Australian Finance Track Reveals Ballooning Revenue Woes
The article critiques Commonwealth finances under Mr. Harper, noting revenue from customs has surged from 27 million to 42 million over three years. It warns of prudent spending, questions defense funding, and calls for tighter control of the money supply to avoid looming crises as public opinion fears a financial disaster.
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Commonwealth
Harper
M.h-E
Cortoma
CIO
Cinal
Trinity College London awards music theory honors at St Benedict’s
Pupils from St Benedict's Veneral Quceb m York were rewarded in Trinity College London theory of music illuminations. Senior Kathleen Hogan passed. Intermediate Mattie Cullen Alice Marie Polly Lazarus passed. Junior Dorothy Hinckeman Eileen Wher and Kathleen O Conor Muriel Yates listed in preparatory division.
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St. Benedict's Veneral
Qucembeyan
Trinity College
London
Kathleen Hogan
Mattie Cullen
Alice Maire
Polly Lazarus
Dorothy Hinckeman
Eileen W Her
Kathleen O'Conor
Muriel Yates
Parliament action and weather note from Queanbeyan
The report mentions a government motion and a proposed appointment of Mr. Nivisen as New South Wales Trade Commissioner in America. It notes parliamentary adjournment, reporter access restrictions, and a brief local weather update describing recent snow and a frost followed by fine weather. Campbell Chemist Queanbeyan offers remedies.
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Nivisen
New South Wales
America
Varrowluala Shire Council Minutes Record Bungendore Actions
The Varrowluala Shire Council met on Wednesday with members Crace McInnes Falconer and others. The Finance Report showed a credit balance of £306 13/8 and £250 8/8 in vouchers. The Health Committee urged school closures in Bungendore due to diphtheria and requested inspectations of premises and urgent Department of Public Instruction telegraphs. Road works and maintenance were debated including repairs on Braidwood Road and Burrab Road and fencing concerns. A travelling allowance of £90 per annum was approved for the acting shire clerk and other sundry items were referred to committee for action. The next meeting date was set for September.
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Wedenday
Promas
Cro
Kally
Ceace
McInnes
Falconer
Dr. Gordon
Crace
McInees
Health Committee
Reed
Bungendore
FE. Unwin
Toralla Street
Board of Health
Alan Peernt
Crane
Rode Overser
Braidword Road
Qurasbeyan-Waus
Lewis
ET. Gibbe
Burra Head
Royalla
William Lawless
Owatin
Falconer and Croce
Melee
Ashbw
Croce
Smith
F. E
F. J. Smith
Forse
Dr. Crace
Cer. Falconer
Brindabella
Monroce
Department of
Laa
Jnforn
Ce. Grace
Ur. Miclones
McDonald
Cr. Falconer
Dr Croce
Mclunen
B. Smythe
Ged. Christin
Credence
Falwr
Cra Molones
Falconar
Gerald O'Hanles
Cre. Falconer
A. Powell
Cre Falconer
Ciraco
Revenus
Cra. Crace
Burra- Williamedale
Deep Croek
Mer
Death toll among sheep moved from draught struck areas
The Braidwood Dispatch reports large numbers of sheep sent from drought hit districts died on the road home from Braidwood to Tarnga. About one thousand of eight thousand failing to survive the journey due to exposure and burns. The spring grass promises relief for the remaining beasts.
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Braidwood
Tarnga
Compulsory Training Scruples Debate in Parliament
In a Tuesday debate the House of Representatives discussed compulsory training and conscientious scruples. The defense act prompted questions about mandatory drills and the ethics of enrollment, with ministers and parliamentarians debating practical implications and religious objections.
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Aonegina
Roberto
Rifle Shooting Pond Yearly Aggregate Prices Set at Queanbeyan
Second monthly shoot for the pond yearly aggregate prices held with seven slots each. Dingle and A K Moore won the top prizes. National Rifle Association trials open at Randwick on October 10 with deposits due September 9 and full entry payments by October 4. late payments risk forfeiture. Prize total reaches £5780, a record for southern hemisphere rifle bodies.
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Tana VY
Dingle
Moore
Bea
Randwick
Thureley
Mion
Wool Market Report From John Bridge & Co Limited
John Bridge & Co Limited reports a brisk week with wool output from fell and scour works. Sydney September 6 notes sheep clips arriving by rail and sea, trade expectations rising as sales near on September 12 with a catalogue price range from £0 to £1,000. Market prospects for opening auctions appear bright.
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John Bridge & Co., Limited
Vale Walk
Sylkney
Sh Ie
Mist Hayley Transferred Between Rural Schools
Mist Hayley, a teacher at Royalla school for two years, has been transferred to Derbalars school near Gundagai, signaling a rural education staff reassignment.
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Mist Hayley
Royalla School
Derbalars School
Gunndugai
Weather and local incidents in WEETANGARA district
The letter reports rain easing after a warm spell aiding grain and crop growth and mentions increased stock. It recounts accidents including Mr H Sigga’s rib injury, Mr D Winter’s arm wound from a chaff-cutter, and Master David Shamack’s colt accident. Granny Flint’s death marks the passing of a long-time district pioneer.
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Romeur
D. Winter
David Shamack
W. Webber
St Gregorys Church Ball and company formation note
Fragmentary text describes St Gregorys Church and Convent Ball held in September. Mentions Anthony Herdern Sons transforming to a limited liability firm and references Campbell chemist and a railway line sale. Department of Home Affairs responds to an Alaskan inquiry about Federal building completion and territory food sale pricing.
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Anthony Herdern & Sons Phaw
Mnoilitaw Lonewie Prrrangement
Thompl
Campbell
Dueas Beyun
Kite O'Malley
Department of Home Affairs
Campbal
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Préyeronume
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Varrowluala Shire Council
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