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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1927

Page

16

Disconnected Electric Meter Sparks Council Action

An owner, W. H. Mason, allegedly reconnected his service after a disconnection for nonpayment. The council ordered legal steps against Mason, while the mayor urged notifying occupants before cutoffs and reporting abuse to prevent unauthorized reconnections. The town's electrical staff had previously sealed fittings and rechecked the premises.

Queanh’ Yan T. J. Murray W. H. Mason Mrr. Mason Mattes Council Thornton Mason Jegel Maxon Akl W. B. Freebody

Duke Speech Gift At Telopea Park P and C Meeting

At the last Telopea Park Parents and Citizens Association meeting a framed copy of the Duke of York speech from Parliament House opening was presented to Telopea Park School by Mr. C. E. Francia for the ANA. Nine more copies will go to other Territory schools. The ANA will receive a further expression of thanks later.

Telopea Park Associaon Duke of York Parliament House Telopea Park School Co. E. Francia A.N.A Iimes The ANA

London Underground Expands Tubes and Stations in London

Traffic growth drives major upgrades to London Tube. Piccadilly Station under construction aims to be the world’s finest subterranean hub with vast booking halls and escalators replacing lifts. A circular subway for pipes and cables and diverting sewers accompany the project.

London Piccadilly Station Piccadilly Circus Lt Im Charing Cross

London Jewellers Robbed of £11 000 Diamonds and Gold

A bold heist at a London jeweller yielded £11,000 in diamonds and gold rings after thieves used an acetylene burner to bore through the safe and a back window to enter. Police note the burglars wore gloves and used putty to secure wires, leaving no obvious trace.

Beotlind Yord Offedra Crackamen Mien London Eucape Adolf Fishberg Jewaller Commercial Road Naid 4 Lask Udy

Melbourne letter on gaming laws and public issues

Victorian commentary notes breaches of the Gaming Act by publishing Derby odds before races and examines police action. It critiques politicians and officials for lax enforcement, discusses memorials for public figures, and analyzes bread price rises linked to higher wages and shorter hours for bakers.

Victoria Daily Papern Labor Ah Fat Sue Yoon Melbourne

Federal Health Department Expands Public Health Role

The text notes a shift in federal health policy from quarantine to broader duties. It states that directors over tuberculosis, maternal, and child aid will be appointed, requiring three qualified men to supervise expert teams in these critical public health areas.

Federal Department of Health Commonwealth Bruce

Hogan Faces Bridge Challenge for Spencer Street Yarra Link

The Victorian Labor Government backs a Spencer Street footbridge over the Yarra but finds design and cost complex. Premier Hogan pledges swift action while noting heavy vehicle traffic and river passage constraints. Melbourne detectives curb housebreaks linked to returning Britons as citizen screening tightens.

Hogan Spencer Street Yarra Hagen Yarra Bertha

Cheerful Outlook for Melbourne's Winter Jobs

Thousands of unemployed in Melbourne look to winter with relief as the Labor Government expands public works. With government projects ramping up, more work is available for manual and unskilled labor, easing the seasonal job shortage and offering renewed hope.

Melbourne

Anglo-Saxon chesamen heads lent to British Museum

In Whitehampton Dorset archaeologists excavated bone carved chesamen heads. The finds have been lent to the British Museum for study and display.

Whitehampton Dorset British Museum

Canberra Exposition Highlights Architectural Unity of Art and Utility

In Melbourne opening of the International Architectural Exhibition Prime Minister Bruce underscores need for a young nation Australia to fuse art with maximum utility. He praises Canberra’s planned monumental design while warning against hasty temporary structures and pledging continued funding for lasting federal buildings.

Royal Victorian Institute of Architects Melbourne Bruce Sydney Canberra Brice Federal Washington

Prime Minister Tour Reopens Parliament Melbour ne

Prime Minister Bruce plans a domestic tour ending with Canberra Parliament reopens. He will depart late month or early July for Australia trip including Adelaide Perth and Queensland before returning to see the July session. A Tasmanian visit precedes parliament reconvening.

Melbourne Canberra Bruce Blaammunl Australia Adelaide Perth Viait Andmey Queensland Tasman

Whippet car price viewed against rivals in Australia

An analysis compares the Whippet's 2190/10/ price with other light cars in Australia noting per pound value and the impact of four wheel brakes on resale. It highlights dealer emphasis on brake equipment and mentions Mr Avery of Queanbeyan as a seller providing information.

Petore O Australia Avery Monapo-streat Queanbeyan

Handing Over the King's Keys at the Tower of London

A historic midnight ceremony seen at the Tower of London as the head warder with a bundle of keys leads a guard to lock the fortress for the night. Sentries challenge the party as they pass, the keys are identified as King George's Keys, and the King is saluted before the keys are handed to the Tower lieutenant.

Tower of London London Korn Toster

Cough Mixture Listed With Price Amid Odd Text

Fragmentary notice describes a cough mixture offered for two shillings the item repeats with water and sweetening. Mentions vague quantities and digestion remarks, with several garbled phrases and unclear names.

Dutch Queen Speaks via Sydney Broadcast

The Dutch Queen Wilhelmina spoke to subjects in the Dutch East Indies and via short wave from Patch broadcasting station PCJJ in Sydney. Australians heard the address through re broadcasts on the Sydney station, marking a new era in international radio outreach.

Holland Australia Sydney Uesn Wilhelmina Hest Juliana Patch PCJJ Indies PCIJ Europe A. den Herlog 2BL Latleners Vienna Grand Opera Paris Berlin Rome London

Lost lambs wool motor drivins glove near Gorman House

Reward offered for return of a lost wool driving glove near Gorman House. Contact Ring 730 for details and reward arrangements.

Lambs Gorman House

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