Canberra land values and Crown rent in capital city debate
The article discusses whether Canberra land value controls were followed and how Crown rents on unimproved blocks affected living costs and business block economics. It notes speculative pricing, limited block availability, and the impact on residents and visitors as Canberra, the Commonwealth capital, develops and expectations rise.
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Esa
Canberrs
Anita
Pate
Formon
Daly
Canberran
Commonwealth
Plaere
Lelaire
Negard
Views of Citizens' League outlines Canberra costs and policy
Mr CE Francis outlined reviews of the organisation noting the nation must fund Canberra upkeep via a portion of taxes while balancing costs. He discussed Commission statements on land value, road costs in the Natural Capital, and amenities funding, arguing the average Canberra resident should bear a fair share.
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CE. Francis
Australia
Canberra
Blowers
Frovers
Francis
the League
Francois
Kerlin
Guiter
Fonds
Patiks Sk
Elvetie
Caplin
Reveneits
Inflation of land values discussed by Canberra officials
Colonel Goodwin, secretary, leads a Canberra meeting where land valuations in the Territory are debated. Officials warn that speculation could lower prices, while the council questions true land value and the impact of the housing scheme on public servants and future business prospects.
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Goodwin
Agus
Sr. Fraveds
Feak
Peru
Abe
Lund
LoWu
Seuan
Usual Practice in Kerb Charges Discussion at Meeting
Local discussion on who should pay for kerbing gutters and footpaths in a subdivision. Mr Cropp and others argued costs tie to property values and taxes, while owners pressed for fair shares and avoidance of direct charges. The Board adjourned to Tuesday as Mr C W Davies prepares to testify for Woodger Wu authors.
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Cropp
Eatiraatiig
Ion Umprum
Revidenta
Welch
Hed Hill
C. W. Davies
Woodgerr Wu Authors
Albury Market Report Fortnightly Prices and Yardings
Associates report at Albury Municipal Yard for fat sheep and pigs. Fat sheep prices firmer though quality varied. lambs and young wethers mixed. Merino and crossbred entries moderate with wethers 32/2 to 38/0, ewes 15 to 28/4. pigs scarce with prices £1 10s to £5 for porkers. Attendance average with competition and values similar to prior market.
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Albury Municipal
Vonier
Merine
Owen
Crommbrod
Rom
Fiore
Lamba
Parder Leicester
Lambsay
Foineback Weanern
Wethern
John Brownlee At Canberra Tonight In Concert
Music lovers in Canberra await Ulises famed Australian baritone at Albert Hall. Accompanied by Wollincoson-Melha Granta Opera Company and Australian pianist Willinon Junie, he performs a lively program of English songs and operatic arias. Tickets and sale arrangements are advertised in the notice.
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Albert Hall
Og Yoo
Air
Willinon Junie
Hevides
UN Mroloruc
Pagiineet
Selo
Phas
Trav Uals
Muss Whaniedi
Mr Mirawales
Biayetter
Bop Cmallinge
Treo
Uosbuely
Tom Jones
Othe Oatirring Bulla
Danny Doe
Mien Donteli
Pani Te
Mawna
Ilayda Wood
Senern
Lian Lehnan
Wong
Willan James
Scarlatti
Breesthoven
Alkaun
Pond
Lighting plan proposed for Soldiers Memorial Column
The Queanbeyan council agreed to illuminate the Soldiers Memorial Column in front of the Council Chambers. A 3/156 balance from Returned Soldiers League funds will fund the night lighting, with an electrical sketch showing a glow from butteresses creating subdued rays and an impressive nightly display.
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Quearhbeyam Abureiped Council
Phorday
Soldiers Memorial Colum
Couneil
Returned Soldiers League
Amer Dy
Federal Capital Commission Notice
Remin d ation for the position of Representative of the Federal Capital Territory in Canberra invites nominations by ten local holders. Tender for underground canteen work required by 29 August 1928 with specifications available from Canberra offices. no tender guaranteed.
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Federal Capitol
Conmberra
Wil Ie
Coon Cin Menaday
Federal Capital Territory
Commission
Neu Bokjer
Cremminslan
Canberra
Sydney
Federat
Cannerea
Third Term Trades Rehabilitation starts September 28
The course list covers Engineering Trades Drawing Fitting Machinery Electrical Fitting Carpentry Joinery Dressmaking Domestic Science Motor Car Maintenance and more. Full details available from the Registrar Trotes School. Also advertised sale of day old chicks and ewes by multiple vendors in Tasman region.
Queen of Sports in Queanbeyan City Competition
Delegates from sporting bodies gathered for the Sports Queen Competition promoting the Capital Carnival. Candidates include Miss G Gardiner for football and Miss Gwen Rowley for hockey while golf and cricket are combined. voting tickets set pricing and canvassers urged support with al fresco concerts and a fancy dress theme planned by committees led by P Crewnwood and C Belden.
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Amung
Sperling
Tiuehnheyan
Moapital
Ik Mre
Everorunisn
Jotia
Mies G. Gardiner
Gwen Rowley
Andready
Cuneva
P. Crevnwood
C. Belden
Social Welfare Deputation Seeks Territorywide Aid Plan
A deputation from the Social Service Association led by Messrs J. Knowles R.A. Broinowski and Col J T H Goodwin met the Chief Commissioner to press for a new programme. They urged provisional authority to act for immediate development including summer sports, with the association’s remit expanding beyond the city to the entire Territory. The Chief Commissioner indicated provisional measures while the formal council’s next meeting is held.
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Yurigun Mrgent
Social Service Association
Messrs
Aid Hia
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