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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1929
Page
5
Queensland chased 182 set by an early disaster and a tricky start. Gough top scored with a century while Ames and Hornibrook provided breakthroughs as Queensland reached the target with five wickets to spare, assisted by a solid stand from Rowe and Leger despite a fragile start.
Shanghai officials and prominent organizations announce a social boycott of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks on a Far Eastern tour amid protests over The Chief of Baghdad. Chinese firms are ordered to refrain from hosting the pair, with possible privilege revocation.
The Contract Board reported at Federal Capital Communion that bids for the Institute of Anatomy residence were deemed unsatisfactory and not worthy. Fresh tenders will be invited after modifications. the recommendation was adopted.
The Avatratian Press reports that Ada Crossley left a second will stating cremation and ash transfer to Australia. Neither the HA nor family members were aware of this will until revealed after the will’s discovery, which differed from a prior will. The article notes Ada’s mental health fluctuations this year but says she has generally recovered.
Crowded Star Theatre audience enjoys the operetta Desert Bong at Klar Queanbeyan. Warner Bros comedy Women They Talk About screens next Wednesday with Irene Hich Audrey Ferris and Wa Waa Collier Jr leading a tale of rival lovers amid social clashes and public defiance.
A deputation from Commonwealth Police and other bodies urged the Prime Minister to amend the Public Service Arbitration Act and bring it into operation at once. They asked that temporary employment for Canberra servants be considered and that current staff receive proper treatment. Mr. Scullin promised to give the matter serious consideration.
The Capital Commission meets to decide how to handle removal of residents from Rua sell A amid lacking housing for industrial workers. Dr Alcorn questions action and timing while Mr Daley notes progress and notes that some residents may be moved to Milonese style dwellings, with the commission considering measures to ease displacement without forcing families from their communities.
Dr Alcorn objects to late tenders in a transport contract case at the Bedderat Codie Commission meeting. The Chief Commissioner notes a tender received after hours was accepted and later rejected, with calls for fresh tenders. Discussion covers opening procedures, public opening, and whether late bids should influence decisions.
The Federal Capital Commission met Monday to approve lease surrenders for Federal Mutual Insurance of Australia and H A Dulhunty at Lock 22 and Wreck 6 Red Hill. It also approved a roof block transfer in Braddon, and granted extensions and boundary adjustments for Canberra Building and Investment Co and Charehoof Bryhn Property Trust. Plans for buildings were approved amid discussions on document submission delays.
The Treasurer said a report from the Commission of Taxation showed a conference between Taxation Commissioners in Melbourne last month reached an agreement on dividing profits earned partly in two states. Legislation hoped to remove most dual state taxation irritations. The proposal would require each state to forego substantial revenue.
The Federal Capital Commission accepted several tenders on the recommendation of the Contract Board. Lowest bids include fencing at Gungahlin, Tharwa, and Kamat Moad, garages at Canberra, vermundah enclosure, bituminous flooring for Entomological Laboratory, tool shed at Hed Hill, and a tennis court at Stromlo among others. Names include W Mcullough, L Browden, F J Kestel, KF E Bloye, C S and J H building, E Wallace and Bons, and E Wallace.
An average of 104109 bales were offered at the Sydney wool sales. Of these, 3411 were sold at auction and 1042 privately. Competition came from the Continent with buyers from Japan, Russia and Bradford. Prices held near last week’s levels as shipper sales and comebacks moved readily.
Evening classes at Telopea School were closed earlier causing hardship for students preparing for the Federal public services exam on December 14. The program will be reopened immediately to allow continued preparation in subjects where tuition was provided.
Ernest Frederick Hushton aged 20 appeared at Queanbeyan Policy Court facing a charge of altering insulting language on Federal Street Queanbeyan November 30. He pleaded guilty through counsel H W Deane. Police say the language arose during a family quarrel with few passersby present. He was fined 2 pounds with costs, default one month’s imprisonment.
A garbled note from Whyte's tailors in Eastlake refers to a Christmas bull bow and salt on the premises. The readable fragment mentions tailoring and a festive item but lacks clear facts or actions.
Howe Corner Civic Centre and Kingston advertise a Xmas Fair with concession prices and product tags. The ad references page marks 2/11 and notes a reduction on all purchases. Additional items include mentions of Ful Sik Shadowetten and Oxman Mheeting with yard measurements and bonus offers.
An advertisement touts Merciosea Pills as a safe, period remedy claimed to cure backache and nerve problems. It asserts the pills are prescribed by chemists and widely used, promising quick relief from nerve irritability and related pains.
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