Canberra-minded stance dominates later Canberra debate
A reader letter argues Senator Poll is Canberra minded and questions government centralization. The writer criticizes moving imperial and defense departments to Melbourne, urging Canberra as the administrative hub and calling for practical action on war offices and location of external affairs and defense bodies. The letter urges the Cabinet to be convinced by policy rather than rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltor
Canberra
Reed
Isaac of Tonday
Atemant
Thesas
Nahia
Nim Scinisterigd
Foil
Senate
Paton
Defince de Oe
Department of Information
Department of External Affaire
Defence Boards
Eamentini
Department of the Interior
Merrator
Ae. Pi. Donnelly
Plane Damaged After Wire Contact During Flight
An RAAF plane seeking bearings struck a wire about 14 miles from a dock and damaged its fuselage. Pilot Officer G. My Bath reportedly escaped unharmed and planned to reach Walgnpost. The incident occurred when the machine dipped low to adjust position and touched what is believed to be an aerial wire.
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RAAF
Jeropunie
Avopiai
filce-Omoer
Tuenbull
I Gad
Richmond Agmarame
Walgnpost
Fwireloes
Wrestler Rejected in Wellington Enlistment Shuffle
Fragmentary report from Wellington shows wrestler Walter Browning tied to draft talks. Dominion military force confirms Browning’s enlistment application. Moscow report notes Parliament's upcoming meeting in London as of Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington NZ
Walter Browning
Sa Biernste
Dominion
Reform and unity in Australia’s Commonwealth struggle
The piece argues for true Commonwealth unity across states to avoid redundant laws and waste, urging end to state isolation. It notes Canberra’s limited role, calls for abolishing state parliaments in favor of provincial authorities under federal law, and credits Parkes Chamber of Commerce for advancing the idea. It stresses citizen cooperation to overcome political career risk and achieve a unified national framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
Crete
Commonwealth
Gilbechan
Ritixena
Iawa
Parkes Chamber of Commerce
Country Chambers
New South Wales
Parkes
Soviet appoints Sharonuy as minister to Hungary
From London the Moscow correspondent of the Bureau states M Sharonuy former ambassador to Poland is named minister to Hungary. Romania anxious as Tri Rus Manian change affects Turkey Bulgaria Greece and Yugoslavia with the Axis pact alarms on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow
Bistinh Asaudut Fi Presc
M. Sharonuy
Poland
Hungary
Romania
Buchareat
Turkey
Bulgaria
Itayin
Turley
Ramie fibre industry eyed for Australia’s trade surge
Officials from the Commonwealth Supply and Development Department and New South Wales conferred in Canberra on a cooperative plan to establish a ramie fibre industry in Australia. The project aims to grow ramie in a large southern river town, with export oriented manufacturing, potentially valued at over one million pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commoneealth Supply and Development Department
New South Wales
Canberra
Australia
Porthern River
New Bourn Wales
Tully
Austral
South Comet
Queenland
Governmenta
Rave Deen
Whres
India
Unites Kingdom
Great Britain
Taxation Soars in Commonwealth Statistics Report
Commonwealth Statistician Dr Roland Wilwan presents figures showing total taxation for the financial year 1919 30 at 124 565 000 pounds, 279 per head, a rise of 6 524 000 from the prior year. The report notes New avenues for taxation and a peak rate increase, with tobacco and income tax as major revenue sources and calls for further tax measures to meet expected deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Statistician
Roland ‘Wilwan
Mtty
Medical Act AYONEY and Health Ministry Regulation
Fragmented OCR summary of a medical act involving health ministry regulations and a cabinet review. Mentions age, allowances, and a parliamentary committee. Specific names and places are unreadable, but the notice indicates regulatory consideration by the Cabinet and Health Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayoney
Minister For Health
Crew Law Department
Roosevelt urged as U S A president
A garbled Washington note discusses President Roosevelt as a possible third term, with secretary commentary on the agriculture secretary’s remarks. The snippet hints at timing concerns and prudence in the message, suggesting the speaker’s role in framing the public response.
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Washington
Thurmay
Noonevelt
Reiit
Bate Wallacel
Decentralisation of Industry in New South Wales
NSW officials push decentralisation as 150 new or revived secondary industries locate in country centres. The Bureau plans further investment and offers £200,000 for expansion, arguing protection and local anchorings will curb metropolitan advantage. Conference voices support rapid secondary industry spread and local commerce input.
