Reappointed Col T J Thomas to Federal Capital Commission
Col T J Thomas was reappointed to the Federal Capital Commission for a short period according to Minister for Home and Territories Mr Marr. The duration was not specified. The May appointee Thomas Wie did not serve the full three year term and the reappointment follows the late Mr Clarence Gorman’s unexpired term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
T. J. Thoma
Federal Capital Commission
Home and Territories
Marr
Marre
Thomas
FAC
Clarenme
Gorman
Wea Wendey
Cole Thomas
Capital costs and rating questions in Commonwealth discussions
The Minister for Home and Territories details capital expenditure up to October 31 totaling £4 782 160 including land and railway construction to Canberra. He notes a maximum general rating scale and that current year rates have not been struck. A proposal for bank branches at Eastlake and Manuka is under study with no outcome yet available.
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Mr. Chariton
Palos
Charlton
Eastlake
Manuka
Molongio
Marr
Avros
Commonwealth Bank
Agme Mutual
Agricultural Show Idea For Federal Territory Arrives
The Canberra council supports forming a Territory agricultural show following past attempts. McNamara urges creating a society to promote pastoral and horticultural exhibits, highlighting Canberra as a potential site and offering to organize the effort. The council passes the motion.
Art Exhibition Opens in Canberra End of November
Multiple Australian writers have proposed contributing to the Canberra show. Governor General Stonehaven has consented to officially inaugurate the exhibition, with Amemente invited as organizer.
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Amemente
Canberra
Wriinta
Stonehaven
Great City Ground Plan From Australia Visit Speech
A 1913 Australian visit by Mr. Amery and Sir Littelton Groom is recalled with a banquet and a formal toast. Bruce lauds imperial unity and the Dominions Office role, praising Australia’s evolution toward self government within the empire.
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Amery
Vorument House
Bruce
Commonwealth
Australia
Hrithei
Oo Witting
Yu Na
Mr. Hruce
Halion
Downing Street
Cornella
Britain
Alma
Jean
Dominions
Aitmte
Tophamid
Sean
Uume
M. Chartton
England
Chariton
Theowich
Fran
Arseie
Julie Rimhi
Mr. Amery
Night Express Sydney Canberra A Weekly Service To Start
A weekly night express will run from Sydney to Canberra starting Monday night at 11.15 with arrival in Canberra around 6 am Tuesday. Officials doubt current traffic supports daily service but expect expansion soon. The Canberra to Sydney Friday express at 4.30 pm remains in timetable. The summer timetable takes effect Monday.
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Sydney
Canberra
Goulburn District
MT. Reid
N.8.w. Railway Commisatwre 1
Reid
Transfer of Civil Servants Expands Canberra Influx
A fresh wave of civil servants arrives in Canberra starting Tuesday and continues until November 24. About 65 ex Melbourne officers from the Department of Trade and Customs join, with eight other department offers also due. Of 400 officers transferred so far, 128 are married and occupy homes, boosting the population by about 500 including families. Departments housed include Parliamentary Welfare, Government Printing Office, Prime Minister's, Home and Territories, Markets and Migration, Crown Solicitors, Attorney-General, Treasury, and various secretariats.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Department of Trade and Customs
Departmente
Thene aMhcern
Prime Minister's Department
Home and Territories Department
Markets and Migration
Crown Solicitors Mfke
Attorney-General
N Department
Treasury
Vurious Secretariats
Civic Centre opening ceremony postponed
The official opening of Civic Centre has been postponed due to heavy rains and air access issues. The ceremony was to be held along Northbourne Avenue with Prime Minister Bruce, Major C W C Mare, and Sir John Butters originally set to attend. A new date will be announced after consultations with officials.
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Mr. Amery
Amery
M. Bruce
Civic Centre
Northbourne Avenue
Mr. Bruce
C. W. C. Mare
Home and Territories
John Butters
Interesting Lecture On Mothercraft At Causeway Hall
Dr Sydney Morris NSW Acting Director of Health spoke at Causeway Hall on lowering infant mortality and prenatal care. He cited Sydney’s 40 plus baby health centres and showed films on expectant mother care and dental and mosquito control. The Canberra Mothercraft Society organized the event and hosts welcomed attendees at Eastlake Health Centre afterward.
