Yass Canberra Concrete Road Move by NSW Premier
The Premier J T Lang has taken up with the Main Roads Board the construction of a concrete road from Yass to the Federal Capital Territory border. MLA J W Tully urged immediate start to ease traffic from Melbourne to Canberra. About eight miles within the Territory border to Canberra is in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
J. T. Lang
Main Roads Board
Yass
Federal Capital Territory
J. Mw. Tully
Melbourne
Canberra
Polo Molonglo Club Carnival Set at Duntroon Grounds
Tila expects abx teamers to join the annual polo carnival with Cooma Yass Goulburn and Young each fielding one team. Sydney may also send a side to compete for the y Cup and Canberra Cup. The event runs August 11 12 and 15 with dances at Kurrajong each night and many polo enthusiasts attending.
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Tila
Abx
Tea Polo Club
Cooma
Yuu
Goulburn
Young
Mist
Hime
Bydney
Carpees
Duntroon
Kurrajong
Fine Of Thirty Pounds For Using Bar At Queanbeyan Hotel
Constable Imrie reported observing John Connell enter the Commercial Hotel bar on July 14 and place an order while noting an open notebook. Witnesses described a disputed royal horse betting claim, with the case centering on an alleged exchange and the correct starting price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
John Connell
Imrie
Laome
Connell
Cam
Cannell
Witnean
Ation
Peter Madizin
Amy
Tucker
Micken
Proposed Bridge Visit by Ministers Near Captain's Flat
MLA Keegan and Minister Blakes visited the site of a proposed bridge over the Thuralilly river near Captain's Flat. The ministers surveyed the Captain's ad area and discussed local government plans for infrastructure funding and construction timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keegan
Hon
Blakes
Thuralilly
Bungendors
Airships to Australia face Canberra mooring limits
Commonwealth Meteorologist Mr Hunt and weather expert Mr Giblett say Canberra’s 2000 foot elevation makes a mast site difficult for airships to visit while Melbourne offers a lower site. Two British airships under construction will test in December 1912 carrying passengers and freight with 100 passenger capacity and stops every three to four days. meteorology remains crucial for England Australia routes due to wind direction and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
Hunt
W. A. Giblett
Airshippiasion
Sydney
Melbourne
England
Australia
Telopea Park Association Calls Special Meeting On Wednesday
A special Telopes Park Parents and Children’s Association meeting is set for Wednesday evening at Telopea Park School. The group will discuss ties between their association and the Canberra Serial Association and consider a proposed alternative regarding social service agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telopes Park Parents and Clileens’ Association
Telopea Park School
T. and C. Association
Capberra Serial
C. Association
Social Service Association
Plucky Act Highlighted By Victorian Shooting tragedy
Melbourne coroner praises five year old pantrymaid Mavis Woods for her brave act during the South Yarra shooting tragedy on July 20. He notes Woods was wounded and commends her plucky actions as upholding Empire traditions. Victims Motel Jamon and Monalil Leet are named in the inquest findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mia
Mavis Woods
South Yarra
Berrian
Leet
Misa James
Mra. Wooda
Mrs. Woods
Mr. Berrinan
Lady Hopetoun Club Annual Meeting Report and Elections
The first annual meeting of the Lady Hopetoun Chuwan hel club at Willadfordia buildings on a Wednesday evening approved the club constitution with minor amendments. Officers elected included President Lady Grow and Ms Nadie hon as vice presidents, Treasurer Ms Pilvegelverd, and Trustee Dr W G DuMeld, with committee members named and four appointments pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Hopetoun Chuwan
Willadfordia
J. TL Woneynett
Ile Obat
Mian Efawkins
Clih
Oli Alah
Bodol Pervies al Merr
Lida Hawkins
Body Ultern
Lady Grow
Mian Nadihon
Tremeurer
Mins Pilvegelverd
Counlltor
W. Hl. Loughrey
Truntee
W. G. DuMeld
Postponed Civic Welcome To Parliament Staff
Owing to the sudden death of the Curk Parliament the civic welcome for Federal Parliament staff has been postponed. The only function on the original schedule is the Government Printing Staff event at Hotel Kurrajong on August 10. The Parliamentary staff welcome now occurs August 19 at Hotel Kurrajong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gale
Hotel Kurrajong
Prime Minister's Department
Treasury
Attorney-General’s Department
New Church Site Approved for South Ainslie Canberra
The Church of Christ in Canberra received site approval at teleet 8 of aeetion 1h. The allotment to the Churches of Christ in Australia was granted by the Federal Capital Commission at yesterday's Communion meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ In
Canberra
South Aimslie
Churches of Christ In
Australia
Federal Capital Commission
Yeaterdiny
Tasmanian stainless steel plant eyed in Launceston plan
Hopes rise for an iron ore based stainless steel factory in Launceston Tasmania. Mayor Alderman Burlwr and the town clerk discuss with mainland investors to use West Tamar ore and Beaconsfield chrome in a steel making venture.
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Launeeston
Tasmania
Mapufactory
Launceston
TH. (. Burlwr
Jen
West
Tamar
Beaconsfel
Contary
Europe
Amer
Canberra Health Talks Ahead of Neville Howse Visit
Territorial health conditions discussed as Captain Courtney Bar pilot reports from Canberra and the Territory. Sir Neville Howse and Dr. Cumpston expected in the capital next week for health and home affairs discussions.
