Government Savings Bank Year of Progress
The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales report year end balances at 30 June totaling £33,536,257 7/5, noting wartime conditions. Local Manager L A Morgan cites twelve months ended 10 June 1915 with depositor credit totaling £99,090 1s 9d and open accounts reaching 1,786, up from prior year by over 3,900 and 126 respectively.
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Government Savings Bank of
New South Wales
Govenment Savings Bank of
L. A. Morgan
State Savings Bank
Aborigines Protection Board Seeks Control of Settlements
The Aborigines Protection Board seeks to seize authority over most aboriginal settlements, aiming to place oversight and governance under its bureau. This move would centralize administration and supervision of native communities under the board’s directive.
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The
Aborigines Protection Board
Timber Cutting Offence in Crown Lands Court
In Police Court before Mr S B Guan George Gillespie forest guard pleaded guilty to unlawfully cutting timber on Crown Lands. Inspector Boyd recounted finds on 16 July. land status caused license uncertainty. Gillespie fined 6 shillings damages 6 shillings and 6 shillings costs. William Swan pleaded guilty for cutting green timber on Crown Lands July 23. He was fined 10 shillings plus 6 shillings costs for firewood timber.
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B. Guan
P.M
George Boyd
Forrest Guard
George Gillespie
Crown Lands
Inspector Boyd
Crown Land
Federal Territory
William Swan
Costa
New South Wales Doctors Offer Free Service to Returning Soldiers
In New South Wales the medical profession announces free medical service for soldiers discharged from military hospitals. The policy aims to ease reintegration by providing no charge care for veterans.
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New South Wales
Labour resources plan linked to unemployment relief
The War Census aims to organize the Commonwealth labor force to prevent unemployed workers flooding the market. Local and general notices reference retrenchment in public service, labor candidate nominations for Willoughby, war aftermath cases, and economic data on meat and butter prices.
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Commonwealth
Queanbeyan business leaders back Canberra small arms plan
An impromptu meeting at the Queanbeyan school of Arts, chaired by Alderman Collett, decided to send delegates J. G. Harris and H. J. Hungerford to Melbourne to support Canberra’s claim for the small arms factory. The move aims to bolster the case before Hon. Austin Chapman and counter Lithgow duplication arguments.
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Daily Telegraph
Lithgow
Canberra
Queanbeyan
School of Arts
Collett
Messrs
J. G. Harris
H. J. 5. Hungerford
Melbourne
Austin Chapman
Call to arms as Australians rally for liberty in WWI era
Melbourne speaker representing Archbishop Carr urges Britain to sustain its fight against "black militarism" and defend civilisation. He lauds Australians for volunteering in Gallipoli, praises mothers' sacrifices, and vows to press on toward victory and liberation of Belgium and Constantinople.
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Father Lockington
S.J
Melbourne
Archbishop Carr
Britain
Cardinal Mercer
Belgium
Australa
Australia
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Queanbeyan School of Arte Holds Monthly Meeting
The Queanbeyan School of Arte committee met at the institute with F P Woolwari in the chair. Members present included Hetherington Collett Ryan McKenzie Hoyle Hugoford Russell Gibbs and Harris. Treasurer’s statement showed £277 total. Subscriptions for a term were discussed. committee to report next meeting. Literary Institute asked for caretakers wage extracts from the Industrial Awards Act. Collett Hungerford appointed to study the award for local school. Accounts totalling £160 passed for payment.
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Queanbeyan School of Arte
Institute
F. P. Woolwari
Hetherington
Collett
Ryan
McKenzie
Hoyle
Huogeford
Russell
Gibbs
Harris
Literary Institute Association
Messrs. Collet and Hungerford
Local Fancy Dress Photo Competition crowds attract rivalries
The Local Fancy Dress Photo Competition organized by the British Motion Picture Co. draws large crowds and grows competitive among participants and supporters. Patrons may vote at each performance and encourage friends to vote, keeping the process open and engaging.
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British Motion Picture Co
Commonwealth Bank Interest Question in Parliament
In the House of Representatives last week Mr Atein Chapman asked whether the Prime Minister should urge the Governor of the Commonwealth Bank to raise the interest rate on deposits from 3 percent following Victorian State Savings Bank’s announcement of higher rates. Mr Fisher replied that circumstances require careful consideration and it is desirable to act as needed to defend the realm and maintain established directions.
