Canberra ministers scramble for new offices in crowded reshuffle
December 20 Canberra reports a cabinet reshuffle as fourteen Liberal and Country party ministers seek offices. Prime Minister Menzies allocates rooms, with Harriman directing assignments. By 5 pm ministers quarreled over suites as ministers hunt spaces and consolidate on Parliament’s main floor.
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Canberra
Country Party
Minialag Partsmeat
Walves
RB. G. Menzies
Liberal Party
Hac Yigan
Harrivin
Oly
Folden
Hurriwee
Chifley
Prine Minlavee
Treasury
Fadden
Harrman
Ax Kate
Mesith
Ir Babe Page
Country Perty
Fall of Seventy Feet Berth in Perth This Afternoon
Olaf Johan sen of Norseman, twenty two, fell seventy feet from a balcony while escaping police at Grand Central Hostel, Wallington Street. He survived initial injuries after surgery at Royal Perth Hospital and remained conscious during transfer to an ambulance despite multiple fractures.
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Royal Perth Hospital
Olaf Johansen
Norseman
Terri
Johansen
Grand Central
Wallington Street
Tragedy in Sydney Flat Ends in Family Death
Mary Pummer seven died at Lewisham Hospital from extensive injuries after her mother was found beaten in a Petersham flat bedroom. Neighbors heard a commotion and police report the 57 year old man, Harold William Pimmer, was at Petersham Police Station charged with murder.
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Ron
Petersham
Harold William Piymner
Delaney Delivers Stoppage At Sydney Welterweight Bout
Crowds gathered at Sydney Stadium as police entered the venue to stop beer sales during the Delaney versus Tollia welterweight bout. Spectators who ignored notices against intoxicants left queues to drink then returned. The event concluded in the eleventh round with Delaney rallying to win.
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Sydey
Sydney Steillam
Wen
Tollia
Delaney
Airlift Delivers Refugees to Avathia From Naples
In Naples on December 20, fifty five refugees arrived aboard a chartered airlift organized by a foreign relief group. Thirteen expectant women and children were among those aboard the unique passenger list. The executive crew consisted of thirty civic adults and ten children under ten. The flight, aimed at delivering aid to Avathia, marks a notable humanitarian effort amid ongoing regional turmoil.
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Naples
Anatroiia
Frrernuillands
Avathia
Passengers on Perth to Geraldton Bus Run
A list of travelers on the Midland Railway Company bus between Perth and Geraldton over recent days. Names include passengers from Perth on Saturday and Monday and from Geraldton and Great Thessay, noting numerous individuals and families such as Mesers, Misses, Masters, and Mises, with many surnames repeated across origin points.
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Midian Railway Company
Perth
Geraldton
Satirday
Messey
He Deffen
IR. Eving
1. A. Logan
J. Pit Wonis
W. Warren
Tyrkitston
1. Pettit
2. Luts
Te Filla
K. Steele
Ant K. Fareham
Mesias
Tos
Tarkinston
M. Iettit
Adam
A. Attananets
V. Trox
N. Jenson
J. Weatherstone
D. Atkinger
Logue
J. Maley
Dennaly
Byron
T. Smith
Mesdames
T. Barwick
Mineray
H. Tichan
P. Henville
L. Malzy
Deculy
Mises
H. Maley
Ridley
J. Tidiey
B. Poole
Prom
Mesers
Tk Brede
M. Demat
AL Pope
A. Woodman
J. Syson
J. Jones
G. Thoom
M. Pope
A. Thornett
G. Clifford
A. Lindi
A. James
Miewa A. Liappos
M. Pet
Passengers Traveled Between Geraldton and Surrounding Towns
The Geraldton to Carnarvon service on the MacTiobertson Milner Avi on Company Limited logged three days of passengers from Geraldton to Carnarvon on Sunday with Misters Wilkinson Arnay and Mrs Beaumont, and Geraldton to Derby on Sunday with Master J Shearman. Geraldton to Perth on Monday carried a long list including W Lever Tilings Meming G Gooden and Mrs Stapnas. Perth to Geraldton on Tuesday included Constantine Finelete Hy Orga Trier and Mrs Prior. Geraldton to Carnarvon on Tuesday listed Blahon Frewer and Geraldton to Onslow on Tuesday included Allen Fraber.