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Sydney Morris
N.S.W
Causeway Hall
Morris
Canberra
W. B. Freebody
Morrin
Mothercraft Society
Eastlake
Morria
Weather records show heavy rain across Canberra region
In the past 22 hours Canberra and surrounding districts received soaking rain with 156 points at Canberra and 172 at Queanbeyan. Conditions eased today with a late heavy shower, while meteorological records for the period ending 9 am show rainfall and temperature readings.
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Canberra
Territory
Queanbeyan
Transfer conditions on Canberra housing deal rejected
The Minister for Home and Territories Mr Murr declined a proposal by Mr Blakely Darlinghurst to allow a £100 deposit for Canberra housing tied to Melbourne public servant transfers. He said no variation would be allowed, noting terms were fixed after consultation with public service representatives and accepted by servants moving under the arrangement.
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Home and Territories
Murr
Blakely
Darlinghurst
Melbourne
Canberra
Jean Inteerst
Canberra City Garbage System Improvements
The Minister for Home and Territories Mr Marr outlined updated Canberran garbage policies. Weekly house collections, daily shop pickups, and biweekly hotel and camp services will operate with approved receptacles. Ferom will be burned or buried, and staff grew from one man in 1925 to ten men by 1927 with horses drays and motor lorries.
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Canberra
Home and Territories
Mr. Marr
Anstey (Rourke
Italians Should Be Told to Get Out War Threat Warned
The Senate met after fortnightly adjournment to read the Commonwealth Bank Bill and Housing Bill. Senator Duncan said tax reductions followed popular clamour, not a plan to cut taxes. Senator Hoare urged Australia to resist Japan’s stance and stated Italians should be told to get out even if it meant war.
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Senate
Commonwealth Bank
Benator Duncan
Hoare
Australia
Japan
Lampoon
Ainslie Duntroon Cricket Appeal Lodged
The Duntroon Cricket Club has lodged an appeal against the Cricket Association Executive Council decision awarding full points to Ainslie for a match expected to start October 72. The appeal cites multiple grounds.
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Duntroon Cricket Club
Executive Council of
The
Cricket Association
Ainslie Club
Use of Firearms Act Expands Federal Police Powers
The Crimes Act 1927 bill, read in the Senate, would enlarge Federal Police authority over firearms. It makes discharging a gun on or over a prohibited Commonwealth area an offence, with forfeiture of the weapon and penalties up to one hundred pounds or six months' imprisonment. Prohibited areas include Commonwealth lands with posted shooting notices. exemptions apply to Commonwealth officers on duty. Officers may arrest offenders.
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Senate
Commonwealth
Defence Force
Department of Defence
City Band Calls for Public Support in Canberra
Canberra City Band plans a public appeal after sparse weekend recitals and rising costs. Secretary Whyte says the band funds a portion of its director’s salary and relies on limited public donations, urging new memberships and special fund-raising events to sustain a city’s cultural profile.
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Canberra
The
Social Service Association
Whyte
Nmme
Horne
Causeway
Social Service Council
Representation petition for Jervis Bay residents to Parliament
Jervis Bay residents will be afforded the opportunity to sign a petition presented to Parliament demanding representation for residents of the Federal Capital Territory. The petition is being printed and forms part of the Territory's efforts. Population in the vicinity is about 800.
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Jervis Bay
Federal Capital Territory
Jervie Allo
Seeek Eee
Forestry Bureau Proposed Establishment in Parliament
A bill to establish a Forestry Bureau was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon by the Minister for Defence. An Inspector-General of Forests would lead the bureau, overseeing administration in the Federal Capital Territory, Central and North Australia, Papua, Norfolk Islands, and New Guinea. The bureau would advise on forest management, establish experimental sylviculture stations, provide forestry education, scholarships, and the collection of forestry information.
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Defence
Wiliam Glagrow
Federal Capital Territory
Central
North Australia
Papua
Norfolk Inlands
New Guinea
Foresta
Ud- Viemhbe
Two Camps to Be Dismantled Near Tradesmen Site
Two more camps from the TNT era will disappear within days. The Tradesmen's Camp between Hotel Campbell and Weatishe and the No 1 Labourer's Camp will be dismantled with occupants moved to Cypltel Hill and Red Hill, and to other quarters.
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Tnt
Canberra
Weatishe
Cypltel Hill
Red Hill
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Commonwealth Bankacilities
Feder Capital Commission
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McNamara
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Empire Parliamentary Association
House of Representatives
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Customs
Parliament House
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Forestry Bureau
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