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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
15
The Australian Commonwealth Line promotes fast regular service for passengers and cargo from Australian ports to Hull London Colombo Port Said and Indian ports. Fares and cargo rates available on application.
The Critheven National Memorials Committee proposes naming Canberra suburbs and parks to honor figures in Australian history. The report, presented to Parliament, notes differences of opinion on which individuals deserve commemoration and outlines a plan prioritizing state governors, Federation founders, and War Memorial surroundings.
A Melbourne discussion argues against honoring governors general from inherited rank by naming Canberra’s national capital. Proponents urge merit-based, not political, recognition while critics warn the plan risks erasing deserving public figures and reflecting accident rather than reason.
A collection of Canberra visitors and residents during the week includes Sir Henry Cowan MP and Lady Cawaye, Mr Monahan, J.C. Brackenreagh on vacation, and many travelers from Sydney Brisbane and Melbourne visiting institutions like Dyntaan College. The report lists numerous names, affiliations, and brief movements in the capital.
A dense listing of church services across Canberra areas including Church of Endglant Rev Chinen Wari and W Ne Metohr, Baptist Church at 8 am and 11 am services, Union St names, Evensong and communion times, Canberran parishes and ministers such as Reverend John Waller, with additional notes on Duntroon Parade Service and Presbyterian activities.
A London Letter analyzes India's political landscape ahead of 1929 and 1930 elections. It notes Labour's municipal gains, anticipated general elections, and possible by elections signaling Liberals' revival, with attention to Lt Gen George and Simon's roles.
The article reports Queen Mary and Queen of Spynia monitoring final details at Marlborough House. Workmen paused for royal supervision as Her Majesty anticipates the Prince of Wales’s future residence, with improvements to heating, lighting, and bathrooms. The Queen of Spain and her daughters arrived in London and visited the West End while royal circles reassemble at Kensington Palace.
The annual Federal Capital Commission report for the year ending June 30, 1927, details rapid construction including Parliament House and Governor-General’s Lodge. It notes extensive private residence activity, city sewers, water and power extensions, roads, and the completion of major civic buildings and hotels.
The article traces Marlborough House from its origins as pheasantry land near St James's Palace to a royal residence. It notes King Charles I and II connections, Catherine of Braganza, Sarah Duchess of Marlborough, and construction under architects including Louis Christopher Wren. It describes later extensions, a riding school turned motor garage, and memorials amid elm trees and gardens.
The fragmentary notes describe an opening lecture by Ernest Mi erford on atomic structure and matter. The speaker discusses electricity, atoms, and the nature of matter, noting vast scales and the role of electrons, with references to experiments and theoretical questions.
The Social Service branch transfer from Louvited ingonpositge to Mull moves to new headquarters on Windows day. Acton House houses numerous offices with a grand hall and a long list of variate leaders and associations guiding the Development Committees of the Commission.
Seagrave’s famous Banheant car, holder of speed records, is traveling to Melbourne for public display. The vehicle has drawn large crowds in Britain and Daytona Beach as it tours British and European venues, with enthusiasts praising its power and historic achievement. A donation total of about £1,000 supported its exhibition journey.
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to a federal commission inquiry dated January with mentions of supply and delivery issues, long woods, envelopes, and Canberra. The passage is garbled and difficult to extract coherent events or names.
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