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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
5
In Parliament Welton replies on attorney general and government control over representation. Ministers answer queries on migration, Arctic matters, and honours. Canberra to Goulburn road, hospital charges, and Canberra road funding are discussed, with replies promising review and potential action next week.
Anzac holiday and pension appeal issues dominate the executive meeting of the KCIT branch of the LAAL.LLA. Me J. H. Doneysell argued against overnment time constraints in handling pension claims. A.J. Guerin urged full treatment for claimants under the current administration. The president Ro Rowe supported a revote on the motion. A Queensland branch proposal to establish an industrial holiday on Anzac Day was endorsed. The executive noted Canberra eveasion complaints and welcomed progress on the National War Memorial project and a potential Armistice Day foundation date.
The Senate meets at three o'clock on Monday afternoon under a renamed Common Government Gazette reform by President Bir Mewlunda. The notice emphasizes a formal session and outlines the new title of the gazette as part of the administrative changes.
Local council in Queanbeyan reports several near misses from firearms on Sundays prompting police action. A police letter to the council pledged full support to identify offenders and the council agreed to pursue available remedies.
The draw lists matchups for the Canberran Golf Club championship round six on Saturday June 9 with players paired for early starts and a concurrent stroke handicap. Late entries close Friday at 6 pm with no additions after.
At School of Arte meeting the Quennttyon P and JR Association outlined the October 1 show and sports under president J C Tickner. The show committee and hospital committee will run events with gate receipts split between the association and hospital. A sub committee and publicity plans were approved to publish the programme and coordinate ring events, with members listed. It was agreed no free in or out for the football club during matches and to inform the local football club accordingly.
The Federal Capital Commission issues a speed limit notice under Section 78 of the Motor Traffic Ordinaries 1926 27 listing city area limits of 20 miles per hour for motor vehicles including motorcycles and 70 miles per hour in specified conditions. The rules cover entry to railways schools commission offices bridges public gatherings and public thoroughfares with penalties and the area defined by the City Area Ordinance 1924 1926. A. Dalat Secretary Federal Capital Commission issued the notice on 19 March 1927 in the Commonwealth Gazette. The notice includes a reward contact.
Queanbeyan residents face dangerous speeding on Monaro and Crawford Streets near the monument. The Municipal Council asked police for help after several minor accidents, noting the police already act under the Mater Tiee Act and will enforce reduced speeds at the monument intersection.
The Chillagoe steamed toward Sydney last night but firemen refused to enter the attack hold, forcing a return to Newcastle after four hours at sea. Cooks' union reportedly supported the move, causing the stoppage.
In Queanbeyan police probe a spate of dog poisonings spreading fear in parks and streets. Authorities investigate toxic baits and track suspected individuals amid claims of lost pets and calls for swift action and restitution.
The Monae electoral district roll was revised with 276 names struck and 37 added. The roll now totals 38 274 names, with 298 in the revised list and 3 585 voters eligible for the next New South Wales state elections. The revived roll is to be printed immediately.
The committee of the Canon Ward testimonial fund notifies subscribers of a forthcoming meeting to discuss subscriptions. W A Flewellyn of South Africa is named as the treasurer.
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