Gun Club Early Start Expected to Hold First Meeting
Enthusiasts forming the gun club expect quick completion of preliminary arrangements and a near future opening. A meeting at the Royal Service Hall Acton next Wednesday aims to finalize details and rally support for the Territorial firing venture. Mr Bentor notes many eager shots in the Territory and urges broad co operation for a regional marksmanship program.
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Canberra
A. Fenlor
Royal Service Hall
Acton
Times
Bentor
Federal Territory Cricket Association season review 1926-27
The Canberra cricket season shows need for regrading and stronger classification of players. Many participants contribute to Canberra Empire sport, with some teams displaying weak form while others improve. Despite defeats some teams may withdraw, but continued participation benefits players and Canberra sport development.
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Federal Territory Cricket Association
Wiether
Federal Capital Area
Merd
Canberra
Inaccurate Claims Put Canberra at Extreme Height
The article rebuts an American journal claim that Canberra sits at 22 000 feet above sea level and is the highest city, noting the actual city elevation averages over 2 000 feet and stressing the statement reflects exaggerated or garbled overseas reports rather than fact.
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Canberra
Canberra Notices of Architects and Bank Manager Moves
Personal notices from Canberra reveal Stanley T. Parkes of Cetblowmana Parkes relocating to Canberra, H J Adama promoted to Wogen and departing Friday, Hilyard taking a key position with J C Williamson Films Ltd, and G F Darvall appointed manager of the Queensland National Bank in Canberra. Also listed are reorganizations in the Federal Capital Commission and multiple social events at Hotel Canberra and Kara Bar Queanbeyan with notable attendees.
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Stanley T. Parkes
Cetblowmana Parkes, Architects
Canberra
H. J. Adama
Queanbeyan
Wogen
C. Hilyard
Musinewt
J.C. Willamson Films Ltd
Eastlake
Sydney
G. F. Darvall
Queensland National Bank
Brisbane
Brinban Grammar School
Darvall
Normanton
Queensland
Ir J. B. Darvall
Mr. Darval
Bathurst
Canberra's New Capital: Public Curiosity and Rumors Rise
The public restless over Canberra as Australia’s future capital grows anxious for real details. Misinformation spreads about origin and development while accurate facts remain scarce and widely discussed in media and among citizens.
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Canberra
Australia
Cally
Customs Revenue Record Shows Five Month Gain
Melbourne reports five month revenue from customs and excise at £14,256,811 up £2,220,373 over last year with November at £3,720,641, an increase of £188,823. Postal revenue rose to £4,661,268, up £964,458 but trails the estimate by £88,731. November up £91,087.
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Melbourne
Customs and Excise
Federal Treasury
Acton to Form Branch of Women and Children's Welfare Society
A meeting at the Royal Service Rooms Acton discussed establishing a Canberra Federal Capital Territory branch. Mrs J C Brackenreg elected to the bar. committee named Mesdames Brackenreg Butters Edwards Waterman Mildenhall Rouse Mouat Daley Ryan and Miss Lawler with Ms Was chairwoman and Mrs Daley vice chairwoman. Membership fixed at 2/6 per year with funds to cover initial expenses.
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Royal Service Rooms
Acton
Women and Children's ‘Welfare Society
Federal Capital Territory
J. C. Brackenreg
Almslie
Eastaire
P. T. McNamara
Australia
Canberra
J. Mildenhall
W. N. Rouse
Mouat
C. G. Daley
Ryan
Miss Lawler
Daley
Waterman
Social Service Adjourned Meeting in Acton
The adjourned Social Service meeting at Acton discussed outdoor recreation representation with one member from each Canberra sporting group. New committees include Federal Territory leagues and clubs. indoor representation was deferred. Educational committee appointed with primary secondary and tech education reps. The Telopea Park Parents Association will dominate the children's committee and the Women and Children's Health Society council will form the women and children's committee.
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Acton
Messrs. Marriot
Blandfordia
B. Quine
Red Hill
BD. J. Coy
Eustlake
Swane
Ainslie
Rounders
A. Champ
Westlake
W. HH. Bertwistl
J. Melt. Shaw
Fb. T. McNwromea
J. Honeyfelt
Messrs. C. L. Henry
C. A. Francia
C. G. .Daley
D. J. Coy
Major McDowell
P.T. McNamarae
Telopea Park Parents and Citiens’ Association
McNamama
McNamara
Council of the Women and Children's Health Society of
Federal Capital Territory
Women's End Children’s Committee
Health Centre to Open Baby Clinic in Eastlake
A new Baby Health Centre is planned in Eastlake by the Women’s and Infant Welfare Society of the Modern Lupita Territory. The group forms an association to fundraise for furnishing a cottage clinic and to establish sub-centres across districts. A public appeal is launched with a dance at Hotel Kurrajong on Tuesday the 7th to raise funds and recruit a qualified sister to supervise the work.
