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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
7
A chaotic account describes a carnival event in Queanbeyan with fire brigade and band involvement, planning a large procession to raise funds. The piece mentions candidates in a municipal contest and a competition held near mid March, with unclear local details and names garbled by OCR.
Leslie Tver faced charges of embezzling funds from the Canberra branch of the Ancient Order of Bapestors. The charge was withdrawn amid allegations of missing records and a subsequent investigation.
A fragment describes a social kitchen tea event with decor, dancing, and music. Mentioned are Mrs A Dern and W M Southwell of Harred's Plot, with several articles shown to Mike Ingequin and a carefully decorated room.
A large wartime effort to reorganize electricity in London is outlined. Wilfred Ashley outlines a board of eight and a selection process for capable workers to run the new utilities, with expansions to plant capacity and new high voltage lines to support war needs and domestic use, amid rising industrial output and shifts in production.
A water consumer group protests the fall rate charged for December 81, claiming the meter reading method used by the local water service led to an overcharge. They urge a review under the New South Wales Public Works Department standards, seeking corrective action.
Municipal committee reports lead and ballast news from the Commonwealth to approve supplying and extending the electric light system outward. Work to commence shortly with bids and tenders detailed for external connections and street illumination enhancements.
In Canberra a break in at Bunbindey led to the theft of dresses from Miss Loft, staff member of the Federal Capital Commission. The window was found open but police recovered the entire stolen stock valued at £2 0s 0d. Constables Hottercard Law and colleagues tracked the items to Paetloke, where they were recovered undamaged.
A fragmented report compares business entries with the previous term, noting no notable rise in total transactions. The Petty Sessions records include trials, births, marriages, and general notices with diverse entries across categories and dates.
The death of Mr John Ho Hinks of fuenbechin occurs on Friday. Born at Orideeworth, he came to Averindia with parents Gywereae and rset Led. He was a well known business man respected by many in the community. His wife cared for him fifteen years. Survived by one son Mes ROT Muuiesed C Marsivilled and several relatives. Funeral details note a long illness and church service in the Whareh of Enehined par- Hen of the Qieuntesn Comebay.
The article notes growing recognition of music's impact on daily well being and work fatigue. It traces historic use from Biblical times through Greek and Roman praise, cites modern studies including Australian musicians and instruments, and discusses how musical training and instrument quality influence mental and physical health.
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