Pilgrimage Dedication of Catholic Church Building
A Catholic ceremony marks the dedication of a new church building with a mass and procession. The event includes bishops and clergy, signaling a major religious dedication in the community.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
1
Australian Banking Totals Revealed For Quarter End
A Victorian report shows major banks operating in the Commonwealth posted figures to September 20. Commercial Banking Company of Sydney declares six month dividends, Bank of New South Wales and Union Bank of Australia report quarterly results, National Australia Bank lists six month sums, and details include dividends and balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
EsGt Tohlad
Commercial Banking
Ceol
Sydney
National Avoark
Autralania
Hank
New South Wales
Union Tink
Australia
Queanbeyan Gun Club Annual Cup On Hilly Grounds
The Queanbeyan Gun Club held a meet at temporary grounds near line Vike Course on a Wednesday afternoon. Amelfth the event saw lively competition with the Chinese Cup Trophy claimed by A. Moore who led a strong field, runner up by another shooter. Winners and participants listed include Messrs Murphy and Chinery among others with several divisions and placings noted for January events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Hinnery
A. Moore
Meera
Chinery
Neore
Ley A. Moore
Canberra Religious Education Summer School Promotes Outreach
The Canberra diocese plans a religious education summer school at a local parish with attendance from figures including a chaplain and regional clergy. Activities include weekly lectures, a field excursion to the Cotter River, and study on youth ministry and church methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhr Chitata
Church of Enetane
Ainsie
Htoy
Auton
OE Onan
Winston
Goulburn
Wall
Dunsietal
Wbal
Tevat
Guy
Canberra Turf Club Rage Meeting
A Canberra turf club event is reported for January 26. The brief notes a rage meeting at the club, with no further details on participants or outcomes available in the readable text.
Retrenchment Moves Hit Department Staff Fast
Commission staff face early layoffs and resignations as retrenchment policy sweeps the ranks of the Corminston star. Secretarial and clerical positions shrink while the Accounts Department may see delays and overtime pressure persists in keeping essential work done. Officials concede reductions are imminent though some units remain shielded for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corminston
de Oren
Mr Howse
Tol Vushioult
Queanbeyan Hospital Plans Urged For New Building
A Queanbeyan Hospital monthly meeting urged a new building as the current facility is outdated. The secretary was told to contact NSW Minister of Public Works about the need and timing while observers queried the cost of renovation versus new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbevan Hospital
J. Reon
Ttwap
NSW
Ala
Department of Juniiee
P. and Aa, Association
Carter
Qoeonewin
Capitol Hin
Capitol
W. Sube
Ho Emmerson
W. Ware
J. Hrogan
J Gribble
C. Weller
J Tuvner
Mm, Moore
EL Qivisen
V. Marsh
FJ. Whittington
Amc Mackay
Census figures clarify timing of Territory population counts
Officials explain December census for Territory serves subsidy legislation needs rather than accurate Territory population. The Commonwealth Surplus Revenue Act ties subsidies to December population figures, with NSW adjustments based on that date, while Territory counting resumes next week for updated returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lands Department
Commission
Commonwealth Statistician
New South Wales
Engineers' Conference in Canberra Hosts 200 Visitors
The Institute of Engineers Australia plans a Canberra conference from February 4 to 11 with about 200 visitors from all states. Most will stay at Hotel Canberra or nearby. The event includes council meetings, a general meeting, technical paper sessions, and tours of engineering works in the Territory. Sir John Hatters leads the Canberra hosts with welcoming events and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Institute of Engineers
Australia
Momming
Atromlo
Echael
Utter River
Sir John Hatters
Institute
Tennis Association Moves to Affiliate Two More Clubs
The Tennis Association plans to affiliate two additional clubs as it expands strength. Progress continues with six concrete courts under construction at Manuku as part of the association’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennis Association
Bey
Elias
Wreathiky J
