Discrepancies Over Canberra Government House Costs
Sir John Harrison faces heated questions before the Public Accounts Committee over the gap between his estimates and actual Canberra Government House expenses. He deflects responsibility to the Chief Commissioner while acknowledging large cost differentials and insisting the inquiry should focus on architects and official records. Harrison will continue testimony Tuesday.
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Court Official Documents Show Wall Attachments at Queanheven
Fragmented item describes court proceedings at Newtown PR with references to Mrs and police, a mural of court house, and a prominent figure. It mentions a meeting Thursday and a prominent honoree, with vague notes about a school and secretary.
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Local Shop Listing Promises Wide Range of Goods
A fragmented advertisement notes a shop in Kayser Squire promoting a diverse selection including wine, ladies wear, and menswear. It mentions Grey, Varney, and Grey Thine among items and hints at weather and location details with several misread names and lines. The piece reads like a busy, partial catalog filled with garbled product references.
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Local Tennis and Lawn Events Across Canberra Suburbs
South Canberra and Queanbeyan tennis and lawn events report a busy weekend schedule at Northhourne Oval Telopen Park Queanbeyan Manuka and Eastlake. Players from Ainslie Kingston Manuka and Acton compete in club and school tournaments with several matches slated at local venues.
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Blandfordia Club Tournament Opens With Mixed Doubles
The Mandfordia Tennis Club hosts its annual event starting today. Matches include three sets of singles and doubles with a total score per match of five.
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Sydney Players Visit Canberra And Queanbeyan In Tennis
A team of Sydney minor prominent tennis players will visit Canberra and Queanbeyan this weekend to meet local clubs on the courts. Led by Henry Marsh former NSW champion the visitors will duel with locals including N Ridley J Widley W T Freebody E F W Sandral and K Carnall. The star singles feature W Th Walker Australian Junior Champion versus N Ridley with other strong matchups expected in doubles. The visitor side will play Monday on the Queanbeyan courts.
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Ayuffe Abel
Queanbeyan Sheep Sale Draws Strong Bidding
In Queanbeyan at Woodgers and Calthorpe's yard the sheep sale saw good attendance from all ports of the district with spirited bidding. Prices quoted include wethers 21/9 and ewes around 17 shillings, most lots yarded though two small yards were dropped. The text notes the sale day as Thursday with a hint of June 2.
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SPORTS CARNIVAL AT QUEANBAYAN PARK
A comprehensive programme of cycling, athletics, novelty events and wood chop is planned for Monday next on Cyuenn Devin Park during the King’s Birthday holiday. The event includes female cycling displays, a wood chop contest, running and horse-show style athletic events with refreshments on site. Officials Mr J 4H Ridley and Taney oversee arrangements with a large staff.
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Canberra Musical Society issues June transit amendments
Daley secretary announces Tolimy birthday operations on June 1 1928 with numerous bus cancellations and withdrawals from Forrest Street Hotel Wellington West Block Molongin Telopes Park Westlake and other stops. Choristers invite new members for Merrie England at Acton Hall June Tuesday and Friday.
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Second round soccer matches listed for today
In the second round of the soccer competition the fixtures include Queanbeyan versus venue Queanbeyan and Kingston versus Albare, both games set to be played today at their home grounds.
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Rugby League Notes Bright spot in Duntroon Acton clash
In Canberra coverage the Duntroon and Acton match drew good attendance but ended in a no side. Ack de Smet won Kimberley medal as most improved, Tommy Grines led Thun room action, and Las Coonry and Mac played well. Outstanding Duntroon players included Hurley Campbell O Cosa and A de Smet. for Acton Harrington Hidley Snowy Appa and Power starred. Acton Rovers train today at 2 pm. Cooma game Sunday awaits.
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Sydney Stock Exchange Sales Report Highlights Ailing Investments
Yesterday's listings show varied prices across Commonwealth Bank, Queensland National, Port Jackson, and Australian Meat firms. Mining and agricultural shares like Silverland Proprietary and Maoriland Kawar appear with mixed returns as traders assess market conditions.
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