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Passenaere
Geraldton
MacTiobertson-Milner Avion Company Limited
Geralitinn i
Carnarvon
Miswes W. Wilkinson
Amd
MM. Arnay
Geratiten
Derby
J. Shearman
Teeth
Alj. Beaumont
Yerth
W. Lever
St, Tilings
A. Meming
G. Gooden
R. Billings
Stapnas
Geraldion
Perth
Mens
R. Dean
L. Moustika
E. F. Tvl
H. Hungerford
J. Trichtes
Graskin
W.troen
A. Peng
Ht. Musien
J. F. Criddie
T. Bensley
Dewnlng
Geraldten
Constantine
G. Finelete
Orga
Trier
F. Tell
Prior
Miew Prior
Menara
A. Robinson
D. McVea
J. Lag Anis M. Quartermaina
J. Lag Anis M. Quartermaina, Mesdames V- Traly
A. Hobingon
J, Sampson
FH. Joven
W. McGrath
H. D. Tae
Jones
C. McKean
Pate
Grath
Masters J
Lampson
R. McVea
Thesday
Blahon
J. Frewer
Onslow
Allen J. Fraber
Passengers Listed On Geraldton Carnarvon Taxi Service
The Geraldton to Carnarvon Taxi Service carried F. Graham and J. Gondhier as gentlemen passengers and H. Thornett Reece and C. Counselior as ladies. Mrs J. Reece also traveled today.
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Geraldton T Carnarvon
F. Graham
J. Gondhier
H. Thornett
Reece
C. Counselior
Miay J. Reece
Bid for Spanish Throne in Paris Chronicle
Ambiguous report from Paris recounts the Drehers of Segovia arranging a marriage to assist a claimant for the Spanish throne. The twenty eight year old duchess, once a singer, is tied to Duke Gevert Bruce in a political maneuver, with details murky and terms unsettled amid royal intrigues.
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Paris
Segovia
Charlotte Tiedemann
Konigsberg
Abe
Gevert Bruce
Witiel
Aiton
Priest to Go to Moscow Vatican Permit for American Priest to Moscow
Washington says the Soviet government agreed to allow a Roman Catholic priest to travel to Moscow to minister to the American colony. The official note names Rev. Father Cather Jot Strat dard and mentions preparation for action in February. Father Antonio Laberge reportedly left Moscow last year after serving as pastor of the city’s only Roman Catholic Church.
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Washington
Kussia
Moscow
Cather
Stratdard
Drusewrd
Antonio Laberge
Havin
Professor of Classics Dies at Western Mistral University
An esteemed Classics professor at the University of Western Mistral died last night. He is survived by a widow, a son, and a daughter.
Belmont Park Meeting Acceptances Listed by WA Turf Club
The Western Australian Turf Club released acceptances for Belmont Park events including Narrogin Maiden, Albany Maiden, Northam Handicap, Runbury Handicap, York Welter, and First Division races. The meeting covers wards, horses, weights, and entrants amid notes on starting times and gas department cost discussions.
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Western Australian Turf Club
Belmont Park
Satara
Great Rik
T. Korraling
St. Glory
Albany Maiden
Gift
War Master
Sdimen
Dean's Echo
Alberto
Love Hong
Thriling
Sam Charter
Soomere
Tregiory
Ailanto
Kamos
Landmya
Sanopian
Agricup
Coria
Arrowgien
Deanbridge
Glory
Port David
Northam
Farlers Rivernie
Vungny
Valley
Antomes
J Might Fox
Ryl
Agrion
Sted Berry
Panto Polly Bit Clouen
Glynder
Panto Rose
Curt
Lender
Trish Glory
Bepsoon
Runbury Handicap
Flam
Wing
Dex. Faith
Yoderran
Distinction
Atte Agmes
A. Duchess
Fresco Kime
Andirich
Pum
Sir Rotex
Wong
Yollowarra
Gall. Shah
R. Wiliam
G St
Plerina
Cawmlene
Monkonfa
San Lorenso
Itteh Beggar
Tutsik
Prince
Gilgering
Bronse
Ik Noekwe
York Welter
Kenmare
Gas Works in Geraldton Reports Rising Production Costs
Geraldton municipal report shows gas millage up to 18.127 million cubic feet for the year ended September 30, from 13.25 million last year. Production per ton coal fell to 23,000 cubic feet. costs rose with higher maintenance and staff expenses. extensions to gas mains anticipated next year.
