Ex soldiers grievance at Capital Commission committee
Allegations of unfair employment preference toward ex soldiers were discussed at a meeting of the sub committee of the RA and S.016A in the Federal Capital Territory. A member urged an investigation into a named officer, while the president said only genuine complaints would reach the Chief Commissioner. The meeting also decided to invite financial members from other branches to become honorary members of the counter sub-branch for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ml Capital Commission
Thig
Dierawan
Htwis
Bene Nies
Lory Thaneh
A. T. Jineckomon
Griffith
League
Cunterra
Sub-Leases and Territory Ordinance Debated in Senate
The Senate debated repealing a Territory Ordinance requiring Federal Capital Commission consent for sub letting land in the Capital area. Senator Ellatt argued about tenure and the need for clear interpretation amid cautious planning by officials. The discussion was adjourned without a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Federal Capital Commission
Pemullile
Tree Planted by Clerk of Senate in Canberra Ceremony
The Clerk of the Senate Mr G H Merion planted an English holly tree in Canberra’s Western end room yesterday morning at the invitation of the President of the Senate Sir John Nowkate. John Newlands urged the ceremony to honor the Senate’s head and hoped the tree would grow and endure for County Parliament building. Senators and Senate staff attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owlalde
Werern End
Senate
G. H Merion
John Nowkate
Ir John Newlands
Canberra
W. Monahan
Reed
Cremony
Senafm
Hemute
Goulburn Seat Result In NSW Election
Friday's counting showed J A Macdougal defeating J Mu for Goulburn with Tully prevailing as the Liberal candidate. First preference totals were close as Turnbull's quota distribution boosted Tully while Turnbull's mate lagged, leaving Tully with about 14 000 votes in a tightly contested outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CU Lawan
Goulburn
Sane
Tully
Vote-less Canberra complaints in Parliament
In Parliament last night debate on the Federal Capital Territory highlighted Canberra residents’ loss of franchise and tax duties. MPs Fenton and Perkins urged representation and voting rights for Territory residents, noting Canberra has 5,000 to 6,000 people taxed federally but denied citizen privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Federal Capital Territory
Australia
Fenton
Maribyrnong
Canberra
Russell Hill
Melbourne
Perkins
Eden Monaro
Federal House
Foundations of Administrative Building Tender Accepted in Sydney
Announcement午 confirms Hutcher son Grow T and G Buildings Elizabeth Street Sydney has won the contract for foundations of the permanent Commonwealth Offices block. Tender value £50,783 others ranged up to £73,800 with multiple Sydney Hobart and Canberra firms bidding on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutcherson Grow, T. and
G. Buildings
Elizabeth Street
Sydney
Commonwealth Offices
KK. Beale
Bond Street
Jas
Walker
Balfour Rown
Rose Lay
KCL Donnelly, Ltd
Wentworth Avenue
John Hall
Sutherland Street
Paddington
H.W. Vease
Davey Street
Hobart
Tor
Ch. Chapman and Regleation
Canberra
F. J. McCarthy
Concrete Constructions Ltd
King Street
Bydney
Himinie and Co. Pty. Ltd
Eastlake
Mct
Paterson Throw, Ltd
Castlereagh Street
the Foundation Co. Ltd
Little Collins Street
Melbourne
H. Wallace
Sona
Ainslie
Fitt
OD McDonald
Canberra Omnibus Service Privatization Debate
Canberra government faces sharp criticism in the House over relinquishing the municipal omnibus network to the Canberra Bus and Cab Company. Opposition Leader Charlton attacks the move as subsidized privatization, while Minister Marr defends long deliberation and private competition in transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Mr. Charlton
Canberran Hos Stump Sparks Melbourne Paper Clash
Mr. Fenton denounces a Melbourne men’s paper for publishing unbased claims about Russell Will settlement. He defends the Commission’s role and praises pioneer builders, noting discomfort in camps and the presence of women joining their husbands amid the setup of Canberra’s model community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Melbourne
Russell Will Settlement
Commission
Oly
Mr. Fenton
Chacoo
Canberra
Fenton Calls Out Higher Canberra Living Costs Debate
A speech by Mr. Fenton criticizes Victorian bias and argues Canberra governance costs more than Melbourne. He says living costs and rents are higher, urges government to cut living costs or raise wages, and warns civil service expansion requires careful planning. Mr. Perking urges residents of the Territory gain federal representation to reflect their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Australia
Canberra
Melbourne
Canberra Weather Records For Period Ends October 14
Meteorological records show rainfall and temperatures for Canberra in the recent period. Data includes maximum and minimum readings and rainfall amounts compared with the corresponding period a year earlier.
