Discrepancies in Yarralumla costs debated by PAC
Public Accounts Committee questioned chief architect Casboulte on cost figures for Canberra buildings. He cited unified cost tallies, while noting variations in project design and timing. The chair pressed for clear breakdowns, questioning planning, contracts, and material costs amid concerns of hurried assessments and value for beauty.
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Yarralumla
Public Accounts Committee
Federal Capital Commission
Canberra
Sydney Colliery Operations Suspended
The Sydney Colliery mine operations halted due to unsafe conditions and financial constraints. Workers faced delayed pay as management negotiated with authorities and unions to resume activity and ensure safety standards.
Parliament clash over union accountability and strike rules
The debate centers on a bill clause placing unions and their officers under liability for members’ actions. Opposition leader Boullin argues it punishes the innocent, while ministers defend holding central unions accountable for leaders and strikes. The session includes interruptions, parliamentary decorum concerns, and questions about judicial and arbitration context.
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Boullin
Franklin
Benbrook
Ley
Parton
Anstey
Murah
ICRA
Tary
Arbitration Court
Mann
Tlakeley
Flagers
Woomen
Mani
Chenera
The Derby Eve of Great Event at Epsom
London reports the Derby eve with What will win the Derby as the sole topic. Lord Derby’s Polrway is the favourite, followed by Bunny Trace and other contenders. Several owners cannot attend due to bereavement, war service, or age, while the King and the Prince of Wales are to witness the race.
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Civice Centre
Mor
Cyatoulte
Cashourie
Con Mission
Melbourne
London
Lord Derby
Polrway
Lord Dewars Bunny Trace
Lawrence Kips Plemings
Aga Khan
Hanjit Singh
Steron
Edeoward de
Gough Ke
Africa
Lord Stosebery
Camelford
Wyning
Porky
King
Ayuren
Prince c of Wales
Tude
Liuchems
York
Calcutta Sweep Draw Calcutta
The report notes a horse racing sweep in Calcutta with mentions of entrants from Aiwoon the Coapy and Bombay, Sunny Trave as second favorite, and a miner Reyes Mente dusting the field. A starter named Pt i Waa is listed amid wind refunds and unsettled bets.
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Calcutta
Theyiday
Aiwoon
Coapy
Wombay
Sunny Trave
Miner Reyes
Ian
Ube
Dairy Research Institute Proposed in Australian Parliament
Notice given by Mr. Josiah Francia Moreton in the House yesterday morning proposing establishment of a Dairy Research Institute. The motion aims to stimulate the dairy industry in Australia and enable world market competition. It would investigate production, manufacture, storage, and transport and disseminate scientific results. The resolution to be sent to the Senate for concurrence, seconded by Mr. Mackay Lilley.
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Notics
Jowiah Francia
Moreton
Australia
Commonwealth
Auetralia
Senate
Mackay
Lilley
National rules report on Saturday match actions
The report focuses on elbowing incidents involving Ainslie and Adam with Thompson and Wy Medon Ald Acton, and Cwlheghan Abnesdin. Lodke Acton faces allegations for throwing the ball at him. The independent commissioner, Air Robert Garron, will review the reports tonight.
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Econclusim O
Sandurday
Ainslie
Adam
Rophe
Thompson
Waneineed
At Home Event for Queen Candidate Funds
An at home gathering to support the queen contest is planned for Saturday evening at Ghirmwin Hew School hall. Organizers Misses Jotey and Thongs, with Miss Marjorie Choswenor, will host the event in connection with St. Kristopher's Church Siuvuke. Start time set for 8.6?
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Toonwtal
Cheom
Tiattwo
Mies
Marjorie Choswenor
Misses
Meeting of Children’s Welfare Association At Alne Public School
A Monday night meeting of the Children’s Welfare Association at Alne Nar Public School notes the treasurer Mrs W H Loughrey resigns ahead of a Melbourne trip. A special meeting is planned that evening to address the resignation and upcoming social honors.
