Inquiry into Canberra building costs and housing work
The commission hears details on Kurrajong and Motel Kurrajong costs, admin charges, and contractor payments. Sir John defends cheap construction while noting high overheads, delays, and wage items. Major McDowell reports housing for 62 families, 484 cheaper cottages, and 62 better units with daily inspections amid cost overruns.
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wWekiumen
Melrowell
Pats
Uepire
Kent
Ble
Westridge Almalie
Kingston
Bradddon
Moesie
New South Wales
McDowell
Russell Hill
Shem
Mr. Riley
Kingsmill
Major McBowell
Canberra
Dolor Ie Coial
Melbourne
Sydney
Lave
Cheynenders
Miter
Lone
Twolley Lown Toe Eed
Fragmented OCR Notice of Snowy Day Events
Uneven text fragment references a public notice or advertisement with scattered names and places. Mentions Snow, Candera, Vivien, Pardee, and address style near Winston Avenue, suggesting a local listing or event notice. Readable items are sparse, but the fragment indicates a city ad or notice page element.
Mounted Escort Debates Federal Capital Territory Plans
A light horse unit from the RSL approves a proposal to form a guard for the capital area. The event details the regimental positions and responsibilities amid discussions on securing the city and supporting officials. The report notes tension between military and civilian leadership and outlines potential costs and duties for the capital defense initiative.
Victoria Park Big Race Programme at AYUONEY
Victoria Park hosted a 17 event pony meeting with 228 horses entered. Winners included Loud Hop and Orient Dove among multiple divisions, with times and starting prices noted for each race and divisions ranging from first to fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Park
Hoo Toy
Neghia
Sirona
Newent
Canberra Ladies Hockey Team Heads to Sydney Carnival
The Canberra ladies hockey team will represent Canberra at the Country Week Carnival in Sydney. Players travel tomorrow afternoon with most staying at a local hotel unless they have Sydney contacts. First match is Saturday at 1 o’clock against a strong opponent. team colors are jade and white led by captain Mise Inkpen and manager Miaw M.
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Canberra
Sydney
Momiwes
Yo Weta Im
Deatond Street
Woellahro
Miaw
M. Theeen
Ail Mise Inkpen
Boiler explosion claims nineteen lives and injures many
Nineteen persons were killed and thirty four were injured in a boiler explosion at a plant. The incident occurred at Meap Tty and involved workers at the factory, with authorities launching an investigation into the disaster.
Queanbeyan Methodist Guild Discusses League of Nations Meeting
A Queanbeyan Methodist Guild gathering heard delegates from several countries discuss the League of Nations covenant. Sir Littleton Groom sent a message praising the guild and its aims. Speakers from France, Italy, Denmark, Britain, and Belgium urged cooperation and support for international peace. The assembly urged another model meeting for a larger audience.
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Queanbeyan Methodial Guild
Hore Hal
League of Na- Tank
Gulf
Legge
Biuiteas
Rei
Auetralia
No Strong
They
Miia ‘Thoman Aw Chirinn
Nicthon
Littleton Groom
Kranee
O. Shepard
New Zeauhugh
Bomoa
T. Dengleyr
Epain
Italy
Air. W
Bulgaria
Mia
Penaley
Denmark
Bearnfun
Marcia
Great
Britein
Mowas
Germany
League of Nations
Great Britain
Germny
Asl Ite
Gunter
Japan
Mira
W. Hinenmond
Intind
Cheneley
Belgium
Lawelle
W. A. Ganley
Xane
Poultry Club Discusses Show Birds at Queanbeyan Meeting
At the Queanbeyan Poultry Club gathering held at Uddfellgws Hall presided by W Hufomond, W Duncan spoke on preparing birds for shows. A demonstration used a Black Orpington cock and hen. Members debated appearance, clipping, and judging criteria, agreeing careful methods raise show quality in the district.
