Building Trade Strike Threat Tallies Disruptions
A threatened building trade strike of bricklayers and carpenters disrupts construction activity across Manuka Wandfordia Bed Ait and Bauat tale. Workers halted for 17 hours at Manuka and Eistiake shops and at Civile Centre Apart Crem. Private contractors fear delays as Ministerial bodies urge return to work for May visitor accommodations.
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Lricklayern
Collers
Trac B. Cynkeerro
Eli Oreseo
ALS P
Manuka
Eistiake
Couras
Patttuchon
Ainstle
Wandfordia
Bed Ait
Bauattale
Kedera Capital Commissionn
Wep
Aina
Aeton
Vistors
Ainslie Wan
Kasten
Weert
Conpantvosin
Onde Vou
Saieupe
Canberra Philharmonic Society Holds Fourth Concert
The Canberra Philharmonic Society presented its fourth concert at Garpeyny Nell Inst, with a refined program led by Mme Duffiel and Campbell, Prof Haydon, and Mr Daley. The audience warmly applauded the performances and Major Griffith served as conductor, with praise for Miss Paul and the chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Philharmonic Society
Garpeyny
Hutine
Busteur
Atramberra
Mosdames Duffiel
Campbell
Profesier Haydon
Daley
Dole
New Zealand Officials to Represent at Canberra Ceremony
The Prime Minister of New Zealand regrets not attending Parliament House opening in Canberra. He arranged for Mr. A. D. McLeod Minister of Land and Industries to represent the New Zealand Government at the Canberra ceremonies.
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Melbourne
Coates
New Zealand
Parliament House
Canberra
A. D
McLeod
Travelling Stock Route Debated in Territorial Assembly
Officials from the Pederil Territory Senate's Association discuss new stock routes from RUD Ges to Threw bed and onward to Ururru road. The plan would move sheep along manured lanes toward Hamilton's Hill, with talks of railway stock movement and future conferences to raise stock productivity.
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Bevers Nowy Mack
Peter Territory
Powhes
Owl
Oldeer OM Hey Brickenwit
Col
Goodwin
Charmer
AL Ob
Wright
Ereretary
Pederil Territory Senates’ Association
Ururru
Hamilton's Hill
Tharwa
Lyuen
Molonlo
Cunborce
Coppin's Corner
Moloning
Paver
OP Fk
Gic
Yarrumta
Linda Otter
Hrackenreg
A. . Weight
Mary
Lemseces
Comialdeia
State Bank to Operate in Canberra with 90 Percent Advances
Amendments to the New South Wales Savings Bank Act will rename the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales as the State Bank and grant it powers to advance up to 90 percent of valuations on freehold or leasehold property. The bill would allow advances on leasehold property in Commonwealth Territory, boosting Canberra’s development as the bank premises at Civic Centre are planned for completion before year end.
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New South Wales
Savings Bank Act
Canberra
Government Savings Bank of
Commonwealth Territory
Civic Centre
Yass to Canberra Rail Link Debate Returns in Parliament
Members argue over a proposed Yass Canberra rail line linking the southern main line to the Federal Capital. Perkins presses for direct services via Yass while opponents warn against invest hurt and urge cautious steps in railway plans.
Stole Clothing Labourer Fined
A labourer convicted of stealing clothes was fined five pounds with two months imprisonment in default. The trial, led by Mr Tuckhor, followed evidence that clothes missing on the previous day were found at Moore’s, who later claimed to have pawned some items.
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Ceorge Saxton
Roumael Deawideer
Lalwuirees
Wamp
Far
Lowes al Ct
Tharmwans Bimtel Moore
Imbert
Kb P.M
Tuckhor
Yestel
Moore
High Court Transfer To Canberra Debate
The High Court faces transfer to Canberra as the principal registry moves. The bill, passed in the House, preserves original jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters for the Federal Territory. Senators discuss delays and accommodation for the new registry and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
High Court
Canberra
Dii Iker
Judiciary Hill
House of
Needham Askwd
Sener McLachlan
Battle honours of the 7th Light Horse Regiment
The text lists battle honours for the 7th Light Horse Regiment including Boer War campaigns and ten honours from the First World War. It notes Gallipoli defense and battles at locations such as Beersheba, Jerusalem, and Palestine while mentioning Canberra as a base.
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Alne
Light Horse
Whitels Wiltest
Canberra
Maya
Gallipoli
Jerusalem
Canberra Weather Records and Rainfall Totals
Weather records for Canberra cover daily temperatures rainfall and wind for March with highs and lows. The report lists daily readings from March 18 to March 24 plus average wind speed and total rainfall for the period, comparing with last year’s figures and monthly totals to date.
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Taatul Ee
Wa Ee
Marr Appointed Minister for Home and Territories
Canberra cabinet changes see Mr W G Marr named Minister for Home and Territories in the federal cabinet. Sir Neville Howse takes Defence and Health Repatriation, Sir William Glasgow becomes Defence Minister, Mr Crawford handles Trade and Customs during Pratten's four month leave.
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Melbourne
W. G Marr
Canberra
Home and Territories
Brus
Neville Howse Givet
Ministry of Defence
William Glasgow
Defence
C. W. C. Marr
WH. E. Pratten
Crawford
Printer's Quarters Liquor Charge Remanded
A defendant charged under the Liquor Act for selling liquor at the Printers' Quarters appeared in court. The judge remanded the case until tomorrow with bail set at 80 pounds self and two sureties of 15 pounds each.
