Canberra housing claims exposed by Parliament questions
Canberra debate reveals the government’s prewar and wartime housing record. Official replies show unclear 1940 figures, 269 government houses completed in one year, and 280 private homes in another, with wartime promises noted as unmet. The minister admits no new contracts from 1942 to mid-1944, contradicting claims of greater postwar housing activity.
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Houwlyge
Canberra
Timater
Trowaua
Accus
Hla
Nasway
Banking nationalisation on hold after Privy Council ruling
Prime Minister Chifley responded to a Privy Council decision on the Banking Act, noting constitutional limits on nationalisation. He argued the government would act within legal means, with Commonwealth Bank competition against private banks, and denied new commitments from Dr Fryatt or Evatt regarding extended delays.
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Commonwealth Bank Board
Privy Council
Chifley
Tata
Biterly
Commonwealthy Bank
A ‘Yin
Fryatt
Chiftey
Evatt M ‘Hawthin
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notices
Unclear OCR text presents scattered fragments about events and names. Multiple garbled phrases mention dates, places, and people but lack coherent facts or context. No verifiable events, organizations, or outcomes can be determined from the readable portions.
Officials to Visit New Zealand for Trade Talks
The Prime Minister announced officials will travel to New Zealand for talks under the Australia New Zealand Agreement. Attendees include the First Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and the Assistant Secretary of Marketing. Also joining are senior officers from Trade and Customs, the Department of Post-War Reconstruction, and the Department of Commerce and Agriculture.
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Mir
New Zeeland
J. ¥. Moroney
Trade and Customs
F 4
Benrseon
Cead Thes
Department of Post-War Reconstruction
E. 1 Sonning
Examinations Music Examinations Voice and Violin Results
A set of pupil names and grades from Canberra music exams shows varied success. Fiana and Joan Lim receive distinctions, Alison Loof and Valerie Riddle pass, Violin and Piano a mix of honours and credits, with several students listed by grade and instructor.
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AMDB
Musa
Canberra
Aiea Lucy Raunders
Amusd
LTC
Fiana
Joan Lim
Helen Loof
Colin Ware
Alison Loof
Valerie Riddle
Margaret Canavan
Jean Mc He ‘Plano
Roda
Damages Awarded Partner For Prosecution In Court
A supreme Court jury awarded Sydney George of Kieribull 3250 pounds damages for malicious prosecutions by Wor ean Balon. Balon claimed 10000 pounds and alleged forged balance sheets and statements of accounts. The case drew a crowd at Central Police Court and Balon was committed for trial after bail was set.
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Bydney
Supreme Court
Sydney George
Kieribull
Worean Balon
Salon
Mowea
Central Police Court
Canberra Weather Report Fragment From 20th Century Scan
Weather bulletin for Canberra notes morning readings with uncertain figures including temperatures 34 and 28.8, wind directions from the west and north west, and varying gusts. Regional forecast mentions some districts turning fine with light to moderate northerly winds and general improvement in eastern areas.
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Candrema
Usm
Fairbairn
Miller Saves NLS.W. In Sheffield Shield Cricket
In Sheffield Shield play at Uriburne, New South Wales top batting with Miner 80 and de Courcy 47 not out. Miller bowled superbly, 3 hours at the crease, aiding NSW to a moderate total as Queensland were all out for 248. Raymer took 4/84 to pace NSW bowling. Attendance about 1,800. receipts £230.
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Uriburne
Miner
de Coureny
New South Wales
Rom Collapar
Queensland
NEW
Wefare
Quiensland
Brown
Miller
Saix
de Couricy
Mick Raymer
Ue Queena
Bowies
N.S. Wales
Browns Intelligent Held Placing, When Made Rnad Meult
Evrat Innings Lisleeman
Burke
Taylor
Johnson i Biner
Jonna Donaideen
Ald
Youns 7
Yeates
Loune i de Carrecy
Jdonnaton
Bow
Dohvon
Biamay
Feaymer Vgonnaon
Raymer Foanack
Beowin
Raymer Hanlin
Jack
Raymer Sandries
Westcott Wins Puppy Exhibit Trophy in Sydney Show
Mr Westcott wins trophies at the Sydney puppy show for the most appealing exhibit under twelve months and the most successful exhibitor under eight months. The event, hosted by the Association in Sydney, recognizes top puppy displays and prize recipients across multiple categories. Kelvun Kel and Rihey Molva are noted among prize recipients at the Canberra venue.
