Gift Platypus Collection Displayed At Institute Of Anatomy
The Burrell Collection, valued highly, will be shown to the public at the Institute of Anatomy in Can berr. Presented to the nation by Mr. H. Burrell, the collection showcases the platypus as a unique mammal and includes notes on its life history and anatomical studies.
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Burrell
Institute of Anatomy
Canberr
H. Burrell
C.M
Ned
Worl
Durrell
Europe
America
Canberra porte grounds switch from football to cricket
The Canberra porte grounds will change from football to cricket within days except Manuka Circle Oval. Widely worn football surfaces showed resilience, with wickets at Manuka noted. Superintendent of Parks and Gardens Mr Tirnee ordered immediate work to ready the grounds for cricket so tomorrow’s match can proceed, though competition does not start until September 27.
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Manuka Cirle Oval
Porte
Canberra
Manuka
Postal Tender Controversy At Tariff Board Hearing
Serious allegations of bribery and corruption in postal tendering were raised by Mr. GL Bean of Stermwbere Carlaon Ltd at the Tariff Board hearing on increased duties for telephone and telegraph equipment. He warned the department’s tender acceptance creates an atmosphere unfit for a government department and cited documents as evidence. Bean argued Australian manufacturers deserve redress and predicted a revival of local industry with 4,000 new posts and factory restart for treasury apparatus when normal activity resumes.
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Aydnet
Huraday
Postal Department
Tariff Board
GL. Bean
Stermwbere Carlaon
Australasia), Ltd
Dover
Bean
Mins Atled
Poatmanter General'n
Honda
Bere Factoriea
Clubs Squabble Over Ground Fees and Share
Waratah Club and Queanbeyan Willowam Waratah football clubs clashed over ground use at Goulburn oval for a Beuby Learne op match. Waratah sought two thirds of gate receipts, arguing revival of Undamimount. After talks an amicable settlement led to withdrawal of the application.
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Loggerhenda
Rtd
Kiebardaon
Monielpul Cornel Iemiferene
Queanbeyan
Willow Am Warstah
Wiis
Waratah
Blues
Rich Coal Find in Africa Near Lake Nyasa
CAPETOWN reports a rich bituminous coal deposit estimated at 100,000,000 tena discovered at South Tukuyu near Lake Nyasa. The find is described as of great importance to Central Africa.
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Capetown
Central Africa
South Tukuyu
Lake Nyaeea
Ainslie Club Faces Crisis Over Enrolment
The Ainslie Cricket Club in the Territory fears extinction due to non-enrolment of players for the forthcoming season. Secretary Mr Nell reports poor attendances despite frequent committee meetings and appeals for new members. A special recruitment effort and a rally are planned to boost support and preserve the club’s historic status.
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Lainsile Cricket Club
Feder
Ita
Keason
Amelic
Rena Fie
Ainalle
Rome
North
Canberra
Meorth
Nell
Phe
Ainileuh
Mambera
Oo Herd
Imner
Ramk Au
Haa Gribve
Weason
Moncos
Mm Omind
Activitien Meni
Je Beri
Platey specimens and early platypus history documented
The text outlines a British Museum display on the platypus dating to 1729 and 1798, detailing skin arrival, preservation, and exhibits. It notes significant specimens including a Ne. 4 embryo, a triplet young, and a rare twin, with mentions of pouch young development and the role of the collection in advancing evolutionary and birth science, plus donations to the nation by Mrs. Furrell and Gregory Mathews.
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George Bhow
British Museum
London
England
Ann Lamist
Furrell
Australia
Gregory M. Mathews
Alan Thi
Ag Reems
Nestle
Irish Free State Elected To League Of Nations Council
London reports that Ireland won a seat on the Council after solid Empire support at Geneva. Australian delegate Mr Scullin plans weekend arrival, official calls, and a disarmament address to emphasize Australia’s backing of the League. Norway and theTrinh Free State secured readmission.
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London
Australian Press Association
Geneva
Empire
Ireland
Scullin
Pals
Australia
League
Ching
Trinh
Norway
Rationing Debate Puts Victorian Railways in Crisis
Melbourne officials clash over proposed railway work rationing after union rejection and government threats of mass dismissals. Trade and Labour Council backs a four hour week with no further layoffs and worker reinstatement, seeking arbitration withdraw.
