City Roads Concrete Highway Policy Drives Canberra Build
The Permanent Construction Commission outlines a policy to begin early construction of concrete roads in Canberra. Tenders will invite bids for concrete road work across Interlake Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue, with a focus on permanent road surface and grid iron alignment near major landmarks.
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Reid
Interlake Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue
Cngpitel Uhrenit
Juan
Malunglo
Minh Uhh
Eame
Acton Christmas Tree Plans Move Ahead With Residents
Acton branch of the Boiar Service Association schedules a Christmas Tree event at Acton Hall on December 16 with about 10 children. Committees include toys and refreshments led by Mrs. Ryan and others. Funds discussion favors modest bank balance use and invites residents to send child ages for present selection. Also plans for a children’s cricket pitch and piano use policy at Acton Hall. Flowers to hospital discussed with local residents to send arrangements.
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Christmore
Acton Hall
Acton Braoch
Boia Service Association
Mit
Meadamves
A. T. Ryan
T. Baten
J. WH. Baunders
SN. Bluart
Aire
W. Withers
Lenolutiona
Hotel Acton
Margules
la Asnlet
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Credit Hatanes
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Vite
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Bank Balanes
Christmaas
Worth
Acton Recreation Reserve
Pune
Ttwin
He Han
Health report shows measles isolated to two cases
The Territory reports only two measles cases to health authorities with one patient hospitalized in Windsor and the other in absentia. No other diseases are noted, while officials pledge continued vigilance and funding.
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Luck Uekeke
Wmamdfordia
City Bus Service Inauguration Delayed Amid Contract Tensions
Unclear reports say City officials and contractor disagree over December launch. Chief Commissioner warned contract cancellation if delays persist while preparations for a Monday handover proceed but crew terminations loom as new service readiness hangs on time extensions.
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E. J. Holmen
Iehnagruratesdapan
Decenber
Sahil
Seniih Sm Waddington
Lita
Mudie Ua
Sir John
Lie Xiang Beri
Street Names Finality Reached in Canberra Naming Plan
The city atracks naming was completed yesterday with full plan likely to be published early next week. The Historic Memorials Gaabniees reached finality on Gonkuers nomenclature at Canberra meeting. Renaming ruburbs and naming streets grounds and parks are included. Commission prepares data for publication early next year.
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Atracks
Gonkuers
Canberra
Wieilar
Commission
T He Proposa
Vinitora
Picture Theatre
Assembly Hall
Canberra Social Service Costs Reported for 1926 27
Questions by Mr. Riley on Canberra social service costs yielded a ministerial breakdown totaling £10,725 for 1926 to August 1927. It covers salaries office lighting and heating commissions contributions and grants to community bodies plus canal works and facilities.
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E. Riley
South Sydney
Canberra
Commission
Parliament Week Ends With Income Tax Bill Passage
Canberra reports a busy week in Parliament with the Income Tax Assessment Bill advancing, debates over company exemptions, and rapid Senate passage. Leaders hailed the session as productive amid talks of a longer working week before Christmas recess, while opposition figures sparred on tax and fiscal pledges.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Hobart
Forestry Hill
Canberra federal territory questions on civic government
Mr Marr refused to reply to House questions on the future government of the Federal Capital Territory Canberra. Questions asked covered civic representation for Canberrans and whether the Commission would remain the permanent government, with a fuller statement promised after the Christmas adjournment.
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Home and Territories
Marr
House of Repreewentatives
Charlton
Federal Capital Territory
Commission
Marr Agid
Unemployed Rally Seeks Temporary Work Before Christmas
A deputation of unemployed workers marched to Parliament House to press for emergency work before Christmas. They met with officials who cited lack of funds and later anticipated action by the House of Representatives. The leader of the opposition discussed the matter, with further attendance by unemployed groups today.
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Hilef
Wind
Blakely
McH
Air
L. O'Neill
AAW
Commission
Parliament House
Dickeley
Blakeley
Cuinherck
Amakeley
Chariton
Xmas Concerts At Collaeway Hall And Ainslie School Hall
A Christmas concert run by the Philharmonic and Orchestral Societies is planned for next week at Collaeway Hall on Tuesday and at Ainslie School Hall on Saturday. The program features Handel and Meniah favorites, selections from Sullivan and Gounod, and a choir orchestra organ audience collaboration. Soloist Me. J. Jones will perform with a chorus and the Stromberra Sextette is unavailable.