Acton Hubs
Manuku
Friday Night Banking at Civic Centre Facility
The Canberra Branch of the Government Savings Bank announces Friday night banking for local residents at Civic Centre near Northam Street and Rad Ad. Deposits and new accounts will be available on the next opening date January 27. The service targets customers unable to visit daytime hours and aims to help cultivate prudent savings habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Government Savings
Bank of SW
Morthibanme
Venice
Bec
Homes for an Under Housing Act in Canberra
The Commonwealth Housing Act poised to ease home access in Canberra with private builders to offer houses on a £25 deposit and weekly repayments on a £10,000 price. Canberra Building and Investment Co Ltd plans immediate sales to eligible buyers with deposits and reduced fees, aiming to fill a housing shortage and spur population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Act
Canberra Building and Investment Company, Limited
John Deane
Houdinyg DI
Bern
Doana
Deane
Campa
Tampa
Ely
Deans
Returned Soldiers Demand Reasons for Dismissals
A Canberra meeting of the Returned Soldiers League condemned the retrenchment of returned men and asked the Commission to publish a list of all dismissals in the past six weeks with reasons. Speakers urged action against unsympathetic foremen and stressed protecting ex-soldiers’ employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
League
J. H. Honeysett
Diam
Whitiy
Honeysett
Canberra
Hndustrial
V. Samuels
Avis
Mr. Samuels
Rowe
Humber
Commission
Muir
Jackson
Rail Revenue Decline at Queanbeyan Station with Wool Rise
Revenue at Queanbeyan station fell versus December 1924 with wool dispatches the exception showing a rise. Passenger tickets issued totalled 2,774 for revenue of 22 502 pounds, against 4,248 tickets and 4 853 pounds in December 1924. Goods revenue reached 2 190 pounds, inward goods 1 406 tons, outward 30 tons. Wool dispatched 1 024 bales up from 604 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Northbourne Camp Demolition and Relocation Plan
The Commission begins demolishing Northbourne Camp and transfers men to White City barracks. The move aims to end the camp within ten days and halts plans for Northbourne Labor oure barracks. A second tent camp will be demolished soon, and Trades Mesa will be relocated to the old No 4 Sewer Camp site near Parliament House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northbourne Camp
White City Barracks
Northhbourne Laboroure
of Trades
Canherr
Parliament House
Alte
Eastlake
Red Hill Barracks
Big December retrenchment cuts Federal Capital Commission staff
The Federal Capital Commission reduced total employment by 546 in December due to retrenchment. End of November staffed 2,466. by December 31 the total was 1,920. During December 173 were hired and 71 were discharged. Engineer's Department breakdown shows 1,174 in construction plus 272 lumda, 149 stores, and 256 miscellaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Capital Commission
Engineer's Department
Lumda
Lawn Tennis Carnival Doubles and Singles Championships
Country carnival results show M Ridley defeating W Bruyn 6-2 7-1, J Hidley over Fincher-Webeter 6-5 11. Ayliffe and Crowe won doubles 6-4 6-2 over Motu techwon. Mixed doubles to Frebody and Mier 6-3 6-4 7-5 over Hichards and Mise Wiiieo. Women’s singles champion Ansiemyr Jans Wi Tse8. Open singles saw Malhinson defeat Peolph. Canberra and Mudgee rounds with Ridley, Crowe, Freebody, Gossage, and Kennedy among participants. Mudgee won by 66 sets 4b games to 2 sets 24 pes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayliffe
Crowe
Mot
Utechwon Nun
Murray
Frebody
Mier Toee Deat Hicchards
Mise Wiiieo
Canberra
Dubbo
J.W. H. Krieti
D. Yeo
M. Crowe
N Ridley
W. H. Christie
O. Yeo
V. Freebody
J. Mulley
I. Heetor
B. Kerdavid
M Crowe
N. Ridley
1. Heetor
J. U Lley
Mudgee
A. Putman
V. Ridley
W. B. Freebody
Gossage
Kennedy
H. Add A. Putman
M. Ridley
Anly Crowe
Ridley
Cabinet in Melbourne Prepares Weeklong Session
Tuesday's cabinet in Melbourne is set to tackle numerous items including defence, development, and migration issues. Members expect parliament to reassemble February 16, with several ministers traveling to Melbourne and others taking on interim duties as Canberra awaits leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Developmental and Migration Commission
North Australia
Tha
Major Marr
Territories
Mesars
Horsburgh
Holler
Eaton
North Australia Commission
BL EL Deane
Prime Minister
Melbourne
Mer. Paterson
