New Guinea White Population Rises After 1921 Census
The 1921 to 1938 census for the Mandated Territory of New Guinea shows White residents increasing by 55 percent from 417,000 to likely Ba. Male population up 48 percent from 202,403 to 79, and female population up 128 percent from Wit to 480. Married status, religious adherents, literacy, and occupation shifts are noted with major gains in mining and air transport linked to mining operations.
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Australia
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Germany
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Canberra Weather Report for September 13
Canberra reports at 8 30 am barometer 30 15 inches temperature 49 8 degrees. Max for 24 hours ended 9 20 am 66 4 degrees, minimum 6 20 am 62 0 degrees. Other entries appear garbled with incomplete words and stations.
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Canberra
Electors face choice in Commonwealth Parliament election
The Canberra Dimes notes the 1934 federal election across Australia including the Territory for the Seat of Government. It reflects public indifference, distrust of promises versus outcomes, and calls voters to decide which party should govern and command confidence in Parliament.
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Australis
Australia
Commonwealth
Likely Alexander Hore Ruthven Named NSW Governor
A report on Thursday suggested Alexander Hore Ruthven would be the next governor of New South Wales. Officials would not confirm the appointment, but a Gandaty spokesman indicated it would be welcomed and tied to Ruthven's prior tenure as governor of Western Australia.
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Sydney
Thureday
Alsaunder Hore-Ruthves
New Fouth
Wales
Gandaty
Weuth
Anatratta
Anglican Synod Sydney Adopts Election Ordinance
After a spirited debate the Sydney Synod tonight adopted an ordinance for electing the Standing Committee. Rev. J. Walker of Wollongong criticized the conduct as man-made and not in the Spirit of brotherliness.
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Sydney
Theydney Jiosenan Synod
J. Walker
Wollongong
Morro Castle inquiry calls for fireproof ships by Congress
At a congressional inquiry into the Morro Castle disaster in New York, testimony blamed officers and crew for inefficiency and cowardice. President Roosevelt urged federal fireproofing of all ships built in American yards. Chief radio officer George Rogers testified about chaotic radio operations and failed orders as the burning vessel sent distress signals and crew struggled against heat and smoke.
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George Rogers
Charles McKay
George Alagna
Uaa
Ina
Bone
Rogers
McKay
Alagna
Andrew F. Luckenbach
Axhire
Sigmata
Wilmott
Soldiers Memorial Hyde Park Opening Plans Finalized
Final arrangements for the Soldiers' Memorial opening in Hyde Park were completed today. The Duke of Gloucester will lead a ceremony expected to draw a crowd of up to 150000, with police plans in place for crowd control and a politically ceremonial spectacle.
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Sydney
Hyde Park
Duke of Gloucester
Shire Funds Death Inquest Details For Melbourne Rate Collector
At a Melbourne inquest into the death of Robert William Champion, 40, former Mornington Shire Council rate collector, testimony disclosed that funds were involved and that the deceased may have acted to end his own life amid alleged financial pressures. The proceedings focus on the council’s finances and the circumstances leading to the death.
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Melbourne
Robyrt
William Champaon
Mornington Shire
Fruit Growers Want Embargo Still in NZ News
Wellington reports on continued embargo demands from fruit growers amid constitutional dispute. A secretary’s office intrusion on August 28 led to a disappearance and a death two days later linked to a bottle of poison. Coroner references lung and heart disease accelerated by exposure. council funds misused and three resignations noted.
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Thompson
Funda
Beera
Bread Shop Seeks Ban on Selling Bread
A local notice argues against selling bread in a shop, claiming the practice should be opposed and barred. The fragment suggests civic debate over bread retail policies and market norms.
Salary increase for S A clericals approved
The clerks division of the South Australian Public Service will receive a small salary increase under the award made by the Industrial Court today. Working hours were fixed at thirty eight a week.
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Adelaide
South Australian Public Service
Sulary
Pew
Industrial Court
Court remands manager on farm fraud charges
Casrlen Ernest Wickens, manager of a company, was remanded at City Court on charges of farm pretences and company fraud. A £000 bail was set with an escort to New Fenland. Allegations involve about $14,000 and a woman in Singapore.
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Melbourne
Casrlen Ernest Wickens
New Fenland
Excellency Lady Taance Hosts Canberra Luncheon
Lady Taance entertained guests at Government House in Canberra yesterday. Her Excellency Lady Snedes attended with the Honour Party for the Canberra Musical Society second subscription concert at the Albert Hall Canberra last evening.
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Taance
Government Houns
Canberra
Snedes
Hloune
Eubeciption Corcert
Canberra Musical Society
Albert Hell
High Court Upholds Clydesdale Restitution Appeal
Perth court orders restitution of 71 pounds after appeal by Mr. Clydesdale MLC overturning Full Court ruling. Action by J Hughes sought 20 pound penalty for continuing to sit after accepting a seat on the Lotteries Commission deemed as profit under the Crown. Constitution Act Amendment Act 183 relieved Clydesdale of liability.
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Perth
High Court
Clydesdale
MLC
J. Hughes
Legislative Council
Lotteries Commission
Gandhi to Retain Congress Leadership in Bombay Conference
Calcutta and Bombay report that Mahatma Gandhi plans to stay as Congress leader until the forthcoming Hasty Conference in Bombay. The move comes amid requests for retirement from party leadership, with Gandhi aiming to guide the party through the interim period.
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Calcutta
Weanesang
Gandhi
Bombay
PREFEREND OUNTS WILL BE HEAVY PREFEREND OUNTS WILL BE HEAVY
The article discusses heavy upcoming referendums with multiple candidates and a likely distribution challenge. It notes expected impact on voting behavior, mentions a three-candidate race, and cites an anticipated turnout around 700,000 with a contrasting figure of 3,408,308 in the comparable election.
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V. FL Turner
Ty Canberee
Sean
Tiouch Kbs
Varied musical programme by Canton Society at Ve Mt ert Hall
A varied Canton Musical Society concert in Ve Mt ert Hall featured baritone Alfred Cunninishon and soprano Fred Paull with Ma Ailer Madigan. The performance highlighted vocal and instrumental numbers, including Napoleonic themes and Vaughan Williams works, with strong audience applause and a focus on the orchestra.
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Plaure
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Sheret
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Brant
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Orelreta
Lees Pogson
Obituary for William Edmunds of Bungendore
William Edmunds, a well known resident of Bungendore, died Monday aged Bi rare after long illness. Large funeral held in Bungendore with service by Rev C B Turnbull of Canberra at the Presbyterian Church and interment at Bungendore Cemetery.
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Bungensore
William Edmunds
Birare
Bungendore
Quewnpeyan
Bull
Canberra
Bungendore Presbyterian Church
Appeal Dismissed in Malicious Prosecution Case
The Full Court today dismissed the appeal by Commonwealth Life Assurance Ltd. against the majority verdict awarding Laure Roy Mattinson Brain £1000 in a £6000 action for alleged malicious prosecution. Chief Justice said there was no miscarriage of justice in the case.
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Sydney
Verdict on Bluebell Victims
Newcastle report details the fate of Belibird ferry victims Kerr Mix Trbelia Frew with early verdicts emerging in a maritime disaster case.
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Newcastle
Kerr and
Mix
Trbelia Frew
Adelaide Premier Seeks Two Million Aid for 1935-36
The Premier gave a statement advocating two million pounds in aid for fiscal year 1935-36. He noted Australia faced financial constraints and cited government costs totaling 67 million for 1990-68, urging immediate support from the central treasury.
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Thum
Butlers Mniatty
Ron Blair
Australia
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