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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1941
Page
2
The article examines Canberra's electricity consumption as a gauge of progress over six years. It lists annual totals ending June 30 from 1936 to 1942, showing growth from 7,384,034 units in 1936 to about 4,600,000 in 1942, highlighting measurement doubts.
A new hospital project is progressing rapidly at a cost of about £150,000. The scheme, by Concrule Constructions Ltd with Lewin as lead architect, plans a large block housing casualty, maternity, and surgical wards, and multiple operating theatres. Groundwork proceeded after a meeting on January 28 with Abe Minder, Frederick Stewart, and others, with completion expected early next year.
The government weighs temporary secretariats costing £60,000 against completing the Melbourne Building block at City for £50,000. The Australian War Memorial opens in November and Canberra Community Hospital is due for occupation early next year. Immediate issue is the future of government offices. A Cabinet decision is awaited.
The Australian War Memorial at Canberra began in 1937 and aims to be the largest stone building in the Southern Hemisphere. Despite wartime delays, most of the main structure and grounds are underway, with plans for bronze doors and a public opening yet to be determined.
An early 20th century war relics exhibit outlines a time collection of battles and captured equipment. The plan includes a tank and various figures from the Great War and Western campaigns. Curators note the items’ significance and aim to assemble a definitive display.
Glazing mirrors and glass services offered by Canseara Glass Service. Pisin and fancy glazing, polishing of edges on premises. Address listed as founder Hangaton.
Architects builders and home makers are invited to inspect newly erected showrooms by Fibrous Plaster Ltd Causeway featuring fibrous plaster shants cornice moulds vents and other modern finishing products. The firm touts extensive experience and says it offers everything from plain sheeting to mack tile shearing and a wide range of lines with large stocks for prompt delivery.
Senator Fall reviews Canberra’s rapid wartime expansion noting the new Canberra hospital, Barton hostel, War Memorial work, and a burst of housing. He cites Defence Service spending surpassing two million pounds in the last year, with Canberra receiving £200,000 in civil works and several infrastructure projects advancing to support residents and Parliament.
Senator Fall spoke on the early war completion and nationwide efforts. He noted inaugurations and training initiatives including Canberra Technical College for munitions workers, a Royal Australian Air Force technical school costing £29,400, and extensions to Duntroo Military College as integral parts of the Commonwealth war effort.
A fragmented feature describes the Serreny Welfare Hut in Minn ka, an addition to the National Capital architecture. It details the hut’s green design, sunless warmth, and internal layout including a lounge, blind room, library, and kitchen, with electric and wood heating and a special drying area for winter use.
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