Grass fires surge as Canberra battles eleven outbreaks
Eleven grass fires erupted in four days across Canberra amid NSW bushfire ferocity. Fire brigade faced rapid, varied blazes from Eastlake to Red Hill with thousands of acres burned and equipment pressed into service. Public cooperation urged to curb careless use of fire and matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Canberra
Federal Capital Commission
Vicluaire
Eastlake
Sroiners
Tong Gully
Qremen
E. Bhumuck
Amalle
Acton Hotel
No. 4
Government Terrace
Bates
Springbank
Broadcasting Radio Schedule For Week Holiday Listings
The bulletin outlines station 2UE on 68 metres with programs from Dec 17 to 25 including Ross Marie act 1 at 8 p.m, a Cancer Fund Dance Night, carols from St Andrews, and mass from St Patrick's. Station 2BL on 68 metres features Will Cherry bird imitator, Osbourne and Warne, Newtown Congregational concert, jazz night, and studio acts through Dec 26 with various churches and concerts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
Ross Marie
Her Majesty's
Waterfall
St. Mark's C
Lyceum
Martha
Fred Bluett
Bruce Green
Norman Jansen
Cancer Fund
St. Andrew's
London
St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Patrick's
St. Mary's C
E. Waverley
Petersham Congregational
Will Cherry
Osborne
Warne
Newtown Congregational
Burdekin Howan
St. Paul's Church
Roselle
Jonhn
Nelle Sheen
Granville and District Choral Society
Newtown
Stanley R. Catlett
Amy Ostinga
Peter Sutherland
Gladys Verona
Chalmers Presbyterian Church
Jude's
Randwick
Ida Leggett
New Bridge Ginningerra Creek on Canberra Yass Road
Construction of a continuous reinforced concrete bridge across Ginningerra Creek on the Canberra Yass Road proceeds for the Federal Capital Commission. Contractor W McDonald of Canberra lands the £4472 contract, with completion targeted by March 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Capital Commission
Acrose
Jackie Coogan Stars in Old Clothes at Star Theatre
Popular child comedian Jackie Coogan appears in Old Clothes a Metro-Goldwyn special at Star Theatre Queanbeyan on Saturday and Monday nights. Max Davidson supports with eccentric comedy and The Mystic features Conway Tearle Aileen Pringle in a noted Metro-Goldwyn drama. The Wild Horse Stampede and The Ferals of the Coastguard provide further entertainment with Ken reels and cartoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Coogan
Metro-Goldwyn
Star Theatre
Queanbeyan
Max Davidson
Melbourne
Sydney
Jack Hoxle
Horee
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Californ
Hungary
Paris
New York
Conway Tearle
Aileen Pringle
Metro-Goldwyn Studios
Coastguard
Cullen Landis
Jimmy Aubrey
Canberra and District Boy Scouts Council Debates Affiliation
Executive council of the Canberra and District Boy Scouts Association meets at Acton to discuss the Federal Territory movement, affiliation of the Roman Catholic Troop, resignations of Scoutmasters Guthrie and Paynting, and appointment changes. A letter to the Church of England Men’s Society defends scouting’s church attendance stance and outlines troop practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra and District Boy Scouts Association
Social Service Hall
Acton
Air. H. R. Waterman
Father Griffin
Guthrie
Paynting
Alcorn
Association
C. E. Pike
Ike
Payniings
Malcolm Pike
Bulitant
Hammond
Pike
Nevill
Tasmania
Luynting
Alcom
Church of England Men's Society
Ce.m.e
Acout
Bey
Boya
Canberra
Church of St. John the Hapiiot
Finwly
Federal Capital Commission seeks billiard salons in Canberra camps
Applications to the Secretary Federal Capital Commission by 1 January 1927 invite bids for sites in White City Camp Causeway Camp Capitol Hill Camp and Red Hill Camp to house billiard saloons. Details required include weekly rent offers plans licenses two certificates and compliance with water sewerage trading hours and prohibition of alcohol or betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Capital Commission
White City
Causeway Camp
Capitol Hill
Red Hill Camp
Acton
Canberra
Commission
Forbstry School
Forestry School
Cane
BCH
Amelieb
Young Mtrest
Sydney
Department of and Railways
Commonwealth
Met
Forestry
Ainslie
Federal
Capital Commission
Cheap Canberra Queanbeyan trains offer reduced fares this December
Excursion and return tickets on select trains to Sydney from Canberra and Queanbeyan are available at reduced single and return rates. Fares start at 1 ¼ for single and 1 6 for second class with specific conditions for distances up to 20 miles and over three days. Handbills list details. inquiries to Bindon Masters and J. MoJLAIN Secretary. Youxa Gentlewan seeks board and residence with private family in Canberra via Times Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Sydney
Mewem
Lanue
Insus
Telia
Bindon Masters
WJ. Mojlaim
Youxa Gentlewan
Ainstic
Q.N. Dank
c/Times
Cacberra
Old Bake House Billiard Saloon Tender in Federal Capital Territory
Canberra readers see notices inviting tenders for leasing the Old Bake House at Molonglo for a Billiard Saloon with a 12 month tenancy and three month renewals. Applicants must meet licensing and ordinance rules, provide character certificates, and comply with trading hours.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New
Star Pictures
Hive
Naley
BOY Scout Movement
Executive Council
Treasury
ANT Bank
Post Office
Commonwealth Treasury
Earle Fage
NEW South Wales Government Railways
Molonglo Settlement
Federal Capital Territory
Willard
Billard
Fortaitura
Hilliard Saloon
Anberra Times
Red Hill
J. Senior Universal Distributing Co
Civic Centre
Inglip Hudson
Woodgera
Calthorpe
H. BE. Robe & Rowe
George Street
Ee A. Plottel
A. Rd A
Queen Street
Civig Centre
Megara, Dwyer and
Federal Capital Commissson
Canverra
Eastlake Hairdreasera
J. Arbuckle
C. Breeze
J. W. Prowse
Acton Hall
Bungendore Arc
Race Club
J. Cooper, Esq
E. G. Cohen
Bungendore Jockey Club
Boxing Day
AJC
B.darlast
Fridat
J Keelet
Besley
Cinieres Railway
Causeway
Ganion 1
Uy Aipalle
F.T
Fonea A
Farley
Bsecar
Molongic
Bankrupt Stock Supply
Mani Neateat
Qutoed Street
Ee Hhavill
San Victoria
Marcel
THE
Syndey
Metro Goldwyn
Universal Super Jewal
Jack Hoxie
Cullen
Landis
Coast Guard
Sealle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!