06 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
1
The acting engineer Mr Potia announced yesterday the Mt Ainslie road project to top the summit will start in July. The commission hopes to complete the route within the planned section near the ridge, with the line already mapped and a targeted area in sight.
Vital statistics report returns for the December quarter across Queanbeyan and the Federal Territory. The period records twelve births including three males and nine females, fourteen marriages, and nine men and five women noting deaths and marriages in the territory. The data covers births marriages and deaths within the quarter and reflects regional demographic changes.
Chief Commissioner Str Jeli Deter faces a suit over picnic ground plans. The proposal includes Math, Witton shelters, fires flier, and biker conveniences for picnickers. Mr. McDon Od, president of the New South Wales Eaplier Federation, will visit Canberra during holiday travel.
Treasury reports on coinage for 1927, detailing silver tonnage, values, and patterns. It notes totals in pounds, halfpence, and large sums withdrawn or retained, with mentions of Commonwealth and international silver activity and an ongoing investigation by authorities.
A fragmented report outlines a veterinary and agricultural gathering about pig breeding and market migration. Key figures and organizations are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece hints at policy changes advocated by a ministerial body and conference attendees affecting markets and aquaculture.
Fire at Mr Doak mercery shop in Monaro Street Queanbeyan broke out Wednesday afternoon, quickly confined by Queanbeyan fire brigade under Captain Harber. The blaze began at the rear, damaged the shop and four adjoining premises, with valued cups and trophies of local football clubs lost or damaged. Damages valued around £1,200. Doak's store insured for £8.0.0. Building owned by Mrs Hinck and known as Black's Building.
A Canberra commission outlines a weekend sightseeing scheme to ease visits to the Federal Capital Territory. A bus tour planned from Sydney departs Saturday, with hotel transfers and morning shave and breakfast, then calls at key sites including Parliament House and the Cotter Reserve. The program, intended to be affordable at about ten shillings, targets visitors without rail cards and aims to showcase the War Memorial, Observatory, and other landmarks, with the option of a return trip to hotels for lunch.
Fragmentary weather note for Canberra dated January with unclear temperatures and rainfall figures. Readable items indicate daily maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall. other text appears garbled and incomplete.
Secretary W K Hunt reports Abwalle Social Service Association meeting on November 22 decided a library branch will stay at the Ainslie Boat Club and Recreation Club while a main branch is established near Gorman House. Previous reports said the library would stay in the Club room.
The ministry reports rising popularity of Australian dried fruits after a broad advertising push. In 1927, 11,340 tons of sultanas were sent to the United Kingdom and 6,980 tons sold from May to December. Home-market exports reached 27,000 tons, with 14,872 tons sold between May and December. Surplus from prior years was disposed of in 1927. Currants exported to the UK totaled 4,744 tons, with 4,702 tons sold, including prior-year surplus. Prices for sultanas fell to £4 9d per hundredweight, down from the previous year.
Melbourne meeting on the sixth aims to choose Australia’s delegates for the Geneva Labour Conference in July. Submissions from capital and labour bodies were read, with the third delegate to be government nominated. Government and Labour clash over whether Labour may appoint a delegate without government approval while the government insists Labour must be chosen with its consent.
Four new buses bought by the Federal Capital Commission will join the city omnibus fleet. The two smaller type vehicles are expected to arrive on January 16 and, when in service, will introduce an improved transportation system for residents.
Melbourne Friday Prime Minister Mr Bruce says there is no foundation for the report that the Government intends disbanding the Development and Migration Commission. He asserts the commission will remain in operation and continue its work as planned.
Mr J Gunn a member of the Development and Migration Commission and premier of South Australia currently in Adelaide sent a message to Mr H W Depp chairman of the Commission stating there is no basis for reports that he intends to resign from the Commission or re enter politics. If the federal government fills one of two Migration and Development Commission vacancies, speculation centers on Dr A Cameron Victoria’s rector of Agriculture being favourably considered. Dr Cameron has been visiting Britain and America and is due in Sydney by the Niagara, expected in Melbourne by Monday or Tuesday.
It is understood the Deominton’s Office will submit four outstanding British financiers and business men to Mr Bruce as a delegation to advise Australian authorities on development and migration methods. Names to be announced soon. the delegation won’t depart before June.
Sir Neville Howse announces a new school of tropical medicine to be established at Sydney University. The program will be run under the Commonwealth Government and train students for service in various territories.
The Social Service Uranch secretary J Homeycoht outlines efforts to engage Melbourne newcomers this year. A Social Service Council meeting at Acton Hall on Wednesday will review a sub committee's constitution draft and plan activities for the year.
Queanbeyan Police Court heard 1092 cases last year down from 1741 in 1924 with a drop influenced by fewer Commonwealth breaches. The report notes no Commonwealth breaches in 1924, ten under the Child Welfare Act in 1926, and discusses trends across drunkenness disorderly conduct property and motor traffic breaches, plus a single manslaughter case, highlighting orderly civic conditions.
A direct line from Commonwealth Ministerial offices to the Secretary of State for the Dominions marks a new arrangement for communications. On Wednesday a cable discussed a four British business mission aiding Australia’s industrial development and migrant absorption, though names and details remain unannounced and the project is in early stages.
Nine year old Edith Warren of Monaro Street Queanbeyan drowned in a deep hole of the Queanbeyan River after being seen playing near the water by three men. Coroner Norman J. R. Palmer held an inquiry and returned a verdict of death by accidental drowning with efforts at resuscitation continuing after discovery.
William Orr Ludlow, noted New York architect, proposed glass city skylines as the next step. He described two glass shells with an eighteen inch gap forming partial vacuums to insulate, likening it to a vacuum bottle for heating and cooling skyscrapers.
On December 20 Mr and Mrs Holmes lost their home to a fire, with their furniture and personal effects. The Russell Hill community supported them as holidays passed with dances, a New Year picnic for children, and thanks to transport providers. The Russell Hill Xmax Tre a and Merry makers Orchestra events drew large crowds. Canon Ward spoke on the origin of Father Christmas.
Minister for Health Sir Nevwills Howse announces a conference on cancer problems in Melbourne, set for January 26, after the arrival of Dr Aurraws the cancer expert three days earlier. He expects the meeting to yield good planning and notes the possibility of securing a small radium allotment for the team.
The Queanbeyan Gun Club plans a two day contest for the Hinnery Cup next Wednesday afternoon with a £1 prize, aiming to attract strong participation. The main event occurs January 2 and 2 with £25 handicaps each day, pigeons and artillery for targets, while local districts are urged to monitor the event.
Officials discussed unpaid water charges owed by several firms for street watering. Aldermen urged the Chamber of Commerce to take over collection and secure weekly payments to avoid street watering by council order, which would inconvenience residents.
A garbled report notes a Monday evening meeting involving Cricket Representation and the Acton Hall venue. The secretary J Haneysett cites unresolved host concerns and a possible move toward a federated capital territory authority.
A fragmented report describes a gathering by the Queanbean Institute and Park area with names including W Gai, Voi Weller, Muri, Vo Mureh, and others. The note mentions a schedule for a weekend event and a list of attendees or participants associated with the session.
A meeting is scheduled for Monday at Avie Hall to discuss the veto against dismissals. The group plans to consider the Detonator OUP veto and outline a letter to wider stakeholders.
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