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Melbourne
Victorian Railwas Union
Trade and Labour Council
Arbitration Court
Public Notice on Coca Cola Display and Public Tasting
A public notice from Canberra invites residents to inspect cokes displayed in airbop windows at the home-made stand. The remarked paraphrase states the drinks are denied at Perth but emphasizes quality and safety. The notice encourages tasting today to judge taste and purity.
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Canberra
Perth
McDonell Note New Address and Canberra Sydney Motor Service
M A McDonell notes a new address for Robt Briton Glazier Flinders Way Manuka Canberra. A Packard eight passenger sedan will run Canberra to Sydney via Kingston and Queanbeyan on Tue Thu Sat at 4 30 am arriving Sydney 4 pm and return from Hunter Street Sydney at 6 40 am Mon Wed Fri arriving Canberra two pm. Booking agents listed in City Ganlen City Berver Station Kingston Eamond's Garages and Australian Motor Travels.
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Glazier
Flinders Way
Manuka
F.T
Anberra
Sydney
Bervice
City
Kingston
Queanbeyan
Hunter Street
Canberra
P.m. Ware
Bingle
J. W. Prowse
Ganlen City Bervier
Charlton's
Eamond
Piranbeyon
Railway employees dispute about proposed wage changes
The Treasurer Mr Blevens denied claims by Mr Jau at Eveleigh that only low paid workers would be affected and cited figures showing salaried officers reduced from 68 to 65 and officers earning over £730 a year reduced from 68 to 65, with working class wages cut by about 1 percent. The statement notes that overall salaried staff reductions and wage cuts have occurred, countering the accusation of targeted reductions.
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Bydney
Blevens
Jau
Ralway Mien
Eveleigh
Food relief reach relies on merit in Queanbeyan
The Chief Secretary's Department told Queanbeyan Municipal Council that applications for food relief are considered on their merits and distributed where needed. The note came in a telegram read at The Tounch meeting, addressing relief denial to impoverished men owning homes.
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Queanbeyan
Chief Secretary’s Department
Woodfull Praised as Great Captain by Morning Post
The Morning Post hails W. M. Woodfull as a top captain in Australian cricket and outlines team selection ideas for the upcoming Test series. Bradman and Grimmett are noted for their standout abilities, while the piece suggests a stronger eleven to reclaim losses and challenge England. An aside notes Tucker’s debut in a Winter production drawing audience interest.
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London
Morning Post
Nolle
Great Plains
Armentrong
Air profits rise for Imperial Airways in first India year
London reports Imperial Airways shows a pre tax profit of over £145000 for year ending March 31, up from £115000 previously. The India service began this year and proved very profitable, while shorter routes earned lean profits due to subsidized continental competition.
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London
Imperial Airwava, Ltd
India Service
Bogus police raid on Rome jeweler's shop fails
Two men dressed as police officers posed as inspectors and seized valuables from a Rome jeweler. They produced a forged warrant, claimed items would be examined, and fled with a parcel after the jeweler’s nervous collapse. No arrests or recovered goods reported.
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Rome
Thieven
Tle
Unions Reach Pledge on Railway Rationing Plan
The Minister for Transport and railway union representatives announced a principle agreement on rationing within the railway department after talks. Several unions approved the plan, while major groups including the AGC Victorian branch and Locomotive Firm Federation rejected the proposal.
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Ttailwaya
Ar Calan
Ght
Railway Department
Iron ‘Trades Council
The
Carpenters' Union
Harbwayfficers’ Association
Amalgamated Engineering Unions Electrical Trades Union
Atathenary Enginedrivers’ Union
Strinting Industry
Newspaper's Black List Sparked by Subscription Refusal in Danjaluka
A Danjaluka paper campaigns against non subscribers by threatening to publish their names. The editor questions what to do with people who can pay for amusements but not for the paper, while locals warn of alleged orgies in the area. No evidence of enforcement or public backlash.
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Hosnin
Angtria
Alwass
Europe
Ong
Danjaluka
Aubgeribern
Worda
Lare
Two Kinds of Shepherds at London Diocese Meeting
Lady Bridgeman recounts a London diocese fund meeting at Kaven's Hall. The Bishop of London and Lady Bridgeman met a shepherd who said his flock weighs 5,000,000, prompting a humorous exchange about shearing and duties.
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Kaven's Hall
London
Lady Bridgeman
West Country
Ingram
Mridgeman
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