18 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1927
Page
1
A ceremonial event on a Saturday features the new golf course with remarks by the Minister and Mr Brice. Attendees include Prime Minister Mrs Truesal Str and party leaders. Plans for an extended Danish probe are mentioned as part of the broader agenda.
A dozen sprigs of heather perfumed the Parliament lobby as Mrs Manning wore one on her lapel suggesting a celebrated gift from Scotland. The incident sparked talk of a rift in domestic affairs as the director of agriculture and party actions drew scrutiny from leaders.
Forestry students at Stromlo Trinity in Toronto work on thinning plie projects as silvicultural training. Instructors note the season aids thinning tasks and the group will finish the forestry course then enter post in their states.
A fragment describes a Toby Jug prize won by Mr Bruce. The piece mentions Mrs Percy Mtealfe and a Maple of Staffordshire pottery. It notes Holnestig and Hildwin as figures connected to the purchase and displays the trophy amid a scene of celebration.
Agricultural lessees push changes to lease rent and living-area definitions as the Federal Capital Commission pursues permanent rural industry reforms. Valuation by KR Futere and J C Brackenreg informs lease extensions and preferential terms for tenants with active holdings. A proposed Court of Appeal and Heard Lee reconstitution were rejected, keeping commission control.
The Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club announce the annual Highland Gathering will occur February 18 next year. Preparations are underway and the event may feature the Boys Pips Band from Burnside Homes Parramatta.
The Minister of Homes and Territories disclosed staggering costs for Government House and the Prime Minister's residence. Government House totals £68,231 with £24,445 in alterations £14,461 in additions and £15,425 in furnishings. The Prime Minister's residence costs £25,870 with £17,046 for the residence £6,000 for furnishings and £2,741 for rounds gardens and fencing.
Speech day at the Telopea Park District School in Welnewlay features a Christmas Tree exhibit, prize and certificate presentations, and several special awards. Mrs Gorman donates a silver cup for a girl excelling in school and home life, with another cup for general merit. The headmaster Mr C L Menry receives £10 6d prizes from the Misses Moore for essays on What should be Life's Aim. Hon W M Hughes MP pledges four autographed volumes, while books worth £15 are added to a school library fund. A new blue Australian Ensign is received to renew the host school’s annual speech-day ensign.
Colonel Buller of the Health Office investigated a trap devised by Forestry School students at Weatrilge to combat the Ay pest in Canberra. The device, made from used bename and wire, uses a removable base with bait and allows flies to enter but not escape. The test showed many flies captured within hours, prompting plans to produce more traps for city use.
The Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club present a gavel to Col Z A Murdoch who presided at the Burns Memorial Conference in Canberra. The Beotch thistle shaped gavel, carved from Queensland timber, bears a silver plate noting the thanks of the Canberra Nightaad Society and Heri Cless for his services at the memorial function on October 22, 2027.
In an adjournment debate, Northern Territory member Mr Nelson accused Minister Marr of circulating a telegram alleging aboriginal and mixed descent labour at a Territory mine paying slave or sweated wages. Marr denied hawking the telegram, while Nelson said he sought full information and risked resignation if linked to indigenous labour. Members Boullin Fenton and Makin backed the exchange and telegram facts.
The Burrenjock hydro electric project may supply Canberra with power via overland transmission lines costing about £100000. Sir John Butters held talks in Sydney with NSW Public Works Minister and said arrangements are nearly complete. The Prime Minister and NSW Premier are to discuss the service during the weekend visit to Canberra.
Meteorological readings show Canberra weather data for the period ending 4 am. Data includes maximum and minimum temperatures, rainfall amounts, and comparisons with the previous year’s figures. The report details rainfall and temperature records for November with emphasis on rainfall totals and temperature extremes.
A Canberra civil servants meeting discussed the Tullis Borview Canberra Committee. The group, formed in Melbourne two years ago to guard staff transfers, saw its members resign with thanks offered. Proposals on representation were debated and defeated, with staffing proposals for capital commissions rejected.
The Bush Fire Control Organisation held its first meeting at Chine Centre to plan summer bush-fire response in the Territory. Appointed district controllers include J Edlington Tugeranenn T Cargill Yarratumia J Tully Stromiat A N Shepherd Weetungera Ki Pond Held and M Cavanagh Ginninderra G Shumbeck Armsfield J Mayo Majueas I Murray CAC Flory and A Rok Tidbintilla, under the Federal Capital Territory Legislation Association with Commission support.
Nine candidates, three girls and six boys, from Telopen Park School are taking the intermediate certificate exams. The weeklong testing included English, Arithmetic, Art, and History, with Mathematics, French, Geography, and Business Principles scheduled for next week.
Canberra moves to an all electric city plan after ministerial briefing. Mr Marr states investigations favored electricity over gas for domestic use for lighting and cooking. Commission reports and public representations shaped a single system with attractive electricity rates for residents.
North Canberra selects J Newlin as captain with F Newlin R Wirch J Goodwin J Jefferys W Rickler St Havill M Moncuire H Muntines H Goodwin H Maloney and J Beyon as 12th man to clash with Buatlike. Canberra also faces White City tomorrow led by Green i with J Baldwin W Tempe Kippon J Farrell KE Hearne J Fiseiet Yeabley Puntop as 12th man.
Fragmentary notes show Mr. H W Richards seeking a treasury post as part of a committee dispute over representation. The text hints at tensions about who should appoint or influence the seat and the potential frictions in job allocation.
The Minister for Home and Territories told the House that the proposed Canberra alterations trim several old roads add new rows or blocks and provide open spaces in front of allotments. A revised railway route shows an alternative not yet approved or submitted to the Government, with a separate inquiry planned to consider its advisability. The Griffin design remains the basis, with only minor changes claimed.
In a heated debate Mr Rel and Green accused Lord Stonehaven of indiscretion after a Melbourne remark. The chairman demanded the member stop while Green pressed for a plebiscite on loss of electoral rights and Canberra governance as promised by the Prime Minister.
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