Food prices rise in August across states except Queensland
A August price report shows increases in costs for four fruits potatoes milk beef pork and mutton in most states while eggs and kerosene fell. Sydney Bendigo Yallourn Perth and South Australia saw broad price rises though Queensland experienced no change.
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Lost for Centuries British Museum backs South America expedition
Trustees of the British Museum authorize Captain T A Joyce to lead a new expedition to South America based on discoveries highlighted by renowned explorer F A Mitchell Hedges. Joyce and the Museum team prepare to investigate ancient lives and customs, with Hedges’ returns to prominence fueling public interest and speculation.
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South America
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Mitchell Hedgen
Britain
Mitchel Hedges
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Mitchell Hedges
London
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Capenee
Iain Joyce
Joyce
School Sports preliminary results at Teloepe Park
Three events decided at Park School Sports at Telope Park with contenders from Yarralumla and Monaro houses. One Mile Open saw Noel Gamble ahead of W Ball and B Martin amid tight placements. Senior Broad Jump claimed by W Bell with Bruce Monaro close behind, while Under 16 Broad Jump led by Fulton with K Gladwin and M Bull in strong second and third places.
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Rel Park
Noel Gamble
Yarralumla House
W. Ball
Monare House
B. Martin
Monaro House
K. ‘Gladwin
Bell
Albury Crime Scene Pyjamas Linked to Victim
Police tracing the clothing worn by an Albury murder victim have interviewed an official from Eastbin Industries Ltd. They report imports of the pyjamas four years ago at 72/8 with consignments sold in Victoria and a towel in Sydney. Detective McRan says the towel was imported by Dy and W. Murray of Melbourne twelve months ago and sold mainly in Southern Victoria, with small amounts reaching Orange and Lithgow NSW. Orange police are asked to identify tellers tied to the towel or determine if it bore a laundry or hotel mark.
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Students' visits abroad under exchange scheme expand
Under a two year old international student exchange, 1020 evening learners at English institutes were slated to visit Continental countries this year. Austria, Germany, France, Spain and Denmark would host German and British youths, with July plans for 129 German students to stay with English families and London hosts facilitating student stays.
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London
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Higher Mountains Above Earth’s Centre Reordered
German scientist Dr. G Rosch finds Mount Chimborazo in the Andes surpasses Mount Everest as the summit farthest from the earth’s centre with 3 086 09 miles versus 3 065 66 for Everest Four other peaks Husscaran Cotopaxi Kilimanjaro and Kenya are also listed as higher above the earth’s centre than Everest.
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Chimborazo
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G. Rosch
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Husscaran
Peru
Cotopaxi
Ecuador
Kenya
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Kilimanjaro
Africa
St Andrew's Cricket Club to Hold Annual Meeting
The St Andrews Cricket Club will hold its annual meeting at the Presbyterian Church Hall Braddon on Wednesday at 8 o clock. The club took part in the mub series of matches last year and is expected to field a stronger eleven this year. Members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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St. Andrews
Braddon
Play Reading Alison's House by Susan Glaspell at Canberra Repertory
The Canberra Repertory Society read Alison's House last night in the Institute of Anatomy Lecture Room. New Canberra actors impressed as the cast led by Mr Smith featured John Stanhope, Ann Leslie, and Eben Stanhope, with Behold We Live announced for October 22 and 23 to boost audiences before the Duke of Gloucester's visit.
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Susan Claspell
Canberra
Inpatitute of Anatomy
Rome
Mr Smith
De.r. T. Dickson
Duke of
Alison Stanhope
America
Lane[Poole
John Stanhope
Betty White
Ann Leslie
Industrial board meeting on September 26 seeks wage hikes
A notice from the industrial board states the airing of the Canhenrm Trustetal Romil will be held on September 26. It indicates all unions will apply for a four percent increase to affect vacant yeilietins.
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Romil
Teia
Yeiliet
Supreme Court Hearing Roundup Ahead of Decision
Supreme Court arguments proceed this week as Judge Lickin weighs the Kelly and Mitchellay case. Petitions and potential decisions loom, with verdicts expected shortly after hearings conclude.
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Supreme Court
Lickin
Messel
Anet
Kelly
Mitchellay
Burglar Escapes After Wounding Man in East Brunswick
Melbourne police report a home break in at East Brunswick where 21 year old James Cusxins chased and caught an intruder. During the struggle the burglar stabbed Cusxins in the head with a screwdriver, puncturing the skull and nearly reaching the brain. The assailant escaped, leaving Cusxins unconscious. Local authorities describe the incident as a close escape and ongoing investigation.
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Melbourne
Munutay
East Brunswick
James Cusxins
Unclear text on church assembly and teachings
Fragmentary report references the Sudlevil Chimayi Presbyterian Church in Sydney and a Wednesday event. It mentions an appeal against a decision and a professorial or teaching dispute related to church doctrine. Names and details are obscured by OCR noise.
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Bedney
Sudlevil Chimayi Presbyterian Church
Sydney
Aecris
Angus
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