Perth convention clash highlights price control concerns
The Perth master builders convention today heard Mr Warren, adviser to the Prices Commissioner, criticise delays on a builder who had £2000 but left a house unfinished for five months. The discussion centred on price control for building work and proposals to appoint officials to regulate building values.
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Warren
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Tanig Laat
Bn “Syaey
McDonald
Heavy rains lash Australian states as front moves south
Weather Bureau reports 26 hours of heavy rainfall across New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, with notable totals at Kiandra, Kosciuszko, Barlow, and Burrinjuck Dam as the front shifts toward Tasmania. The two day event continues to spread across southern regions.
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Victoria
South Australia
Eouth
Tasmania
Weather Bureau
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Kiandra
Kosciumko
Burtinjuck’ Dam
Bulk food shipment to Britain under new Food For Britain scheme
The first bulk shipment of food for Britain under the Food For Britain Fund will be loaded by weekend. Volunteers will pack the food in small parcels and address them to nominees, with postage worth about £73,000. Additional shipments will follow.
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Rydney
Turaday
Britain
Food For
International Quiz on Security Loan Debuts in Canada
In collaboration with the Bank of Canada the CBC directs a four member team to host an international radio quiz promoting the Fourth Security Loan. The first quiz contest will be aired in October between Australia and New Zealand with participation from Great Britain the United States and South Africa. The loan drive is planned for later in October.
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Aydney
Bank of Canada
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Betwen
Australia
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New Zealand
Radiother
Great Britain
United States
South Africa
Central Court Proceedings in Lane Covy Case
In Sydney on a Tuesday the Central Court heard Jokm sarin pore charged with stealing. The defense counsel Mr. Micimens argued for further statements from citizens, while the magistrate warned against unsafe remarks and urged restraint in presenting the remainder of the case.
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Central Court
Jokm Sarin Pore
Lane Covy
MiCiemens
Giod
Miners Face Tribunal Action Over Coal Shortfall
Tuesday reports note potential losses of seven days from coal mines amid idle portions and an official Federation meeting planned for next Wednesday. Officials are to decide how overdue orders should be handled as production suffers with 14,890 tons impacted.
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Bydamey
Cos
YMCA Notes On Spring Ball Tickets And Club Activities
Bevera notes that requests have been received from those who wish to keep spring ball tickets as souvenirs. Additional tickets are available at the YMCA office. Those still holding tickets should return them so records can be completed. Vikings Club meets Wednesday at pm with a Money talk by F Birickland. Be. HLY Club plans a Friday evening meeting to discuss the term’s program. Saturday features a YMCA social with dancing and an Aboriginal arts talk linked to the film Namadjira. A close for business and professional men is set for Thursday at the Drill Hall with various activities ending in volleyball and basketball. Notify the General Secretary if interested. Preparations proceed for the physical activities display with the YWCA at Albert Hall on Saturday October 38. The chosen title is The Callathento Capers. YMCA members and table tennis teams are reminded ball play is next Friday at the Drill Hall.
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Drain inspection after earth fill causes Canberra road danger
The Advisory Council chairman Mr A M Fraser approved an inspection of drains filled with earth after a Canberra road incident. Dr L W Nott questioned the fated drainage causing earth movement and road hazard. A motor cycle rider was believed injured after being thrown when the drain subsided at Canberra Hospital.
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Counnell
A. M. Fraser
Fraser
LW. Nott
Nott
Ayak
Canberra, Hospital
Rice cultivation to expand in Wakoo irrigation area
Ex servicemen with farming experience would gain preference as 16,800 acres are opened for new rice cropping under the Tullakool irrigation project within Wakoo area. The government aims to create 24 farms of 700 acres each suited for mixed farming including rice.
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Sydney
Tuseday
Tullakool
Wakoo
Dinillety
Mininter
Weir
Canberra tourism back to prewar levels report
Director W Dunbar of the Canberra Tourist Bureau says tourist traffic is returning to pre war strength. He warns accommodation is strained with high weekend demand and cancellations only offering relief, while tourists seek guaranteed oversight lodging amid criticism of the bureau’s handling.
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Canberra Tourist Bureau
Mr. W. Dunbar
Bush
Cantera ‘Tourist Bureau
Dunbar
Sourt to Review Law On Club Licences
The State Full Court will hear tomorrow arguments on club members’ right to drink in licensed clubs after normal trading hours. The issue affects thousands of registered clubs throughout the state.
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Bydney
Canberra Anglers Urge Policing of Fishing Areas
Four members of the Canberra Anglers Association face appointment as Inspectors to policing fishing areas. The president cites failures to report incidents, cites a guilty article in NSW Rod Fisher, and notes two men apprehended for dynamiting trout on the Goodradigbee. Annual report shows 448 licences issued. officers elected include patron Gold HL MS Jones and president G A Westcott.
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Nation Inspectora
G. A 1 Weatcott
Krippner
Nsw
Rod Fiaher
Brinda Bella
W. P. Buell
Goodradigbee
Gol
MS Jones
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