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Oriteria
Willie Tard
Canferme
Coma Christina
Philharmonic
Orchestral Societies
Collaeway Hall
Ainslie School Hall
Sullivian
Gounod
Faust
Etgar
Rupple
Me. J. Jones
Wilie Tietied
Iit
Mies
Laafield
Wis Shantey
Hocieties
Canberra building funds contested by commissioner
The Chief Commissioner contradicts Senator Elliott in the Senate, saying value has been received for Canberra’s building costs. He asserts prices here compare favorably with Bye, and notes allowances for freight and higher wages to workers.
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Elliott
Senate
Canberra
Interviewingesterday
Milowance Wein
Resigned Sir Hugh Denison as Australian Trade Commissioner
The Prime Minister announced the resignation of Sir Hugh Denison, Australian Trade Commissioner in the United States. He planned to leave New York by mid January and the government accepted the resignation, thanking him for his valuable services despite personal sacrifice. No immediate successor was announced as a plan for future representation in the United States was discussed with Denison.
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Hugh Denison
United Statons
New York
Uae
K High Denison
United States
Serial Story Commenced Today in Scenario Competition
Officials announce judges for the scenario competition as Australian judges review entries from diverse writers and schools. The event aims to showcase talent with a wide range of stories, films, and creative pieces judged for originality and technical skill.
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Ohake
Alka. Films, Ltd
Weather observations for Cunkewen November 300 period
Meteorological recaps show temperature readings at 9 am maximum and minimum for November. Rain fall values are noted with indications of daily totals for the period across November and December First.
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Pere
Cama
Tareebey
Noares
Ted
Devemiat
Final Meeting of The Society of Art and Literature
The final meeting of the Society of Art and Literature is set for tomorrow evening at Ainslie School. The program includes a full exposition of the society’s work, a converse, a recital, and a short play. An exhibition of fine art will be on view at the school.
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Boeiety
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Ache
Senate Busy Yet Free Day Follows Budget Debate
Honourable senators had a free day on Monday but faced a busy agenda from Tuesday. The budget debate lacked the House of Representatives’ vigorous pace. government supporters echoed colleagues while the opposition attacked. The third reading passed without incident. Forestry Bureau Gill faced submission to the Lower House as Tasmanian members prepared for timber industry discussions. The Senate considered airbourne opportunities and timber industry notes despite a varied schedule.
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Yarra
Charlton
Commonwealth
Boullin
Gregory
Hwan
Australia
Country Party
Howse
Stewart
Wimmera
Gullett
Mann
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Christmas Tourists to Flood Canberra Hotels
Canberra ready for holiday visitors as hotel bookings run heavy and most accommodation fills quickly. Motorists dominate arrivals with limited rail services from Melbourne and Sydney. Hotel Canberra fully booked, Kurrajong to house extra tourists when Parliament is out. Local services discuss tours, evening entertainments, and a potential tourist bureau for the future.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Hotel
Hotel Kurrajong
Road to Sydney Warned Over Dangerous Bridge Bend
Canberra motorists advised to watch for a hazardous turnout on a railway bridge approach. A down grade from the bridge leads to a bend where the road slopes the wrong way, causing several accidents and near misses in recent weeks with no warning signs.
Stones on Main Roads Endanger Night Traffic
The National Roads Association reports frequent large rocks placed on roadways by drivers who briefly stop to check wheels. Hazorback Hill between Camden and Picton is a hotspot with rocks weighing a hundredweight or more. A bill is urged to make placing obstructions on public roads a serious offence.
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National Roads Association
Hazorback Hill
Camden
Picton
Synthetic tobacco and political debate mix in parliament
The article notes synthetic tobacco sheets produced in Germany and discusses a government resolution in Australia about waterfront issues. It covers Senate proceedings with Senator Verren’s fiery speech and remarks on Labour Party divisions and Bolshevik criticisms, including Wakefield and Chartip’s reactions.
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House of Representatives
Verren
West Australia
Grant
Peraere
Senate
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Mer
Foster
M.H
Wakefield
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