Bus Accident at Eastlake Causes Fatal Aftermath
An elderly Eastlake resident, Mrs. Susannah Pitcher, died after a March 28 bus accident near the Eastlake Post Office. The inquest found accidental death with the coroner’s verdict. Witnesses included the bus conductor Lawrence Attphens and several travelers who testified about the moments leading to the injury.
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Federal Capital Commission
Eastlake
Susannah Pitcher
Pitcher
Lawrence Attphens
Luavery's
Mr. Waugh
Pitcher Wax
Finlay
Vitcher
Drcoud
Mr. Waugl
Vincent Terrance Davis
John Curtin
Alfred Thoms Barber
New Tennis Court Opened At Acton Near Avon Hall
The new tennis court at Acton near Avon Hall was officially opened by Mr J W Hutters, haleman of the Federal Capital Commission, on Saturday. He served the first ball as Mrs McCulloch and Miss Wilson watched as A L Turban presented a token.
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Tennie Court
Avon Hall
J. WH. Trutters
Haleman
Federal Hapital Commission
Tutters
Ty A
McCulloch
Marules
Mima Wilson
New Sub-Branch Formed in Eastlake Branch Meeting
The Federal Capital Territory and Amal ie sub-branch leaders attended a charter meeting at Eastlake camp, with A. Rowe and J. Homeysett in attendance. A general meeting is planned for an evening soon at the Scouts' camp.
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Anow Sul
Heturned Balloms
Moldiers
League of Auer Hoy Gee
Kawtlake
Eastlake Caumyplot Werk
le. A. Rowe
Federal Capital Territory
J. Homeysett
Amalie
Scouts
Renown's Happy Men Visit Canberra by Nine Officers
Nineteen petty officers of H M S Renown visited Canberra on Monday enjoying perfect autumn weather. The group inspected the Royal Military College at Duntroon Parliament and the city with enthusiastic remarks on Canberra’s ideals and progress. The journey from Sydney included a rain drenched drive via Goulburn and Bungendore to Hotel Canberra, where they arrived late Sunday night. The visitors later toured the Royal Military College at Duntroon and viewed the college gymnasium and the grave of Brigadier General Bridges en route to a general city inspection guided by Mr. Mildenhall of the Federal Capital Commission.
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Canberra
Australia
Tote Canberra
Sydney
Intercity
Goulburn
Httle
Cioulhurn
Bas
Tn Suilion Akies
Mane
Tarago
Bungendore
Queanbeyan
Hotel Canberra
Royal Military College
Bunloon
Mildenhall
Federal Capital Commission
Bridges
Duntroon
Kent
Nelson
Parliament House
Keech
England
Wicer
Bii
Sullivan
McOme
Fife
Mr. Bishop
Almtratia
Aydney
Sale of Leases Scheduled for Canberra Auction
A large sale of leases will take place at the Federal Capital Commission offices on Saturday. Interest is high as buyers collect with caution and the auction lists areas including Civic Centre Eastiske Service Station Industrial Leases Hoarding House Bites North Ainslie South Anmate Blandfordio Mugen Heights.
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Canberra
Federal Capital Commission
Alr
Civic Centre
Eastiske
Bites
North Ainslie
Routh Alnalte
Blandfordio
Mugen Heights
Transfer Big Trek Begins for Canberra Staff Move
A definite transfer of civil servants from Melbourne to Canberra has begun. An activation guard of about six parliamentary staff officers will arrive tomorrow with some accompanying wives and families. Another several batches will follow in the coming weeks, with about 68 officers expected to reside in Canberra before Parliament opens on May 8.
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Melbourne
Canberra
Blandfordia
Wll
Parliament House inspected by visiting naval party
The English naval party touring Canberra praised the infant city from Parliament House roof and Cotter River nurseries. Petty Officer Keech and Captain Sullivan noted Canberra’s potential as a model city with future prospects, while officers highlighted the city’s beauty and contrasts with London. The Renown party planned further Canberra and Sydney visits before returning to Sydney.
