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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1927

Page

5

F.C.C. Officers Association Considers Labor and Housing Demands

The Federal Capital Commission Officers Association discussed lack of replies from the commission and set up a committee to seek an interview with the Chief Commissioner if no communications arrive in four to five days. They mapped requests on employment conditions, living allowances, sick pay, salary increments, and better housing for staff. The association now counts nearly 300 members.

Federal Capital Commission Commission Association Iiwini Waseasing Soladern Wat Tt Wis Ofiers

Carnival and Sheep Showraises Funds at Queanbeyan Carnival

The Carnival Sport gala in Queanbeyan saw total takings of £713 3s 8d with £280 11s 6d net and £63 donated to charity. Weather dampened entries though crowds and parade displays drew strong attendance. prizes honored Best Progress Association showpieces and numerous costumes. The Hospital Committee and volunteers praised for organization and hospitality while numerous athletic events showcased local talents and community spirit.

H Ial Procerelon Quam Progread Association Binet Quranties Sain Progress Association Ae New Hospital Ghiewn- O Nieyan Opp Apevia Wier Rattey Han Knum Tews Tradeeman Grand United Order of Odiffedown Mr.o. Wilkinson Barty aero“Blaney Strong Re O Brien

Horse Events Draw Crowds and Close Races Across Contests

Judges Mesara Ticknor and Calthorpe oversee popular horse events with frictions among factions. Tradesmen's Trot winner W Dunn Vanity first, Blundelk second. Pony Hunter winner BH Dunny Chester first, Ginger Billy second. Open Trot Chandicop four laps Mundell first, Oldfield third. Open Hunter N Butt first. Flag Race J Southwell first. Donkey Race Aldridge first, Aldridge second.

W. Dunn N. Blundelk Dunny Chester MN. Butt Ginger Billy WN. Mundell Oldfield N. Butt Dunn

Rotary carnival motor events captivate crowd

Keenness among motorists and assistants shone after a close contest won by Mrs Russell in a cor. The carnival at Abort featured motor driving and flag races with Buckett in a Ford posting 22.94 seconds and B L Tyson in a Chrysler winning 62.35 seconds. A post office operator Milas G. Aytlife fell from a motor lorry, breaking a collarbone, marshalling the day's sport.

Russell Bell Milas GG Aytlife Uennhowan Chia Mr. Buckett B. L. Tyson Chrysler

Sheep Show Selections Highlight Drought Affected Display

The sheep show at Queanbeyan P and A Association mixed with Hospital Carnival Sports faced poor turnout due to drought and recent wet weather hampering travel. Prizes largely went to Brewer entries with J W Butt and J W Hutt taking multiple titles including Grand Champion Ram and Grand Champion Ewe.

Ram J.W. Butt Tam Lambs Ewe Iora J. W. Butt J. W. Hutt J. W. Mult H W. Hutt

New York loan terms praised by Commonwealth Prime Minister

The Commonwealth praised a 40 million dollar loan secured in New York as highly advantageous. Banking groups in the US sought to compete for underwriting under the Federal Loan Council, with fees possibly reduced from four to two percent. Australia’s government kept control rights and warned against diverting floating debt to other groups.

Mrr Bruce Commonwealth New York Commonwealth High Severn Banking Groups America American Varue Under Aegis of the Feral Loan Counel Isaac Markes Dane Australia

Hall Show Flook Sheet Best Fine Wool and Poultry

A local hall show lists best fine wool and fleece results with judges J W Rutt and A W Hutt. It names champions in merino fleece, skirted wool, and various poultry classes, plus a wheat husk and oat entries. Officials include president Mr B C Croce and several Southwell family members as stewards and secretaries.

New. Lam Tranquil Beret Byrne Mritchard Minal Newlaind Pritchard Newland Dutt Inal Ritchard Lawies Lawies' GO Yaris EfAndicap, Dinal: Mins M. Grillite Thussell Tkace Himnuscmetil Posse Uritchard Horne Bandsmen’s Quest Atkinson Long J. J. Tickner Mra G. Bouthwell Presient B.C. Croce Mess J. Southwell E. Frown C.W. Thompson G. Southwell A. Kinnegade W. Southwell M. J. Cavatagh Menirs J. Routhwell K. Rithy RO Curran A. Kilby BK. Fowthwit Moore Cambron D. Jlaxon Moorn A Met*hing J. K. Lactay Ki. Emnith W. Tickner EC. Bonfeld G. Shumack A. Bolton Wm. Webber

HYERepy public meeting on representation for ACT

HYERepy calls a public meeting of citizens in the Federal Capital Territory to discuss forming a Citizens Committee to pursue parliamentary representation and local governance seats. The meeting is proposed for October 24, 1027, at 6 pm, with Co E Francis as president. Also notices seek a Protestant private family board in Canberra and a board with a private family in Alnall via Commonwealth Bank.

Hyerepy Federal Capital Territory At & Pm Co. E. Francis

Change of Association Name Debated at School Meeting

The Parents and Citizens Association will meet Wednesday evening October 5 at 7 pm in the School. A key item is whether to change the group’s name to School Committee and Child Welfare Association. Civic members are invited to join the discussion.

Pum Parents and Citizens’ Association T. Bone Aeting-Beeretart

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