23 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1927
Page
1
Yesterday marked the final day for lenders to submit tenders for the commission's omnibuses and city bus service entry. Chief Commissioner Sir John Buttera said several bids were received and would be considered promptly, with a winning tender expected to establish service before year end.
Construction has begun on the Pastoral Exchange in Meanbeyan, intended as a meet place for road workers and pastoralists. The brick rear, showroom, and street frontage will house J B Young Ltd and related departments, with Woodgern and Calthorpe occupying most of the remaining space.
Hugh G. Lloyd a carpenter faced Queanbeyan Police Court on four charges of stealing carpenter's tools valued at £10 10 from a building under erection in Queen Street Woollahra Byrdney. He was arrested in Canberry yesterday morning by Sergeant Cook and remanded for the production of a warrant.
The Canberra meteorological records show morning temperature max and min, rainfall totals for August, and notes that no rainfall occurred during the same period last year. Monthly rainfall totals are provided for the current year to date.
The Queanbeyan records appear in a scrambled OCR fragment showing figures and letters like Max Min AUQUM 20 and other unreadable sequences. It presents no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond the city name.
The Chief Commissioner Sir John Butters announced that Canberra will gain affordable housing as new residential leases in a new subdivision north-east of Ainslie are offered soon. Upset values and building covenants are expected to be lower than in the current weatherboard area, accelerating development despite accommodation delays.
A new tennis club formed at the Ainslie Bochil Service Building outlines an eight court plan. Four courts will be laid in North Ainslie weather pound area, two in South Ainslie, and two in the recreation reserve near Ainslie School. A provisional committee was elected with President Mr T MacNamara, Hon Secretary Mr Grainger, Hon Treasurer Mr Thomas, and a full committee. Operations depend on the Commission’s recreation arena plans.
A cut out attached to a motor cycle ridden by Haniey Bentley caused a terrible row per Constable Greig in Queanbeyan Police Court yesterday. Bentley was fined 10 shillings with 6 pence in costs or three days in default. Hin Ileonee was also endorsed.
Postponed arrangements for the Prime Ministers Department hospitality in Canberra shift from September 1 to September 24 due to several senior officials not arriving by September 3. Attending ceremonies move to Melbourne, with related welcomes set for September 18 and 23 involving multiple departments and public service authorities. The Rural Service Association will confirm changes at its meeting tomorrow night.
A new cricket club named Altiade Social and Recreation Club was formed at the Amalic Social Service Building on Saturday night. It plans two teams for the season, aims for A and B lists, and will hold another meeting next Saturday to advance plans. Officers elected include Patron the Governor-General Baron Stonehaven, vice-patrons M Bruce and M Chariton, president E P T H MacNamara, secretary C Rath, treasurer E P Bradley, and several vice-presidents. A four-member committee was chosen and selectors will be appointed at its meeting tonight.
The Acton Hall event on Saturday raised funds to provide a piano for the Lady Hopetoun Girl's Club. Miss Hawkins organized the benefit with Arbuckle's Orchestra supplying music and Godfrey and Morris catering. The monthly dance aims to quickly gather the needed funds and featured teaching and novelty competitions for a large turnout.
Amy Campbell, caterer and storekeeper at White City Camp in Canberra, explained she was ill and entrusteeed her affairs to others as an examination into her finances was conducted yesterday by the District Registrar in Bankruptcy.
The Burns Club visited Wagon on Saturday with Molongio stars in a strong lineup. Two matches were played, both won by the home team 4-2 and 5-2 respectively.
The first permanent building in Canberra designed in a classic style will be the fish hatchery at Acton Park. Built of Pyrmont stone, the modest structure will flank paired pools for fry transfer, with trout as the initial stock to replenish local rivers. The old forest nursery will become Acton Park Botanic Garden in miniature, preserving hedged paths, seating, and a small pavilion as Canberra’s noted resort.
Canberra Club mixed foursome bogey handicap results on the Canberra Golf Links Saturday show Palmer with Mrs Rutledge 3 up and several pairs finishing 2 up or 4 down. Notable pairs include John with Miss Fraser 2 up, Dwyer with Mrs Waugh 2 up, Ogle with Miss Harrison 2 down, Potts with Palmer 2 down, Gundry with Mrs Rudd 7 down, Waterford with Mrs Edwards 4 down, and Kelly with Mrs Kinghorn 4 down.
The first matches of the final Boccer round are scheduled for Saturday with fixtures including Molonglo versus Canberra at Acton Burne against Queanbeyan on Capitol Hill.
A man from East Quianh has been missing since Sunday afternoon after attending the Hospital Cup match. An active search continues as authorities assess that he may have suffered a seizure leading to a fatal outcome. Local medical adviser had warned him to avoid going about alone. The missing person, noted for his fame as Smith, was described as in a worried state prior to his disappearance.
Nineteen Dora residents faced morning fines at the New South Wales Police Court for failing to register their dogs under the Territory Registration Ordinance. Nine named individuals were fined five shillings each, while ten others were fined one shilling fourpence. Costs were added in each case.
The Main Roads Commission reports that by end of July total motor vehicles reached 61,008 including cars and trucks, with a remaining count of bicycles on the island.
The Minister for Home and the Territories Mr C W D Murr outlined expenditure on land cottages electric power roads sewerage water supply Parliament House hotels and public buildings in the Federal Capital Territory up to June 36 and noted a strong revenue rise since 1911 with estimates for the current year over 500 000. He cited land sales ground rents and rural holdings loans and city leases as evidence of rapid development and predicted Canberra would host major institutions with interstate bodies holding conferences there.
A record crowd filled Cause Ways Hall to view Marcua Clarke's famous Australian novel For the Term of His Natural Life. Many were turned away as seats filled before 8. The Triumph Theatre continues the screening all week, giving more patrons a chance to see the production.
W F Clutton, a Canberra dairyman, was fined 2 pounds with 8 shillings costs and 14 days imprisonment in the Queenstown Police Court for selling adulterated milk. An analysis showed fat content below standard at 2.7 percent versus 4.2 required, with fats low due to cows in bad season. Defence cited seasonal conditions, but Judge Forrest convicted.
Prosecutions under the Commonwealth Electoral Act yesterday in Queanbeyan Police Court resulted in fines of five shillings with varying counts for failure to enrol. Defendants named include Cecil McIntyre, Sylvester Newbold, Albert Soley, Fred Brooder, John Miller, Arthur Kelly, George Dowrie, Clive Henry Crouch, and John T Kay.
Extensions to Canberra Hospital have been underway for months with a new wing completed and a second wing nearing completion. Plans include an infectious ward and an obstetric ward to open in a few weeks, expanding accommodation and services for patients.
Northbourne defeats Eastlake 7 3 in sets to claim the Gorman Cup after a long, tight match. Notable results include Mrs Greville and Mrs Ives beating Mrs Douglas and Mrs Murden, with several doubles pairings listed among the evening’s decisive frames.
In a tense first semi final at Northbourne Eastlake defeated the Federals by 11 goals 10 behind to 7 goals 4 behind. The Federals rallied in the second half but Eastlake held on to secure the win and deny the Federals a third successive Carnall Cup.
A dance organized by the Telopea Park Morents and Citizens Association to raise money for school sporting materials will be at Causeway Hall on Friday night. Also Church of England dance at Hotel Kurrajong, and Amalie Social and Recreation Club dance at Hotel Ainslie on Wednesday night August 31. Cable service between Cape York and Thurming Island sent due to interruption between Cape York and Horn Estand.
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