Royal visit triggers two public holidays in Federal Capital Territory
Government announces May 9 and 10 as public holidays to mark the forthcoming royal visit of the Duchess of York. The declarations apply within the Federal Capital Territory and aim to accommodate ceremonies and public observances surrounding the visit.
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York
Berra
Federal Capital Territory
Historic scene record in oils for Canberra opening
Canberra opens Parliament House with a royal ceremony the Duke of York attends. Federal cabinet members back plans to commission a well known artist to paint the scene in oils as a commemorative record.
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Melbourne
Canberra
Duke of York
Commonwealth
Olla
Portraits Arrive From London for Australian Leaders
The steamer Ferdedale arrives at Fremantle today carrying signed portraits of the King and Queen from London. They will be handed to the Prime Minister for dispatch to Canberra.
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Melbourne
Thureday
Ferdedale
Fremantle
London
Canberra
Weather Week in Canberra Report
Canberra weather records show mixed temperatures across the week with daily highs around 67 to 76 degrees and cool nights. Rainfall remains nil for the month so far, contrasting with last year's April totals and current year to date rainfall figures.
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Canberra
Returned Soldiers Congress in Canberra Branch Opens
The Federal Territory Branch of the Returned Soldiers League held its inaugural congress in Acton Social Service Hall with Chief Commissioner J H Butters presiding. The meeting outlined aims to build a strong constitution, improve social welfare for families of fallen soldiers, and push for civilian employment and independence similar to other territories.
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Federal Capital Territory
the Returned Sailors and Sollies
Me. H. Pena Trssery
Acton
Federal Territory
The
Returned Soldiers' League
J. H. Butters
J. HM. Butters
League
Congress
Wat Bell
Progres
Canberra
Social Service Association
Camberra
EB. J. Dibdin
Imperial League of Australia
Dyett
British Empire Service League
London
Melbourne
Succeaga
Federal Congress
SLAW
Federal
New Gul
Northern Territory
Duntroom
J. A. McDowell
B.C. Plant
Sbver
J. H. Honeycett
R. Rowe
Gi.v A. McDowell
A. & Jeckson
EC. Plant
War Office
Bub
Amalie
Wadia Causeway
Molonglo
del Td Beach
Amy
Guard of Honor du All Royal Highness
Duke of ‘York
ALF
A. MF
Guard of Honor
Dumtroon
Iin
Parliament House
City Lighting Scheme In Progress For Federal Capital
The Federal Capital Commission advances street lighting at Manuka and Parliament Way. Seven temporary lights on wooden standards near the new shopping centre at Manuka will be replaced with permanent concrete standards and artistic lanterns. Additional lights planned for Eastlake shopping centre and Parliament House precinct aim to create a well illuminated, dignified area with kerbing, guttering, and planting underway.
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Manuka
Eastlake
Parliament Hopee
Parliament House
Parliament
Commonwealth Avenue
Perth
Arrest Report Details After Car Incident at Canberra Hotel
Police report an incident near a Canberra hotel where witnesses noticed a moving car. John Henry Couch appeared in court this morning charged with stealing ten bags of candy and two packs of coal collars. He was remanded and scheduled for trial on April 1.
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Canberra
John Henry Couch
Urenbsyan
Finti
Easter Service Plans Bt Methodist Church In Canberra
Special Easter services are planned by the Methodist Church in Canberra with a mooning service at 11 pm conducted by E J Varcos. A Causeway Hall meeting is set to discuss constitution changes for the local branch and to appoint delegates to the executive. The Dunlop sub branch and Lt Col Plant's departure are noted with calls for continued support and cooperation.
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Methodic Church
Canberra
Hey
E. J
Varcos
Causeway Hall
Ee Dunlop
J. Muare
A. G. Bd
E. J. Fuiton
Mabtey
Duntron Subh
Ich
Plant Ie
Duntroon
Orwes
Brath
Delegues
Ihe
jDes Dane
Compela
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