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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

4

The Canberra Times Printer's Address and Advertising Agents

The Canberra Times lists its postal and office addresses in Canberra and Sydney with details of circulation, advertising agencies, and educational notices. It names The Federal Capital Press and multiple agents including Waymouth and Co and Belmont Buildings, outlining post free subscriptions and rates.

Mulbourne, Gordon & Goteh Ltd Canberra Times the Times Ballaing Ainslie Canberra Sydney Igents Country ‘Press ‘Co Ots. Australia Ltd Reuter's Ltd Belmont Buildings Castlereard Street Weston Co. Ltd Chamber of Commerce George Street Cads Patterson Co. Ltd Kent’ Street Wilmott's ‘Advertising Agency Ltd

Housing ministry figures reveal housing occupancy in Mobile servants area

In the House of Representation Reid and Wayne Minister for Homes and Tor stated that Big-realdeneen had been everted for accommodation at Mobile servants and others. The minister indicated funds directed to housing, with details to follow. Of 850 houses, 12 had been applied for, 491 were tenanted and 66 occupied.

Golemen Reid House of Representation Ydnler- Wayne Tor Mlorics Oral Capital Territory Winble

Canberra roads demand tighter safety and speed limits

A Canberra traffic safety discussion cites frequent road accidents as a danger of overconfidence and traffic growth. Officials propose clearer street design, wider lanes, speed limit signs, and warning posts to curb reckless driving and protect pedestrians while urging adherence to established rules.

Iife Tmes Sydney Aravel Canberra Urnes Nelbourne Major Jones Volice Bafora Tubnes Acts

Canberra Visitors From Mandated Territories Arrive

Brigadier General Wisdom Administrator of New Guinea arrived in Canberra to confer with the Minister for Home and Territories. Mr. Daley, secretary to the Federal Capital Commission, will leave for Melbourne for vacation. Other visitors include Mr O C Mewres and Mr Townsend from New Guinea and Tulalaul respectively, plus London resident Claude Thirkell and several Australians en route to Canberra or Melbourne.

Butlers Sydney Daley Federal Capital Commission Island Melbourne Wisdom New Guinea Canberra Home and Territories Widon Hubert Murry Papua A. “McLean Edie Order Leonard Murray Mandated Territories O. C. Mewres Townasend Tulaul Overson Yululora PY Aid “Mes Claude Thirkell Horde Thirkell London W. P. Wessling Alice Weesing Hohant Canberrs Dune Richardson's Royal Hotel Quaotbeyon Acd Haoyenm Delegate Park N.4.w Bley Daran Miss Wood Kensington Clarke Brisbanes Maselusko Balance Miss Foley Messrs. Stindler Ro Simpson Macarle Richardson Melbouring G. Clhiristle

Fragmentary notice from Canberra listing officials

A damaged OCR snippet mentions printed material and a cadenced heading from Canberra with references to a principal official and a local office. The legible parts imply a government or civic notice issued by or about a Canberra department, but essential names, dates, and actions remain unclear and unreadable.

Sunday Fatality in Australian Highway Debate

Sunday's motor tragedy prompted the Minister for Home and Territories I. In view of the accident he would hire fire pumps to widen regulation and allow nonstandard alterations to improve safety. Major Mare said he would bring representations to the Commission to ensure the highway is made safer.

Perkins iden-Monure Home and Territories Queanbeyan Australia Mare

Canberra session cost reveal sought in tight budget punditry

A public inquiry into session costs is urged as government stringency tightens. Prime Minister Brien discusses presenting a release that shows the toll extra cost of holding the season at Canberra. Linshtor is noted in related commentary.

McGrath Canberra Linshtor Fie Brien Avestiah

Official Residences Discussed Amid Financial Stringency

Mr Lister notes reports on plans for new residences for the Prime Minister and the Speaker and Senate President. Major Merly states current ministerial housing is inadequate for duties but permanent official residence may warrant changes after consulting the Opposition leader. Federal Capital Commission expenditure curtailment has been discussed amid tight finances.

Lister Corp Representatives Senate Aleps F.C.C Marr Mer. Ligter Jyvestion Major Mery Chariton Hose of Representatives Federal Capital Commission

Bowls Visit to Yass Capitals Defeated in Tight Match

Collawinge Cour rinks from Camberra visited Yass and yielded defeat by 12 points after an exciting game. Visitors were entertained at dinner by the Yass Club and shared good spirits throughout the day.

Collawinge Cour Camberra Yoss

Pairs Handicap Set For Canberra Bowling Club Meeting

A quarterly Canberra Bowling Club meeting is set for Waldab Shel Social Service Building Acton on Tuesday December 20. The winter handicap matches must be completed by January 4 with all first round ties due by 2 00 pm. Many pairs are listed including Francis Whyte v Dickinson Dawson Denholm Multoy Kel Trevillain Cooper Beag and Davidson Shakespeare Donnelly Hope and McParlane.