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Children’s Welfare Association
Alne Ne
W. H. Loughrey
Melbourne
Telopea Park Public School Wing Officially Opened
The new wing of Telopea Park Public School was officially opened by Prime Minister Mr. Druce yesterday afternoon, housing the technical and infants departments. A clerical discount appears on mother wife.
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Telopea Park
Departmenta
Prine Timer
Mr. Druce
Fmother Wie
Parish clash over school room use sparks local row
Russell Hill residents and the Parents and Citizens Association accuse authorities of denying a library and a preaching room at the school. A planned Saturday event to hold magazines and other items there prompted a church group to protest, with police called to control the dispute.
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Parents and Citizens Association of Law Wit HO
Graft Inquiry Details Conflicted Tender and Witness Accounts
The commissioner noted the witness claimed protection of the act amid hostile cross examination. Accounts describe withdrawals of a £15,000 offer linked to Bridges, Maling, and others, with ties to Hutchinson and a Tivoli theatre patronage, and letters between executives questioning integrity and potential harm to the firm’s reputation.
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Bridges
Croav
Mack
Maling Sinner
Mr. Mack
Hutchinson
Mewes, Minter, Simonen and Co
McIntosh
Tivoli
MeIntosh
Jung
Mir
Jock Musgrove
Tivell
Dundees
Wais
Melntosh
Ridges
Mcintosh Sail
International Combustion Company
G. RP
T. Taylor
Taylor
Sydney
OK. Taylor
Internation Combustion Company
Trier
Ing 1
Secadet Commission
Labour
Laity Council
Dridges
Capital Commission Tender Notice 1928 for fencing works
Tenders will be received until noon on Monday June 11 1928 for erecting about 120 feet of rustic paling fencing at Heauchmmp Howse rear including staining and repair work and about 400 feet of concrete paste and wire netting fencing with gates at Police Sergeant's residence Acton labor only. No deposit required. Materials must be bought from approved commission stores per plans and conditions.
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Heauchmmp Howse
Acton
Atteés
Capital Commission
Cantrary
Heavy Fine Incomplete Scattered Court Report
In Sydney on a Wednesday at Simons Court John Jackson was fined 60 pounds or an unspecified penalty. Evidence stated Jackson drove to Ferry Car Cheewlar Quay, stopped near a vessel carrying explosives, and appeared to smoke a cigarette as a ferry foreman flagged the danger. The brief indicates the explosive proximity prompted the fine.
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Sydney
Ental Simons Court
John Jackson
Granior
Jaclart
bin Hollie Thayee
Cheewlar Quay
Witvimlant
Jackson
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Kingamill
Sip
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Bene
Oain
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Merkel
Marek
Amd
Lauvawle
Caaboulle
Ake
Chic Centre Shopn
Ushoulte
Chlyle
Oraans
Dessenia
Coulburn
Yarralumla House
Sydney Colliery
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Oyern Bons
Berm
Pla
Fae
Deere
Calcutia
Dairy Research
Robert
Garran
Ainslie Public School
Children's Welfare Assn
hoynoOote Alnwic Pubjic
Jerarys
Canberr
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Altalle
Hinderarten
Aloe
Clauden
Cluthes
Telopea Park Public School
Rew
Russell Hill
Community Lata
Poioch
Turthring Proom
Bun Well
Conwahelon
Grand Euchre Party
OLD Time Dance Catholic School
Mali, Manuka
Ko Toe
Kelly
Federal Rovers
Kingston
Daormett
Ohlotmalde
Prom T. Whyte
Tallor
Wingroeton
Prowses
Clyle Centre
Kevin Gallagher
Assembly Orchestra
Lady's
Causeway
Leaonmton
Vommissiadt Avijourne
Moecmaobe Tion
Tom
Cita Ia
D. A. Johnston
Viamonds
Eastlake
Phene Bait
Mason Brothers Motch Funerals Directors
Canderra & Queanbeyan
Canderra
Stormmaway
Queanbean
Queanbeyan
Columans
The
Canberra Times
Fiat
Quadrant Motor Cycle
Canberra Garage Limited
Ainslie, F.C.T
Federal Motor Garage
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Times” Office
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