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Canberra
Reginald A
Wes
Renal Court
Walliggd
Rovers Seek Second Home Ground at Manuka for Rugby League
The Federal Rovers rugby league club pressed for a second home ground at Manuka to host crowd demand during the upcoming season. President Mr J Hammond and Secretary Mr L Bethel reported no reply from the Commission yet as talks with Eastlake officials and Canberra recreation authorities continued. Officials hoped use of Manuka ground would boost local support, attract sponsors, and allow home cups to be played in Canberra, avoiding reliance on ground-sharing outside the Territory. A silver cup donated by Mr J W Prowse was also acknowledged with thanks planned.
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Federal Rovers Rugby League
J. Hammond
Eustlake
Manuka Fors
Easthroke
Wison
Po Cent
Federal Capital Commission
Eastlake
Rovers
Munuka
Goulburn
Queansbeyan
Canberra
Altos Bether
Kt Wan
J. W. Prowse
Prowee
Through Canberra Rail Services Expanded and Timetabled
Canberra gains five daily trains under a new timetable with through services from Sydney and Cooma mail connections. Eastlake station becomes Canberra’s railway hub replacing Queanbeyan, while a rail motor service links Canberra with Sydney for daytime travel. Some services are altered or cancelled due to the revised schedule.
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Canberra
Queanbeyan
Sydney
Eastlake Station
Mail
Eastlake
Cooma
Faatlake Station
Quean Bevan
Canberra housing costs for Federal Capital Commission officials
Senate inquiry into rents for houses occupied by Canberra officials shows Daley paid 2200 pounds for his dwelling with a 190 pound annual rent while Rowse and Potts paid 2000 pounds with 156 pounds yearly rent. Bancroft’s house owed 1880 pounds with 140 pound rent. Some university site plots on the outskirts were deemed uneconomical for building. All houses were timber for easy removal if land needed. A public servant block near Acton was allocated to a minister’s secretary, with inquiry into availability ongoing.
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Melbourne
Federal Capital Commission
Canberra
Senate
Home and Territories
Benater Duncan
Willam Glasgow
Daley
Rowse and Potts
Bancroft
Acton
Cyclist Killed in Collision Near Queanbeyan
Kerry Turton of Bowna was riding a bicycle when his machine struck the front mudguard of a car driven by Dr. Blackall on Uriarra Road near the railway bridge. He shattered his skull, died at Queanbeyan Hospital within hours, with no one blamed for the accident.
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Queanbeyan
Kerry Turton
Bownahe
Tomaine
Dr. Blackall
Uriarrs Road
Turton
Canberra lakes non completion regretted in House
Mr. Perkins of Eden Monaro expressed regret that the Canberra lake scheme was not pursued. He said ornamental lakes before Parliament House would have improved impressions at the May opening. the Public Works Committee had rejected another proposal, a point he found unclear. He hoped the lake project would be carried out soon.
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House of Representatives
Perkins
Eden Monaro
Canberra
Parliament House
Wekely
MHS
Puble Works Committee
Federal Capital
Noor
Molonglo Polo Club Eyes Canberra Name Change
The Molonglo Polo Club, once the Queanbeyan and then the Canberra Polo Club, contemplates restoring Canberra as its name as Bun deners and Braidwood players have left. At the annual meeting L G Funsell moved the notice of motion. Officers were reelected and fees increased. The club now has about 160 members and expects a bright season.
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Molonglo Polo Club
Queanbeyan Club
Canberra
L. G. Funsell
T. Tyson
A. J. Campbell
TL ‘Irving
K. Anderson
F. M. MacDiarmid
Canberra Mothercraft Society Holds Busy Meeting
A large Canberra gathering at the Social Service Building Acton elected Vice Patrons Dr Knox as Honorary Medical Officer and Mrs Woodger as General Secretary. Branch reports outlined funds raised toward a new Health Centre, nursing appointments set for May 3, and plans for souvenir sales to support Society funds.
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Ofcera
Canberra Mothercraft Society
Social Service
Acton
Dulficht
Ape Point
Lene
Meadeames
J. E. Butters
C. H. Gorman
Stanley Bruce
Andrew Charlton
Dr. Knox
Panveary Medical Omear
Sucv
Ainslie
Eastlake
Cameway
Brmiche
Reont
Ainsley
Canberra
Hastlakt
East
Ake
Mira. Duffield
Woodger
Knox
Ian
Mexlames Duffield, Loughrey and Dalvy
Churee
Meslames Duffield
Loughrey
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Public Works Committee
Mini Inter
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Haiti
Sisters
Faber
7Th Light Horse
Marcel
Paintia
Mr. Marr
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Rugby League
Federal Rovers
Rail Motor Service
Raft Motor
Hoon
Syd‘ney
University Land
Uriarra Road
Canberra Lakes
Molonglo Club
Mothercraft
Mre
Rantinke
Hochie
Russell
Wentridge
Westlake
Molowlo
Stromg
Bociety
the Society
Monnchay
Mra. Bhelton
Mra. Iley
J. T. McNamara
Treamhrer
Masthike
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