Track Cards and Relief Rations Face Scrutiny at Wagga
An inquiry into relief administration in New South Wales discusses the track card system used to guard against imposture while aiding bona fide travellers. Officials explain identification requirements, station distribution, and cross-border issues with Victoria, noting potential policy adjustments after Crichton’s report.
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Wagga
W. J. Crichton
Chief Secretary’s Department
Ra Hong
Ferrin
Crichton
Fetria
Crichten
Riverina
Ucketa
Rock
Lockhart
Junee
Netandera
Ganmain
Griffith
Hay Barellan
Temora
Cootamundra
Gteagai
Tumut
Dava
Mlean
Sinas
Wagfa
Wallitg
kKitehen Doursiepa
Victoria
Cty
New South Wales
Crienton
Yarrawonga
Australian and British Laws Oppose Western Australia Secession
The Commonwealth Attorneys General disclosed an objection to Western Australia's secession petition. Britain lacks constitutional power to handle such a petition, and Prime Minister and officials appointed Wilfred Greene to protect Commonwealth interests.
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Canberra
Measles
Commonwealth
Berit ‘Sh
Britain
Wilfred Greene
K.C
Rail gauge unification scheme postponed by cabinet
Uniform Railways NERR reports the cabinet postpones the unification of railway gauges until the Port Augusté Adélaide line is finished in about two years. The State Anima ters conference for Railways, slated for February, has been abandoned.
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NERR
Port Augusté-Adélaide
Pirates Free 70 British Children From Tang Chow
The Tang Chow arrived at noon with 70 British children held by pirates for three days after the steamer was boarded as passengers. Pirates killed a Russian guard and wounded an engineer, looted loot worth about 250000 dollars, and repainted the funnel. HMS Hermes relief led to the release of hostages unharmed as pirates fled.
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Hung Aston
Tang Chow
Hal
Dainty
Childrn
Hauis
Pirat.s
K. Macdonald
Arma
Mary
Ser Offmanes
H.M.S
Hermes
Thilkens
Tung Chow
Pirater
Blas Bay
English Air Mail Arrives Today in Coctamundra
The Postmaster General reports the English Air Mail will reach Cocta mundra this afternoon, bringing new postal service from England.
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Sydney
Postmaster General’s Department
Coctamundra
Pact Endorsed by UAP and UCP Leaders in Armidale
In Armidale on Saturday The New England edition reports endorsement of the pact between UAP and UCP leaders for the upcoming state election. The vision of the CUP is cited as supportive of the agreement.
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Armidale
New England
U.A.P
U .P
Davis Cup Draw Hints at Australia Path to France
The Davis Cup draw in London shows Australia facing New Zealand and then likely France, with Italy and Germany in contention in the lower half. The Daily Express notes Australia as favorite for the challenge round but warns of tight ties if Perry and Avastin perform well.
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Poland
South Africa
cho-Slovakia
Jugoslavia
Japan
Holland
New Zealand
Australia
France
Germany
Italy
Brazil
Uruguay
Wiouner
America
Insurance of Wool Replies on Sheep Wool Coverage
An inquiry reply from the Grassers' Association of N S W and the Sydney Marine Underwriters and Salvage Association Ltd states that covering wool from shearing may extend to wool on the sheep back in sheds during shearing. A similar reply was obtained by Asss from Messrs B and Cohen and Bond (N S W) Ltd who insure losses at Lloyds.
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Grassers' Association of
N.S.W
Sydney Marine Underwriters and Salvage Association Ltd
Cohen and Bond
N.5.w.) Ltd
Lloyds
London Wool Sales Show Mixed Australian Totals
The wool sales totalled zero sales with 47 from NSW and large consignments from Queensland Victoria Western Australia South Australia and New Zealand. Clearance was satisfactory to Honi and Continental Layers with some lines steady. Merinos included from NSW and Queensland with modest quantities.
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Nsw
Queensland
Tragic Jam Poisoning Deaths Near Carroll
Three children and their mother die after suspected poisoning in Carroll Eld, a house near public safety item nedah. Mrs Irene Taylor, 34, Lloyd 12, Noel 19, John 5 all perished after ingesting medication in jam. Police found strychnine in a bottle and three tumblers near the bed with jam remnants. The two boys asked for help as they lay ill, reporting the jam contained medicine.
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Stugeetog
Withnnesday Wiklet
Carrol
Gunnedah
Irene Taylor
Lloyd Dadly
Nol Edward
Neu John
Taylor
Kemp
Mr. Wheatley
Lloyd
Noel Taylor
Inds
Enetica
Cabinet Keeps Embargo on Stud Merino Exports
The Federal Cabinet decides to continue the embargo on stud merino exports but will permit cross bred exports under permit. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research reports that banning cross bred exports would not yield gains and doubts the embargo on merino exports has significant value.
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Canberra
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Ministera
Council
Commonwealth and New Zealand eye air mail link
Australia and New Zealand postal authorities plan a possible air mail service. Proposals will be reviewed by the mission from the British Air Ministry and the British Post Office, which will arrive shortly.
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Canberra
Australia
New Zealand
Commonwealth and
British Air Ministry
British Post Office
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