Canberra Welfare Annual Meeting and Membership Notes
fragmented OCR shows Canberra Welfare Association notices seeking membership, meeting dates, and committee actions. references to a Canberra Services Club and collaboration with Soldiers and Labor unions. details unclear due to garbled text. These lines mention an annual meeting, selection of a house committee, and cautions about attendance.
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Angel Swan
Canberra
Waltere Association
Theo
Uae
Uha” Services Club
House
Seotors
Abe
Olth
Christman
Clare
Elie
Personal vice regal presence at Canberra royal event
Excellency the Governor-General Lond Gawkey attended Too H Guede Night in Canberra yesterday evening, establishing a formal ceremonial link between viceregal authority and local celebration.
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Lond Gawkey
Canberra
Telopes Library Fundraiser Weather Notes
Weather report from Telopes Library Fundraiser at Telopes Park School notes 90 degree high, 43.9 degree low, calm to brisk winds. Attendees and speakers include Mrs Wind and J. E Welah secretary, with prizes donated by Mr M. and J. Mofr. Canberra rainfall year 1708 hinted.
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Library Funda
Telopes
Park School
Besa
Pth
Citizens’ Association
Wind
Far East Russian Fortifications and War Readiness
An analysis of Russia's Far East buildup through 1939 shows a self reliant regional force, extensive rail links, new industries, and fortified bases. It notes a 400,000 strong army with modern equipment and growing rural and urban populations, aimed at deterring a two front conflict with Japan.
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Japan
Usin
Far East
Russia
Far Eastern
Exope
Eastern
Asia
Manchuria
Rusia
China
Pacific
National Fitness Plan Aims for Broad Social Welfare
Sydney Friday report shows Government plans comprehensive social security legislation with prenatal mother care and child guidance. Minister Holloway says focus is wide access rather than training champions, aiming to lead Australia in social services while protecting democratic freedoms.
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Sydney
Social Services and
Holloway
Commonwealth Council For National
Australia
MUNITION WORKERS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR POLICY CHANGES
The Army Explosives and Munitions Workers Federation of Australia pledges full support for the APS policy. Secretary McKay says the federation backs changing the monetary system and government banking control. They also urged a government inquiry into munitions factories producing useful goods after the war.
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Sydney
Federation of Australis
A.S.P
McKay Maid
Curtin
Federation
Commonwealth
Stolen Tulip Bulbs From Parliament Gardens
Stolen tulip bulbs from gardens at Parliament House, gifted by the Queen of the Netherlands, were seized in a vigorous vandalism crackdown proposed by Interior Minister Senator Collings. A gardener watched two girls with spades remove plants and flee on bicycles after protests, prompting talk of arming gardeners with arrest powers to deter further thefts.
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Commonwealth
Netherlands
Parliament House
Interior
Collings
Girla
Seamen Claim Continuance of Pay Settled for Two Ships
Agreement reached to-day secures continuance of pay for two of three ships held by seamen on strike over wartime pay, with terms awaiting submission to the general commission and a tribunal investigation. Settlement conditions require the Commonwealth Government to meet 30 percent of wagon dues owed to men on non-Government action tied to enemy action.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Miners Restless in Newcastle Over Strike Threats
Friction grows as the Unity Committee of the BAP considers action to press miners grievances. BELP mining lodges to advise a strike policy at all pits. Reports say star employees are doing Federation work at John Darling Mine and have ceased work. A wider strike could affect over 1000 miners if extended to other B HLP pits.
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Newcastle
Unity Committee
BAP
BELP
Northern Miners’ Management Board
Star
John Darling
B.hlp
Labour Government Budget Preview and Indirect Tax Plans
The Labour Government pursues a budget with indirect taxes likely below £500. Several measures are slated for introduction after the Budget is presented. Parliament aims to adjourn for ten weeks, with a short budget speech expected to be among the earliest discussions.
Fruit Acquisition Approval for Grower Compensation
The Assistant Minister for Commerce Fraser approved payments to apple and pear growers for the balance of amounts due under the regulation scheme. Representations from states on whether acquisitions would continue were noted. A parliamentary committee report will be presented when the House meets and government consideration will follow.
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Fraser
Min
Tade
Territory Natives Half Caste Problem Diminish
The Northern Territory Administrator Mr Abbott said the half caste problem is diminishing and under control. He praised mission stations for caring for half castes and noted many girls have left Darwin for better lives. He spoke on native police powers and housing, with a town management board to implement postwar plans.
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Northern Territory
Territory
Cla
Abbott
Abbott la Apesaing
Canberra
Mir
Interior
Benator Colnga
Darwin
McGuineas
Income Tax State Schedule Weekly Deductions
The toll table shows weekly deductions from employees earnings in the first pay after October 31, issued by the Income Tax Department. Figures apply to taxpayers without dependents. those with dependents face reductions per dependent child as shown on federal and state declaration forms.
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Sydney
Income Tax Department
Perjury Claims Raised in Secret Funds Inquiry
A Royal Commission hearing on secret funds sparked a sensational claim of perjury with Commissioner Sir Percival Halse Rogers noting a strong likelihood of false testimony on both sides. The inquiry featured intense argument over money payments linked to mining union figures and potential political interference.
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Sydney
Percival Halse Rogers
Monahan
German Moscow drive hopes hinge on bold double move
The article outlines a risky German plan to strike Moscow from the central sector under Marshal Timoshenko’s pressure while aiming to cut Soviet supply lines. It notes potential gains if successful, but warns of the broader impact on oil, Caucasus rail connections, and Allied relief if the maneuver fails.
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Moscow
Hiter
Mmay
Sovet
Yalu
Marshal Trnoshenko
Iwate Tyeerven
Marshal Budenny
Jong
Jeff Maak
Asov
Nove
Blalino
Onc Cupy
Voronesh
Caucasus
Kharkov
Kerk
Tul
Rostov
Ne ‘Vorosalak
Black Sea
Saltygrad
Volga
Caspian
Ereet
Inn
Plane Crew Saved by Verey Light in Atlantic Rescue
British crew rescued after drifting at sea off the west coast of France. Verey pistol signaling helped locate the dinghy. a Sunderland aircraft picked up survivors as reports spread of hostage shootings in Nazi-occupied France. German authorities announce executions and a reward for information leading to arrests.
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London
Omiclalx
Berlin
France
Bordeaux
Gan
Nantes
Sunderland Sansination
Air Defence Melbourne Reaches Strong War Readiness
Fragmentary report notes Melbourne air defence strength rising amid wartime strain. References to RAE 20 times greater than outbreak period and potential government grants for a first class defence. Mentions Minar Air and named individuals in unclear context.
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Melbourne
RAE
Walt Te Minar Air
Rent Rackets Probed After Cabinet Inquiries
A government inquiry will assess rent racketeering following a clash between Attorney General Evatt and Minister Ward. Officials plan to prepare a report for the Cabinet detailing activity in the housing market and any unlawful practices.
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Sydney
Dr Evatt
Labour
Mr Ward
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