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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
16
A garbled review notes a chaotic program at The Capitol Theatre Woden Hoo with fragmented acts. The text references various performers and moments, hinting at a noisy crowd and uneven entertainment interspersed with glimpses of musical and stage pieces.
Fragmentary text recounts a chaotic scene with references to humanitarianism, violence, property deeds, and social figures amid a misty Tamworth setting. It weaves political language with blurred event details, mentioning persons, places, and possible civic actions.
A long discussion by General Sir Clarke Milne critiques postwar policy and urges cautious alliance with Britain. The piece surveys European prospects, postwar treaties, and the risk of future conflicts, warning against complacency and stressing population pressures and military commitments.
Adelaide shows remarkable brand level development with costs favoring its growth against Brisbane. Last year Adelaide erected buildings valued at £87,000-plus, with £651,826 in 1920, while new premises in fort Adelaide tied to audit results. Annual expenditure on bullrings exceeds £3,000,000 for the past three years, highlighting strong urban expansion.
The article surveys advances in aerial warfare including unmanned air ram devices and tiny explosive jets. It describes a terror weapon using a ram parachuted from a larger ship, rocket planes with jet propulsion, and railway launched long distance airliners. It discusses countermeasures and German research into mechanical launches and multi engine redundancy to reduce ground taxiing. It notes aims to boost range speed and safety in future aircraft.
The N.R.M.A. notes Christmas Day will see no service for its 46 000 members on heavy traffic routes. A skeleton star at N.EMLA Readsnartera provides advice in trouble, with towing via telephone. S.PLM.A. departments for touring, technical, records and insurance close for holidays.
Seasonal greeting to motorists invites safe travel in 1925 and advertises a leasing opportunity. Applications to the Secretary Federal Capital Commission Canberra due January 23, 1828, for a firewood depot and cutting plant at Eastlake, 2 year term starting February 1, 1824, with details on request.
New South Wales Government Railways announces cheap excursion fares by train from Canberra to Sydney with single fare and a quarter for the round trip. Trains depart Canberra at 12 15 pm 6 80 pm 7 0 pm and 11 05 pm on Friday December 2 and 4 20 pm and 11 06 pm on Saturday December 24 and 31. Return validity seven days for trips under 20 miles and one calendar month for longer distances. Tickets available via station masters. W W Morris secretary Federal Capital Commission.
Electricity will not be available from the Power Station Canberra between 9 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. on Tuesday December 27 1927. C Daley secretary Federal Capital Commission invites bids for the purchase and removal of outbuildings at Outfall Bewer House and Westridge Hewer Meh. Details at the Controller of Stores Canberra office. Bids due by noon January 11 1998. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.
A five pound reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a Henry generator number 618004, a colo darter motor and other items stolen from a blue Chevrolet commercial car on the southern side of the Molongo Ford near Sea Croming, Buwan 4 and 10 Bin, on Wednesday evening, December 3. MAS. Canberra Times.
The Secretary of Michelago Picnic Race Club invites tenders for booths to be used at January 1d event. Two booths named Tubman s Booth and Soft Drinks Booth plus a Luncheon Booth are listed for tender.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Geta watch and chain linked to a pound item, with unclear descriptors and a mention of a tune. No clear event, date, or organization is legible.
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