Grass Fires Ravage Bungendore District Property
A large grass fire near Blundendore attacked Jane Field on Mr. Leahy’s land, consuming over 1 000 acres of grazing and part of a mile of fencing. About 200 volunteers fought the blaze as flames spread from Juneheld to Edmunds property. two owners cut more than 500 acres each and Powell one acre, with sheep singed but saved. The wind’s lightness limited further devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janefield
Blungendore
L. Lawhy
Edmunds
F. A. Powell
Fire at Mill Pest Burns Acres Near Bungendore
A bush fire on Mill Pest property owned by Mr Hyles four miles from Bungendore destroyed about 2 acres of Brassland. Bungendore volunteers corralled the blaze with a night watch. a westerly gale blew while water was hauled to quench burning stumps and logs. Heavy rain the next noon ended the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Pest
Bungendore
Hyles
Iey
Fires sweep Yass district destroys 6000 acres of grass
A grass fire south of Yass on Sunday destroyed about 6000 acres as it burned from Good Hope to Taemas roads. It crossed properties including Merriman Storey Trigey and Walker before a rainstorm slowed the flames. Bush Fire Brigade volunteers and helpers fought the blaze despite strong winds and discouraging conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yass
Good Hope
Taemas
J. J. Merriman
T. Storey
A.B. Trigey
W. T. Walker
G. W. Merriman
Fires at Collector ends near rusn camp threaten homestead
A blaze at Hieburn Station Collector overran 3000 acres of grain land near a ranchers camp in Rachurn Faddie early Monday. About 11 volunteers fought the fire limiting damage to Haeburn Station and Mr P O Collett as the road fire break held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieburn
Ronchman
Rachurn Faddie
Tre
P.O. Collett
Mr. Collett
Canberra invitation to cricket teachers and players
A garbled invitation from Mon Lo Hearty of Telopea Park School seeks a Canberra cricket tour by a New South Wales team. It asks if enough players can arrange a trip before June for a fun holiday with sightseeing, pending response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon
Lo Hearty
Telopea Park School
Canberra
Tone Libra
New South Wales
Canterra
Junwors Ft
Petrol Consumption During Duke's Visit
Queanbeyan prepares for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Canberra in May. The council plans strict traffic controls to avoid congestion and loitering at Queanbeyan pumps. It is reported that 14 000 gallons of petrol per day will be served at Prewat pumps during operations. Access will be limited to Toloppa Park side and the Civic Centre side of Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Duke and Duchese
York
Canberra
Prewat
Tolopea Park
Civic Centre
Yana
Cowra Visitors Tour Canberra Scenic Capital
A Cowra party including Dr. Roberts and Messia visited Canberra for a weekend trip. After a five hour drive on mixed roads they toured by night and day and admired the capital’s planned grandeur and rapid growth. Dr. Roberts called Canberra a city in the making and a striking example of design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra Motorista
Dr. Roberts
Messia
C. BE. Wodcourne
N. H. Elroy
A. I Jones
Canberra
Federal
Roberta
Cowra
Alto
Telopea Park School Speech Day
Telopea Park School staff in Canberra hold Speech Day on Tuesday December 14 at 10 30 pm. The program includes Headmaster's Report prize and certificate distribution and an exhibition of children's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telopea Park School
Canberra
Sharp
Headminster
Trespass Protecting Gardens Under Commonwealth Law
The Commonwealth Gasette announces new trespass laws protecting Commonwealth land and areas under the Federal Capital Commission. Offences include entering gardens and plantations and trespassing on residential lands. penalties are ten pounds per act and ten pounds for damaging trees or plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Gasette
Commonwealth
Federal Capital Commisstor
Federal Capital Commission
Commission
Spangles at Star Theatre Queanbeyan Next Saturday
A modern circus style program at Star Theatre Queanbeyan features Spangles with Marton Nixon and Pat OMaley in a vaudeville drama. Lions escape sequence touted as highly realistic enhances the plot with a seven performer orchestra to accompany the shows. Norma Shearer and Jen Cody star in Slave of Fashion next, with My Friend the Detective as a mystery drama and Cartoon Comedies plus up to date newsreels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal-Jewel
Star Theatre
Queanbeyan
Flm
Marton Nixon
Pat Omaley
Snci
Katherine Emerson
New York
Europe
Norma Shearer
Jen Cody
Karina Bell
Bungendore Court Hears Debts Case and Gold Searches
In Bungendore the Debts Court sat before Police Magistrate J W T Forrest as P Donagher and Bons sued A J W Scott for balance of carriage of goods to Mulloon, verdict for plaintiff. At the Warden's Court gold entry searches were granted to Cartwright and Kershaw at Bywong. The secretary T Barton plans a large military ball in the Federal Hall Bungendore and preparations for the Bungendore AJ C Race Club Boxing Day event proceed amid rain aiding course harrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. T .Forrest
P. Donagher
Bons
A. J. W. Scott
Grasser
Mulloon
Bungendore
Bywong
Messrs. T. Cartwright
A. T. Kershaw
Barton
T. Barton
Federal Hall
Aj.c
Canberra Gun Club Formed At First Meeting
The Canberra Gun Club held its official launch at the Social Service Hall Acton with a strong turnout. A five member committee was chosen, S J Benlor elected secretary treasurer, J Crapp elected chairman later, and rules plus first shoot date set. The club plans a £26 open handicap opening shoot using clay birds, aims for Sydney Gun Club affiliation, and seeks many new members in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttsa
Canberra
Acton
Kay
Crapp
R. E. Crapp
R. A. Corey
W. Allen
J. Crapp
J. Benlor
Itm
Sydney Gun Club
Sydney Club
J. H. Butters
A. B. Dickingon
John Harrison
C. H. Gorman
Dra. Findley
Alcorn
Duffield
James
Col. Owen
Messra
J. Eamond
W. B. Freebody
J. Deans
W. H. Manon
L. G. Fussell
T. BE. Woodgers
JH. Caltharpa
J. H. Honeyrett
W. G. Woodoor
F. W. Hyles
J. &. Crapp
Universal Distributing Coy. Ltd
Easatslake
Speeding in Bungendore Streets Prompt Police Action
The Yarrowlumia Sire Council resolved at its last meeting to seek police action against all motorists driving at excessive speeds through Bungendore streets. The move aims to curb dangerous driving and enforce traffic laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bungendore
Yarrowlumia Sire Council
Presbyterian Ladies College Goulburn Week Ends With Break Up
A week of social events at Presbyterian Ladies College Goulburn culminates in the annual graduation ceremony tomorrow. The programme includes a picnic at Lynton, Old Girls association meeting, swimming carnival, and a tennis match between Old Circle and current students. A fancy dress ball and evening festivities close the week, with prizes presented by the N B W Moderator Rt Rev Auld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladie College
Goulburn
Old Girls’ Association
Cirle
N.B.W
The
Presbyterian Church
Auld
Bal
Big Logs Test Australian Timber Reserves
Denman NSW sawmills processed eight logs extracting 1768 feet of 16 by 7 inch timber. A record red gum log yielded 11 feet in girth and produced 9268 sapper feet of timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Denman
N. SW
Fenath
Canberra Racing Club weighs revival of territory horse racing
Canberra Racing Club committee debated reviving racing in the Federal Capital Territory at Acton on Tuesday night. With vice-president absent, L G Fussell chaired as members considered whether to continue under ARSC or ABLC rules and how to handle the club’s £18 10s balance before any charity disposition. A public meeting was set for Monday 20th to decide on next steps and possible reformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Capital Territory
Canberra Racing Club
Social Service Hall
Acton
P. F. Douglas
L. G. Fussell
AJC
Bates
Theberra Club
A.blc
Fussell
A.rsc
Federal Capital Commission
Altes
Volo
Yass Road
Moessra Arbuckle
Campbell
Bryant
R.C
Victoria
New South Wales
Messia
Ryan
Fleetwood
J. Callaghan
F.O.R
Canberra
Kurrajong
Commission
Young Street
Sydney
Isheral
Broadcasting radio programme schedule highlights and concerts
A compiled listing of December radio broadcasts and musical events across Sydney venues. Entries include tennis carnivals, theater and opera performances, choral societies, soloists, church concerts, and school concerts with dates and start times.
Classified Times Adverts Bring Results
Allen E. Baxter Transport Officer Keeley offers top market prices for young hens turkey hens gobbler. Address 44 Causeway Fed Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen E. Baxter
Keeley
Canberra
Eastlake Mess
J. Kesler
Bostal
Causeway
Fed
Titory
Excursion to Sydney and intermediate stations details
Notice announces excursion tickets at a single fare for a double journey from Canberra to Sydney and intermediate stations leaving on a Saturday in November 1526. Tickets include a coupon and are valid for return within 427 days, with restrictions on return travel by designated trains. Handbills at stations provide full times and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uanserra
Sydney
Canberra
Baturday
Tasue
W. J. Morrig
Bankruptcy sale lists tools textiles and ladies wear items
A chaotic bankruptcy sale notice lists Xylonite powders, Thiamine, leather cases, shaving razors, fountain pens and ladies fashion items with prices and descriptions. Bundled items include clippers, writing gear, travel sets, suitcases, and imported trims. Interest shown in bulk purchases and nearest railway station pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Gary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bungendore District
Yass District
GUN Club
Red Hill
Presbyterian Ladies’ College
Hamlet
Sydney Madrigal Society
Madame Stralia
Sydney Towse Hall
Madame Goosens
Rose Marie
Randwick
St Mark's
Lyceum Methodist
Martha
Nancarrow
Wiliam Collins
Johs
Nelle Sheen
First Church of Christ
Bethlehem
Chalmera Street Presbyterian
Gladys Verona
Newtone
Tuseday
Ids Leggett
Douglas Grham
Broadcasting Players
Madge Heilm‘ich
Nhoon
Newtown
Bardekio
St. Paul's
Rozelle
City Omnibus Service
P.m
J. Benior Universal Distributing Co
Eastlake
Perr Pk ME Peee - Eeers
FFERS
Hastlake
J.C
D.R.A
Boxing Day
Woodgrove
Baroona
Woodland
Hillcrest
Kurrijong
Liege Smith
B. Southwell
Leon R. Smith
Gordon BE. Brown
JNO
Humphries
Tharwa Road
Fuatlake Avenue
Tyre
A. Amder
Wwanted
Mar
Thed
A Bernhardt
Bastlake
Sister L. Ranger
Auberne Private Hospital
Rutledge Street
Weetungerra
New South Wales Government Railways
Am &m
Canberra Station
Biendéfordis
Westlake
Canberra Commission
Hospital
Ainslie
Alm
Am. Bouth
Red Hill Ee
Canbarra Station
Royal Military College
Duntroon
H. Irving
Lisut
Star Corps
Neewsby
Canberra Steam Laundry, Ltd
Amelie
Pierre
Rudge Whitworth Molor
Ariel Motor Cyel
Blackburn
Aviatralla
Wauet
Cr. J. Molwrison
Bankrupt Stock Supply
NLL
J. Wilson Moses
Wilmot ST
Oefordt Btreer
Bondl Junction
Ring Queanbeyan
Melbourne
Marion Nixon
Orc
Spangles
Pat O'Malley
Hestra
Norma Bhearer
Lew Copy
Friend the Detective
Karina Belle
Frederick Weaver
Wzavo Pest Exterminators Limited
George Street North
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