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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
15
Canberra's Future Development Stressed by Federal Commission
The Federal Capitol Commission's cautious statement on Canberra's future development prompts debate across Australia. Focus remains on the three-point city design with a central capital, administrative zone, and market area, linking suburbs along the southern bank and improving river-crossing and civic access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberm
Canberra
W. B. Griffin
Griffin
Divie Mentee
Howes
Brytien Mace
Bina
Qankerra
Canberra and Queanbeyan in national debate over loyalty
The text argues about loyalties surrounding Canberra and its district Queanbeyan, warning against exploitation and misrepresentation. It contends the Canberra region has a strong record, and posterity will judge efforts to expel Canberra or use it to extract power from Queanbeyan and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Pawewh
Dee
Canberras Camps Vote On Billiard Saloon Proposals
The Capital Commission weighs indoor recreation in camps with billiard saloons. Critics argue the plan harms private enterprise and proper centre development while three main centres in Canberra offer access to public facilities. Debate centers on whether workers in camps should travel to fixed centres or use camp venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabie
Enstlake
Manuka
Vie
Canberra
Visit of Governor General to Canberra for Royal Military College events
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Blanehaved and Lady Iwnachaven visited Canberra for the Royal Military College Duntroon prize day. The Very Rev Dr Radford and others attended speeches at BL Gabriel's Church of England Girls Grammar School and Telopem Park Public School, with travel to Goulburn planned. Air Thomas and Lady Hughes paid a Canberra visit. Mrs Hughes hosted at Hotel Canberra. J M Butters returns to Canberra from Sydney. Bir Jam Harrisoneft travels to Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Blanehaved
Iwnachaven
Canberra
Royal Miliitary College
Duntroon
Yarrolumia House
Radford
Pishon
Goullam
Hila Lordship
Gabriel
Church of England
Telopem Park
Royal Military College
Goulburn
Odd Bits From The Week In Letters And Miscellany
A French word for cues pronounced coy attracts curious note in a quirky column. An English naturalist teases a lew worm on his mate as readers ponder silly parables. A California man shows a peculiar paralysis locking his hands 37 inches apart. An American buys an antique joke volume for £500 amid lighthearted commentary on humor and political ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
U B.A
Hilo
Walter Burley Griffin Revisits Canberra City
Walter Burley Griffin, designer of the Federal Capital, visits Canberra from Melbourne en route to Sydney. He commends recent above ground progress, criticizes past neglect of the northern river bank, and urges a permanent Molonglo River bridge. He notes bricks from local deposits and supports mixing private housing with public servants while expanding native flora in the city plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Burley Griffin
Cannberra
Devon
Federal Capital City
Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Mr. Griffin
Griffin
Alto
Burley Griffin
Australia
Avallabie
Grifin
Molongio
Hood
West Basin
Hotel Acton
Capitol
Civic Centre
Station Place
Commonwealth Avenue
Capital Terrace
Federal Avenue
Molonglo
Station Pla
Civic Place
Milary
Federal Capital Commission
Transfer plan outlines Commonwealth departments move to Canberra
The Minister for Home and Territories announces delays to relocating Commonwealth departments to Canberra until after May opening. Parliament House will be moved to Bow capital beforehand. The Prime Minister and Attorney General's Departments plus the Treasury move after August 1, with other departments joining in later stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Home and Territories
William Glasgow
Gay
Commonwealth
Canberra
Parliament House Etait
Bow
Treasury
Trade and Customs
Public response to Commonwealth 64 per cent loan reaches £6 million
The government reports a highly satisfactory response to the 64 per cent cash loan of £6,000,000 and to the conversion offers of 54 per cent for 41 and 6 per cent war loans maturing in December 1927. About £3,750,000 in cash has been placed and over £14,000,000 in 1927 loans converted, with most funds for the longest sixteen year term. Investors are urged to act quickly to secure higher interest returns and to confirm details with banks or post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Parliament to reconvene in February in Melbourne
Federal Parliament will reassemble for the February sitting in Melbourne. The timing depends on work. Key issues include readjustment of state and federal finance and new iron and steel duties. Prime Minister Bruce returns February 6, delaying an earlier meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Duke of York
Bruce
Ordinances To Take Effect July 1 With Motor Delay
The Federal Capital Commission decided that most ordinances join that date including shopping hours and lotteries while motor ordinances require preparation and will take effect February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Capital Commissaton
Morgan Library Treasures Revealed For Public View
Under Princeton University sponsorship New Jersey, treasures from the J P Morgan Library in New York will be mapped for public access. Professor Albert M Friend will edit the early manuscripts, including a missal from Mont St Michael given by monks to Robert Duke after the First Crusade and a gold illuminated gospel book from St Gall for Charles II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton University
New Jersey
J. P. Morgan
New York
Albert M. Friend
Department of Art and Archaeology
Mont St. Michael
Robert Duke of Normandy
Odbert
Dunstan
Rheime
Tours
Friend
Abbey of
St. Gall
Chariea II
Stuttgart
Queanbeyan Mayor Freebody Re-elected for 13 Months
Ald. W B Freebody was unanimously re elected Mayor of Queanbeyan for 13 months at a full council meeting. The £50 mayoral allowance was set reflecting increased duties ahead, including Canberra visits for the Duke and Duchess of York. Freebody has served without missing a council meeting and is active in Canberra development and local business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Freebody
Queanbeyan
Ald
Jonnatun
Sproule
Canberra
Duke and Duchess of York
J. G. Harris
Ald. Freebody
McInnes
Freebody
Causeway Hall
Capitol
Picture Theatre Ltd
Manuka
Induatrig
Ainslie
Eastlake
Reading tastes and choosing tradesmen in a changing town
A discussion advises careful selection of local grocers and butchers, linking food quality to health and noting how readers form literary tastes through well chosen authors. It compares choosing books to selecting trusted providers and educators, urging discernment in both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uty
Europe
Obituary of Mrs John of Hall at age 76 in Canberra district
The Canberra district mourns Mrs John Butler of Hall who died at 76 after ill health. Native of Canberra, she lived in Hall over forty years and is survived by two daughters and three sons. Funeral in the Roman Catholic section of Queanbeyan Cemetery with Rev. Haydon officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Mra John
Hall
Butler
Abe
Caberra
Mra Allan
R. Armatree
Sydney
Bart Ass Frederick
John
Quesnbeye
Petit Haydon
Church Services Across Canberra and Surrounds
Anglican canon Ward and Rev Causeway lead Holy Communion in Canberra with Matins and Evensong at multiple parishes including Ginninderra and Eastlake. Catholic services under Rev P M Haydon run early morning devotions and Masses at Acton and Westridge with additional devotions in the suburbs.
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Canon Ward
Rev
Causeway
Canberra
Button
Gininderra
Evenson Eastlake
Upper Gundaroo
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