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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1926

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Inquest Finds Skid Caused Fatal Uriarra Road Crash

Coroner Mr John Gale at Queanbeyan found Vivian Renee died in a car crash on Uriarra Road due to unaccountable skidding of the rear wheels. Driver Robert Baines was discharged. inquiry to continue into Ming Rouse's death with further examination arranged by the Coroner.

Vivian Renee Otor Uriarra Road John Gale Queanbayan Tunamy Gale Rand Robert Baines Quemnon Ming Rouse Tucker Robert Adams,m Raines Mir Wallan Perred Honnerss

Examination of Bus Accident Witness Testimony

Engineer George Arnold Rittinger testified that a November 22 inspection of bus No. 644 found brakes functioning but steering requiring adjustment and a broken right rear spring. He concluded the accident was not caused by machinery failure, citing tire marks and vehicle condition. Witnesses described speed estimates from 16 to 80 miles per hour and noted the bus overturned after skidding on a red clay crowned road near Hamilton Hill.

George Arnold Rittinger Wera Commission Queenhbeyand Power Canebrra Afr Wall Hargrave Hamilton Hil Federn Commission Cueandbeyan Hospital Quean Bouth Knce Baume Keyon Hospital Mra Morris Milas Rouse Queanbeyan Canberra Federal Commission Power House San Hill Robert Haines Dora Morris Alice and Rouse Jack Luton Wheeln Witness Luton Treveline Howe Wildle Remn Art Lana Red Mr. Tucker Maines Poston Barnes Queanbeyon Tiadria Wilfred Pereylay-Lauer Wou Sci Pit Hamilton HL Hia Cyfennsheyan Hospital Opposita Kittinger Wally

Garden Garage Plans Aimed at Garden City Canberra Concepts

Plans for a garden garage at Amslie begin immediately. The design emphasizes novel layout and aligns with Canberra’s garden city principles, integrating green spaces with the structure.

Amslie Canberra

Rail freights and plans for new Civic Centre frontage

The nearest parage to Civic Centre will host a new eating establishment to begin shortly by the Yan Berry Mithling and Dovestant Co. Ltd under Mr. L. H. Rudd. Lease No. 3 of section 35 Ainslie covers the site close to the Civic Centre for a minor industry. Building of the Premiston to be completed by December with opening of Parliament in May next.

Civic Centre Yanberry Mithling and Dovestant Co. Ltd L. H. Rudd Lave Arkee Ainslie Nore Department Miederm Garmge Jremiston Cary Parliament

Railway survey from Albury to Canberra announced

A survey of a potential Albury to Canberra rail route along the Upper Murray is led by Mr. F Wilson of the NSW Construction Branch. Early travel reveals an excellent grade to Town, with hopes of a smoother ascent toward Canberra. Locals foresee major development and fertile lands suitable for dairying cultivation and extensive farming, plus 125000 acres of arid forest country for future farming and grazing.

Melbourne Albury Canberra Upper Murray F. Wilson New South Wales Mer Wilson Highkindsa Manberra Tworfold Hig Murray Hinds Odjoreink Ta Rivera

Street Lighting Debate Spurs Eastlake Shoppers

Eastlake shopping block shopkeepers urge better street lighting as area grows. They complain of darkness along footpaths and piles of waste timber and trenches, calling for temporary lights at the corner and a permanent solution between Eastlake and Manuka. They argue private enterprise should be considered alongside council planning.

Eastlake Ains- No Bullling Citeria Eis Kastlike Manuka Liew Pan Frea Jroontie Canberra

Holidays Closure Planned for Federal Capital Works

The Federal Capital Commission will shut down for Christmas from December 23 and resume January 4. Offices close December 25 to 29 and January 1 to 3. Special excursion trains will operate, with railway help eased by early traveler notices.

Federal Capital Commission Canberra Commission

Cheap excursion trains and rising patronage urged

The Halfway Department reports higher patronage for October cheap excursions than last year for both first and second class passengers to and from the metropolis. The final series begins December 17 offering exceptionally low fares for city and country residents, with operators urged to continue using the copper writer guidance.

Social Service Council reviews extensive program in Canberra

The Canberra Social Service Council held meetings at the Social Service Building Acton reviewing maternity schemes, welfare projects, and site plans for Manuka Circle Northbourne Oval and a national sports oval, with road repairs and daytime meetings debated and resolutions passed.

Social Service Acton B. Quine Red Hill HH. Horne Causeway S. Champ Weatlnkey R. F. Brown Molonglo Ryan and Shiw White City PB. 0. Coy Gastlake B .An Swane Ainslie Saunders Ac‘ton J. Mett Dunn F T. McNamara W. H. Hertwisthe J. HW. Honeysett Vorrey Westridge L. Marriott Blandfordia J. Men. Dunn Gounell Smnall Efe Manuka Circle Northbourne Oval

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