a central power car for lighting and climate control.
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Sydney
Canberra
Cvidents
New South Wales
Harras and Wolff
Voith Sinclair
ACT track and field championships at Duntroon Oval next Saturday
Canberra selections for the ACT championships at Duntroon Oval include W McCue J Vincent RF Kennard and N Townshend. A points match with Canberra Amateur Athletic Club will run alongside seven handicap events with medals for champions and one or two trophies for each handicap.
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A.C.T
Duntroon Oval
A.M.C
Canberra Amateur Athletic Club
Canberra
W. McCue
J. Vincent
RF. Kennard
J.donohue
R. Ken
Canberra Court Hears Powter Indecent Language Case
Leslie Powter a carpenter appeared before Col Goodwin on a charge of using indecent language at Telopea Park School. He pleaded guilty and was fined five pounds or 20 days hard labour. A separate drunkenness charge led to a five shilling fine or one day hard labour. James Thomas Grant faced a charge of driving an unregistered car with the case adjourned to November 2.
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Canberra
Leslie Powter
Carpenter
J.T. H. Goodwin
Telopea Park School
Powter
James Thomas Grant
Knitting Wool Supplies at Local Depots and Guild Event
Supplies of good knitting wool are now available at Amber Cafe Kingston, Mrs Eascnm Manuka, Civic Jewelleria Civic Centre, and B M Solty Hon Sedy QT. Paul s Ladies Guild hosts a Crazy Whist Party at Paul s Church Hall Kingston on Wednesday October 25 at 4 pm with admission 2 shillings. Prizes and supper. Box P.O. Canberra.
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Amber Cafe
Kingston
Eascnm
Manuka
Civic Jewelleria
Civic Centre
B. M. Solty
Sedy
Paul's Ladies’ Guild
Paul's Church Hall
New Deal Plan To Proceed With Aboriginal Policy
Government will push its new plan for aborigines though funding is cut. A patrol service will be established similar to New Guinea, with district officers trained at Sydney University and placed to lead native police patrols. E. P. Chinnery reports on native administration after tours of northern and central tribes.
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New Guinea
Sydney University
Natve Police
Australia
Derwin
E. P. Chinnery
Canberra Model Aeroplane Club Demonstration
The Canberra Model Aeroplane Club plans a public display at a paddock near the forestry school in Westridge on Sunday from 10 a.m. The event features senior and junior competitions, gas models, and petrol planes if weather permits. J. Frost of Goulburn enters a senior plane. transport help requested for competitors. safety points at Civic Centre and Manuka.
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Canberra Model Aeroplane Club
Westridge
J. Frost
Goulburn
Mode Aeroplane Club
Civic Centre
Blue Moon Cafe
Manuka
Capitol Theatre
H. T. Baker
Pialligo Avenue
Alalie
State Lottery Byndey Draws Major Prizes Tonight
State Lottery No. 31 results released show first prize No. 94 2146 to the George and him syndicate led by G Oakley Ryan at U Lilyfeld. Second prize No. 65 000 to the Morning Syndicate with Edith Campbell of 23 Margaret Street Manly. Third prize No. 25 584 to the Coincidence syndicate led by H Harbert c/o Long's Tighe's Hill. Fourth prize No. 36 500 to Mrs C Brassington of 104 Corunna Road Petersham. Lottery No. 432 will be drawn Monday morning.
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Bydney
George and
Him
G. Oakley
Ryan
U Lilyfeld
Morning
Edith Campbell
Margaret Street
Manly
H. Harbert
Long
Tighe
Hil
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