Chur
Me. Gideon
Canberra
Assembly Hall progress described for Commonwealth Avenue
The final stage in the Assembly Hall construction near Commonwealth Avenue is to be completed before the October evident milestone. Engineers from the Institution of Engineers Australia will oversee the finishing works by February 1, marking the project near completion. A government land acquisition notice confirms the purchase of Paraten land under the Lands Acquisition Act for related purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avene
Institution of Engineers, Sustratia
Canina Weilth
Ghoviecnment
Paraten
North Australia
GWU
Canberra Weather Summary for January Records
Meteorological notes for Canberra show daily temperature highs and lows with rainfall data. The period includes January readings, noting earlier year comparison where no rain was recorded during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turikary
British Wool Tax Plan Aimed at Funding Textile Research
An American consular report from Bruford England says the British wool industry plans an import levy on all wool to fund scientific wool textile progress. Proposals by the Weellen and Worsted Industries may be legalized by Parliament, mirroring cotton industry funding via bale levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruford
England
British Association
Yorkshire
Study of lamp shells in early New Zealand research
Fragmentary notice describes New Zealand biological work focusing on lamp shells and local geology. It suggests classification efforts and tonal study of flora as part of broader investigations in a bracing scientific context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Coumley
Willy Studlex
Industrial Officers Comment on Commission Instruction Adherence
The Industrial Officer told the Commission that guidelines on preference for returned soldiers were implemented and each retrenchment case was investigated. Gangers and foremen could not dismiss workers and must forward all claims to branch heads and the Industrial Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertin
Forceme
J. A. McDowell
Shorthorn Selection Deal Rejected by London Society
The English Shorthorn Society in London rejects the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board of Sydney proposal that a purchasing committee select Shorthorns for Australian breeders. The society vows continued support and assistance to Australian buyers in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Shorthorn Society
London
Metropolitan Meat Industry Board of Sydney Theta
Great Britain
Industrial Branch Faces Cuts From Post Holiday Reassignments
The Industrial Officer reported reductions in employees since the New Year holidays. About 75 workers were discharged, with around 10 reinstatements of married returned soldiers who had been mispooled. A further batch of about 61 men was expected to be paid off as work resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Commission
Rowe
League
Howe
Honwyselt
Tate
V Commission
Wuppeyulting T Cauph Tod
Wednesday Play Singles Championship Results
Story reports a messy set of tennis match results with multiple singles and doubles finals. Players named include Medcals, J Ridley, J Ryan, Cahill, Trebeck, Walker, Kualas, O Ryan, Miss Uhidgey, Crowe, Tewnohie, Aylitte, Ridley, Cahill, Crowe, Freebody, and Jeffreys among others, with uneven scores and illegible fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinell
Miss Uhidgey
Crowe Aiii
Formby
J. Piedhey
Mises
Deighit Lee
Spencer
Sisa Tullock
Tel
Tey Teu Cures
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Bamber
Sevney
Manuka
Rt. Christopher
Odeiethy
Apos
Pierarchy
Partin Howes
Kurriter
GUN Club
W. T. Murphy
Canberra Turf Club
Queanbeyan Hospital
Civic Centre
Homes For AN
Housing
Queanbeyan Station
Demotior
White City
Angles
W. Bruyn
J. Hidley
Fincher-Webeter
AnSiemyr Jans Wi
DOU An Champton Mines
B. O'Donnell
Luckie
Mre. Mildenhall
Miss Chidgey
Malhinson
Peolph, Wa
Teeta
Srderd & Aim Les Adiey
Queandevan Jamiury
Industrial Officers’ Statement
Shorthorn
Medcals
J. Ridley
J. Ryan
Freebody
Keys
Cahill
Trebeck
Hidley Bros
Walker Ros
FC Kualas
O'Ryan
Ul Keys
Urran
Jeffreys Veent Mies
Ives
Migk Cocks
I. Ua
Muxlor
Aylitte
Bilumbon
Dttalbey Desit I. W. Staite
Avlitte
Tthdey
Woo. Aylite
Kershaw
Aweetham
Crowe Lowt Robertson
H.tebutt
OPES
A.mte
J. Spencer
W.o. Freebody
Miley
McCutcheon
N. FB Walker
Pearson
Holphind
Wo. Smith
Carnall
Williams
James
Chidney Liewt
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