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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1927

Page

15

Canberra Times Directory Adverts and Dental Services

Accredited contacts for advertisements list includes Canberra firms such as Countey Press Go op and Chamber of Commerce Buildings. Queanbeyan dentistry by J Ryan advertises painless extractions in Monaro Street with phone numbers and private listings for weekly sessions.

Canberra Times Countey Press Go Op, Co Aus Steuter'n Tad Trelmont Tsuddinga Cantlereagh Street Werton Co, Ltd Chamber of Commerce Buuildings George Street Patterson Co. Ltd Kent Street Wilmott Advertising Agertoy Ltd Chamber of Commerce Tulasa George, Street J. Ryan Monaro Street Queanbeyan Gregory

Canberra, The Newspaper of the Federal Capital City

Canberra reports on national affairs and local happenings in the capital city news digest. The edition covers political events, community notices, and public interest items shaping the Australian capital's daily life.

Federal Capital City

Robbins Family Seeks Cards and Letters After Loss

Me Robbins and family request expression of sympathy through cards letters and telegrams following the death of a beloved wife and mother. Requests may be sent to the family at the provided pul loss address for condolence notes and support.

Robbins Canberra Hospital Steld Mies

Canberra Welcomes Civil Service Transfer and City Growth

Canberra begins to reap benefits from the winter fall as civil servants move to the new capital. Next week the Commonwealth Departments will transfer to Canberra, with families from Melbourne settling in. The shift aims to boost Canberra’s status, improve social life, and spur entertainment and activities as spring arrives. The Molonglo Polo Club annual carnival will attract riders from surrounding areas and herald further urban development.

Canberra Civ Widen Commonwealth Departments Danborh Teana Turring Melbourne Ha Free Wil Molonglo Polo Club Conherca

Australian policy boosts manufacturing in England link

Minister for Trade and Customs Mr Pratten praises a direct approach to win Australian market share for British manufacturers. He cites a projected five million pound British investment in Australia’s manufacturing, arguing factories at home serve Australian interests and would benefit the nation.

United State Ratten Themeplven Australia

Parliament set to open late September session in Tarnament

The new Tarnament session starts in the last week of September with September 29 highlighted as a likely date. Treasury aims to present targets and estimates early, a year end surplus is expected to shape tax cuts, and debate is anticipated on welfare, housing funds, and the arbitration act. The war alliance ratification, Commonwealth Line future, and a Public Accounts Committee report on the line may trigger substantial discussion.

Pagod Wi Wos Gav- Ten Han Her Public Accounts Committee

Wireless Chief Inspector Position Created in Melbourne

Postmaster-General announces appointment of a chief inspector of wireless attached to the central staff of Melbourne. Applications are invited for the post with a salary ranging from £720 to £762, and must be sent by a stated date.

Wireless Vitelinsa Wireless Melbourm Usc Hater

Architects Review Canberra City Tour by Expert Delegates

A Canberra visit by Architects Institute delegates from six states highlighted aims of planning and beauty. They praised Parliament House and Civic Centre colonnades and noted tree planting, green roofs, and high Canberra buildings. They compared local design to Tasmanian examples and urged balanced uniformity without Sperry-style blocks.

Tandfordia Ainslie Civic Centre Powell Bertram Mackennal Ilabano Vinitora Ney Canberra G. 8. Crip Frere Alan Walker A.rlda Commission Walker Tasmania

Tremendous Rainfalls And Their Heavy Water Load

A note on how rainfall translates to weight, explaining one inch of rain deposits 118 tons of water per acre. It cites extreme cases like Cherrapunji with months of heavy rainfall and discusses the astonishing total water accumulated on watersheds and grounds.

Cape Cherrapunji Iedis Ganges Aare

Canberra Times Cuts Price As Circulation Surges

The Canberra Times announces a price reduction to 2d a copy effective September 1 as it enters its second year. The move follows rapid first year growth with the paper, aiming toward a penny daily edition for the Federal Capital. The publication notes competition from only two Sydney and Melbourne papers with larger circulations.

Canberra Times Federal Canberra Sydney Melbourne

Canberra Times Subscription Rates Announcement

The Canberra Times will maintain 20 shillings per annum in advance for annual subscribers. They will receive the third weekly issue at no extra charge if weekly publications rise to three times weekly during the year. When publication increases to three times weekly a slight rate increase will apply to new subscribers, but current subscribers will not be affected during their existing term.

Canberra Times Temiod. Pectin Pabeerters

Readers' Views on Canberra Plan and Griffin Layout

Correspondent contests claims about Canberra design, stating the Departmental Board rejected Griffin's plan and that Griffin served a long term as Director of Capital Design. The letter cites the Royal Commission report and a government reply defending the Griffin plan as not to be departed from.

Canberra Department Board Departantal Noord Griffin Ouf Iis Gritin Alve Vyre Ube Ganherma Royal Commission Nev Maticina Hon House of Th Predentat

National Roads Comprehensive Policy Outline

The document presents a policy by the Hon. 2.0. Watent and the National Roads and Motoriet Association. It argues for improved national road funding and administration, noting local councils lack of understanding and stressing the importance of clear guidance to avoid misunderstandings. The policy divides into finance and administration.

Watent Rowte and Matorieta’ Assoriatai Notongi Ot Ones Rome Ivides

Financing main roads and a national Roads and Transport Commission

Proposals outline loans raised from motor tax licenses and Federal subsidy for a special Posts fund. Plan to set aside annual interest to repay borrowings, redirect annual proceeds to main and developmental roads, and shift councils to local road work under Main Roads Board. A Transport Commission would frame national road policy, represent government local bodies and road users, and operate independently from political influence.

Main Roads Board Amocation Gov‘ering

British capital coming to Australia for new industries

Minister for Trade and Customs H E Pratten promoted British investment of about £5 070 000 to establish factory branches in Australia including artificial silk and tin plate. He predicted large factories employing thousands for a trans Tasman trade expansion and noted changes to Australian import duties for shipments with low British labour content.

Sydney Melbourne Commonwealth Hantiah Celanese Company England Canada Pratten America Australa London Customs Administration Australia House Australia

Church Services List for Regions

Church of England services include Holy Communion at various times across Reva St Pauls Eastlake Causeway Gundaroo Queanbeyan Molonglo Acton Dunrobin and others. Methodist notices show Eastlake services with 11 am communion and 7 pm events with a farewell gathering planned at Anger Hall August 9.

Reva Canon Ward W. A. Fletcher Royal Military College St. Paul's Eastlake St. John’s Church Causeway At. Peter's Hutton Gundaroo John Walker

Main Roads Board reforms debated by Nation Roads and Motorists

The discussion centers on reforming the Main Roads Board to balance constitutional powers and local representation. The National Roads and Motorists Association urges a change to secure broader authority, while fears grow that reconstituting the board could grant excessive power and political leverage. The association pushes for a commission, but resistance from other interests delays agreement.

Main Roads Board Natlopy Roads and Motorists Association Roada

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