Council plans raise for new road project
A local council discusses a planned road clearance and funding steps. Officials note delays and seek community input while outlining next steps for permits and public works.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1931
Page
3
Advisory Council Discusses Sports Grounds Improvements and Costs
The Advisory Council debated funding for Manuka Oval and surrounding grounds, approving several motions to upgrade facilities including additional tennis courts and a pavilion. They weighed maintenance costs, unemployment relief funding, and the impact of gate charges on sporting bodies in the Capital Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourgard
Mlle Degeayt
Forrest
Braidon
Munuka Omer
Rowe
Munuka Oval
Shakespeare
Te Council
Morribourne Oval
Canberra Australia National League
Mellon
Manuka Oval
North Oval
G. @hapespeare
Ht St Yeawnes
Senator Dunn's Wife Testifies Over Forged Promissory Notes
Mrs. Alice Dunn wife of Senator J F Dunn testified in District Court over notes claimed by Mout and Cash Orders to recover £10 10s alleging forgery of Senator Dunn's signatures. She admitted using a maiden name Hynes and producing a Parliamentary notepaper letter. she refused to reveal if the husband signed. Judge ordered further consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Dunn
J. FF. Dunn
Dunn
Mra. Dunn
Joan
Hutsband
Melbourne
FF. Dunn
A. M. Hynes
Loving
Mr. Hardwick
Hynes
Hickey
Senator Dunn
Dane
Hille
Sydney
Mte
Slig
Edwards
Unions Face Pay Delays After Bank Closure
The closing of Government Buyings Bank left many unions unpaid last Friday causing discontent among union officers secretaries and organizers. A meeting of Trades Union Secretaries discussed relief options and agreed to contact the Federal Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viowas
O'herleyel
Hubert Gibson
Hidde
Tifermetha
Tty State Bank
Geevunta
Advisory Council Considers Penalty Remission Motion
The Advisory Council debates forgiving penalties on rent and other debts due to withdraw constraints from the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales. J Gell moves the motion with Dr Lewe supporting, citing depositor withdrawal difficulties and proposing a moratorium for affected individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alo
Advisory Council
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales
J. Gell
Fomalists
Dielote
Lewe
The Title to Be Staged by Arts Society
The Title, a witty satire by Arnold Bennett, will be produced by the Arts Society under Ti, Nott with a near ready production. Lilian Graham debuts as Miss Starkey while Sampson Straight is played by an accomplished impersonator. The cast also includes Jean McLaren Mildred McLaren Tappenden Norman Woods and L. Jordan. Prices will be lowered to reflect ticket demand and timing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Bennett
Arts Society
Nott
Patrona
Miew Lilian Graham
Miss Starkey
Culver
Allan
de Dunteoon
Sampson Straight
Ten Mile Cycling Race Prompts Canberra Revival
The ten mile race on Federal Highway weekend shows wood riding and overall improvement as cooler weather boosts Canberra cycling. R Lawrence wins from Roche Pfister and others in a close finish. next weekend features a fifteen mile race and the Bruce Small trophy event with a silver cup awarded for repeated wins.
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Canberra
Cvelista
Sever
BR. Hers
RR. Kiges
Pfister
Roche
Lawrence
Piges
R. Lawrence
Fanteat Filma
R. Pfieter
Diane
Bruce Small
Australian Rules Semifinal Openers Stir Canberra Football
Saturday marked the opening of the Australian rules football semis with Canberra teams in action. Eastlake faced stiff opposition as Ainslie matched them, while standout players from both sides impressed. The winning side showcased strong marking and long kicks, with captain Morcombe among the notable performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastlake
Canberra
Santiake
Jeff Jameniut
Morvombe
Dender Unu Fis
Gieorge Turthull
McKinisiin
Glen
Bulpin
Robbie
Edlington
Gconapeedie Itil
Horgan
Rexam
Iwao
Wiese
Dave Poeset
Bey Lack Tian
Alexander Ust
Nyil
Acton
Ernie Wy
Pacis
Meivamele
van Kegepey
Tintin Wen
Man
Wu Uren
Unstan
Aod
Man O
Ml Wed
Balchin
Toatey
Atkinson
Cart
Rehow
Wenteoth
Keethridge
Tormiy
Shenegme
Inherra
Chile
Ainalle
Manuka
Northbourne
Quempheyana
Morcombe
Lamina
M. Richards
Queanbeyan
Actin
Suturckay
Broadcast schedule details music and talks across Melbourne station
A dense listing of program times and titles across 7 to 12 hour blocks includes music sessions, news, talks on fashion and travel, sporting notes, weather reports, and various guest appearances such as the A.B. Dance Band, Moira Shackell, FR I. Twentyman, Frances Fraser, and Prof. G. H. Cowling.
