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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1927
Page
6
The Nelson, Britain's newest capital ship, returns to Messina for completion after trials, differing markedly in design from earlier battleships. It features one funnel placed far aft, a single tripod mast, three 16-inch gun turrets, and a distinctive aft structure replacing a foremast, with auxiliary 6 inch and 4 inch AA guns and twenty smaller pieces.
The Scottish delegation to Scotland by the Hobson's Bay will carry gift tables made from Australian wood for Edinburgh Glasgow and London. More than 4000 pounds has been paid as a deposit for 250 berths on the Hobson's Bay for March April departures, with a second 250 to be checked in December, totalling 6000 pounds. Berth allotments begin in December. In Canberra W Wallace acts as organiser and a subscription list is open.
A permanent plaque at 4 Place Broglie Strasbourg now notes Rouget de Lisle first sang the Marseillaise in 1782 near Mayor Dietrichs. The original house vanished after war damage, and 1918 French troops had removed a placard at No 2. The inscription records the historic moment and location.
Charles de Russet, claiming pure French descent, was educated in Bimla and converted to Hindus in boyhood after his father’s death. He became a Jakko Temple novice named Bawa Mat Ham, later a Hindu priest, and after twenty years retired to a remote temple. Now over ten years old, he returns as guardian of the temple.
The passage debates petrol driven vehicles and credits Gottlieb Daimler as the first to create a motor propelled by petroleum in 1886. It notes recognition by M Levassor in 1887 for applying Dalmiers system to carriage propulsion.
The Hatfield site, once Henry VIII's nursery and later Princess Elizabeth's prison, now houses relics of Queen Elizabeth I including silk stockings. The yellow silk stockings are notable for a diamond knit pattern and small feet, with a claim she wore wire three shoes. An India in waiting reportedly gifted silk stockings on New Year's Day 1549, after which she discarded ordinary hose.
The piece traces the origin of twelve jurymen to ancient times with Northmen and Christian England valuing the number. It notes sacred associations with twelve patriarchs tribes apostles and peers in law, explaining why twelve has remained the fixed verdict jury.
In Hell Yard Gracechurch Street stands the old grocer shop of Mr Bedford a fixture for over 350 years. The Haseldine Bedford line traces to 1716 founder William Haseldine, passing through Daniel and Tom Bedford who still runs the business despite modern rivals. Now over seventy, he keeps the family shop alive amid surrounding big houses.
A new rubber preserver process by B Porritt and T A Dawson of the Research Association of British Rubber and Tyre Manufacturers protects rubber against oxidation and actinic light. The method coats goods containing rubber with small amounts of inhibitors, shielding rubber from air oxygen and ultraviolet light without altering its properties.
W H Wheatley notes 12 984 sheep yarded at the Goulburn special sale held Thursday, mostly well woolled and in good condition, attracting strong buyer competition from local districts and Monaro. Prices remained firm with full values on fatties, while some shorn lines sold at lower money. Merino wethers and ewes across ages and stations showed varied but robust prices, reflecting quality and forward demand.
Tallow values ease across Sydney trades while Tem and Yor sheepkins remain brisk. Merino and cross bred wools show varied prices from low to mid ranges. Rabbit skins total 44 tons with general declines, calf skins and yearlings traded at recent figures. country hides and wool products show selective strength.
James Barr MP speaks at Athen Hall on Monday offering a Scotch oratory treat with remarks and entertainment planned for attendees.
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