Parliament House column recalls pre Federation price controls
A column from Parliament House recalls wartime price control origins and the push toward a coordinating authority to ensure uniformity across states. It notes wartime powers, the stance of Ben Chittey and Bob Menzies, and mentions Budget moves and international talks ahead of a July trip to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itheny
Anstey
Mitte
Canberra
Commonwealth
Petey Minimer
Ben Chittey
Ben Culpey
Imero
Bob Mensies
Verminau
Claude Barnard
Anther
Barnard
Tarnard
Australia
Repatriation General Hospital
Heidelberg
Victoria
de. Pennington
America
Barnaed
Nature's Safety Valves and Volcano Eruptions Through History
A fragmented historical overview surveys volcanic eruptions and their effects from ancient to early twentieth century events. It recalls Hawaiian activity, Mont Pelee in Martinique, Krakatoa, and Suez Strait ash dispersals, noting warnings, destruction, and long lasting atmospheric impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witeset
Thuis Dangne
Ncat Phil
Viva
Iquily
Java
Zealand
Npiiriileng
Vea Ins
TEAD
Jaya
Iask
Pompei
Stal
Ponijeli
Perio
Kratkatain
Straits of Suez
Mont Peles
Martinique
EE Pierre
Telgiere
Aystys
Antarctica History and Whaling Impact Across Adjoining Lands
A fragmented account discusses Antarctic sovereignty, territorial claims, and historic exploration. It references Adelie Land, British and Norwegian interests, and whaling industry influence, noting scientific expeditions and future territorial definitions amid Cold War era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouuserans
Chelsea
PTR
Adar Alin
Orla
Baery
Anne
Tata
Esterrint Aftaing
West
Ies
Mason
Jetiow
Adelle Ramed
Wisieh
Sunater
Starbedierian
Unt
Cannell
Ian
Tenaiauile
Asa
Darinide
Sawlane
Annette
Inelindings Lane
South Shetland
Bibstary
Princepal
Norweshans
Sonthion
Fort Isens
Hiltish Commonwealth
Norsvesta Tekan
Sunrise and Sunset: Evening Quiet Over City
A fragmented note describes a skyline scene with references to dawn and dusk. It hints at daily routines and the rhythm of urban life, mentioning light, time, and the quiet transition between day and night in a concise newspaper card style.
Antarctic exploration value and peril in a changing world
A garbled essay argues Antarctic exploration serves health, science, and national prestige. It praises explorers Charcot Byrd and others, contemplates a civilian corps, warns of geopolitical pressure from Argentina and fascist threats, and asserts Australia may mobilize Antarctic ventures to deter invasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istamit
Norway
Norwert Ir
Wmoene
Antarctic
Atrien
Cee Kempter
Totel
Lown
Otter Auitione Antaratte
Austeatia
Felie
Great White South
Fiiman Havers
Austealia
Eughint
Music While You Work in Wark Era Struck by Irish Pipes
Fragment from a historical notice notes music during work hours linked to the Strand aria and Melphi Arches. It mentions a woven minute of truth and a quickening rhythm from Irish pipers and the tempo of a time when work and song intertwined in public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dws
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Parliament House
McKennan
P.O.W
Tokio
Tasmania
Ben Rockets
Clem
Londo
Debonair
Fred Wheeler
Chiis
Ernest Kevin
Chifley
New Zealand
British Commonwealth
de. Evatt
Evatt Nust
Frme
London
Downing Street
Dowie’s Drapery
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Dowie’s
Producers Markets Co-Operative Ltd
Perth and Kalgoorlie
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Antarctica
Evans
The
Broke
Bob Freeland
Betty
Bob
Union Bank OF Australia Ltd
England
A.M.P. Society
Cntttind
Atverhite Security
Bootsy
Society For Inform
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Srtwelpultinge
W Roskins
Sic Pusdenck HO Tout
Jotiurore Pateean
MacKay
Sa, Smith
Seatimes
G. Rowe
Toa. J. Playpaul
Mitt Street
Sydney
N.S.W
Western Australas
Bord John Forrest
Western Australia
ST. George's
Teamace
Perth
Idiiney Department
G. Willis
Commer
Dempster
Eleanor Street
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