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Canberra
Territory
aTre Ainrussel
Neville Hower
Home and Territories
Dr. Cumpston
Commonwealth
Farm Trainees Suggested For Federal Capital Territory Station
The Sydney Chamber of Agriculture proposes a pre research institute and farm at the original Farrar home site in the Federal Capital Territory. British public school men and university graduates would gain preliminary farm experience at Cooma training camp before settling, with a manager guiding settlers for two to three years at a nominal 1 percent of the farm value. Trainees would pay passage and 30 shillings weekly maintenance while seeking remunerative work to offset costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Chamber of Agrculture
Commonwealth
Federal Capital Territory
William Farrar
MM. Osborne
Australia
Ville Peronnum
Osborne
Cooma
Nine Leases Open for Private Application on Northbourne Blocks
Nine residential blocks facing Northbourne Avenue near Civic Centre are offered by private application instead of auction. The blocks Nos 1 to 8, section 19, Ainslie, were previously auctioned on December 12 1924 and now have higher upset values and covenants. Block 9 near Civic Centre was sold to Dr Blackall. block 1 to 8 will be allocated in reverse numerical order by Lands Department applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciy
Ainslie
Northbourne Avenue
Civic Centre
Blackall
Lands Department of the Commission
Coal imports highlight South Australia supply risks
ENGLISH COAL S A imports ship coal from the United Kingdom for use in South Australia. The Adelaide Trimwaya Trust and the Gas Company have ordered large quantities. The article notes SA depends on Newcastle coal and faces supply disruption risks from industrial trouble or shipping delays, urging larger stocks to offset higher production costs and competitive disadvantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Routh
Australia
Adelaide
Newcastle
Howth Australia
Northbourne Club dominates annual Federal Territory cricket awards
At the Hotel Kurrajong dance Colonel J T H Goodwin presented the Douglas Cup and 1926 27 Pennant to Northbourne A grade for two consecutive seasons amid 100 guests. Northbourne B grade received the Campbell Cup and 1936 27 H grade Premiership Pennant. W L Cottingham accepted for Northbourne. Col Goodwin also awarded batting and bowling trophies to L Maloney and T Emste, while Hincksman earned high score and Edmonds trophies for the club with boundary hits and aggregate scores. Honeysett shared wicket keeping honors with Carnall. a Universal Distributing Co trophy went to the association for best wicket keeper. J H Honeycett won the catches trophy for Mailey’s Territory team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. M*donald
Northbourne
Queanbeyan
W. L. Cottingham
Hlub
T. F. Douglas
Association
Edmonds
Cub
8. Hincksman
Ueanbeyan
Mesura
Woodgers
Calthorpe
Neason
C. Hinchaman
Messrs. Carnall and Honeysett
Ansociation
Radio Research Board Begins Work in Australia
The Radio Research Board formed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has started its program for the coming year. It aims to conduct pure investigations in wireless transmission and will closely cooperate with a corresponding body in Britain. Chairman Professor Madsen traveled to England to study British radio work and to arrange collaboration for experimental studies on broadcasting challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
M'Lachlan
Radio Research Board
Council For Scientidle and Industrial Research
Mrntacn
Madsen
Australia
England
Sydney and Melbourne linked by research defense scheme
The text notes involvement of the universities of Sydney and Melbourne and the Postmaster General's department in a defence related research plan. It mentions the council for scientific and industrial research bearing the cost and the scheme's ultimate responsibility resting with the overall program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Func
Defence
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Railway Revenue Queanbeyan Big Increase for Year
New South Wales Government railways report a revenue rise of £81,200 for the year ended June 30 at Queanbeyan station. Passenger tickets total £47,640 from 44,063 tickets, goods revenue £33,684, and wool and stock traffic show higher activity. Inland trade includes 24,028 tons received and 6,541 tons despatched. stock movements note cattle and sheep movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Queanbeyan
Canberra Cycling Club plans charity ride and prizes
The Canberra Cycling Club will tour Bungendore on Sunday July 21, leaving Hotel Canberra at 9 am. The event welcomes all riders and bans racing. prizes include a Superb racing frame and cash awards. Support from local business is noted and a charity track race is planned in Yass. Donations from J C Gunn, J B Young and Co, W Samuels, and T Whyte are acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Bungendore
Fim Canberra
Yass
Anaiaiance
J. C. Gunn
J. B. Young
Canberra Weather Records and Rainfall Totals
Weather records for Canberra show daily values for temperature wind and rainfall, with a monthly rainfall total to date. The report lists the period ending today with measurements for July and notes year to date rainfall figures for January through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Pastoral Industry Research Fund Appeal in Australia
Professors Woodruff of Melbourne University and Hkewict of Sydney University urged the New South Wales Easter Association to fund at least £200,000 for saline research in the pastoral industry. The address to the general council emphasized urgent support for scientific study in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Woodruf
Melbourne University
Hkewict
Sydney University
Easters Association
N.S.W
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Molonglo Club
Captain's Flat Road
Britain
Telopea Park
P. and C. Association
Lady Hopetoun Club
South Ainslie
Courtney Bar
Fromdon
New York
F.C.T
English Coal
S.A
Toarius Investigations
Mr. Bruda
Et Beck
Get Beck
Yasr Road
Rach
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