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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
15
Critics say Canberra's divisions persist despite official aims to end them. The article traces zoning and subdivision practices from pre federal plans to current private and official housing, noting lingering class distinctions and mixed divisions amid ongoing reforms.
The piece discusses unrest in Canberra over perceived class distinctions between civil servants and private citizens. It argues a unified citizenry is possible if administration avoids privilege, with emphasis on fairness and equal treatment for all residents.
Five houses taken over by the Commonwealth from transferred civil servants in Melbourne were listed for sale by auction. Purchases require a cash deposit, with the balance payable over 40 years at 6 percent interest, plus flexible early payment options and cottage mortgage terms.
H F E Jones, director of the Commonwealth investigation staff, reports completion of probe into Federal Capital problems. Commonwealth proposes a temporary court bulk to operate near Hotel Canberra with a Supreme Court judge guiding a Commonwealth Court of Appeal. NSW police power to be replaced by Commonwealth authority later this year. a new judiciary tailored to the Federal Territory will be established.
A meeting formed last night by the Federal Capital Commission officers to promote employment interests. Fifty four staff attended from all departments except the Commission and Home Affairs Construction. Elected officials include Ly B Buries president and J Hy Honeysett vice president with J M Nenana secretary and J Andrew treasurer. Representation by departments arranged and provisional council set. Discussion covered superannuation and membership rules with officers urged to support a pension scheme. Public service parity and salary concerns noted. debate on linking with Public Service Association.
In April Queanbeyan station sold 4060 passenger tickets, yielding £3,337, versus 405 ticket sales worth £9858 in the same month last year. Passenger revenue was £0.567 per person, and goods handling totaled 0 ton inwards and 644 tons outward, compared with last year’s 204 tons outward.
Dr Earle C Page and the Paleral Treasurer discuss progress made last week under the Commonwealth rules. The report notes five hours of activity and new developments in ongoing programs.
The article notes a slow start for federal departments arriving in Canberra with Melbourne housing most offices for years. Parliament House remains the only vacated site while Taxation and Defence need Melbourne space. Private buildings under federal use may gain revenue value, and city properties have risen in value with the ongoing transfer.
A Canberra letter laments sheep driven through suburban gardens damaging young plants and uprooting or chewing vegetation. The writer notes winter comes, plants cost money, and urges law enforcement to curb such grazing in suburban streets.
The Times reports a new British postage stamp designed for use with automatic stamping machines by businesses nationwide. It features a royal crown and cypher, the words Great Britain on a top scroll, and the denomination in figures within an oval frame. The stamp is nonadhesive and serves as a prepaid franking element for mass mail through automated systems.
Readers report the Anglican Cathedral received new pledges following an appeal during May ceremonies. Additional promises are being processed and will support upcoming services and events.
An article notes the Western Australian fourpence blue with inverted centre, the famed stamp error. It cites rare examples, high valuations, and recent sales including a 4200 bid and a Paris sale at 1000, highlighting its status among collectors.
Church notices list services and times for Rova Canon Ward and W A Fletcher at multiple locations including St John s Church Acton St Paul s East Weatlake Molonglo and Forestan Minsion with morning and afternoon Holy Communion Matins Evensong and Children s Services. Names Rev Wather Haydon Davies Vercoe and others are given along with a lost item for Fancy Dress Hall and a cheap piano for sale.
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