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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

2

Canberra the National City policy call to action

Mr Adams urges Sir John Monash to join the Advisory Council and lead Canberra’s national city push. He advocates strong government-backed leadership, a national city press, and vigorous publicity to attract tourists and investment, arguing large population, lower rents, and parliamentary representation will follow. He warns against municipal parochialism and cites Canberra’s building as a national project.

Molonaio G. St Adame Pantera Canberra Prat John Monash Grant Roowerstat Jora Coitome Glastow Leeton

Meetings at Westridge and Oaks in Westbury district

Mr Rowe spoke to a tightly attended meeting at Weathixe last night and won a unanimous vote of confidence. He later addressed electors at Waatalee Mall near Oak's Batute on Tuesday night outlining representations to the Advisory Council and Minister about proposed district housing and a ward protection rail link. The council-backed plan to connect houses to the rail line faced cabinet committees scrutiny with limited progress.

Mr. Rowe Weathixe

Election Advisory Council Polling Day May 16 and postal vote rules

Polls will open 4 am to 8 pm on Saturday May 16 for the Advisory Council election. Electors may vote in person or apply for a postal vote. Postal vote applications must be witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or authorized official. Voters indicate first and remaining preferences by filling in squares opposite candidate names in numerical order.

Labour policy on workers compensation and land values

The article outlines Labour candidates McFadyen and McNamara addressing issues in the Federal Territory. It criticizes delays in enacting a Workers Compensation Ordinance and urges early promulgation, cites inequities in land values, calls for deflation and independent review, and promises prioritization of rural and grazing areas with wage standards protected.

Amalie Wels McNamara Phair McFadyen Liue Commonwealth Public Service Matice Labour Tanta Weir Tach

McNamara chair aids farm training policy at Duntroon

In a Canberra session, Mr McNamara outlined policy while Mr McDonald briefed Ute electors. Voter support favored agricultural training at Duntroon and proposed rural representation and municipal reform. The discussion covered unemployment relief works, Canberra development, and youth training opportunities. A vote of confidence in the candidate followed.

J. McNamara Mr. McDonald Boothad Connell Hniefy Conneil Unifori Canberra Ton Vanberrauy Camberist Hospital Hautenrian Exalin Higuor Cunterea McDonald Huntroon Wis Newgur Cau Vince Authy Duntroon Panthera Nls Lalu Thainine Comnell Alnalie Thia Rempeet Alialie Venelaron Mcflonald City Flvd

Radio Appeals by Candidate on Friday Night Show

A radio broadcast by candidate Ryan owner of Wren Carting features a Friday night appeal to electors. The plan includes ten minute speaking slots for each candidate and calls for early work on a lakeside park and afforestation around the Murrumbidgee River hills to provide employment.

Mii Ryan Wrencarting Liaison 2Ca Augory Council Pam Avai Delvyrink Siinal Mesme Tyeem Watten McDonald Goodwin R. Rowe G. R. Adamy J. Irving Labour En Rons Gharey Parke and Gardens Weston Forestry Department Murrumbidgee Hurley Gettin

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