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Atein Chapman
Tay
Victorian State Savings Bank
Siggest
Commonwealth Bank
Mr. Fisher
Federal Capital Development Retains Canberra Works Pace
The Federal Treasurer tightens the capital project plan as economy pressures growth. Home Affairs and Labor push for continued water supply from the Cater River and sewerage upgrades. A brickmaking plant and new arms factory for Canberra are also in view, with about 1200 allocations expected in Fisher’s disclosures.
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Anchebald
Carey
Uaeberra
Iy Ie
Ferpland
Bowneta
Dua
Fisher
Canberra
Commonwealth War Loan call to all to fund war debt
The Commonwealth War Loan appeals for broad national support. The government aims at 440,050,000 pounds to be raised over months with 5,000,000 pounds requested for this occasion. Financial concerns are acknowledged, but workers, insurers, and the public are urged to contribute fully to ease war obligations and secure a sense of personal stake in the nation's efforts.
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Australix
Omi
Hue
Euchre Party Aids Convect Bianar at Protestant Hall
A Tuesday euchre and social gathering at Protestant Hall in aid of Convect Bianar drew about forty couples. Prizes went to Mrs D Melanes, Mrs D Robertson, H Taylor, and C Parker. Rev Father Hogan gave an apt speech. Organizers included Mesdames P Hardy, G Wilson, F O Connor, H Lazarus, C Y Rourke and assistants. Music by Miss Cullen and Mr H Cantle. Mr Bev Thompson hosted the dance with Miss May Hardy as energetic secretary.
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D. Melanes
D. Robertson
Prise
H. Taylor
C. Parker
Scholarships to be Discontinued Announcement
The Public Instruction Gazette reports changes by Director of Education Mr. BP Beard. Beginning January 1, 1916, 29 series scholarships will be awarded at high, district, and superior public schools excluding probation pupils. Existing scholarships continue until their original conditions end.
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Public Instruction Gazette
Director of Education
BP, Beard
Usk Tiethon
Rabbit Skins Cearer At Sydney Auction Sale
Competition was keen at Wednesday's Sydney rabbit skin auctions with local and export buyers active. Parcels sold briskly as prices rose with fresh skins trading around 1733 pounds per hundred or similar unit, reflecting a brisk market and solid demand.
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Sydney
Winchcombe. Carson Ltd
Small Debts Before Meo S Ginn PM Case Summary
In a Glasgow court J BL Young & Co v J Scott involved an execution of a garvishee order for £9 7s 6d with costs. Objections by defendant’s counsel led to a ruling that the second objection was valid, the plaintiff’s case proceeded in a separate action, and a default verdict favored the plaintiff for overdue instalments on town allotments sold to Joseph McCann with time to pay granted.
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Meo
S. Bo Ginn
Messrs
J. BL Young & Co
Hill & Son
Woodward
Bemch
Uefentant
cCann
Joseph McCann
Coburg Court Hears Harriet Tanner Divorce Suit
In Melbourne Coburg Court Harriet Tanner, middle aged wife, sues her 89 year old husband Thomas Tanner over alleged coercion to marry for a leashed property and child support. Witnesses say she remains with him. she was paid 16 a week. The case was dismissed as evidence showed Tanner’s income was asl weekly and he had transferred property to his children.
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Melbourne
Coburg Court
Harriet Tanner
Thomas Tanner
Ffor
Tannner
Eep
Tanner
France
Mayelamt Wold
Hudson River
Ork
Pasdeneere
Roctor
Maken
Wy Deans
Dr. Boardon
Errol
Remedial electrical treatment and milk light experiments
A French academy panel led by Vref at Boucicaut Hospital criticizes Montier work on electrical therapy for arterial and kidney conditions, claiming limited cures but noting heart and kidney improvements. Other notes cover light exposure effects on milk, red bottles preserving freshness, and tunnel transportation gains.
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French Academy of Medicine
Vref
Letullu
Boucicaut
Mo Wan
Academy
Montier
Tetulle
Kivea
Fe Bolle
Lina
Daley
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