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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

15

Canberra Times reports on social service association meetings

The Canberra Times notes the Canberra Social Service Association plans and district branches hold annual meetings within two weeks of the new year. It emphasizes the movement's proud record and future opportunities to realize social service as a national city ideal for Canberra and the Commonwealth.

Canberra Social Service Association Social Service Movement Makia Cimberra Commonwealth Canberra

Canberra Social Service Moves Spark Civic Power Debate

Canberra editors question if the Social Service Association should gain municipal authority or stay focused on social work. They warn expansion risks a social club, urge community welfare, and flag the Federal Capital Commission’s likely stance as decisive in shaping Canberra’s civic future.

Servies Nowh Rervins Socio Service Couny Fedora Capital Commission Moola Service Council Soca Social Service Association Anberra Social Service Council Eligens Citien Canberra Kin District Social Service Association Offert Tt Hs Saki Social Pervtice Borvic Connell Parvicenthal Camberm Theodorn Comeni‘sjen

Buried City Found Near Jerusalem by Aerial Photos

Dr. William Bade of Berkeley after a year in Palestine says wartime German aerial images helped locate an ancient Palestinian city seven miles from Jerusalem. Excavations uncovered a 16 foot citadel wall and eight interiors with gold utensils and jars. some artifacts sent to Berkeley, others stored in Jerusalem.

William ¥. Bade Berkeley California Palestine German War Department Jerusalem Piade’ Aiaaree Old City Dr. Bade Ebm

Investigation Tribunal suspends players after weekend matches

The Federal Territory Australian Rules League tribunal met last night to hear umpire reports from Saturday. Maxwell Acton was cautioned for bad language Kilpatrick Ainslie for wasting time Hawke Ragilake for disputing decisions Keogh Federal for rough play and questioning calls was suspended one month with possible further penalties. Hawkes Eastlake received one month suspension and was required to apologise.

Mayers Maxwell Acton Kilpatrick Ainslie Hawke Ragilake Federal Territory Keogh Federal Hawkes Eastlake

Queensland Sheep Losses Highlight Drought Toll

The report details extreme drought in Queensland causing vast sheep losses and financial strain on the pastoral industry. It notes a projected temporary relief measure and outlines a large shortfall in state revenue and livestock numbers, with widespread impacts on farmers and processing.

Queensland

Canberra Bowling Club seeks central green near Hotel Acton

The Canberra Bowling Club searched for a central green to serve future members. They consider a site near Hotel Acton opposite Commonwealth Avenue, with the NSW Bowling Association valuing a suitable site at about £400 for groundwork. A lease and Council sanction remain pending as members push for timely access before congestion grows.

Canberra Bowling Club Acton Commonwealth Avenue C. E. Francis Chub Hotel Canberra NSW. Bowling Association H. F. Waterman

Permanent Commission to Govern Capital City

Hon. W. C. Marr states the Federal Capital Commission is permanently established by Parliament to build and govern the capital. He notes Parliament may later abolish it and set up municipal government. Marr cites Washington, D.C. as an example of Commission control after costly municipal reforms.

Mewwurne W. C. Marr Home and Territories Federal Capital Commission Marr Washington U.A Commission

Canberra Philharmonic Eyes Wagga Eisteddfod Entry

The Canberra Philharmonic Society discussed entering the Wagga Eisteddfod competition next September under conductor Mr. Dolg. The proposed program includes And the Chevy of the Lord from Messiah and a choral piece to be approved by the choir. A social function is planned alongside rehearsals as the society grows.

Dolg Wagga Canberra, Philharmonia Society

Local visitors and officials travel to Canberra

Personal notes show Bic John Putters the Chief Commissioner arriving from Melbourne tomorrow morning. Lady Futlers returned to Canberra from Sydney. Mr and Mrs J A Eymonds of Wellington are guests at Mote. Canberra hosts Mrs and Mrs A Sutherland of Lindfield Sydney. Mr N Latham of Sydney visited Canberra with Mr Price of Tonio Canilia.

Lady Futlers Canberra Sydney Mra J. A. Eymonds Wellington N.A.W Mote A. Sutherland Lindfield N. Latham Mr. Price Tonio, Canilia

Real Combination of Assets Highlighted at Melbourne Luncheon

Federal Treasurer Dr Earleage praised the financial agreement between the Commonwealth and States as the most important step since Federation. He warned that without coordinated future borrowing the Commonwealth cannot fund sinking funds, and that joint borrowing would benefit Australia as a whole. Photographic medical notes and X-ray devices are also mentioned in passing.

Melbourne Earleage Fathers of Federation Union of States In Federation Page Loan Council Commonwealth Australia New Zealand South Africa

Visiting Day at Telopea Park School Marks Work and Play

Visitors gathered for a winter holiday event titled at work and play. The Junior Red Cross Society supervised by Mixa organized activities with cake fruit and odds and ends for charity. Funds split between Ramagate Home and school library. Headmaster Mr Henry led the effort with Miss Sharpe and Canberra visitors noting progress. The day closed with midsummer style recess as students prepared for holidays.

Telopea Mark School Amd Red Croup Society Mixa Ramagate Henry Sharpe Canberns Canberra Nobel

Solar Eclipse Prediction Error Blights England Display

An error in predicting a solar eclipse visible in parts of England on Wednesday leads to revised timings. Moon position discrepancies shift the central line and shorten the event to about 24 seconds, with a four second later peak and a one mile northward shift.

England North America

Queanbeyan Fire Insurance Classification Change Approved

Queanbeyan shifts fire insurance classification from B to L with effect July 1. Ald. Harrin notes premiums for weatherboard and iron cottages drop from 12/6 to 10/6, brick structures about 7/. regrading aims to save the town about 40 per annum.

Queanbeyan Tm Queanbeyan Council Ald Harrin

Church Services Across The England Parishes Schedule

Church of England notices list Rev Reve Canon Ward and W Pletcher leading services on Monday June 2 at Acton and various halls. St John’s and St Paul’s Eastlake host matins and children’s services. Other times include Molongto and Causeway Hall with Rev E Thomas and Rev E L Vercee overseeing morning and afternoon rites.

Church OF England Canon Ward W. & Pletcher Acton Rualc Marade St. John's Church St Paul's Eastlake John's Weatlake Molongto Kupday Causey Hall E. Thomas Dren Causeway Hall

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