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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
2
New residential area northeast of Ainslie to start building soon. Subdivision plans include 212 leases with about one third for private enterprise. Tender called for first 15 cottages for the Federal Capital Commission amid coastal weatherward cottages and proposed facilities.
In July 44, 718 workmen were housed in camps around Canberra with 207 employed by contractors and the rest by the commission. Waiting list numbered 202 cottages, and 28 more beds were added. New camps and modern barracks will be built at Mit. Alnale near Mt. Amalie trades. Northbourne Camp will be demolished after Red ET barracks are completed. old camps to be decommodated.
The North Touliburn railway quarry has been chosen to supply machinery for the electration of the Sydney suburban lines. Work starts in a week for two miles of track, with the plant already tested and ready for deeps overtilled and another crusher in stalled. The town notes include a rehearsal at Goulburn and local social events as well.
The Leweston Manor estate, long held since the time of William the Conqueror, changed ownership for the fourth time in about 1,004 years. The original Lewerton lineage, who possessed the manor until 1554, saw the estate pass anew in the recent transfer.
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