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Opera
Geraldton
4. Currie
Mi Wan
Pes
Bett
Gas Department
Eset
Coste
Um Maintensmee
Maine
Heliday
Geraldton Weekend Travel and Social Movements
Mrs A J Beaumont of Lester Avenue returns after a trem weekend visit. Mrs Lordenly and Rev J Frewer travel to North West centres. WB Day from East Fremantle returns after a brief holiday with relatives. Mr D Mercer and family plan a month’s holiday in Albany. A Prior of Cessnock arrives with Kathleen for a three week holiday with the Priors. H Hum, C H Stupson MLC, spends weekend at Mullens then Geraldton and returns to Perth. Mr and Mrs Simpson plan visits to Melbourne Sydney and Canberra, returning to WA in February. Simpson to combine holiday with coal and local government inquiries.
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A. J. Beaumont
Lester Avenue
WB. Day
Oval George Hotel
East Fremmalle
Stattway Hotel
Prior
Cessnock
Kathleen
Geraldton
Wrater
T. P. Prior
Oh Ue
Hum
C. H. Stiupson
Mlc
Mullens
Perth
Mrs. Simpson
Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
Wester Australia
Mr. Simpson
An Unusual Tale of the American Jack Rabbit
The text explains the jack rabbit name origin from long ears and notes it is a hare not a calf. It describes the rabbit as a swift mammal capable of fast leaps when frightened, though the passage contains garbled words and unclear phrases.
Australia’s Future Melbourne Says No Immediate Decline
The National Bank of Australasia Ltd notes little reason for a sharp downturn in the coming year. Wool and wheat prospects look favourable with metals exception possible. Export income likely to hold, new capital expenditure estimated at £47,000,000 in six months versus £52,000,000 in the second half of 194%.
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Melbourne
Borison
Sigmeet
National Bank of Australasia Ltd
Pew
Sears
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New Housing
Hunt
Sydney Stadium
Australia
Carnarvon Taxi Service
U.S.A
Shepheard
T. Askew
D. Mercer
Merc
Carrie
Tambly
Albany
St. Home
Young Motors Pty. Ltd
Gerabatoa
Tees Bharra
Murchison
Memmaerial
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Frayac
Dirtr
Airlines
W.A.) Limited
Mune's Motors Pty. Lad
Young Motors
Burns, Philp & Co
Persve
Salvation Army Hall
Parts Department
Young Motors Pty. Led
Geraliton
Ross
Druids
Ledge Xmas Toye
Meare Street
Mare Goldsmiths Hell
Anger
Testi Mateo
Jaren Entertimest Vic, Barling, Ged
Dr. Plumb
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Kay Hammond
Rex Harrison
Noel Coward
Deamma
Deanna Durlin
Edmond O'Brien
Mary
William Hartnell
Joyce Howard
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Baten
Richard Lane
WLGM
Mickey Rooney
Gloria Dehaven
Bupch Jenkins
Stanley
West
Robert Cummings
Brian Donlevy
Pia Wn
Baltabio
Adulia
Gent's
Chapman Road
Gerald
Por Sale—Streylinder Morris
Oxford
J. Reynolds
Adanmon
Jack Keene
Mac's Motors Pty. Ltd
Ford and
Fordson
Moffett
Marine
Marine Terrace
Perham
Radian Motors Pty. Ltd
Patricia
Gerraldton
Victoria Hotel
Methodist Church
Northampton
Mac's
ASCO
Radio Motora Pty. Ltd
Uerldton
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
ACE
Bert Hogan's
Murehinon Inn
Gersicton
Victoria
ST. Jobn's Presbyterian Church
Gregaon
Geraldton Tyre Serving Pty. Ltd
Cathedral Avenue
UCE
Radio Hotwrs J Pr
Udy Geraldson
Tessie Tates
Nabawa
Forresters
Terrace
Tank
New South, Wales
Radio Motors Pty, Ltd
Yardman
Great Northern Hotel
Rosella Hospital
Asto
Geraldton Cash Stored Pty. Ltd
Grant
Fitzgerald Street
Eleanor Street
Bartienhirs
Northern Motel
Fornantall
Great
Woods
von Mlotere
Geraldte
Young Motora Pty. Ltd
Petra
Chainois
Northampton Hospital Board
Northampton Hospital
Christina
Tinderstones
T. M. Pyre
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