Parliament House inspection restricted on weekends and holidays
The Federal Capital Commission limits public inspections of Parliament House to certain days to protect ongoing works and valuable fittings. Despite high visitor turnover during holidays, security concerns and the need to safeguard furnishings have prompted the new access rules, allowing inspections only with an authorized attendant on specific days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Capital Commission
New York
Canberra
St John Ambulance Branch Forms at Fire Station Causeway
The St John Ambulance branch move at the Fire Station in Fastlake elected officers and outlined weekly lectures in preparation for the examination. A tentative meeting place is Scouts Hall Causeway with J B Smythe and J W Novean named as joint inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Association
Fastlake
A. B. Taylor
Wranch
A. J. Taylor
A. Barber
Causeway
Mesa
J. B. Smythe
J. W. Novean
Inpirne- Lora
A. Lambking
Association
Hydney
Sr. Alcorn
Alcorn
Weather summary for the week ending January 26
Canberra weather report lists maximum and minimum temperatures with rainfall totals and wind speeds for the period January 21 to January 26. It compares rainfall points to the same period last year, noting 492 points this year versus 49 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronerke
Canberra
Sudden Death of Clarence H Gorman in Sydney
Mr Clarence Hardie Gorman died in Sydney on Monday after a brief illness following an appendectomy and postoperative complications. A Canberra resident, he contributed to federal capital development as a member of the Federal Capital Commission and led land and agriculture initiatives. The funeral and mourning figures included family members and government representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Canberra
Cannberra
Clarence
Hardie Gorman
Nrorman
Bydney
Gorman
Syelory
Lr. Bly
Hmurstyine College
Gawhurn
Bydney Chrammar School
J. HH. Butters
Toa bin Pee
Placlijs
Geert ‘Org
Canberra Chief Commissioner Gorman Dies in Canberra
An interviewattributed to a Canberra representative expresses shock at the death of Commissioner C H Gorman of the Federal Capital Commission. The article traces his career from New South Wales agriculture work to leadership in Canberra development and notes his community involvement and the large funeral attended by many Canberra residents.
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New South Wales Department of Agriculture
Wel- Jonghar
Richwood River
Bermany
Canberra Service Follows Funeral for Late Commissioner
A Canberra funeral service for the late Commissioner Mr. Gorman was held at Acton Hall in Sydney on a Tuesday afternoon with many Canberra residents attending. Officials from the Federal Capital Commission closed from two to three, and tributes were paid by Rev H Carroll and others. Messages from Sir William Glasgow expressed deep regret and appreciation for Gorman’s service to the commission.
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Homebush
A. Torrens
FB Daviea
Davies
Gorman
Uyeda
Sydney
Pervies
Acton
Canberra
Federal Capital Commission
Hoys
W. A. Fletcher
EB. la. Vereoe
Carroll
Macdonald
H.carroll
BL. Paul's Cathedral
London
Meeting Adjourned In Sympathy for Society Leaders
The Womens and Children's Health Society of the Federal Capital Territory adjourned in respect to Mr. Gormin and sent a sympathy message to Mrs. Ciarman. President Mrs. Bhelton spoke on behalf of all members.
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Womens and Children’s Health Society
Federal Capital Territory
Gormin
Ciarman
Bhelton
Returned Soldiers Form Sub-Branch Meeting Notes
A general meeting of the Proposed Ainslie sub branch of the league was held at The Times Building in Ainslie to discuss funds and the league’s formation. Despite rain, leaders thanked supporters and postponed officer elections to the virtual meeting on February 1. Candidates for resident, vice presiding, and other posts were listed, with a four member committee to be elected from district sections.
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Ainslie
League
Times
J. H. Heneysett
Tt. Rowe
Thowe
Mewers
A. W. Edwerda
J. 20
Moneycett
Qive
AL WW. Edwards
J. HL
Honeycett
J. Morstead
T. McMomarn
J. F. Mather
W. F. Pierson
Federal Capital Territory
Mewar W. Cottingham
J. WW. Honeyaett
Comey, Champlon, Cion
Maguire
Ainalle
Trimg
Ainalie
Uncham
Dolan
Edwards
Honeysett
Lucas
North Ainslie
Meariz
Qillard
Kirkpatrick
Mt. Ainslie
Morstead
Hobe
Northbourne
Carter and
Littheewood
Young Australia League visit showcases Canberra city tour
A 352 member Western Australia Young Australia League contingent arrived in Canberra on Monday and toured major sights including Parliament House and Causeway Hall. Leaders praised Canberra’s layout, gardens, and architecture while noting planned National War Memorial placement and rapid developmental spending.
Roman Catholic Foundation Stones to Be Laid in Canberra
The Archbishop of Sydney and the Archbishop of Melbourne will lay the foundation stones for Canberra's first Catholic church and convent at Manuka on Sunday at 2 50 pm. A large turnout from Sydney Melbourne and other Commonwealth areas is anticipated with special trains and a dedicated interview line for church members and officials.
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Canberra
Sydney
Kelly
Melbourne
Mannix
Manuka
Ainslie
Commonwealth Avenue
Dwr
Wages
Aather J. Bond
St. Mary'’n Cathedral
de Merly
Sylney
Melbourn
Queanbeyan
Molonglo Settlement
Causeway
Eastlake
Alte
Mass
Ilajc.bla
Australia
Goulburn
Royal Visit Delays Display Items For Duke of York
Queanbeyan Municipal Council sought loan of flags and bunting for the Duke of York visit in May. NSW Public Works replied no banners available, while the League performed airs at Parliament House King’s Hall. Ronald Rees of Perth led the band, previously touring Europe, with Notre Dame Cathedral as a historic first. The party departs at 6 am, continuing homeward to Perth and due there on Saturday.
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Parliament House
J. H. Butters
Butters
Australia
England
Awstralla
Duke of York
Hut- Lorn
A. K. Murray
Ray Smith
Perth
Young Australia League
Canberra
Parliament
Honas
Mr. Slona
Queanbeyan
New South Wales Public Works Department
New South Wales
League
King's Hall
Ronald Rees
U.A
Europe
Notre Dame Cathedral
Paris
Rees
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ST. John Ambulance
MR. C. H. Gorman
Godly
Oldler
Sir John Harrison
Cap
de Th Butters
C. H. Gorman
Jade Angie
Commission
German
Ryder
Abe
Ny Cabors
Wut Eich
Pecca
Akon
Mt. Aid
Leen
T. Br. Mennett
Teaver
Howan Gorman
Tuchog
Mores
Mertharman
V.al
Western Australia
Adelaide
Kydney
City
Causeway Hall
Imapeane
Simons
Young Ausja League
Wertsone
Uatedtates
Jucob
Ned Hill
L. A. McKengle
Duapelton
Alte Chosen
Mr. Simons
Washington, D.C
Amalia
Mt Almalie
R.C. Church
Udandeyan
Mann
McCarthy
Dendigea
Icanberea
Acton Hall
Chimure
Dubie
I. V. Dwyer
Maitland
Dwyer
Wacga
Bermen
Brisbane
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