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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1927
Page
4
Annesley School Bowral, founded by the Methodist Church, offers day and boarding for girls with 46 acres, healthy climate, and moderate Christian ideals. In 1926 the school reported 100 percent passes in all examinations. prospectus by Miss Wheen, M A Dip Ed.
St Brigid's Convent Cooma presents a hillside boarding school near the town with access to Yaerrangobilly Caves and the Federal Capital region. It offers English, French, music, physical culture, needlework, art, commerce, and religious instruction with long-standing local service and ties to Sydney.
The Canberra Times advertises a large circulation and lists multiple agents, offices, and publishers across Canberra and other regional towns. It specifies rates and delivery details, noting printing and distribution arrangements and contact points for subscriptions and orders.
High Voltage Shock Ben Downer, a 6000 volt incident at Newcastle power house eighteen months ago, has been discharged from hospital. His injuries included a right arm charred to the bone, severe burns to the neck chest and cheek, groin wounds and a damaged left hand. He had no sensation for many months before faint ambulance sounds reached him.
The Canberra Times recounts the city’s unfolding development toward a completed plan by May 9 and outlines the Federal Capital Commission's next steps. It describes housing workmen, housing for married staff, civil servant influx, private residents, and a mixed future population to ensure a peaceful, united national capital.
Topics of the Times Canberra becomes the capital of the Commonwealth and a week of investiture ends with a calmer atmosphere. Prominent figures from across Australia advocate a broader Australian outlook, easing state tensions. Hughes in Perth and Cook in Melbourne urge breaking down prejudice and embracing Canberra.
Two prominent Australians urged Canberra’s future as capital and national hub. W M Hughes predicted Canberra would become a Mecca and national centre for sport, conferences, and progress, while J Tume Cook called for a beautiful, inspiring city as a model of integrity and high achievement for future generations.
A visitor from New Zealand recalls arriving in New Zealand and hearing of Canberra, then visiting the Australian capital. He portrays Canberra’s allure, its need for support from patriotic Australians, and faith in its future as a world city guided by national spirit and Empire pride.
The article laments a London orchestral crisis after 34 years of Promenade and Queen's Hall concerts. Sir Henry Wood warns England risks losing its musical identity if concerts end. Publishers lose about £60,000. cinema and dance trends reduce live receipts. critics and institutions urge support to keep artists and venues viable.
A flawed portrait of a failing musical world where famed viol player Lolonel Tertia and dramatic actress Florence Amtral struggle to find patrons. The piece laments high costs, low attendance, and a grim market that undercuts careers for hundreds of young artists each year.
Winchester long served as England's capital and religious center with Winchester Cathedral as a premier medieval monument. The city hosts Winchester College and the Great Hall with King Arthur's Round Table, while Holy Cross Hospital and the curfew have historical significance touching rulers and notable figures.
The article claims the adult brain weighs 46 to 60 ounces while a newborn weighs Li to 14 og. Over time brain weight declines slowly. It asserts that humans replace a complete brain “outfit” about every two months with each nerve cell renewing every sixty days, yielding six new brains yearly.
The inventor of a slot machine camera lands penniless at Ellis Inland, culminating in a 200000 payment to Anatole Jomph. A syndicate including Henry Morgenthau and General James O. Harberd, head of RCA, drives the cheque, while the device photographs the depositor as coins drop. Joseph claims progress and plans, offering 10000 to charity and living on his official salary amid investor interest.
Printed and published by C. J. Bhakos for the Federacoe Prenn. The document states the registered office at the company in Ainsilo.
Dr A J Waldock informed the Feders Home Mindon Board of the Baptist Union of Australia of readiness to accept the position of Commissioner to oversee Baptist work at Canberra. He has not yet decided on the invitation to become oral minister. Moeman church grants him a three month sabbatical and he starts the commissioner's duties on June 4, continuing until the Australian Baptist Union meetings in August.
The Empire Review argues empires endure with Westminster adapting governance to local needs. It cites differences from French and German approaches and praises British methods as respecting local customs. Sir Olibert Parker extols enduring empire while J Daly and other Hibernian leaders visit Canberra and meet guests at Hotel Comberm- ende.
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