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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
15
Regular service operated between Australian ports with calls in Hull and London itineraries via Melbourne and several other ports including Ade le Frementhe Kure Porteid and Ply woul. Passengers carried on the voyage between these ports were documented in the service records.
Announcement confirms Canberra to host the seat of government and essential federal staff. The public is urged to support the new epoch as patriotic pride rises while challenges and comfort concerns for staff and families are acknowledged.
A February meeting in Queanbeyan of the Federal Territory Grazing Association discusses leasehold policy as Canberra grows. The piece notes a shift from land monopolies to closer settlement, highlighting wool production, smallholders, and the impact of city growth on land values and farming.
Officials express concern that employment for new Canberra residents will drive families away from Mol and force members to move. They urge every potential Canberra employer to give full consideration to placing these newcomers in stable, happy circumstances.
Topics of the Times notes the Australian youth contingent visiting Canberra placing soil in a commemorative tree hole. The writer says the act expresses genuine national feeling and admiration for Australia’s spirit as the youngsters inspect the capital with fresh, unprejudiced eyes.
NSW ministers and Main Roads Board members tour Canberra to assess road work before the Duke of York's visit. funding includes 10,000 pounds for resurfacing near Mulwaree and 9291 pounds for concrete culverts, with NSW urged to back federal road grants and uphold white Australia policy commitments.
Delegation from local councils urged New South Wales to repair the road to the Federal Capital. Minister Baddeley said the Commonwealth may fund half, with the state ready to cover one-third if councils fund the rest, to create a durable road for the Duke of York’s visit.
The text lists several figures visiting Canberra and Sydney, including Mra. Ernest Quoiling and family at Tara Sydney, the Hon. W. M. and Dame Mary Hughes at Hotel Canberra, E. M. Rhowdy and M. A. Russell of Daily Telegraph co. visiting Canberra, Mrs. J. Connell of Yass as the groom’s party in Wentworth, Mrs. Loelie Orton hosting an luncheon, and Mrs. Mitzpatrick touring the southern state. It also notes J. Mottel joining Mosers H. K Murnell and G. H. Alsop in a new architectural partnership, forming J. Plottel Buractt and Alsop.
The article details staged staff transfers to Canberra for a new Federal capital government, delayed by a short Melbourne session and winter. By September, central administration, secretariats, and eight departments will be represented in Canberra, with initial moves starting August 1 and ongoing transfers through mid-September.
The Canberra location will house the cull central administrations of the Prime Minister's Department and the Treasury to handle Cabinet business, draft new legislation, and prepare the Budget. Cabinet meetings will occur regularly in Canberra after transferring principal officials and records, though occasional gatherings may occur for convenience.
A Canberra visitor critiques the local liquor law as applied to Queanbeyan and argues New Zealand and U S examples show dry areas can work. He warns Canberra’s approach impacts business and home life and urges public discussion of social and economic effects. Crawford Vaughan.
Federal civil servants moving to Canberra in April await government ruling on housing pay. Acting Prime Minister Dr Page says matters will be settled before April. The Public Service Board is investigating and cabinet will meet after their report.
Letters to the Canberra Times rally to defend Canberra milk quality amid criticism by Mr Dunn. Dairymen deny dirt or mismanagement, pledge strict dairy supervision and hygienic milking, and suggest the Commission take over retail milk delivery. They claim milk remains the best and cheapest in the commonwealth.
A reflective piece argues that individuals must value themselves to act with decency and responsibility. It warns that lacking self esteem leads to neglect of appearance, habits, morals, and obligations to others, while healthy self regard drives ambition and betterment.
The notice lists multiple services for the Church of England Roman Catholic Canberra Queanbeyan and Methodist churches with varying times. It mentions locations such as St John’s St Paul’s Hall Eastlake Evansong and Causeway Hall with morning and evening sessions and a sea voyage themed evening sermon.
The fragment hints at miscued advice and social observations, mentioning flattery as a cure and a note on temper influencing friendships. It references H. B. Jordan of London tied to Osborne and Jordan, an established firm of consultants, with a professional visit planned to the Pelsh Territory next week and a forthcoming Movements feature.
Tenders for erection of brick residences in Blandfordia and Telopea Park area will be received until February 7. Details and tender forms are available at the Architects and Works Offices. Tenders must be sealed and marked Tender for Brick Residences to the Secretary Capital Commission. No tender is guaranteed acceptance.
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