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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

9

Main Roads Funding Approved for NSW Municipality

The council approved maintenance work on the Gowtorn som road within the municipality. Funds totaling 3S to be spent for sealing and re forming sections between Hutters ridge Bungendore and toward Cooma. Sections to be sealed and re formed to a width of 11 feet.

Wnewiien Aa Caine Cowneil Ayia Oy Bowell New South Unik Gowtorn Goutburn Cooma

Arbitration Court Denies 44-Hour Week for Metal Trades

In Adelaide the Commonwealth Arbitration Court refused the railways commissioners appeal against a 44 hour week for metal trades in railway workshops. The ruling, opposed by Judge Dethridge and Judy Beeby, favors the 88 hours per fortnight with debates on pay by results and potential cost impacts for rail and tram systems.

Adelaide Commonwealth Arbitration Court Commissioners of Railways Commonwealth South Australia Victoria Tasmania Dethridge Judy Beeby Larkin Resulta Australia Lukin Arbitration Court Railways of Butler Tramways Trust Railways Department High Court Unlena

Black Stockings Return Shine in English Fashion Trends

The article notes a revival of colored stockings in London fashion with designers predicting a shift from black stockins to brighter hues. It cites trends seen on Sundays in Mayfair and The Strand with stockinings shown in various colors and lengths, while practicality favors black for ease of care.

Pipers London

English craftsman repairs Napoleonic bone stip mixjela

An English craftsman named T Beaufort undertakes the unusual task of repairing a bone stip mixjela dating to the Napoleonic wars. The piece reflects historical tools and techniques used by period artisans. Beaufort’s work highlights the durability and revival of antique maritime or military era curios.

Priedhers T. Beaufort

Government raid on road funds sparks funding shift

The National Roads and Motorists Association confirms a Treasury advance of 2h1,000 for Main Roads work after prior budget cuts. Officials argue the move reveals government justification for tapping road funds to support urgent projects.

J. c*. Watson Watson Treasury

NSW Opposition Demands End to Treasury Pump Funds

Citizens in New South Wales oppose the Treasury funded distribution intended for a main project. The group urges the Treasury pump to be eliminated and federal funds to be shared only if approved by both state and federal parliaments. The current parliament will not reconvene to formalize the agreement.

New South Wales Howe Btate New South Wiles House Wwern

Items of Interest Misread in Fragmented Text

A garbled miscellany cites odd scientific claims and figures such as a field ant carrying loads 3000 times heavier, snowflake shapes, paper yarn, railway locomotives, RAF petrol use, and a ex-Crown Prince of Germany noted for flour and soy. The text blends speculative notes with distorted terms and unclear sources.

Heenzo Cough Mixture Ad Promises Quick Soothing Relief

An old advertisement touts Heenzo as a pure cough mixture priced at two shillings per bottle. It claims the remedy soothes chest and throat for children and adults, with comparisons to costlier bottles and warnings about digestion.

Heenzo Costa

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