Aboriginal writing debate at Canberra University lecture
James Devaney urged Australian writers to avoid romanticising Aboriginal people and stereotypes. He praised recent moves toward genuine indigenous themes and noted the Jindyworobek movement as a shift toward distinctively Australian poetry, despite prior ridicule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacky
Binghi
Sorale
James Devaney
Canberra University
Reneens
Iainal Ir Atatration
P Tartier
George Gordon
Engilah
Chiats
Devaney
Bethy Pee
Qantas to Run Regular Air Service to Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands
Qantas Airways plans regular air services to Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands as soon as practicable after survey flights. A Catalina flying boat will operate weekly to Lord Howe, and a Lancastrian service will link Norfolk Island. The voyage times are four hours to Lord Howe and one hour to Norfolk Island, reflecting postwar shipping shortages and export trade impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydnet
Qantas Airways
Lord Howe
Norfolk Islands
Lord Mowe
Norfolk Island
Hurley Charges Red Influence in A L P
Mr Hurley accuses the Canberra ALP of Communist influence while defending Labour loyalty and denouncing rival statements. He cites a former ALP secretary who became a Communist candidate, notes Communist material at polling sites, and recalls branch meetings pressuring hospital board members during pre selection.
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Hurley
A.L.P
Forllow
Labour
Oihees
Moscow
Bob Rodgers
Rodgers
Communista
Canberra
Inet
Paneer
Wouter Australia
Epaks
Br. Rodger
A. Fraser
Window shattered by Kingston wind at Highgate Kingston
A strong Monday wind shattered a plate glass window at Highgate Kingston. An awning was blown onto the pane, and the sheet of glass will be replaced with one likely sourced from Sydney within two or three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highgate Catingston
Sydney
Randwick butcher fined in federal court for bribes and overcharging
John James Lord, a Randwick butcher, was fined £5 in the Special Federal Court for attempting to bribe a Prices officer and £70 on two charges of overcharging. He allegedly sought to have Prices officer Eric Albury Small forget a transaction, with overcharges on two mule purchases at £35 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snoer
John James Lord
Randwick
Lord
Eric Albury Small
Diversion Plans Considered for Murray and Murrumbidgee
A speaker noted the potential diversion of use toward the Murray and the Murrumbidgee, weighing implications for water management and regional supply. Details remain sparse but the proposal signals significant impact for the two rivers and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somprutter
iMnewy
Murray
Murrumbidgee
Carola by Candlelight Festival Committee Names
The committee for the Carola by Candlelight festival at W. J. M. Campbell, W. Hunt, Mes ames J. Murray, J. P. Stephenson and R. A. Lewis met to outline the ceremony. The meeting decided on broad outlines including support by church choirs and performances by local artists.
Y W C A Notes and Club Activities Update
The YWCA notes report a well attended monthly board meeting and a busy program. Special events include a mannequin parade on September 34, a Girl Citizens Gathering on September 29, and a Britain parcel drive via the F.W.C.A. Central Club. The Ed Club plans a ballroom dance night with films on a Saturday at 7 30 p.m. plus supper for Miss Enid Currucan and Mr Tom Kemp prior to their upcoming Canberra departure.
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Repera
Y.W.C.A
Britain
F.w.ca
Central Club
London
Enid Currucan
Tom Kemp
Canberra
John Murray
Mina Carrihan
Bhakepeers
B. Barcham
Geeves
V. Stafford
B. Bryles
M, Branley
D. Tindale
ACT RSL to favor ex soldiers for lease premises
The 61st ACT Branch RSL executive meeting urged the Minister for the Interior Mr Johnson to give preference to ex service applicants when premises become available for lease. They also asked that unused land near Duntroon be made available. A subcommittee was formed to study cooperative building charges and potential deployment. Members include W Crawford D Nelson K Joyce and P L M Kotridge.
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ACT
RSL
Johnson
Duntroon
W. Crawford
Uv Rel
Tnt Agutoomamaittee
Aultee 1
Mem
W Crawford
D. Nelson
K. Joyce
PLM
Kotridge
Quick freezing of strawberries showcased at Melbourne conference
In Melbourne a Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables meeting heard Gould of New South Wales describe Queensland strawberries picked last week, frozen in Sydney, then flown to Melbourne as a demonstration of quick-freezing potential and export prospects to Bengal and Hong Kong.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Chamber of
Gould
New South Wales
Saald
Ormi
Sydney
Bhanghal
Hongong
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Pennant
Kerosine
Shell Company OF Australia Limited Incorporated
Great Britain
CRAF
Leichhardt Street
Kingston
Lenin
Fyot
Chifley
Australia
Laa
Arian Mabe Tiss Wake
Y.W.C.A. Notes
Nish
Gardiner
Proprietus
K. G. Harris & CO
Adlo
Wiectrea
Servic
Trgardinas
Aumurn RT
Goulsurx
Photography
Fred Bareham
Phowe
H. E. Ladd
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