Water meters to separate supply in Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan Municipal Council met to require separate water meters for properties. Council approved notices to offenders, with fines up to ten shillings per meter, and ordered counts of delinquents to be sent for taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gymes Linge
Queanbeyin
Weekend Bus Excursions To Cotter River Start This Weekend
The Canberra Commission launches the Cotter River bus excursions this weekend with routes from North Ainslie via Eastlake Blandfordin and Hotel Canberra to the Cotter. Sunday services run morning and afternoon returning from the Cotter. fares are 6d for adults and 3d for children. Tickets at hotels and the Transport Office, Hastlake, before Saturday noon for Sunday trips.
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Cotter River
Comwlenion
North Ainstie
Gorman Home
Commission
Canberra
Kurrajong
Eastlake
Cotter
Blandfordin
Rett Hill
Cottier
Coumeway
Wellington
North Ainslie
AMG
Transport Office
Hastlake
Sunday bus service for city area schedule
A Sunday bus service in the city area operates from Causeway at 8 am and via Red Hill to North Ainslie, arriving at 6:41. The last bus leaves Evwtlake at 8:20 pm to reach North Ainslie by 8:60. Revenue direction buses run from North Ainslie starting 6:18 pm to 8:50 pm, mainly serving churchgoers and Sunday School children.
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Ely Grea Wax
Causeway
Red Hil
North Ainslie
Ewtlake
Not a Monopoly Denied by Minister Over Bus Routes and State Aid
The minister refuted monopoly claims as two routes were set for twelve buses. A firm was to build a garage at a cost of 430,000. Opposition figures pressed on private ownership versus state control, noting concession tickets and potential competition in the capital. The minister defended the commission, stressing public benefit and government transfer of buses, with predictions of population growth and private-enterprise limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Charlton
Canberra
Home and Territories
Mr. Marr
Gevernment
Mld
Charton
Chariton
Lts
House of the Proposals
Prensa
Har
Marr
Scullins
Dd. O Millet
Ledio
McUlrath
Uallarat
Qenamberan
Killen
Anid
Boullin
Victoria
Tts
Telephone mechanics in Canberra questioned in Parliament
In Canberra the accommodation of telephone mechanics was raised in the House of Representatives. The question asked if better quarters could be provided and whether investigations into complaints about cubicle housing at the Causeway would be pursued. Minister Marr said a report from the Federal Capital Commission was being obtained and to be advised on reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
House of Repre
Spnl
Oliver
Theodore
Dalley
N.8
Federal Capital Territory
Alec
Home and Territories
Debate Quips Stir Crowds Over Population, Contracts
Mr Beullin mocks crowd pessimism about Crow capital growth as members discuss a hoped population surge. Mr Killin asks about attendees while a member notes debates. Boullin accuses the Minister of avoiding direct questions on necessity, contracting party, and contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Beullin
Mr. Killin
Hughes Defends Public Control Debate on Canberra Bus Service
M Hughes of North Sydney argues transport is vital and should be state run or public, noting Australia uses private bus operators despite rail and tram ownership by the state. He says Canberra’s bus service reflects no new socialism and cites inadequacy of private enterprises in many jurisdictions.
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W. M. Hughes
North Sydney
Aeresd
Canberra
Australia
Queanbeyan P A A discusses tin hare lease proposal
A Queanbeyan P and A Association meeting reviewed two applications to lease the Show Ground for tin hare coursing. Sydney firms offered management and rates while the Humane Courting Society sought rights through Rufe Naylor patent. A sub committee will draft lease conditions and liaise with the Association's bank on show-ground rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Tin-Hare
Ee Coctas
Queanbeyan P. and A. Association
National Coursing Association
Sydney
P. and A. Association
R. C. Doak
Humane Courting Society
Bydmey
H.C.8
Bhow
Messra. Oldfield
Tickner
W. G. Woodger
Martin, Morrison
T. Woodger
A. O. Manns
Martin
Doak
The
Association
Eastlake Motor Service Station Opens in Canberra
The Eastlake Motor Service Station is now in operation in Canberra marking the southerly expansion of the city. The fine garage building sits on land sold for £11,400 at the last leases sale and features four petrol bowsers plus others, with broad approaches facilitating easy access in front of the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastlake
Canberra
Canberra Arts Society to host Australia to Geneva lecture
Little Groom K C M G Speaker of the House will lecture at the Canberra Society of Arts and Literature on Monday night October 17. The talk titled Australia to Geneva will be illustrated with lantern slides at Acton Hall. All are invited to attend.
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K.C.M.G
House of Representatives
Canberra Society of Arts and Literature
Australia
Geneva
Acton Hall
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