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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
16
A rural fair near Canberra led by the Vall Posterat and Agricultural Aneoch marks its opening day with hunting contests, frostine events, and horse, produce, and poultry displays. A dairy Items section adds cakes, jams, and pastries to the program as prizes rise and schedules finalize with tickets available from local officials.
The Commonwealth Railways report to June 30 shows improved returns. The combined railways deficit of 19 786 turned into a 19 898 surplus. East West line earnings rose 100 while expenses fell 300, yielding a 14 100 surplus over costs. The Central Australian line runs long but costs fell. A 295 surplus from the Federal Capital Territory line between Queanbeyan and Canberra is noted.
The Victorian Opera Company plans to revive Florodora drawing interest from middle aged playwrights and the younger crowd. Nostalgia runs strong as past favorites resurface with memories of star names like Goorere Laurie and Charles Kenningham, now deceased.
Opponents claim the Premier and Ministers dominate the Nationals and Country parties. The Labor Government, led by Mr Hogan and Mr Ploggam, faces attacks over policy and treasury control while union officials resist tougher theft deterrents among wharf workers.
The report lists funds totaling £47,000 allocated to Federal Road work with initial plans, plus £100,000 for the Caol lecter-Camberr section of the Federal Capital Highway from Goulburn to Canbern. Additional arterial roads receive £49,000 in the Northern Blandford area, £42,000 for Collerin to Fish River in the Southern Highlands, and £20,000 for Goulburn-Breadalbane. Current year budgets cover arterial road construction with £122,000 for Northern, £216,000 for Southern, £16,000 for Western, and £10,000 for the Drones highways, with total reconstruction costs projected for Southern, Northern and Western systems.
TES DERS are invited for Thickwork labour only at Lot 8 Section 21 Eastlake Tendecra. Lodgement of bids at the Companys offices before 5 p.m. on Tuesday 16 August. G Fuscellei General Manager.
Luncheon and Afternoon Tea Hooths Soft Drinks Fruit and Sweet Stalls at the Hall Annual Show to be held next late October. Maximum charges listed: Luncheon 2 shillings 6 pence Afternoon Tea 1 shilling. J. Tickner Honorary Secretary, Alnall?
Canberra Golf Associates invite partners to tea at the Hotel Canberra after the Mixed Foursomes on August 20. Entrance fee 4- each for associates payable to the Secretary of the First Tee. The draw for pairings and times will be in the Times on August 13.
An article cites NILM.A. with 22 000 members and argues four-wheel brakes are essential. It notes trials by Mr Kiehler and predictions that within a year most cars will adopt four-wheel brakes, citing the Whippet as an early adopter and urging readers to contact Mr Avery for details.
A Melbourne Town Planning Association proposal by Mr. H Dunlop urges tunnelling the Yarra to connect western and southern suburbs. Citing international tunnels in London New York and Liverpool the plan outlines a deep funnel under Spens weekend with four traffic lanes two way vehicles in upper level and lower tram pedestrian usage.
A tent will be instituted by Brother Smith in the Friendly Societies Hall Bautinke at 7 30 pm with NSW Victorian and South Australian District Officers in attendance. Also a school committee meeting at New Ainslie School on Wednesday August 17 at 7 pm to form a local committee with officers Prancia and Addison.
Acknowledgment letter from Pr KK Hodgson to AOT Wright notes the Duke of York’s interest in the Canberra pioneers and their rations with aborigines. The Royal visit overview and May 16 letter are cited, with apologies for not meeting personally in Australia and best wishes conveyed. Also mentions Japan tax proposals on tobacco whisky and pet taxes.
The notice promotes an annual show on October 1 with prize money of £80 including £10 for the open hunting contest. It invites exhibitors to become members to reduce entry fees and lists ticket price of 10 shillings 6d. Also outlines an upcoming motor omnibus service concession in Canberra with a closing date, details from the Federal Capital Commission secretary.
Tenders with deposits due by noon August 22 1927 for lighting standards Canberra concrete or iron street lighting and for supply delivery and installation of a hot water system at Government House Canberra. Documents available from Federal Capital Commission Canberra 46 Young Street Sydney and Director General of Works Melbourne. Envelopes marked Tender for Lighting Standards or Tender for Hot Water System Stable Block. No tender necessarily accepted.
A mixed jumble of sale notices and tax reminders includes farm produce prices per bushel, a motor cycle description with mileage, furnished rooms for rent, and a public income tax return deadline at Warwick Building Sydney. Commissioner of Taxation warns penalties up to 100 pounds for late returns.
The Federal Territory Cricket Association announces its annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday August 20 at 7.45 pm at the Canberra Times Building. Clubs are invited to arrange their annual meetings beforehand and send a delegate to the meeting. For joining, contact Honorary Secretary J F Douglas President W J Cottingham Secretary.
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