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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1927

Page

2

Petrol theft trial in Canberra court case details

For months petrol thefts from the Federal Capital Commission were traced. In court, Michael Edward Seeger faced charges for stealing two gallons of benzine while Frederick Pringle admitted taking petrol from a ditching machine. Both cases centered on ownership questions and led to fines or labor, with police testimonies confirming thefts of fuel in varying amounts.

Federal Capital Commission K. Jay T. Forrest Michael Edward Seeger W. T. Tucker John Edward Rottrill Canberra Uyac Lowther Telope Puck Agin Constable Lowther Prince Dwyer Bottrill Qhuennheyan Mottrill George Leslie Guy Telepen Park Banzine Constable Bottrill Frederick Pringle Tucker Pottrill Esac Pringte Onstable Bottrill Pringle Pringle Lowther Jingle Guy Bowser Goutharn Guwol

Excursion to Sydney via Canberra Queanbeyan Train

Railway Department announces monthly excursion tickets issued from Canberra and Queanbeyan to Sydney by the train. Departures are Canberra at 6.20 p.m. and Queanbeyan at 6.40 p.m. for tomorrow Friday and are valid for return up to and including the following Sunday.

The Railway Department Fual Canberra Quean Beyan Bydney Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Hospital Elects New Committee Officers

Queanbeyan District Hospital announced its newly elected officers for the coming year. President is Mr B J Ryan with vice presidents A W Collet and E P Web, treasurer J Hardman, and a committee including F O P Woodward H W Dearn, J Wert, Bowers, W S Martin, A T Campbell, J Morris, W H Maxon, R Z Falick, and eye, plus auditor W Roper.

Queanbeyan District Hospital J. Ryan Mesary A. HW. Collet E. P. Webs Treamirer J. Hardman F. OP. Woodward H. W. ¥. Deunr J. Wert A. , Bowers Martin A. T. Campbell

Australian Industrial Mission View on U S Wages and Labor

An interview with J Bromley secretary of the English Amalgamated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and George Hicks chairman of the British Trade Union General Council during their visit to America. They challenge the notion of high wage prosperity noting many workers are underpaid or insecure and that purchasing power of the dollar lowers real income. They cite $2 daily in building trades and $15–16 for eight hours in New York area. they see limited genuine prosperity and ongoing labor challenges in American industry.

America J. Bromley Eneliah Amalgamated Society of Locislaive Engineers and Firemen England George Hitka British Trade Union General Council United States Bromley Urs Eineland Hillar Hicks New York

Yarrrlumla Shire Considers Concrete Culverts Offer

At a council meeting the Yourrowlumla Shire discussed NSW Main Roads Board plans to fund two thirds of concrete culverts from Queanbeyan to the shire boundary on the Goulburn Road. The board proposed £2 for every £1 spent by the council on the renoryating needs. The council accepted the letter.

Min Queanbeyan Goulturnary State of Champair Yourrowlumla New South Wales Main Roads Board Queembeyan Goulburn

Shire Council Considers Rate Increase Amid Rising Costs

The Yarrowlumia Shire Council weighs raising the general rate to 2 ½ pence in the pound to cover higher wages insurance Workers Compensation Act costs and a proposed government child endowment scheme. Officials note floods road upkeep and Treasury advances add strain while neighbouring shires report higher rates. exact 1927 rate to be determined.

Fiw South Wales Yarrowlumia T. J. Kelly Bhing Ue Council Echeulah Thin Council Treasury Jocal Trate

Road to Lake George Tour Route Progress

The Bungendore Progress Association pushes to open a new route from the Goulhorn Thond through Currandorley to Lake George. A request by the Yarrowlumia Shire Council is near consideration. The council intends to pursue opening the road.

Lake George Asocia Ton Currandorley Lida Association Yarrowlumia

Beaver Wall and Tila Board Expand with Steel Shelving

The entry lists a set of Canadian American and English firms including Kuberoid Co Ltd and England Klein Co Ltd along with Beaver Co Ltd and General Fire Proofing. It cites products such as wall materials tiling board steel lathing and shelving along with metal roofing and cement.

Kuberoid Co, Ltd England Klein Co., Ltd America Beaver Co, Ltd Canada General Fire Proofing and Dbuilding Products Co Beaver Wall & Tila Board

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