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New South Wales
H. D
Australia
Dunsan Ey En Angoert Inn
Vic Bureaa
Socaal
Canberra Cor
N.G.W. Association of Country Characters
Commerce
Owen
Larima
Dunstan Tea
State Parliament Abolition Resolution Endorsed in Canberra Conference
A conference of the U S W Chambers of Commerce of Canberra Centerday and subcommittees backed a resolution to abolish State Parliaments. Parkes Wolegater was named to oversee the process, while experts warned politicians cannot vote themselves out of jobs. The group also supported Commonwealth wartime administration and proposed a permanent Saturday half holiday and a half hour extension for late shopping nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.W
Wartime Defence Works Accelerated Across Australian States
The Works Branch of the Department of the Interior reports rapid shift from peace to war tempo with defence projects costing £6.44. Australian state allocations show substantial spending across New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and territories. A Melbourne Works Era established under Commonwealth Director General of Works Hoy is credited with cutting delays and expediting preliminary planning and tendering.
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Department of the Interior
Minister For the Interior
Sanat Fall
Staten and Territories
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australie
Pugments
Norte Teretory
Austealian Capital Territory
Fort Moresby
Foil
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Hoy
King
Delaya
Plana
Tri -Varimas
Hutulweddo
Brunelty
Canberra
Tor Dant
Welfare Fund Subscriptions Top £130 for Canberra Volunteers
Subscriptions for the Canberra Volunteers Welfare Fund exceed £130 after several donations and a £130 gift from the Royal Canberra Golf Club. More than 40 volunteers in the north division are in camp, with Private R. J Andrews coordinating between men and the Welfare Association. Donations and upcoming events, including a tea and strawberry jam sale, will support the canteen fund and welfare efforts during the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Volunteers Welfare
Canberra Golf Club
North Division
Ad.p
R. J Andrews
Associatian
Hl. J) Gatesfercay
Queanbeyan
Tlw
Tong
Gates
Annt Stra
G. Ma. Farlatie
Apo Roya
B. Young
Ind
Cumpston
B. Howes
PACA
Death of Mr J Syme in Melbourne Age obituary
The death of Mr J. Robert Syme occurred in Melbourne at age 80. He was a prominent figure in the Melbourne Age, having served long in leadership and management roles.
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Melbourne
Finany
John Mrobert
Syme
Rene Manage
Melbourne Age
Industrial Board reviews travel allowances for ministerial drivers
The Industrial Board sat yesterday to consider increased travel allowances for drivers of ministerial cars. The Department of the Interior argued for lowering the rate after allowances had reached up to £10 per week for overtime and travel. The proposed standard was £5 8s per week, with a variation sought to extend the rate to other non passenger vehicles. Union representatives pressed for higher travel pay, citing periods away from Canberra and hotel costs. The panel, chaired by Mr L H, heard claims and counterclaims from government officials and union advocates.
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Tidetrial Board
Tingr
Department of the Interior
Amal Toadrenaport Clonn
Im. L HU
H.R Weterman
Ake O'Nehil
Government Employsen Apresentative
Uice
Canberra
Fi Wold
Bert
Father Man Kett
Cathe Fen
Wotleane Griver
L. Hil
Milton John Parcell
Kingston
Commonwealth
Lowell Sway
Chmar
Tversena
Lore
Ant
Particutt
Melbourne
Unclear fragmentary notice from historical page
Fragmentary OCR text reflects a partial local item mentioning individuals and actions but is too incomplete to determine a clear event, date, or outcome. The readable names and place hints are insufficient to form a factual headline or summary.
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Wangunond
Tuewany
B. E. Clark
F.lo
Syd
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Ce Thomson Palarmacy
H. A. Barraclough Pty. Ltd
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George Street
Sydney
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D.B.O.A
Wren
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Phoenix Assurance CO. Ltd
OF London
Great Beitin
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Abbeta
Publi Wik
Parsenat
Skkrm
Pitt
Bridge Streets
Canberra Properties Ltd
Phan
Cauberrs
Ramie Fibre
Flar
Ecoron
New South
Australis
Legislative Council
Roosevelt
U.S.A
State Bureau OF Development
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Taonciny
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MR. J. , Syme
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