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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
16
The Commonwealth Statistician lists Australia’s estimated population at 6 076 432 as of September 1926 8 104 821 males and 2 071 011 females. Births exceed deaths by 77 088 and arrivals exceed departures by 40 624. Since 1921 population rose by 640 078 at a rate just over 2 percent annually.
A privately owned seaplane landed near White City camp after a two hour forty minute trip from Sydney to Canberra. Mr S J Tyler and party flew about 140 miles at an average 75 mph with no tyre wear and negligible oil use. Return flight the next day took two hours twenty five minutes amid cloud and mountain-obscured skies.
Western Australian Airways reports a record year with 2.50 percent passenger growth and 70 hours flown since inception. Demand has forced duplication of the Perth Carnarvon Perth-Carnarvon 600 mile section. Nearly 20 000 letters carried in November and one serious accident during the first flight.
The Star Theatre presents Rex Beach adaptation Privanera of the Storm starring House Petera as hero and a Universal-Super-Jenes production with romance and adventure. Monday features Romance Road with Raymond McKee. Next week includes The Reason Why based on Ellmor Glyo, The Law of the Snow Country with Kenneth McDonald, and a Gallic comedic touch from Elinor Glyn.
A fierce grace fire began atop Red Hill near the reservoir last Friday, likely started by a camp fire. Firefighters battled the flames as Molonglo flared, destroying ten acres of grass before being halted. The Red Hill outbreak rekindled, threatening a ten acre plantation before dawn. Smoldering logs kept glowing over nearby nights.
The Canberra Queanbeyan exodus to Sydney and other towns caused abnormal railway activity on Christmas Day. Excursion tickets sold high on December 23 with Canberra issuing 73 tickets and revenue recorded at 73 units. Queanbeyan 404 tickets and revenue reported. Overall figures incomplete but indicate a district record.
The Canberra Fire Brigade reports a 60 percent year over year increase in calls up to Christmas Eve. No fires in residences, seven in outbuildings and tents, four car fires, one aircraft fire, and one steam navvy fire. Grass fires dominated with 18 in January and 17 in December. Brigade strength is three permanent and five part time firefighters.
Hundreds of tourists visited Canberra for the festive period with many touring Parliament House and Campbell Dam noted as popular destinations. Visitors from Victoria and Queensland showed keen interest while traffic increased as residents left the capital for holidays.
The Canberra Tennis Association selected three teams to represent reception during Country Week at White City Courts in Sydney starting June 12. Canberra No 1 lists Mrevisody Crowe N Ridley and J Redney. Canberra No 2 includes Ayliffe Carnal Smith and Martin. Canberra No 3 features Maguira Nish Fitspatrick and Eoite. Several players will also enter single and double events in the second week.
Nine year old Mariel Phoeb Ledge drowned while paddling with companions near a Molonglo River bank. Attempts by Margery Foster and Harold Coppin failed to save her as a coroner ruled death by accidental drowning during bathing.
Canberra shops saw heavy crowds during Christmas shopping week with strong sales of home goods and gifts. Ideal weather aided turnout as business firms reported brisk activity and general prosperity across stores.
Premier Lang stated the Government will not use the Electoral Act to gain advantage. He touted the Commission’s work and existing social measures, while hinting at taxes on advertisements and incomes. He promised a bill to break up large estates when Parliament meets next week.
The list outlines the week’s broadcasting schedule for 2FC 442 metres with programs including The Joy Boys, hospital party at Lady Davidson Home, church services at Stephen's Presbyterian and Pitt Street Congregational, Organ Recital, Operatic Programme, Behind the Scenes, Metropolitan Band, At Night at Sea benefits, and solo performances by Norman Janeen and Petersh Congregational Lyceum events at Randwick Hospital Concert.
Broadcasts and concerts announced from January 7 to January 16 include Douglas Graham Scottish comedian at 8 20 p m on Friday and various performances by David Smith Palmer Corrie Ward Bruce Clarke Miv Rayres Amy Carina and others. A combined Thanksgiving Service at Chalmers Church and Sacred Concerts at the Methodist Church William Street are also listed.
Officials at station 2FC Sydney say humor is the hardest air topic. Comedians endure lean periods but gains in wit and audience appeal grow. Jack Lamadaine and Charles Laurence are highlighted for songs and stories. Others like Reg Good Joe Cahill Wally Jaynes and Ad Cree provide varied sketches and broad humor.
William J Hartnett aged 14 of Bun fendore died last Thursday at BI Towns Hospital Goulburn after surgery for appendicitis. The operation was deemed nearly complete when the patient collapsed and despite efforts to resuscitate him, he died. Sympathy is expressed for his family and relatives.
Mrs Samuel Jackson aged 65 died Sunday December 24 at her son Arthur Jacksons home in Manmore Sydney while visiting. Widow of Samuel Jackson she was known in Michelago where the family lived for years. She left three daughters Mrs Rogan Cooma Mrs Arthur Mar fuschia Queanbeyan and Sister Mddwine of the Good Samaritan Convent Port Pirie. Funeral held at Rookwood General Cemetery Byford on Monday December 5.
The Sydney Radio Exhibition follows the acclaimed Wympla show in London and the New South Wales display plans double hall use from February 22 to March 3. Competitors will feature live demonstrations and novel devices such as flowers acting as loudspeakers and lamps performing as radios, with visitors to see sets in action.
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