13 Apr 1927
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1927
Page
1
The Federal Capital Commission announced orchard plots in the city area with February calls for applications. Of many submissions only three of five blocks were let due to capital shortfalls among applicants. listed successful contenders include Hack 440, Horwood, Ourimboh, S.A.W., and others.
In Swanston Street a thief stole rings valued at 400 pounds from Foy's jewellery store showroom. The criminal walked out with a pad holding twenty diamond rings and melted into the crowd before officers could intervene.
Mr. ZA. Smith warned at the Amount Institutes of Architects about a proposed Canberra site risk from moving ground. He cited a geologist's report noting ground movement of six miles per millennium and emphasized misalignment of geological and human time scales.
Campers secured 700 sites near the oval for the Duke and Duchess of York visit. Council agrees to requested fire safety measures and to survey all camp and fuel arrangements. Fire officials push extra equipment, strict fuel handling, and restricted camp fires within tents and parking areas.
A fire and collapse at Wharnecliffe Colliery in Barnsley trapped fifteen men after the roof fell and a fractured live wire sparked a blast. Three men died before rescue teams reached them after an hour of firefighting.
The Queanbeyan River shows indications of sewer pollution according to New South Wales Health Director General analyses. The issue concerns an agreement with the Commonwealth about river pollution entering the Australian Capital Territory and funding for a sewerage system in King Abeyan.
Auction of Canberra leases shows record prices with Civic Centre blocks at £175 per foot and East Lake motor service station selling for £11,400. Residential leases sold strongly, high demand where building covenants were low, as bidders crowded to secure Canberra plots amid rapid development talk and projected population growth.
The page lists numerous Canberra shops and building lots with bid prices and owners such as Canberra Building and Investment Co Ltd, Canberra Shops Ltd, and individual bidders. Values range from £1,000 to £23,000 with averages around £114 per foot.
William Hou of Red Hill camp was seriously injured when a lorry he rode in collided with another lorry near Parliament House at 2 20 pm on Friday Jest. Leonard Roy Taylor of Queanbeyan drove the striking vehicle. the second lorry belonged to Messrs Hughes and Jennings. A passenger was pinned between the vehicles and suffered a broken leg. He was admitted to Canberra Hospital.
James O'Brien of White City camp suffered minor injuries when a meteor car struck him near Hotel Cunberra on Monday morning Orion alighted from a bus and crossed in front of the vehicle. He received cuts and abrasions to the upper right arm forearm hand and leg during the incident.
A damaged report notes a motor air struck the rear of a sulky on Mill Creek Bridge near Urorime Road. No one was injured. The sulky was driven by John O'Brien with Richard Dennett as passenger. they were en route from Molongla to Eunt fakemond when the collision occurred.
The Queanbeyan Municipal Council decided to recon struct two main streets, Queanbeyan-Momare and Crawford Street, using concrete. The plan includes 20 foot outside lanes and a 30 foot centre strip with gravel sidings, costing shared by the board, with work expected to start next year.
Post office and mail services will observe holidays in Canberra for Easter. Good Friday April 15 closed all day. Easter Saturday April 16 open 9 am to 11 am. Monday April 18 open 9 am to 10 am. Mails close 11 am April 15 and 10 am April 18.
New Essex Super Six model on display at the Sydney show. The makers claim a variety of features for convenience and safety in motor use. Judging from its appearance it seems the car embodies the claims, and it is expected to be shown at the Federal Motor Garage Pty Ltd show room.
Auction notices show multiple Canberra based firms including Canberra Bulking and Investment Co Ltd and Canberra Building and Investment Co Ltd with several lots withdrawn or undersold. Bids listed range from 400 to 980 pounds with upset prices noted and several entries indicate withdrawn lots.
Sir George Buchanan reports to the New South Wales government on a Jervis Bay harbour breakwater from Captain's Point. He warns that naval and commercial port interests should be kept separate for smooth operation and notes potential friction and unknown requirements.
Arrangements for Mr A A Mailey's XI to visit Canberra to play the Federal Territory Cricket Association were finalized. The party will arrive at 6 pm on Thursday 9 April, with a 16-man squad to be selected from listed players by the selection committee.
The Canberra Cah will send a team to Cooma on Saturday 16th January for a return match. Pairs commence at 10 am with rinks in the afternoon. The Canberra side shows improvement since January and will rely on listed pairs to score, while singles results from the week are noted and a delay affects the pairs handicap progress.
J Crawford defeated J O Anderson 6 3 4 6 6 32 in a hard fought match at Ford Park Courts. Crawford showed brilliance throughout the singles showing, though the text is garbled.
Auction listings detail bids and passed in prices for many lots across sections in South Ainslie Blandfordia and Canberra areas. Multiple buyers include J Tambakis Lou Mra Ryan J Sweetnam and Canberra Building and Investment Co Ltd with prices ranging from £140 to £410 and various upset prices mentioned.
The Returned Soldiers League plans a Canberra Day celebration at Hotel Canberra with a morning march to Camp Hill led by the Canberra Band. A service and Anzac dinner will follow at Bachelors’ Quarters with memorial rites connected to the Duke of York. Public invited to both events.
Some 20000 ex service men including 45 Victoria Cross holders will march with the Duke and Duchess of York through Melbourne on April 26 to mark Anzac Day 1916. The Anzac Day Commemoration Council plans large crowds and will bring VC recipients from Australia by train boat and car to Melbourne for the pageant.
A discussion outlines selecting a Capital Tenym representative from the pool of eligible players for a proposed match. A selection committee comprising J. H. Honeysett G. Mhal O. Patrick and B. San will organize arrangements and meet on April 6 to finalize the choice.
The report records wind and rainfall figures for April with notable values on several days. Rain events and wind speeds are noted, with peak values around early and mid April, reflecting a unsettled period.
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