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Queanbeyan Poultry Hala
Uddfellgws Hall
Oor
Mir
W. Hufomond
W. Duncan
Mwhure
Lost Overboard In Atlantic Toll From Barque Archibald Runnell
A London based capital commission reports the barque Archibald Runnell, laden with wheat from Coelong, reached Queenstown after a voyage in fierce Atlantic weather. Two men were lost overboard near Cape Horn and the Mark land Esmonds. Tender notices will be issued for erecting ten shelter sheds for the commission’s service, with contracts and plans available at the commission office. Funds and accommodations details follow, including office rent and applicant instructions. The document mixes additional unrelated notices and names from municipal matters and local events.
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Loxdon
Archibald Runnell
Coelong
Queenstown
Vega
DLS
Atlantic
Cape Horn
Doepasita
Thderal Capital Commission
CON Niderreila
Fender
Demonstration Rumors Reach Sydney Unions
Weilnesiny and Tiche say a demonstration by unionists is likely on Saturday as the charged inciter Dr Garden faces the police court for inciting murder. The report notes tense city streets and mounting public interest.
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Sydney
Weilnesiny
Tiche
Garden
Industrial Tribunal Sitting In Canberra In July
The next sitting of the Industrial Tribunal in Canberra will be held in July to resume adjourned claims of unions including the Builders Labourers Federation. Variations of working conditions will be considered along with other outstanding matters.
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Canberra
Kaye Rivers Cond Pirenens
A. T
Achim
Builders’ Labourers Federation
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Housing Inquiry
Riley
John
Acton
Kurrajong
Mr. Filley
Sir John
Mr Tibes
Australia
Mr Riley
Jo Yeu
Mr. Bey
Stuart
Chiree
Hotel Kurrajong
Sydtvey and Tool
Cashoulie
Dehn
Rome
Architeet
Eley
Mot
Job
Tiley
Mudra
Cwalberrs
Commonwealth
Tae
Carpenters’ Union
Moxson
Abbott
Posa
Lundhing Operetiona
Cuber
Histor
Commisasion
Iade Gt Howe
Tent Don
Jodi Gutters
Bodis
Bocho
Chris
Wari Winker
Iweta
Hutwe
Vondertil
Rane
Sinew
Eve
Leyte
Mieger
Patie
Eadone
Beritbele Andar. Snows (Candeera) Ltd, Vivie Entre Ad Winston — Avdvt
R.S.L
Bederal
Broweh
Ta Ss. LA
Gouliern
Ete
Ieee Og
Beconl
Terelagmi
Ciey Foote
Goto A
Tpivision
Holages Lully
Logay Dlehten
Colugon
Baverstock
Thawear
Tealeat
Tealbam
Toulon
Tetanus
Bigpetareag
Wroileding Png
A. Ee
Sii
Timp
Earlin
Taio
Ingih
Orient
Newmarket
Bivent Biter
Orient Dove
Ranworth
Bir Gouitalou
Tim of
Banworth
BUONO
Lite
Mari Sever
Pir
Queanbeyan
Methodist Guild
Poultry Club
Weiladay
Esoaimen
Memento Sesteredieg
Wiebe Liege Aed
Uwe Aldpe
Capital Commission
Sailer
Rte
City
Cane
Albert Tull
Meintes Ewenteag
Jimme
Cireen Wallet
Stig
Melvourne Enne
Slarthand
Apepis
Snake Social
Tarpentin. Ay
J, Dan TO
Sea
Industrial Tribunal
Civic Centre
Adams Bros
Kingston, Civic Centre and
Swan Bros
Mason Brothers Motor Funerals
Dighs
Kingston, Cantera
Btermaway Tool
Cpieainleser
Casherre
Vo Chumieigh
Power Military
Nate Dinitrocen
Albert Hall
Herniavsk
Jan ' (Cherniavsk
Naischel
Cher
Tavsky
Easthakes Poroeneruy'a
Hotel Canherras
Valiz
D. A. Johnstc
THE
Pioneer
Bwelligs Eastlake
Canberra Times
Tims
AMO NT
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