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George A. Westcott
New South Wales
Sydey
Wotely
Phi Heudiey Hels
Ewice
Abow
Canberra
Prince Richard
Kelvin Kel Can
Fosteryjer
Australians Play Match Against Natal Players
Durban reports a cricket match on a damp King William’s ground opening Australia's tour. Hassett captains a 11 including Morris Moroney Harvey Lox ton Archer and Johnson against Natal led by A. Nourse. Weather was cold with a 4,000 crowd as Morris and Moroney opened for Australia, score details unclear.
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Durban
Loxton
Archer
Ian Johnson
McCadl
Noblet
Langley
Natal
Nourse
F. Tomer
D. Fell
D. O Dawnon
W. W. Wade
D. F. Dowlng
Payn
He TayNold
Ly Markham
V. J. Smith
Morris and
Maroney
Australia
Beores
No Subsidy for Petrol from France Declared by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister stated that the government would not grant a subsidy for petrol from France. He noted France could not supply regular shipments, and lifting petrol tax would raise prices overall. American pressure reportedly influenced shipping French petrol to Australia, with figures listed for various parties.
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Chit
Jey
Ampot
Chifey
France
Compani¢N
Commonwealth
Miata Atd Dollern
Migrant children drown in river tragedy near Seymour
Two Ukrainian children living with Thomas Flynn's family in Trawool Seymour drowned in the Goulburn River. Reports say both youths were last seen near the riverbank before being carried away. searches for the bodies continued with authorities coordinating recovery efforts.
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Malnourne
Thomas Flynn
Trawool
Seymour
Goulburn
Larenia
Drathera
Ernie Wa
Remus
Chief Little Wolf Defeats Morro in Wrestling Bout
Chief Little Wolf defeats Morro in a wrestling match before a large Can desejo crowd. West wins in the seventh round after a sequence of holds and submissions. Boxing results accompany the card with Noonan beating Bennett on points and McCarthy stopping Kelly in the same round. Proceeds aid Arch Kemp widow, with contest funding irregularities noted.
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Chief Little Wolf
Morro
Kitte West
Toy de
Jun Burro
Jane
West
Tn Zaain
Shale Noonan
Keith Bennett
Noonan
Mithough
Hoy McCarthy
Por Johany Kelly
Feuntier
Snowy Willams
Barey Armatrong
Archi Kemp
John Price
Kelvin Bennett
Harold Norman
A.C T
Mieg Australie
Churchill's Son Calls Stalin a Small Giant
A fragmented London report cites Churchill's son Randolph describing Stalin as "a small giant" after a social gathering. The remark contrasts Stalin with Tito and hints at the complex wartime alliances.
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Churchill
Stalin
State Lottery Sydney Friday Draws Troubled by Errors
Lottery results posted with numerous misspellings and misattributions list several ticket numbers and syndicates in Belgrave Street Waverley and Neville Street Goulburn. Names Joy Jones and Maria Mitchell appear among errors, while a future draw is noted with a dispatcher and shared prize details unclear.
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Sydney
Het Ftine
GOWTT
Jones
Belgrave Street
Waverley
Sucky Day Syndicate
Hueat
Neville Street
Goulburn
Hid Pric
Sombe
New Blart
Etinur Sevinge
Mons Vale
Wweguron
Turner Street
Ben Fitih Pete
Mra. L. Jones Pacific Highway
Pymbla
Honday
Sim Maria Baitchell
GPO
Monsenger
Bret Prise
Ene Tolsty
Minenarnger Ith
Joy Jones
Rani Jones
Waver
Increased Pay Granted to Senior Storemen
The ACT Concestion Commissioner Mr Findlay announced an increase in pay for senior foremen at One Government Atomic Kingston following an AUW application for higher rates. The decision spurred other wage considerations, including overtime pay for drivers and protection measures, with endorsements from Rainwater and Transport Workers unions.
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G. A
Findlay
Atic
Kingston
A.W.U
Wits
Corentry
Anna Co
Canberra
Federatert Liquor and Allied Trradea Renyproyetd
Eaneport
Eaika
Ae Pal
Tycureal
Tyna Lin
Mr Chifley Last M P To Leave Canberra
The report notes Mr Chifley will return to Canberra and will not attend feasts but will remain to lead as the Labor party campaign intensifies. Subsequent lines reference the approaching election and a tense political climate with predictions of a swift parliamentary transition.
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Chifley
Canberra
Paria
House of Rep
Fonantalivos
Senate
Iis
Member Accused of Espionage
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Sydney
Limite
Mr Beane
Atitnan Henatt
The
Tate
High Court
Sheahan
Canberra ministers outline schedule amid EMlA date confusion
A government briefing raises questions over EMla timing as ministers discuss broadcasting duties and national responsibilities. Officials note ongoing meetings and potential schedule shifts while emphasizing continuity in policy and public service commitments.
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