Canberra Social Service Acton Ion Nitehio Perryvahi Davia McKinstry A Warner Parton Turton Francis Aml Whyte Dickinson Dawson Denholm and Multoy Kel Trevillian Cooper

Dogs Destroy Tin Hare at Southend Track Incident

An experimental electric hare device malfunctioned at Southend, England causing dogs to seize and tear apart the mechanical hare. The faulty motor design broke during a trial run, damaging the track while bookmakers refunded wagers and spectators left.

Southend England Mission Money

Transport inquiry hears how bus service runs poorly

A parliamentary committee heard transport officers discuss bus service delays and peak-period crowding. Witnesses blamed hours, overtime arrangements, and past staffing while promising improvements with new buses and reorganized duty rosters.

Oil Discovery Prospects Rise in Queensland Fields

Dr Woolnough, Commonwealth Geological Adviser, touts an optimistic outlook for petroleum in Queensland. He notes Roma No. 1 Boro discovery proves large volumes of gas, oil, and liquid petroleum potential, though commercial recovery remains unproven. future work must test deeper horizons for oil sands and favorable structures.

Roma Rome Tunis Woolnaugh Louotinas Naterial ‘Petroleums Pat Ares Vitis Queensland Ollépads Ijl

Whose Authority Permits Cars in Queanbeyan Park

In Queanbeyan Park on a Sunday afternoon disorder arose as motorists used the park for noisy driving endangering children. Police reportedly had no knowledge of the infringement and two gate incidents were noted, prompting questions for the next municipal meeting.

Lal Crelkel Queanbeyan Park Lapeetators 7 Volkeershy Ariven Lothe Sarah Child Thetater Commonwealth Ravivanbeyun Othur Algo Thy Park Sonic Ethans

Sydney Debates Liquor Laws and Public Sports Outlook

In New South Wales debate centers on proposed liquor restrictions amid rising public demand for sports and entertainment venues. Critics warn retrogression may curb Australians' freedoms, while supporters say limits protect social welfare and public order.

New South Wales New South Limen Sydney Seemea Australans

Shipping Strike Eases as Waterfront Welcomes Return to Normal

Reported bystanders describe relief along the Sydney waterfront as the shipping strike subsides. The period of disruption ended with crowds celebrating, and merchants noting prices stabilizing to pre strike levels. Large crowds and queues formed as workers returned to duty and ships resumed normal activity at port.

Iiten Sydney Antioulans Fusual

City Council Seeks New Leader for Civic Commission

The council contemplates appointing a new head for the Civic Commission to govern Sydney, replacing the current council. Several prominent figures, including Hutt Dafier Wilty, have declined offers, while the proposal to appoint Collins of London has been rejected. The government is considering appointing an administrator to lead the commission.

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Christmas trade prompts debate on German goods and loyalties

A fragmentary newspaper column discusses Christmas shopping amid calls to avoid made in Germany items and notes a sense of national pride. It questions German trade dominance and hints at wartime sentiment influencing consumer choices and public opinion.

Metropolia Dave Germany Sonia

Wireless Message System Claims Tenfold Speed Gain

The Jadlo Corporation of America announces a new high speed system for transmitting messages, claiming messages ten times faster than existing methods. Tests continue, with tests showing rapid growth in message capacity and internals to be replaced by the new wireless code.

Ihr Jtadlo Corporation of America Akes

Australian Manufacturing Exhibition Shows Progress For Sydney

The Sydney Australian Manufacturers Exhibition highlights growing factory output and self sufficiency. Readers gain insight into economic issues and potential futures, while the UK Parliament session closes with reforms, including industrial arbitration and road funding changes.

Chamber of Commerce Council Committee Meets

A Chamber of Commerce meeting was held at the School for Arts on Wednesday evening. The Council discussed rates for rent charged and directed the secretary to write to the Municipal Council for details on the changes. Members named to the Traders Committee and Nomination Committee were listed, with appointments and remarks on proposed reforms.

Quenbovin Ciumbss of Commerce Schoel Ae TH. G. Colman Woodcock Ppccinariat Tucker Webb Sonera Thom

Wireless Gift to Hospital From Highland Society

A Thandsong wireless receiving set was presented to the Inmates unit staff of Gunbur s Hospital by Sir John Némonds president of the Senate, marking a tribute to the nursing profession and the Commonwealth war effort. The gift, aided by Burns churches and the Highland Society, aimed to lift morale and provide recreation for patients, with thanks offered by Mrs Dawkins and others.

Thandsong Cunleefa Pitland Society Chile John Némonds Senate Paris Alghland Society Canberra Jong Humber Perking Wirokhar Pale Highland Society Wigan Pius Beeratary E Wilbur “Saote Siid A Murraiy Aled Nhe Society Othary Newmuries

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