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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1930

Page

3

Water supply sought for Oaks Estate residents

A deputation from the Oaks Estate residents urged the installation of a water main and mains drainage after years of intermittent supply. They cited 150 residents, health risks from unfit water, and high costs of extending Queanbeyan municipal supply. They pressed for council action or private funding to secure a reliable source and avoid future rationing.

Aleg FW. Robina Quean Hagin Blakeley Queanbeyan Buiilding Robinay Tinkeley Robinw Vaeu Mr. Robins Vantin Au Mr. Rubins F. Maedonata Tuakeies Minh

Cooma Town Building Boom Moves Forward

Cooma council reports a renewed construction push with five new homes under way and plans approved for a modern all metal dwelling. Two hotels feature septic systems and renovations, while a prominent enterprise is being renovated with new front windows. A bold addition to the new FLC school opposite the Convent will be officially opened next month.

Bern & Forward Cooma

Cooma Council Sets 1930 General and Local Rates

The Cooma Municipal Council on Wednesday evening adopted the 1930 estimates proposing a general rate of 7d in the pound on the unimproved value, plus a street lighting rate of 1d and a fire brigade rate of 9d. Water charges were fixed at 1d in the pound with a £2 5s minimum for individuals, and there are loan numbers 1 and 2 for electricity and other services.

Pooma Chesday Thee

Huge Conspiracy Aimed At Reducing Wages At Trades Hall

A chaotic Melbourne report describes a deputation to the Minister for Works about tramway conditions. The secretary denounces a supposed conspiracy to lower living standards as financial powers shift and wage issues surface amid postwar debate.

Melbourne Ridny Hall Council Preak Tramway Hull Chiscon Wolver Commonwealthty Vietna the Minster

Autumn Exhibition Rules Set by Council for February Meeting

Weather has hindered rowing and rain is forecast. council finalizes schedule and rules for the Autumn Exhibition to be released at the February meeting. Melbourne seed seller W. H. Watson advertises imported flower seeds and a watermelon anecdote highlights a local picnic incident preceding a February weigh-off.

Horticultural Show Plans for Canberra Exhibition Schedule

Members of the Horticultural Society of Canberra approve a plan for the February exhibition at Acton Hall on Monday evening the 20th. Entry numbers rise with twelve varieties for flowers and five for vegetables. Non-competitive exhibits invited. The schedule lists vase flowers one variety, vase roses, phlox drummondi, carnations, and 12 other classes. Heaviest pumpkin and potato classes are included.

Horticultural Socety of Canberra Acton Hall Resea Tanmary Society I Anxieuia Activ Atle Praia Mare

Manly Carnival Visit Fosters City Country Ties

Queanbeyan Aldermen and Manly Chamber of Commerce members toured regional towns to promote New South Wales emancipation and goodwill. Officials plan to invite business leaders to the Country Week Carnival in April to strengthen city country bonds and curb parochial attitudes.

Queantesand Thurming Yan Nevewe Mayr Manly Chain of Commerce New South Wala Ith Eine Proaent Engenii Emir Hemie

Lindrum's Daily Break Misread Tour Scores Mention

London report outlines Lindrum's controversial break results with sporadic figures for Hin aed four mysire breve and later matches. Newman and McConarhy posted notable scores while Stoner and Lindram contributed mixed results amid measured averages and in-play tallies. New York dispatch follows.

London Lindrum Nearina Wilen Karishinan Livarui Newman New Yealander McConarhy Howeever Stoner Trou Ieamy New York

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