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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 10, 1927

Page

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Yass Fire Levels Store in Extensive Blaze

A large store and adjacent shops in Cooma Street Yass were destroyed by a Wednesday night fire. Fire brigades fought the blaze for hours with strong winds pushing flames toward nearby premises. two o clock saw partial containment as debris and smoke affected the area. Proprieties including Mak Plein and Mr Bowtell suffered heavy losses while owners sought temporary arrangements to resume trade.

Cooma Street Yass Pereta Wourd Bey Odin Bey Mak Plein Mr. Bowtell Mnual Boon Baa

Camp Fracas Ends With Three Men Charged

Three men from a camp in Avanm were charged after a dispute at a teiek works camp. Duchy Cooksen aged 40 and Robert Macphereen aged 20 appeared in Weserhige Poles Court on Monday with others after allegedly assaulting William Collier during a paving run company incident. A writ of information was granted in February with bail set at 20 pounds each.

Asia Teiek Weserhige Avanm von Monday Pranels Bofotin Duchy Cooksen Robert Macphereen

District Racing Association Sought At Canberra Meeting

A Canberra meeting discussed forming a district racing association to boost standards. Cankerrahol and premier pace club leaders urged unity with mini racing bodies represented across the district to plan a regional conference.

Artuckie Auaierium Arbuckdwall Distri Canberra Els Bryan Canberra Leguta South Coast ABU Ma Thy Glion Ad Ita Cooma

Fishing restrictions lifted for lines at Purrenjuck and Yars Rivers

The old limits on fishing with hooks at lines A and B near Purrenjuck and the arid Yars Rivers were removed. In September 1626 the regulations were updated to allow wider hook use and more fishing activity in the area.

Fabio Purrenjuck Yars Ben

Manic armed robbery shocks Auckland town

A gunman robbed residents near Dan meVieke causing panic as people fled behind trees and cars. Police cornered and captured the suspect after a violent confrontation. the incident followed rumors of broader unrest and security concerns in the area.

Auckland DanmeVieke Conan Tole

State government move to abolish per capita payments debated

The government opposition aligns with the Cranmore wealth on abolishing per capita payments. A cabinet meeting is scheduled as the issue heads to a debate in Melbourne, with representatives of the suites to attend.

Pilenda Cranmnonwealth Melbourne Lamin Couney

Victoria faces large task in decisive Sheffield Shield match

Victoria must chase a daunting total as they defend 429 in the second innings. Ponsford and Hendry posted centuries while Mayes, Hornibrook and Mirant took key wickets in a tense clash.

Victoria Coenslind Icenelanders Ponsford Mayes Hendry Hornibrook Horing Amd A. Millar Meyow I. Elgg B. Liddiewt Hornbrook Ells

Returned Soldiers Meeting at Ainslie Branch

Ainslie sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League held a meeting to finalize plans for the first amplie sort under the branch auspices. A motion to allow returned and deceased soldiers to attend sitebound functions was proposed for a federal member vote.

Ainslie Returned Solidiers and Sailore’ League Branc Mount Aimee

London University Claims Empire Reach Amid Expansion

The article notes London University growing as the empire’s largest, with numerous colleges under a loose constitution. It cites about 860 undergraduates in residence, compares the scale to Oxford and Cambridge combined, and lists new colleges in London and allied centers, highlighting faculties and regional centers.

Tondon University LiMeult Oxford Cambridge Princ King's Strand University Gower Street Cline Balliol Christ Church Brasenose New Onford London Tte OC University Ylu‘wnte Teerenn Agninetl Fond Das Ali Ciluungpuw Empire

Weather Summary for February Data Marked by Unclear OCR

The record notes average wind speeds and rainfall readings with several unreadable lines. It mentions February values like 7 miles per hour and 4 miles per hour at various times and that no rainfall has been recorded during the current month to date. It also compares to February readings from the previous year.

Pet Heirs Pebsuery

Methodist Church Foundation Laid at Canberra South Ainslie

The first Canberra Methodist Church foundation stone was laid at South Ainslie in the Federal Capital Territory in a ceremony attended by officials and church members. Speakers noted the dream city’s growth and urged continued fundraising to complete the central Capitol Hill church and minister’s residence.

South Ainslie First Methodist Church of Canberra Capitol Hill Silas Bembrick Goulburn Vhn G. Wheen W. OH. Jones Hey W. Evans Joenbeyan L. Wereoe Methodist Church North America South America America Uerl Capitel Satta Welcomme Vise Atendadiso J. H. Butters Cerempany Canerra Bocmme Camberr Lamberro Meanville First Methodist Federal Capital Territory Christian Church Australia Mentalista Rocal John Weasley Alk Parliament Haus Mr. Callaghan Joni John G. Wheen Free Methodist Church W. H. Jones

Philharmonic Annual Meeting in Canberra Proceedings

The Canberra Philharmonic Society held its annual general meeting at Acton Hall with Mr OW presiding. Officers were elected including Governor-General as president and J Hy Butters as vice president. the society plans a strong push for the May 9 Parliament functions and a Causeway Hall concert on March 6 featuring the Vice Regal Orchestra. A condolence wreath was sent for the late vice president Mr Commissioner Ha German.

2. T. McNamara Canberra Sub-branca Vier Canberra Philharmonic Society Acton Hal Tate Lot Canhberra Philharmonie Alo Causeway Fall Canberma Vice-Regal Orchestra Mllows Wvarren Aisa J. Hy Butters MPL Sidny Hirrisen Kwak Dyaie Mias G. A. Paul S Conmmutes Mire A. Helson Jewow Molonmelo Iyur

Tarago Fire Coroner's Finding

The Tarago district coroner completed the inquiry into the December 10 bush fire that damaged stock and property. He found the Lehane property destroyed by a fire starting near the tileway line beside Carney's property and originating from a spark from a railway engine.

Oul Tarago J. J DB. Lehane Tiliweay Carney

Telopea Park School and Capitol Hill Fund Campaign

Promises were received outside the grant by general conference totaling about £90 19s. Moe, active for 11 years in missing church funds, sought annual missions support for nine years. He presented the cause to the people and a subscription list was opened. Contributions rose to £266 2s in a tea meeting at Acton Hall followed by a church funds concert.

Telopea Park School Capitol Hill General Conference Moe Sana Acton Hall

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