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Marte
Seaason
Marketa
Bjork
A.B
3LO
Melbourne
Warrnambool
Busette Lander
Meale
A.C
Moira Shackell
Italy
Breck Exchange
FR. I. Twentyman
Frances Fraser
Heart of the Empire
Anavera
Art Chapman
Hia Etex Orchestra
Wnetli
Muale and News
Muale
RB. E. Bruce
ILN
W.M.P
Canada
Gramophone
Prof
G. H. Cowling
Murie
J. Howlett Reas
Napeteon Bonaparte
The
Dornier Do-X Sails Past Bolama in Madrid Showdown
The Dornier Do-X seaplane, heralded as a giant of aviation, outdistanced the Rio de Oro machine near Bolama in a Madrid event marking a bold display of air power and engineering prowess.
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Madrid
Bolama
Associates Golf Guest Medal Winner Romana Shaves Handicap
The Associates monthly medal went to Mrs Romana with a 1002 86 66 card reducing her handicap to 80. Captain Mine Fraser shot 78 to lower to 0 from 10. Others posted several handicap reductions including Mrs Burr 16 and Mrs Crippa 21, with mixed scores across the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romana
Mim Frower
Mies Broinewski
Blomfield
Carter Wu
McMartrin
Mm. Crippa
Misa Hroinowski
Mra. Dwyer
Mra. Raplin
Internal pile remedy VACULOID advertised in Canberra notice
An advertisement claims internal treatment, VACULOID, cures piles by strengthening the bowel. Dr J B Leonhardt asserts 960 cures in 1000 trials and offers money back. Available from chemists in Canberra Queanbeyan and local suppliers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonhardt
Canberra
A.T. Campbell
G. 8.Pyke
H. Croker
C. T. ‘Campbell
Queanbeyan
J. L. Gallagher
Printed by Federal Capital Press in Australia
Printed and published by C J Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the improvised office of the company in Canberra Apollo? The document notes the printer and base location in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Ajpalie, Caberra
Guthrie Pleads Guilty In Theft From National Insurance Firm
Archibald Guthrie a 29 year old clerk pleaded guilty to stealing £1499 16s 2d from National Honda and Motorists Insurance Company Ltd. He was remanded to Friday for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Beasiona
Archibald Gerald Guthrie
National
Honda and Motorists’ Association Ioturance Company Ltd
To Let Porsished House From End of May
Property notice seeks a lease beginning late May with no rent payable to owner and board responsibilities assigned to the owner. Applicant listed as Amnalie Timer.
Candidates Plan Three Policies Tonight
Campaign for the Advisory Council begins with four candidates this week. Labour slate led by Mewars and Mekingden will speak at Causeway. Public Service candidate Gell opens his campaign tonight. Shake Expeore and Rowe schedule further meetings with Howe to report on past service and outline future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advisory Council
Watfermtonbeht
Mewars
Mekingden Mt WP
Ammon
Causeway
K. Gell
Mt Imesteat
T. M. Shake
Ajlert
KR. Rowe
F.C.T. Advisory Council
Gaol For Gunman Sentenced To Two Years
Mondiy: At the Glazier Sessions a man charged with wounding during a street fight was sentenced to two years in prison. The defendant admitted firing indiscriminately and injuring the victim with multiple wounds in the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaige Curtis
Madiera Battle Casualties Report With Rebellion Clash
The dispatch reports casualties from the Mantelra skirmish with rebels. Three soldiers were killed and twelve wounded, while two attackers sustained injuries. Material damage is noted but specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lishon
Mantelra
Livia
Election Clash Leaves Dead and Wounded in Cairo
In Cairo a clash erupted as police opened fire on a crowd during a Wafd party incident. Six officers and five protestors were injured, eight killed, and four more wounded as authorities attempted to disperse demonstrators near Beni Suef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Bunday
Wafd
Beni Suez
Train windows broken mystery near railway carriage
Police and railway detectives probed a broken window on a carriage carrying Mr. Farleigh, M1.00, at night. They suspect a pellet from a cutm pull and consider the possibility of a shoot being fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Hoy
Farleigh
Nighi
Fred
Proposed Weights and Measures Ordinance Debated
At an advisory council meeting civic administrator Mr. Co. 8 Datey presented a proposed ordinance to safeguard the public against short weight. On Dr. Gell's motion, discussion was deferred until after the elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Co. 8
Datey
Gell
Amendment sought to exclude winnings from betting tax
SYDNEY Monday delegates Meee Flanagan Heffron and Hearne urged the Premier to amend the Winning Bets Tax by excluding the take from the ten percent. Lange replied the matter is under government consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Meee
Flanagan
Heffron
Hearne
M A.l.a
Tue
Lange
Flemington stock sale shows firmer market across descriptions
Lighter supplies of 28 500 aheer and lamba penned at Flemington sale yards with buyers active and a firmer tone. Cattle section offered 1 650 with good quality prime and heavy classes, heavier bulls weaker. Quotations list sheep and cattle ranges including lamba and shorn sheep with beef bullocks and cows priced per 160 pounds.
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Bydney
Flemington
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