Indifference in Canberra Residents Urges Interior Review
A report to the Minister for the Interior of Perkintron by Superintendent Ay Bruce cites widespread indifference among Canberra residents toward civic duties. It laments footpath damage across Commonwealth offices, with paths repeatedly worn and hedges degraded, demanding steps to curb this vandalism and protect parklands and gardens. The document notes ongoing costs for upkeep and replanting each year.
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Canberra
Perkintron
Wurke and Gardens
Ay Bruce
Jin Hrwcen
Vicinif Commonwealth
Canberra Carr Cup Team Selected For Crookwell Trip
Canberra XII named to contest the Carr Cup in Crookwell with a special train arranged from Canberra departing 9.20 am and returning after the 3 pm match. The article notes Crookwell’s near defeat of Goulburn, lists Canberra players, and quotes reduced return fares and expected strong turnout.
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F.C.T. Busby
Canberra
Canberra XII
Crookwell
Goulburn
Canberra Rilk
T. Gribble
B. Hawke
H. Bladen
A. Johnson
J. Grant
Styan
Crookwall
McGaurr
C. Smith
Inter
Goulburns
al Ne
Ae Follo
Gribne
Auartera
E. Hawke
T. Byrne
H. Speering
K. Harrington
Hall
W. Grimes
C. Byrne
H. Seton
J. McAdam
H. Bla
Den
H. Bourke
Mayers
Alleged confession halts case at Kogarah Court
Walter Harris, 21, a labourer, faced Kogarah Court on a breaking and entering charge against J Maguire. Evidence claimed Mrs Maguire offered leniency and admission promises. Magistrate excluded admissions, police declined to proceed, and Harris was discharged.
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Svar
Walter Harris
Uie Kogarah
J. Maguire
Murria
Damages Awarded in Motor Collision Case in Sydney
In a District Court session Alexander Ewan sued Constable Seaton for injuries from a collision with a police car. The police vehicle suffered damage and a policeman was hurt. Judge Neild awarded 40 to Ewan after the defendant did not appear. Noel McIntosh claimed police charged against his client but the case was not explained.
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Sydney
Alexander Ewan
Seaton
Hon
Tailors Seek Modification of Sales Tax on Suits
A Sydney deputation urged that sales tax on suits be imposed on the value rather than the count, arguing the rate equaled 9/2 on wear. The Treasurer Sir Walter Monty Greene said the request would be reviewed by Cabinet amid talks of tax rebates totaling about £4,000,000.
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Sydney
Tionday
Muster ‘Ailure
Anslatant
Walter Monty Greene
Thay
Airently
Prison key found at station by pollen prisoner
A key said to open every door was recovered yesterday at the paler station. Authorities noted the metal may unlock many exits, but its precise use remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.
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Risonar
Freedom
Sydney
Paler
Eviction Case Marks First Canberra Hearing in Years
At Canberra Police Court Mr. K C Waugh for the Commonwealth sought a warrant for eviction against Alexander Collingridge of Block 5 Section 4 Amalie after he failed to appear. He owed rent dating from February 10, 1981, as a fortnightly tenant since April 1, 1930 at 29/10 a week. The minister for the anterior hind determined the term.
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Canberra
K. C. Waugh
Commonwealth Government
Alexander Collingridge
Aimalie
J. W. T. Forrest
Collingridge
Commonwealth
Wauch
Fraud Brisbane Man Appears in Police Court
Albert Miller, 69, appeared in police court on a fraud charge covering January 1 to September 1927. In Sydney, he allegedly conspired with James Patrick Helger Joseph McNamar a John King and Henry Kohen to defraud David Alenaniter Marshall and Australian Mortgages Ltd shareholders of large sums. He was remanded on £500 bail and ordered to report twice daily.
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Brisbane
Albert Miller
Sydney
Coumpket
James Patrick Helger
Joseph McNamara
John King
Henery Kohen
David Alenaniter Marshall
Hareholders
Australian Mortgages Ltd
Massy Cup Drama Tests Queanbeyan Billing
Queanbeyan scrum half Bot Rowley faces doubt over playing against Cooma in the Massy Cup Sunday fixture. Officials aim to retain him as he is set to attend hearings at Nevertire early next week, with Duck Collett offering transport to Cowra to ensure arrival on time.
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Bot Rowley
Brillant Queanbeyan
Cooma
Nevertire
Duck Collett
Rowley
Cowra
Hin Des
Canberra Court Fines Set for Five Defendants
Five magistrate cases heard by Mr J W T Forrest at Canberra Notice Court. Proceedings lasted 25 minutes. Vernon Callaghan and Thomas Hunsey fined £5 with £1 weekly payments. Hussey fined £1 for drunkenness and seven days to pay. James Hobbs fined £2 6s 6d costs for riding without a light. Maurice Gallagher fined 20s with costs for driving a motor ferry without a tailight. All defendants said they were on roller work.
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J. W. T. Forrest
Canberra
Vernon Callaghan
Thomas Hunsey
Hussey
James Hobbs
Maurice Gallagher
Joe E Brown Leads Riotous Fun at Star Theatre
Queanbeyan theatre schedule features Joe E Brown in a riotous martial comedy with You Bald a Mouthful. Brown plays a naive youth entering a marathon to win a study prize, with Catalina Island scenes and Ginger Rogers in a motor boat chase. Co stars include Promton Foxter Walter Walker Ravin Maxwell Barry Geibbon.
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Joe E. Brown
Vince Brown
Brown
Jartions
Catalina Yeland
Ginger Rogers
Joe
Inchiden
Promton Foxter
Walter Walker
Ravin Maxwell
Barry Geibbon
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Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Ahmon
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Canberra Times
Job Printing Department
Federal Capital Press
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Arnotts
Arnott
Monkey Brand
Massy Cup
Queanbeyan
Atkinsons
Emndard
Quailty
Clements
Star Theatre
Holbrooks
Holbrook
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