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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1927

Page

12

Social Service Meeting Ends In Heated Debate

A local Social Service meeting featured heated debate on amending the associations constitution and council representation. Key figures included Sir John Butters and McNamara as members argued over funding, membership, and the scope of social welfare work with votes close and the chair declining further changes.

Mroinowski Amabher Ian Otic Nations Wren Waterman Thekogialiony Murry Honeysett Quigley Romella Peter John Butters Quighey Crapp Eastlake McNamara Social Service Sony Sir John Yale Consciente Sale District Og Council Social Service Council Swart Xa

Murray River bridges progress and costs across border

The article details Murray River bridge construction between New South Wales and Victoria. Five bridges will cost over £680,000 funded by both states with NSW supplying steel superstructure. The largest spans nine sections of 270 feet, linking Bethungra and Albury Cobram, restoring road access to the Hume Reservoir area. Victoria funds foundations and rails, while NSW handles steelwork and tenders.

Murray New South Wales Briazes Wethungro Victoria Hume Reservoir Bethifngra Albury Coban Hume Wedenga Department of Public Works Home Torler Railways Mildura Abbotsford Wenntworth New South Fonts Cromstot Btony Crosane Weyond Tuston Lake Lichannen Vietgria Han

Social Service Council backs vice patrons and district functions

The Hon. Treasurer Bertwistie announces two vice patrons for the social service, with praise for the honor and commitment to the movement. Mr Shakespeare proposes district social functions to recruit new members and expand the social service program in the community.

Bertwistie Oc Service Council C.d. Shakespeare Ehery Conhberm

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