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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
3
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Fragmentary notes describe stock saleyards access and work in progress. Advisory tours and payments are mentioned, with references to contractors and expected timelines for completion.
Canberra discussions on railway freight policy focus on restoring the Council’s advisory role and reviewing charges from time to conditional terms. A meeting of the Commission reports no further conferences or investigations for now, with implications spread to New South Wales regions from Sydney to Aber.
A report from Sydney on Monday states an undertaker identified as Cyril (name partially unreadable) was sent to Pompthon Way pe Toulny from the MNT NY region after an attempted death by action. The account describes a struggle and injuries, noting the individual is described as mentally unsound.
The August Show featured a horticultural display with peppers poppies cauliflowers and vases while Mrs Sheehan and Mrs Greenwood presented prize exhibits. Lectures by Mr Hobday covered seedings and a plant lecture highlighted seasonal planting. Awards for numerous classes were announced with Mrs Milodantiold and Mrs Kevelian among top winners.
An urgent fundraising appeal is under way to support Canberra Grammar School's bathing programme. Thahhap of Goulburn and school council secretary Mr Burgess report cautious optimism that funds will secure essential work. An appeal also continues in New South Wales led by Mr HO W Murlgh of Ruria.
Construction at Acton to replace the existing structure with a small two storey block built cheaply. The new lock-up will include a small yard and wall to screen the area from the road, with updated cell blocks and improved access to nearby roads and transport for prisoners to trials.
The advisory council discusses school building tender, carpet usage at hotels, tree planting programs, land valuations on leaseholds, and funding for sporting grounds. Talks include electricity access for Halle town, street lighting upgrades, and plans for tourist reports and street repairs.
Meeting of the Consumer Advisory Council discussed the cheaper homes life assurance plan. Subcommittees reported, and it was proposed the scheme be reviewed by the Minister with potential action if needed.
Fragmentary newspaper note critiques postal practice with a whistle outside homes and delays. Mentions a Canberra advisory committee meeting and reference to Canberra Times and Melbourne Herald amid garbled dialogue and humor.
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