Probers scrutinize bank liquidators and depositors’ claims
In Sydney Montiny the Primary Producers Bank liquidators face questions over handling of depositor funds and misrepresentations by agents. Robert Curette cites warnings to depositors to seek financial advice and alleges breaches by company officers and dismissals of agents Trainer and Foster. Creditors total about 1.25 million with over 200,000 owed to depositors. inquiries touch on funds from Investment Executive Trust and the King Street building deal.
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Sydney
Montiny
Minaya
Robert Harald Curette
Conmpanior
Cumming
Long
Btevens
British National Trust
Uru
Ames
Trainer
Foster
Southern Britis National Trust
Abe
Melnhes
Mint Ure
McInnes
Min
Charles Graham Alcorn
Btoking, Investments
Alcorn Trower and Co
Tavenment Securities’ Ltd
Tam
Atcurn
McArthur
Itinecit
King Street
Manahan
Weather report for Canberra on Monday September 3 2004
A Canberra weather notice reports temperatures with a maximum near 32 degrees and minimum around 24 hours earlier. Wind measured at 8:40 am, details incomplete but suggests light to moderate breezes.
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Canberre
Eereen
Commonwealth Elections Report Draft Attributed to Shakespeare
Fragmentary report on Commonwealth elections notes signatures and possible attribution to a figure likened to Arthur Shakespeare Mart Direct in Canberra. Text hints at authorship questions amid sparse readable details.
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Aball
Arthur ‘Thomas Bhakespeare
Mart Birect
City
Canberra
The Lesson of the Wool Sales and Australia’s Economy
The article discusses opening wool sales in Sydney and Brisbane, noting prices are down 20 to 25 percent from the prior year. It forecasts bearish factors, weak French and Continental demand, and notes buying by Japanese and Australian mills. It urges government reform and cautious بورس economic management to avoid 1929-like crises.
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Australia
Sydney
Brisbane
Aus
Continent
Germany
Italy
Lews
Canberra
Commonwealth
Revenue boom as customs receipts exceed estimates
Revenue data show customs and excise receipts for the first two months of the financial year at £6,302,801, above the official estimate by £625,851. August 1934 saw a surge due to new ethyl petrol clearances, with regional Australian totals led by New South Wales at £2,828,179 and Victoria at £620,116. Postal revenue for the period stood at £2,261,855, with social payments including 184,501 old age pensions and 77,044 invalid pensions. maternity allowances totalled 12,084, down from 13,623 in the prior year.
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Trenaury
Petrodusty
Pel
Ofiler
Wort Carawan Party
sWarlown Staton
New South Walga
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Aed
Papuan native builds village hospital amid praise and doubt
Papuan native Stra Votke abandons a £8 monthly carpentry post to fund a village hospital in Hanusbads. A report to Sir Hubert Murray notes the open effort, funds from native taxation, and praise for public spirit while questioning Papuan capability. Councillor Tisketant’s speech is cited as refuting that claim.
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Stra Votke
Hanusbads
Sian
Hubert Muerny
Papua
Lie
Macey
Pas Moresby
Tanobaila
Tisketant
Hubert Murray
Jeannine Raglan
Public service salary restorations across Australian states emerge
Members review restoration efforts in New South Wales and plans in Tasmania Queensland Western Australia and Tasmania include partial or full restoration of public service salaries under emergency acts. The Queensland governor signals changes to the emergency framework and local union meetings discuss housing and promotion issues.
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Commonwealth Public Service
Unita Regard
New South Wales
Mas
Jy. Thread
Teputg
Wistoria
Viewria
Trenaneer
Ueensland
Opeteh
Queensfen
Tamania
Uniter
Tas
Western Australia
Tite
Neu
Injunction Granted Restraining Company Under Investigation
Sydney reports Justice Street in the Equity Court granted an injunction restraining Bouthero Brita National Trust Ltd from transferring or dealing with government bonds and common stock until the matter with plaintiff Maude Haart Nott of Neutral Bay is resolved. The defense claims the public should know bonds fully cover holders. Arbitration policy, budget balance, and welfare matters are discussed with Post Office and university salary extensions noted.
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Sydney
Conant
Justice Street
Equity Court
Anine
Maude Haart Nott
Neutral Bay
Bouthero Brita National Trust Ltd
Messia
J. F. Cotlopy
Pensions
H. al. Laity
Tye
Oubell
Clerton Association
Radio thrillers spark debate at education conference
A fragment notes concerns about radio thrillers and child psychology raised at a 4th annual Education Conference. References include broadcast reliability, child mind effects, and elder siblings speaking on homework and family life. The text mentions Rowe Thoma and Breese Tamehara Federation in passing.
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Rowe Thoma
Mina
N.&w
Breese Tamehara Federation
Walter Scott Memorial Lecture in Canberra 1934
The Sir Walter Scott Memorial Lectare will be delivered in the Institute of Anatomy Canberra on Friday September 21 by Dr Mackeness of Sydney. The subject is Robert Louis Stevenson his life and ware. The Scott Memorial Lectures were started two years ago by the Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club with Brigadier General McWicol as first orator. Last year Professor Wallace vice chancellor of Sydney University lectured.
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Walter Scott
Institute of Anatomy
Canberra
Mackeness
Sydney
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scott
Farrer Memorial statue designs discussed at meeting
A committee meeting at the Quowilewan Coupe Chambers considered designs for the Farrer Memorial statue. Mr C Rayner Hoyt proposed an ambitious bronze work with a stepped base and balustrade, while funds and local support were debated and assignments assigned to G A Melanis and others.
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Furr
Ratunday
C. Rayner
G. A. Melanis
WW. Heviges Sulla
State to tighten gun controls sparks contested bill
A draft bill in Sydney proposes restricting firearm ownership to certain categories while permitting revolvers and pistols with limits. The measure aims to curb access to weapons deemed high risk, drawing debate over enforcement and public safety implications.
Royal Visit Preparations in Canberra for Duke of Gloucester
Canberra readies for a royal visit with extensive garden beautification and planting along major approaches. The King’s Hall will host a scheme of coloured lights as preparations advance for a major royal function.
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Canberra
Duke of Gloucester
King's Hall
Aerial Survey of North Austral a preliminary effort announced
A preliminary merit group survey of Northern Austria begins September 17 to assess wide regions with aeroplanes. The six week program aims to map 30 000 square miles with careful field work and detailed examination by a small expedition. Officials named include PB Nye the executive officer, Queensland Government senior figures, and Commonwealth Geologist Dr Woolnought.
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Austria
Tecetyud
Shemy
Theln
Anes Mvt
Te Mald
Queensland
Kalbeine Pine Creek
Darwin
Panaible
Tay River
Inna
Sithoy
Em ‘End
Booraloolawad Creek
Bordin
Pilbara
Ashburton
Weateen Australia
Tt PB
Nye
Gint
Lc, Ball
Wetan
Kutretinall
Poremty
Ge A
Woolnougtt
Review of 1983 Conference fund operations and officers pension items
A 1983 Conference review outlines fund operation over ten years leaving a surplus of £97,000. It discusses investment performance, influence of the extra benefits, and the 1980 Repairing Act. The Mayfield or Canberra meeting covered officers ceasing duty after age 80, probation extensions, pension contributions, and advisory consultation for branches.
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Beansie
Bamesita
C. Ai. Finlay
Ae Ma
Mothureran Society
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Drudge
Drummoyne
Mount Stromlo Commonwealth Solar Observatory
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Jocal
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Corres
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Costa
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Melbourne
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Rome
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