Canberra Social Service Association seeks amends to council duties
Canberra residents are urged to oppose a proposed change to the Canberra Social Service Association constitution that would grant the body power to advise the Federal Capital Commission on civic matters. Critics warn the move risks undermining local governance and civic rights, urging participation at a July meeting to enroll as members and influence the future direction of Canberra’s social service movement.
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Canberra Social Service Association
Canbermi Social Service Association
Moderal Capital Commission
General Welfare
Association
Tte Council
Edvine
Ramttors
Social Ser
Aworration Word
Eastlake ‘Social Service ’ Association
Norconc Hia
Sean
Canbarm
Dore
Megceforth
Canberra
Afr
J. At
Honeyact
Kerio Association
Australia
Honeyscott
Canberry
Beri
Gama
Canberra Social Service
Acton Hall
P.m
Thomas Carlyle
Baby Health Centre Opens in Canberra
The Canberra Mothercraft Society officially opened the Baby Health Centre at Baatlake on Saturday with Lady Butters presiding. Miss Whiting led the nursing team while Mrs Dummdeld and Mrs Woodker guided society efforts. Attendees toured the clinic as remarks praised the society’s growth from October, noting earlier drives for funds and building support.
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Baatlake
Canberra
Jean Woodger
Mutters
Mutter
Canberra Community News
Ainslie Social Service Association Meets In Canberra
The Ainslie Social Service Association held its annual meeting at the Social Service Cottage in Ainslie with Mr. Kmeve presiding. An audited balance sheet was adopted though no annual report was prepared. Elections sparked debate over rules and nominations. Mr. B. T. McNamara was elected president, with several officers reappointed. A special meeting to address election procedures was discussed amid concerns over constitution amendments and the council’s widening powers for Canberra residents.
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Alnalie Social Hervies Association
Social Service
Alhalie
Kméve
Heerstary
Girard
Knox
BP. T. McNamara
McNamara
Canberra
Melbourne
Cal
Kkinox
KE. A. Bwane
de Wellam
Moria Bervier Council
T. Gillard
K. Carnall
Shakerbeare
Diciunslay
C. K. Pike
Social Service Council
A. ‘T. Shakespeare
Ainslie Social Service Association
Canberra Social Service Association
McNaamara
Ainsle
Canberra social service debate split on commission role
Ainslie branch discussions feature D Burgess opposing a civic advisory body under a membership society. McNamara warns against denying annual meeting debate as votes tie eight to eight. A motion to form a special social service committee passes with representation for Ainslie ladies and future public gatherings planned.
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C. FE. Pike
Social Service Council
McNamara
Canberra
Association
Amalie
A. T. Shakespeare
Ainslie
France Eyes Tidal Power Project On Mritiany Coast
France leads in tidal power experiments along the north coast of Mritiany. An ambitious large scale trial on the Vrach estuary aims to harness strong tidal streams, with early forecasts suggesting coastwide installations may follow in Scotland and Atlantic Canada as favorable natural conditions are identified.
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France
Mritiany
Vrach
I Tremely
AberVit
Scotland
New Brunswick
Nova Bootle
Canberra Newspaper Masthead Fragment With Advertising Oddities
Fragmentary Canberra newspaper page shows readers a dense mix of names and places including Hotel Canberra Kurrajong Manuka and venues around Canberra. Several towns such as Gunning Yass Braidwood and Ginninderra appear alongside vendors and civic figures. The image evokes a preproduction notice and prepaid subscription mentions with scattered geographic references and local business names.
Rugby codes vie for public favor in Canberra spectacle
An analysis argues Sydney's Rugby League may become dominant nationwide, yet highlights Canberra as the proving ground. It notes 60,000 attendances for NSW versus Queensland and 43,000 for the latest state clash, while Victoria and WA favor Australian Rules. The piece calls for fair play, courteous conduct, and refereeing dignity to win broad public support for the premier code.
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Sydney
New South Wales
N.sw
Queensland
New Zealand
England
Victoria
Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Canberra
The First Horse and Its Role in Human History
A fragmented science discussion traces the origin of the wild horse in Asia and Europe, noting early hunter gatherer use, later domestication, and the horse’s impact on travel and civilization. It mentions Fern and Prejevalsky as explorers, the evolution toward domestic breeds, and the transition to mechanized power reducing horses’ daily labor.
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Plaina
Europe
Asia
Central Asian
Yeats
Billy
Canberra Times Ad Recepts and Local Agencies Listing
An OCR snippet lists magenta ads recept for The Canberra Times and the advertising agencies and firms in Canberra Australia. It names firms such as Gordon and Gotch Ltd Barrack Street Reuters Ltd Delmont Buildings Castlereagh Street Weston Co Ltd Bulldog s George Street Patterson Co Ltd and Willmott s Advertising Agency Ltd along with the Chamber of Commerce Buildings George Street.
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Canberra
Sgh
Preae'fonp. Co. of
Australia
Barrack Street
Gordon and Gotch, Ltd
Barrack
Capital Press of Atintegha Limited Official Notice
Printed as published by Bhaken Peare for the Capital Pres of Atintegha Limited and the registered office of the company located at Ainslie Canberra F C T.
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Bhakenpeare
Atintegha Limited
Ainslie
Gabberra
F.C.T
Canberra social notes and farewell gatherings
Personal notes from Canberra record J Thomas arriving as new member of a federal commission, plans for a Fiji holiday, visits by Percy Deane and Mrs Igwin, weekend guests Ernest and Mrs Hillier, farewell events at Gorman House, and a Pontifical devotion with Father Bonaventure. Local clergy and residents attended a weekend program.
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Chasies Igwin
Adelaide
Ernest Hillier
Mian Hillier
Bydnuey
Macares
E. Evang
Keating
Canberra
Gorman House
Thirty years old A look at women’s changing habits and status
Arnold Bannett contrasts feminine customs from eighty years ago to today noting that women did not smoke in the past while men who smoked were rare. he recalls harsh social limits on women and strong male opposition to women’s advancement, including proposals like a woman MP being unthinkable. The piece reflects on social attitudes, mobility, and status.
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Arnold Bannett
Pavemenia
OVER MALLEE STUMPS A GRUELLING JOURNEY
A group of three Westoglians drove a Pon ee Tourer from Perth to Ayiney distance 8442 miles with half-a-ton baggage. They averaged 3 mph on rough plains, despite speeds of 45 to 65 mph on better sections. The six cylinder engine showcased smoothness, economy, and strong hill climbing in Australia's harsh travel conditions.
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Mallee
Dimpal
Randy Plains
Perth
Ayiney
Tolentine
Australia
Ite
Vital Statistics June Quarter Parringes Weddings Rise
A Queanbeyan Court House release shows 36 weddings in the quarter ended June 20, up 17 from the prior year. Births totalled 68 males 31 females, deaths 20 males 10 females, with figures compared to 1925 as 77 9 and 28% respectively for births and to 24 10 and 7 for deaths.
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Federal Territory
Queanbeyan District
Queanbeyan Court House
Blythe
Mailer
Federal Territory Births Deaths and Marriages Report
Federal Capital Territory quarter figures show 19 14 mates and 8 females births and 12 6 deaths with seven marriages celebrated in the Territory. The year-ago Queensland data are not available for comparison and are included in the totals at Queanbeyan.
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Federal Capital
Queanbeyan
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