Modern observatory building design in Canberra described
An article details a large modern observatory building with a main nine thousand square foot plan, brick exterior, and timber frame windows. It notes a two-wing layout, cement paving, and an inner record chamber. The description highlights climate controlled interiors and specialized rooms, including a photometry area and office spaces, with emphasis on structure and finish.
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Australia
Nea Nei
Canbarrs
Wandatons
Gome
George V Memorial project amid delays and shortages
The George V Memorial in Australia has faced long delays as the Department of the Interior takes over from Concrete Constructions Ltd. The 12 month build produced a war memorial with focused symbolism, but shortages of bromine and other war materials have stalled placement and completion. The project remains in progress with the deatailed structure and interior works ongoing by the contractors and authorities.
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Ue Department of the Interior
Bali
G. Rayner Hom
Har Boaketi
Canberra Housing Boom Rebuilds City As 2324 Homes Rise
Canberra sees a major housing push with over 250 new completions for government and private owners in the past year. The program expands with flats and government schemes, while a waiting list of 350 persists.
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Canberra
Private houses lead six unit housing drive in growth plan
A historic housing program shows private homeowners dominating a six unit scheme backed by Go enterprises. Loans totalling £50,001 have funded private bond and mortgage advances over the years, with repayment schedules extending decades.
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Tenat
Nana
Pri
Dle
Anwar
Iaueutalad
Federal
Capita Communala
Ranaalieed
Canberra brick production trends in the 1930s and 1940s
Building activity in Canberra is mirrored by brick output from the Canberra brick works. Recorded yearly totals show large fluctuations from 1935 onward, with figures ranging from about 4.08 million bricks in 1956 to around 7.47 million in 1939, reflecting varying construction demand during the period.
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Canberra
Mixed Housing Plan Under Review in Canborra
A garbled note outlines housing scheme plans for Canborra, mentioning a housing commissioner and standard architecture. The text suggests a proposal awaiting approval and references a year based timeline, with unclear details about the site and process.
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Canborra
Barton House Canberra Largest Hostel Opened
Canberra's Barton House, the largest hostel, reflects Government supervision for private loan and development in the Australian capital. The two story building features 165 bedrooms, main lounge, recreation rooms, dining area, kitchens, study rooms, and art quarters. Contractors Cody and Wills led brickwork, paint, and roof finishing with varied tiles. Interior joinery by W Burden uses silky oak, with Canberra carpeting by Burn and rambling plasterwork praised by officers. Heating, hot water, and electrical systems supplied by local tradesmen.
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Klinden
Imma
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Glebe
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Burn
Canberra
Axminster
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Kingston
W. A. Harris
Reid
Robin Briton
Manulen
Cal debt and fuel rationing hit June revenue totals
The report shows a 44 percent drop in revenue for the May through June period, severed by rationing and aging assets. Despite a strong April, overall revenue remains lower than the prior year as fuel restrictions constrain operations and travel.
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