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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1928
Page
5
Local discussion cites nuisance of drinking in parks at Queanbeyan. Council planned action and municipal proclamation to curb alcohol use in public spaces within the municipality. Authorities empowered to prohibit or regulate consumption and related disturbances.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council met Thursday evening amid the resignation of an alderman. The district to reside at Make Courtelliou, NSW, is cited. The resignation is accepted and the council awaits NSW Government approval to fill the vacancy.
A chaotic draft notes Queanbeyan Council debating a pound and sale yards plan tied to a park proposal. It references a pubic works committee recommendation, a possible rate impact, and timing around Thursday evening meetings. The incomplete text hints at a vote, potential delays, and community response.
A Federal Capital Commission notice invites tenders for the purchase of a plant at Kinganton with vacant 1 line and other components. Tenderers may lease the site for ten years at a set rent or offer a deposit equal to a percentage of the tender. Office locations include Sydney and Canberra with extended dates in July 1925 for viewing and submission.
Tenders close at noon on Monday July 36 for supply and delivery of seven cooled transformers to Canberra. Tender forms and conditions available from the Federal Capital Commission offices in Canberra and Sydney and the Director-General of Works in Melbourne. Envelopes must be clearly marked Tender for Transformers and sent to the Secretary, Federal Capital Commission, Canberra. No tender will be accepted.
Kilns Bezan Beyan Lime Co announces guaranteed top quality agricultural lime and delivery to any location. Hand quantity advertised at £1 10s per kiln. Located at Cameron Road Queanbeyan near West Avenue.
Tender notices advertise bricklayers for telex wiring work at Alm Uo through Canberra Building and Investment Co Ltd. Casual for the following work on Cottage a Bastia, with close of tenders Wednesday. Apply Secretary, Canberra Building and Investment Co Ltd. Bond opposite Lavers's, East Inde. For sale day old chicks and various eggs from Hawkesbury College and Deana Road. Large front rooms available at NOW Arcade with electric light and facilities.
We have clients who will build to suit buyers and we would be glad to furnish any information desired and arrange inspections.
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