17 May 1927
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1927
Page
1
Forestry experts gather for the Empire Forestry Conference to be opened in September 1928 and conclude in Wellington. Arrangements foresee a week in Canberra with travel and participation details outlined for the event.
In Tasmania the newsprint manufacturing proposal discusses a new plant with substantial investment and hydroelectric power from Campbell River. The project envisions a 15 million dollar development at a site likely Duncan Bay or nearby, aiming to boost local industry and energy use amid broader Pacific growth.
A new military camp is to be established at the northwest foot of Mount Ainslie. It will house upwards of 260 men in cubicles with a central mess and hall above a storm water channel. The camp, designed on a Wilts line plan, aims to house personnel from Northbourne camp and will be in the thunbwred area, blending with surrounding suburbs.
The Federal Capital Commission began reducing staff after a peak in early May. Since May 11, 259 workers have been dismissed and further retrenchment is expected next month. The plan aims to finish the cottage programme and revise the four year outlook before large public offices are built in Canberra. By year end many non resident workers will be discharged and vacancies filled locally.
About 1,300 men applied for work on the Richmond tram conversion scheme which began today but there was work for only 40. Many more will be allocated as the project progresses until full operation. A total of about 26 will be employed.
Tombala People seek attention for a Victoria to Canberra road with a shorter route via Melbourne though heavy traffic caused erosion at the Genea River crossing. A bridge at Rockton is essential, with Main Roads board delaying crowning work. Plans for a new bridge are prepared, but funding and approval remain tied to the Commonwealth. The section from the border to Wonvtham needs road realignment and widening before broader acceptance by NSW and federal authorities.
Meteorological records for Canberra cover four days ending May. Temperatures ranged from 60 to 68 degrees with variable winds around 4 to 6 miles per hour. No rainfall occurred in the current period, unlike the same span last year where rain was reported.
Melbourne reports government moves to form an Accidents Investigation Committee to probe aviation mishaps. Prime Minister Firwee outlines members including Professor Henryne of Melbourne University and Professor Payne, with officers from RAAF, Civil Air Branch, and Defence torces among the lineup.
Yarrowlumia and Wibbenlake shire councils seek cooperation from New South Wales Main Roads Board to secure expenditure of two pounds for every one pound spent on the Ing's Highway. The road, vital for trade between Melbourne and Canberra, is to be promoted as a main traffic route. The latest bulletin notes ongoing road improvements and calls for proclaiming the road as a main throughfare.
In Melbourne Sir Sidney Kidman paid £26,182 to the Commonwealth Commissioner of Land Tax ending a protracted suit for £150,000. Stanley Lewis told Justice Isaace the case should be struck out. The payment covered land tax from 1817 to 1923. Kidman calls the sum excessive and has lodged objections with the feminine? tribunal will consider.
In late September pupils planted peanut seed at Col lector Public School and harvested a fine crop. Some plants yielded as many as 40 nuts, showing peanuts can be profitably grown locally. A larger area is expected to be planted this year.
In Hong Kong an observer notes work to convert Richmond Virginia tram lines by repurposing a worn tram cable. The cable was shipped east and cut into nails for use in tea chests and related items.
Judge Drake Brockman began duties in the Arbitration Court despite a Labor Conference resolution urging unions to refuse appearance due to his past link with an employers’ group in Western Australia. He proceeded to hear a submission from the Board of Reference interpreting Judge Powers’s May 17 1928 award on rubber workers’ pay and conditions.
Four teams have affiliated with the Federal Territory Australian Mules Lescue for the forthcoming season. The first matches will be played on Saturday next with Federal facing East Lake at Acton ground and Amalie meeting Acton at Northbourne Oval. Umpires will be W. Arnold for the Federal East whe match and J. V. Hill for the Amatle eton contest. The team list includes Ravtinke Mointon Montoabl Penny Kirman Koon Meltounell Jon tte Jd Reo C Venntlie Stewart McKnight Ward Armetrong Adam Jeffery OF Been Uneets Thuretaw tae Kor No Kehou Mawhen yak din G Kehow Pedirala J Wan Byren dergmat 4 Crown J W Sade Ko Doawio arron A Mackinin G Bretherion J Prendergast Wo L McArchor W H Mulhornon Hy Mons La eoh T tae Od Bynes 21K Steven A Kwan J Ryan 2 1 J Ryan ant B kos doy Acton fl O Neill Th lL Tit mW od Richards 1 T Dickies Mo Anthwn Hot White Hedman L Goodey RA Hare A A Rowan J M Orr T Galley DL Fraser robin FE Mad den D FR Peweril W McDonald Lindies 42 Lindsey Kernan 8 New ton J Phelan GW Baker F May wel L Waterson AA Pritchard
Reports say France tests all night silent aircraft with invisibility and near zero sound, enabling stealth landings from 200 feet or less. Analysts caution enemy anti aircraft would rely on searchlights and warning signals, while French defenses prepare rapid response.
Vegetables grown on allotments at Redhill near Dudley England have reached record sizes due to warmth from months of famine. The unusually mild winter conditions boosted growth on these plots, with farmers noting unusually large produce this season.
A £1,000,000 empire wide British Authors' Productions syndicate is reorganizing into British Incorporated Pictures Ltd to produce British films across Britain Canada Australia India and South Africa. led by Ralph J. Puch and Rupert Mason the project aims to export British cinema and meet government quota aims with a five year option on world rights from leading British authors and an initial capital of £1,000,000. production hubs will operate in Canada Australia South Africa and India with the first film set to begin in Trenton Ontario and Poona India as negotiations continue for a Wembley studio site.
A police round-up in Canberra camps targets malingerers and gamblers linked to May commandes. It follows a campaign to restore normal city conditions, with several camp personalities questioned as police log new connections and records.
A Moorelands subdivision sale held on Saturday May 7 at Queanbeyan sold 14 business allotments on Uriarre Road from 160 to 3905 averaging 207 per lock and 15 residential sites from 47 to 140 averaging 07. Several blocks sold at upset prices with more residential sites available privately from 50 to 100. Prospective buyers can obtain full particulars from Woodger and ape. inquiries will be shown over life.
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