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Eastmike
Women's and Infante’ Welfare Society
Medernl Lupita
Srong
Kurrajong
Amslie District Meeting Raises Transport and Fire Safety Concerns
The Amslie District Social Service Association met in the Canberra Times Building with Mt Rowell and Mt Ainslie representatives. They warned of bus overcrowding on a 22 seat bus packed beyond capacity, discussed water supply for horse paddocks, road access to Mt Russell camp, scarlet fever cases and hospital transport, and considered a temporary fire reel for Weatherboard cottages amid delays before firefighting reach.
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Causeway
Ainslie
Mt. Russell Camp
Eastlake
Amalie
Miner Buried by Earth Fall in Camden Silver Mine
Sydney reports a miner named Bartlett was buried by about three tons of earth in a Camden area silver mine yesterday. He was rescued with a crushed right jaw a severed hand and severe internal injuries.
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Sydney
Bartlett
Camden
Electrician Electrocuted While Fighting Burned Cable Fire
A Newcastle Electricity Department worker named McCoy was electrocuted at Hamilton when a burning pole sparked a fused electric cable. He apparently failed to ensure power was off before attempting to extinguish the flames.
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Sydney
Hamils
Hamilton
Newcastle
Reopening of Commonwealth Avenue and upcoming closure
The Commonwealth Avenue reopens last week aiding travel between Ainslie and the Moinglo bridge area. It will close soon for final touches on a flood resistant roadway with reinforced embankment while green roadways enhance drainage and aesthetics. Britain uses over three million motors with substantial revenue in recent months.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Ainslie
Moinglo
Sparklets Fct Fancy Coming True and Political Strife
A garbled Melbourne ad and Sydney item mix suggests political party tensions and candidate stance. The spoof bedtime tale features a comedian avoiding acting, a milk justice line, and a wife with an iron mind, all framed as clipped newspaper snippets.
Federal Loan Public Response Prompts Conversion Interest
The 6 percent federal loan of 26 000 000 and related conversion loan draw strong notice with expectations of full subscription. Many Commonwealth bonds may convert to the higher rate, urging holders to check maturities in December 1927 and act before December 20 to avoid losing conversion privileges.
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Australia
Lancosary
Treasury
Queanbeyan Carnival Planned on Anniversary Day
A carnival is organized in ionboyan on Anniversary Day to raise funds for Queanbeyan and the Fire Brigade. The event mirrors the recent hospital carnival with two processions through town and an extensive program of horse and other events. Messrs Vent and Mulach handle preliminary arrangements for the fire brigade and hospital charity.
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Ionboyan
Queanbeyan and Fire Brigade
Messrs Vent
Mulach
Church Services Across Canberra and Surrounding Parishes
The notice lists multiple Christian services by denomination in Canberra area including Canon Ward and Rev Fletcher at Holy Communion times across Duntroon Causeway Eastlake Gundaroo and Westridge. Roman Catholic services led by Rev P M Haydon at various early hours and RMC Duntroon 10 am. Presbyterian services conducted by Rev Chas Hain at Acton Wenstlake Eastlake Weatridge and other locations.
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Canon Ward
Rev. Fletcher
Canberra
Holy Communion
Duntroon
Causeway
Ekastlake
Holy Munion
Gem
Button
Gundaroo
P. M. Haydon
Ren
Westridge
RMC
Presbyterian Church
Chas, Hain
Acton
Wenstlake
Pum
Cautions on Pride and Competence in Leadership
An editorial-like reflection warns against excessive conceit and vanity in leaders. It notes two executives who failed due to temperament and arrogance, contrasting with those who know their business. It advises youths to shed pride and seek competence over domination to avoid ruin.
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Bates
Bin
Great White Train Triumphs on Australian Made Mission
The Great White Train ended its year long tour promoting Australian Made goods and national development as demolishers prepare to dismantle the display. Crowds in towns and shire halls praised the message of local production and unity, with governors and mayors honoring the mission.
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Commonwealth
Sydney
Belo
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