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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
2
The article outlines a new building code in Kansas that lowers wall thickness from 12 inches to nine for masonry and allows frame residences to extend up to 20 feet above ground. The changes aim to reduce costs, boost safety, and encourage durable construction while permitting retrofits to existing structures.
The article outlines the Commonwealth loan redemption schedule under a May 26 closing date, detailing withdrawal privileges for pelcom stock and bande before due. It notes Treasury plans to pay cash on maturity and convert holdings to new securities, with figures including £147,000 and references to conversion for 2021 and new cash subscriptions.
The 1925 operations report shows a loss of 30,000 pounds for the Goulburn woollen mill with a rare last quarter profit. Production rises to about 60 pieces weekly and a worker bonus plan has been introduced to boost output.
A Sydney reader notes two listener archetypes in radio: loyal station followers and zappers who switch stations. Report cites Melbourne 10 claiming to broadcast the Hand of HOLMAA and Sydney 2FC vs 2E mix ups.
Billiards star Walter Lindrum, formerly Awsurahin Hardin, demonstrates on a fresh aeration table in Melbourne during Tattersall’s tournament. Opponent J Long opens with four. Lindrum replies with a 20 point break in 18 minutes and shows great form after recent high breaks despite a prior 63 percent score last year at Mildura.
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