Acton Hall Remembers Canberra’s Social Heart
The article recalls Acton Hall once a lively Canberra hub, hosting dances, Sunday services, and schools. It notes its role in welfare, public meetings, and youth schooling, and describes early 20th century events, teachers, and famed local figures shaping community life.
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Nash
Mims Fitepatrick
Ead
Canberra
Fryat
Kengaroo
William ‘Mitchell
Bill
Fr. Dorman
Griffith
Acton
Jinkera
Te Park School
Bwanee River
Leo O'Neill
Keniser
A.W.U
Alure
Award boosts wages and conditions for Commonwealth workers
Historical AWU award in force since 1840 increases general pay and adds female temp workers provisions. New terms include 10 minute rest breaks, two weeks annual leave, two path sick days with medical certs, and higher piece rates for certain trades. The award places Canberra sanitation workers on par with other capitals.
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Commonwealth
Ampaoys
Workers” Union
Wiest Rites
A. Gardiner
AWU
Ciel Junge
Ted
Alek
Kogether
Panie
Etmiiae
Act
Wanyong
Canberra
Melbourne bookmakers back Solvent in Grand National
Victoria's bookmakers have offered extensive odds on Solvent to win the Grand National Steeplechase on Saturday. Connections are hesitating over Solvent due to concerns about hurdling the brush fences, though many expect Solvent to be among the favorites.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Leviathan Hookiabera
Malvent Ge Sum
Stathe Horsa
Sélvent
Victim Dies After Assault Burn Attempt
Walter Edward Ballard aged 38 died hours after being battered in his home on Monday. Police hunt a suspected killer who assaulted Ballard as he slept and then attempted to burn the body to hide the crime. Authorities say Ballard succumbed to injuries and burns at a local hospital yesterday.
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Adela i
Walter Edward Ballard
Sutabde
Ai Chem
Yeaterday
Ballard
Stock Market Report From Sydney Memington Yard
In Sydney at the Memington yard lighter sheep and lamb supplies are shown with strong competition. Prime wethers fetch up to 4s, prime lambs to 4s 8d, and prime hoggets to 4s. Cattle buyers moved 2,778 head with prime cattle in demand. prime bullocks to 42 pounds, prime beef to 10 pounds, primes cows to 14 pounds 10 shillings, and prime steer beef to 9 pounds per 100 weight.
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Sydney
Memington
Canberra Times Notes Causeway Hall Opening Omission
The opening of the Causeway Hall was reported with no mention of the band. Bert Howe, organ ising secretary, highlighted the omission saying he called the big drum from Acton. Canberra with growing population may outgrow Aston Hall unless renovations proceed.
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Peiunies
Soloudal
Canberra
Hanfan Wes
Kalgoorlie
Jerry
Atmuetion
Apple
Targie
Terry
Berra Times
Causeway Hall
Organi Ing
Bert Howe
Acton
Aston Hall
Varicose Veins Are Quickly Reduced
A brief health note reports a method or treatment claimed to rapidly lessen varicose veins. The piece highlights quick results and potential benefits, reflecting lay reader interest in accessible remedies.
Australian Lawn Tennis Association Denies Brown Overseas Trip
London reports that 81 telegrams praised Geott Se for congratulatory remarks as the Daily Mail notes the Australian Lawn Tennis Association refused permission for Brown to travel to America for the national championships at Forest Hill. The paper cites Norman Brooke praising Brown's improvement through overseas experience.
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London
Geott
Supe
Saya
Dally Mail
Australian
Lawn Tyla Association
America
Shige
Forest Iie
Adée
ATA
Brown
Hin Oversen
Hir
Norman Brooke
Wareen
Young offender David Edwards remanded for multiple break-ins
David Francie Edwards, 17, of Alt he, was remanded in custody until Friday by Lieut Colonel J.T. HL. Jondwin at Canberra court yesterday. Edwards faced five counts of breaking and entering across Braddon and Civic Centre areas from March to June, with sums including £10,387, 80 and a bottle of whisky, plus shop entries. Four additional charges were pending against him.
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David Francie Edwards
Althe
Rednanday
J.T. HL. Jondwin
Canberra
Edwaria
Richarda
Rénarda
Claude Ambrose
Burns
Braddon
Edwards
Daniel John Grooms
Ulna
Chude
Canberra Versus Queensland at Meouka Oval Drawn In Hard-Fought Match
Cairns Berra aimed for a key score but the Canberra and Queensland teams settled for a draw 100 to 92 in a tight game at Meouka Oval. Queensland edged Canberra 82 to 78 at another carnival clash while New South Wales beat Queensland 78 to 75.
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Canberra
Queensvine
Meouka Oval
Cane Berra
Toile Oevanlone
Ani
L. Jackson
B. Cranaion
Brisbane Football Crowd Causes Widespread Damage
After a Saturday football match a Brisbane crowd caused extensive damage at the Exhibition Ground. Survey noted several hundred pounds of property loss including ripped fibro walls torn rots, damaged cattle and pig stalls, and many chairs tables and related ware damaged.
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Brisbane
Exhibition Ground
State Lottery You Drawn Today No 1988 Results
Lottery No. 1988 drawn today lists first prize 10880 Paily Ryn Ateate L Gill 13 Aiiine Avenue Peterabam. Second prize a904 Ged Bethe take Byndicate A. Dodds c/o Log 1 Tignes Hil. Third prize 10224 Here Hop ing Byndicate Gideon 7 Stewart Street Paddington. Fourth prize SCTB Reedtex Syndicate Mrs N Hayward Central School Nynman. Lottery No. 1807 will be seen on Wednesday.
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Paily” Ryn
Ateate
L- Gill
Aiiine Avenue
Peterabam
Byndicate
A. Dodds
Gideon
Stewart Street
Paddington
Reedtex Syndicate
N. Hayward
Central School
Nynman
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