Alternatives to No-Licence Meeting In Canberra Hall
In Eastlake's Friendly Societies Hall Canberra the Independent Order of Hephabiren invites the public to hear Hon Crawford Vaughan speak on Alternatives to No-Licence Vaughan Director WW Alliance addresses from the Federal Territory perspective likely drawing a full crowd The hall has new seating and facilities and the Ainslie bar will operate at a suitable time for the event
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Friendly Societies
Eastlake
Independent
Order of Hephabiren
Crawford Vourhan
Campilen
WW. Alliance
Hoween
Canberra
Vaughan
Imix
ex-Premer
South Australia
Ainslie
Queanbeyan Water Reservoir Meter To Be Tested
At a Queanbeyan Municipal Council meeting, a letter from the Engineers Branch of the Federal Capital Commission said the main meter readings at the reservoir may be faulty. The council will arrange a two hour flow gauge test by closing the delivery valve, with the reservoir kept half full, and a day to be appointed.
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Queanbeyan
Engineers’ Branch
Federal Capital Commission
Queanbeyan Reservoir
Sengimoor
Queanbeyan Sade
Transfer Continues as Canberra Population Grows
The transfer programme of 1827 moves ahead with 14 Department of Trade and Customs officers arriving from Melbourne. By week’s end 19 officers have been moved, including from Home and Territories and the Crowe Solicitor's Office, raising Canberra’s population by 81 percent with accompanying families.
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Department of Trade and Customs
Melbourne
Department
Halr
Alec
Canberra
City Debates General Rate for City Lease in 182
The council has not settled the general rate for city lease in 182. The wrecking of the rate has been discussed for some time with no decision yet. The proposed limit is based on unimproved capital value and no forecast is available on next year's rate.
Auction Sales Notice From Queanbeyan Advert
Auction sales by Men arn Woodgers and Calthorpe Lad in Queanbeyan on Matur day November 1. First sale for Mr W J Richardson Roy Hotel at West Triuph Theatre Crawford Street Gueenhoven features building plant. Second sale at Mart in Mu nero Street includes furniture and sundries for Mr Kennedy and Mr Kiromlo with reserve.
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Menarn, Woodgers
Calthorpe Lad
Queanbeyan
W. J. Richardson
Roy Hotel
Pre- Mises West Triuph Theatre
Crawford Street
Gueenhoven
Arcond
the Mart
Munero Street
Furnituwerod
Canberra Bus and Cab Co to run city service under contract
A signed contract and official announcement show the Federal Capital Commission awarding rights to Canberra Bus and Cab Co Ltd for a 10 year sole run on existing routes in Canberra. Mr E L Holmes will receive £5000 in shares for his rights, with varied fare and rebate provisions and obligations to transfer five existing buses to the new company.
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Canberra
Commission
Federal Capital Commission
E. L. Holmes
Canberra Bus and Cab. Co., Ltd
Br.l L. Holmes
Richt
Tonderdd
Hun and Cab'o
Holmes
Holmen
Queanbeyan Servicer
Marton
Horton
Christmas Holidays Mark Three Day Break for Civil Servants
The Federal Public Service Board announces three day Christmas holidays for civil servants in Christman Leon with days off on Monday December 20 Tuesday December 27 and Wednesday December 28 plus Monday January 2. New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday and Christmas to New Year period extends the holiday. A skeleton staff will operate December 29 with limited office work. Boxing Day and additional public holiday in New South Wales follow a similar pattern with January 2 observed for many workers.
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Mhwan
Yertenlay
Christiman Leon
Federal Public Service Board
Tiwainy
Slo
Christina
Commission
Com- Mihoeons
N.S.W
New South Wales
Railway Revenue at Canberra Station in October Drops
Total revenue at Canberra railway station fell in October from September. October receipts amount to £2900 from 1792 tickets, with miscellaneous income £123. Outward freight declined to 77 tons, while September had 188 tons.
