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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1927

Page

7

Monaro Electorate Officers Elected at Queanbeyan Meeting

A colonial era report notes the formation of the A L T for Monaro with officer elections at Queanbeyan School of Arts. Officials include President A Bowers Senior Vice President W Ballard Junior VP George Tangye and Secretary Pod McCauley. A test meeting is set for Cooma on January 7 with a Monaro leadership visit to Bungendore the following day. Captain's Flat forms a branch with President W Bollard Vice Presidents Kitto and Dene show Secretary R B K Blinksell Treasurer J Bollard.

Monaro School of Arts Queanbeyan Cooma Captain's Flat Bungendore A. Bowers Wm. Ballard George Tangye Pod. McCauley Queansbeyan Townell Amd Etapa Monaro Bungenlore Lenge Teacue Captain’s Flat W. Bollard Mesara J. Kitto Deneshow RB. Kk. Blinksell J. Bollard

Queanbeyan Prepares for Royal Visit With Park Bookings

The Queanbeyan general committee reports heavy advance bookings for car spaces at Queanbeyan Park ahead of the Duke and Duchess of York visit. Melbourne visitors dominate reserves, with 500+ from the city. Plans include park surveys, lithographs, and advertisements, while authorities address dangerous algae and street access for expected crowds.

Queanbeyan Park Melbourne Queanbeyan Chuembeyan Park H. F. Halloran Crawford Street

Presbyterian Ladies College Goulburn Growth and Investment

The Presbyterian Ladies' College at Goulburn has grown since its six year founding from 40 to about 120 students. Over £30,000 has been spent on grounds buildings and equipment with modern facilities including electric light municipal water and hot water service. The school boasts qualified university teachers in the secondary department and strong examination results. Authorities in Australia and Britain endorse boarding schools for education and discipline, as reflected in this establishment's postwar growth.

Goulburn Canberra Ericimles Werkest Britain

Queanbeyan Council Reports General Fund Balance

Queanbeyan Municipal Council Finance Committee presents the General Fund statement showing a balance of £2608 1 5 with credits in Electricity Fund No 1 Trust Fund Receipts and Water Fund and notes amounts due to the Federal Capital Commission. Sanitary Fund weak but quarterly accounts due. Outstanding debts include General Rate £797 9 0 Town Hall Loan Fund £60 10 11 Electricity Fund No 1 £260 8 1. Half of General Rates and about one quarter of Town Hall loan rates remain outstanding since 1925.

Queanbeyan Municipal Town Hall Federal Capital Commission General Tate

French super radio station to surpass rivals near Paris

Announcement of a new powerful French 9 super broadcasting station planned near Paris, claimed to exceed the British Daventry station and a German 50 000 watt facility. Paris already hosts three official stations and many unofficial posts, but reception is hindered by propaganda and low quality programming.

Daventry Paris Cutteertn Wyo Shopa

Silent Cop at Monara and Lowe Streets

Qu an beled council ends with plan to paint a silent cop at the corner of Monara and Lowe Streets amid hard times and flood fears. Residents hope the dim figure will bring calm as motors pass and letters reach the city fellow within a week.

Queanbeyan Monara and Lowe Streets

Braidwood Hospital Carnival Opens With Successful Events

The Braidwood Hospital carnival began Thursday with a gymkhana on the show ground. Despite dull weather, attendance was strong. The Cinderella Ball at Institute Hall drew a happy crowd with music by the Goulburn City Orchestra. Friday featured athletic events at Recreation Ground with good turnout but limited variety. Saturday’s races and contests, despite stormy weather, drew a large crowd and raised over £60. Events included Wood Chop, 60 Yard Sprint, and Novelty Pony Race with lively participation from local districts.

Bradwood Hospital Institute Hall Goulburn City Recreation Ground Yorda N. Johnson W. Gordon W. Alley E. Mutton L. Parringe Parriage A. Marshall Backhouse A. Rackhouse I. N. Lee Acconda Grey Fox Faireply Blue Murlila Ugo Linpina Hospital Reshoom Daily Brew Magic Square Littlo Phelka

Queanbeyan Council approves kerb work and silent police unit

The Works Committee inspected Uriarra Road and recommended 6 inch kerb in front of J Esmond’s garage and 8 inch kerb for the lower side premises, plus 50 feet of path on the northern side. A silent police device will be installed at Crawford Street and Uralla Road, and a white-painted silent cop at Monaro and Lowe Streets. A strong room at the rear of the Council chambers is planned with an estimated cost. The Registrar General queried public use of Aurora, Endurance and Silva Avenues. the council confirmed open access and control, noting slight use of Aurora Avenue while Endurance and Silva Avenues were not yet used.

Queanbeyan Council Uriarra New South Wales Aurora Endurance Siva Avenuta Dalwoon Silva

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