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Canberra
Lesa Goods LruMie
Belen
Ures
Psroods Trafic
Prime Minister Armistice Day Message Marks Ninth Anniversary
The Prime Minister notes the ninth anniversary of Armistice, recalling the end of the great war and honoring the dead. He praises the Anzac sacrifice and urges renewed resolve to serve the country's welfare and the common good.
No More Men Until New Year Labour Bureau Notice
The Labour Bureau by the Commonwealth states no additional male workers needed until after January as current teams are full. It is probable further men will be engaged later.
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Comudanion
Nower
Canberra Bound Night Trains Slow After Timetable Change
Canberra travelers face slower Sydney to Canberra services after a new summer timetable. The Sydney to Canberra mail and the Cooma Mall train now depart later from Sydney with longer through times to Queanbeyan, pushing Canberra connections onto road transport. The Monday night Express to Canberra did not run and reasons were not given.
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Canberra
Bate
Sydney
Cooma Mall
Queanbeyan
Lore Sea
Canberram Mail
Canberra Mail
Mons Vale
Goulburn
Governor General Remarks at Melbourne Lord Mayors Dinner
The Governor-General Lord Stowcheven spoke at the Lord Mayors Dinner in Melbourne. He said Melbourne would not suffer from the capital move, noting Canberra is a suburb of Melbourne or vice versa amid laughter and cheers.
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Melbourne
Lord Stowcheven
Canberra
Community Library Old Time Dance Funds Canberra Library
A Causeway Hall event raised funds for the Canberra Community Library with prizes donated by Winhe Centre tradesmen and local businessmen. Winners in the waltzing and net dance received prizes from Eastlake and local merchants as attendance totaled 65 couples.
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Causeway Hall
Canberra
Winhe Centre
Mire
Moore
Prendergast
J. B. Young
Lad
Phil Fleming
Eastlake
and Mira
J. Ditlom
Min
Wbrary
Dillon
Ecapable Vtrvics Ms Alc
Canberra Faces Change in Federal Capital Commission
Government plans to amend the Federal Capital Commission Act so residents lose representation and members are appointed by the Commonwealth. Major Marr outlined a bill to simplify operations while Colonel Thomas’s reappointment signals potential permanent control and limited resident input.
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Canberra
Federal Capital Territory
Enliie
Major Marr
Marr
Trade Commissioner Appointment Aimed at Canada
The Prime Minister announced on Tuesday that a Trade Commissioner for Canada would be appointed. No name was given, but the official residence is expected to be in Toronto.
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Bruce
Thomas
John Butters
Thoman
Cannia
Toronto
Canada Sir George Pearce Arrives to Report on League
Sir George Pearce arrives in Canberra this week to present the official report on the League of Nations to the Senate. The findings are expected to influence the tables of Clasudes this week.
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League OF Nations Report
George Pearce
Canberra
League of Nations
City Band Faces Funding Shortfall Amid Low Public Support
At a Monday Acton meeting the Canbers City Band reported receipts from a Cotter River event amounting to 12/6 with transport costs of £3/16 and a recent Rotunda performance yielding 10/7 after transport outlay of 10/-. A tarpaulin muster brought funds to 11/1, prompting a proposed 3/- levy on each bandsman. The president and Rev. Vercoe urged greater support while the Secretary appealed for near term backing and planned fundraising events to cover 60 percent of salaries.
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Cottar River
Rotunda
T Waa
8. K. Pearl
EB. L. Vercoe
Cellalary
Social Service Association
Rend
Canberra Records Warmth With Ninety Degree Day
Canberra reports a record warm day as the thermometer neared ninety degrees for the early summer period. Weather readings show max temperatures around 78 to 86 while rainfall remains sparse, with monthly totals continuing to be tracked.
New Fire Engine Delivered for Meltuine Station
A new Albion motorized fire engine has arrived and delivery will occur soon. The unit combines a boiler and pump system for the Meltuine fire station.
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Meltuine
Albion Motor
Boce
der Garteec
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