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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1934

Page

4

Haulage contracts and road works listed in 1934 tender

Department of Main Roads invites tenders for haulage of bitumen and related road‑works at Breadalbase and Jorremm Hathway stations, with specifications, locations, and contact offices in Goulburn Queanbeyan and Canberra. Includes notes on permanent positions and private offers with contact details and dates in 1934.

Breadalbase Railway Staton Tar Paar Boondwilts New Barrege Jorremm Hathway Station Biate Mghway No. 2 Hilliars Lapa Department of Main Roads Commonwealth Wank Bhuildings Goulburn Tarrewumla Bhire Queandeyan Department of Main Offer Syd Bey Muildings Northbourne Avenua Civic Centre E. Devicnis Finkacwr

Canberra flood scheme eyed to shape the capital's future

The Public Works Committee discusses delaying flood control works on the Molonglo and Queanbeyan rivers to protect Commonwealth Bridge, while pushing for the Yarralumla lower lake plan to create a permanent water feature and a new Government House, with an estimated £75 000 cost. The proposal aims to provide employment and transform Canberra into a more beautiful city, though finance remains a key hurdle.

Molongle Canberra Beders Uclcome Walter Burley Griffin Public Works Committee Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Commonwealth Bridge Queanbeyan River Calyon London Bridge Molonglo River Queanbeyan Lome Yarralumla Lower Lake Acton

Stratosphere Italian Plans For Flights To Rome

Disjointed report outlines Italian plans for transatlantic flights with Stratosphere. Mentions a possible partnership with a South American carrier and a new airliner, citing safety concerns and a high speed target of about 486 miles per hour for an airborne service.

Rome Wedtonlay South America Rageyinis

Was It Pique at the Australian Dinner Scandal

Fragmented report describes a ceremonial dinner at Farllanynt Manse for a guest from Aeucestm. Tense moments arose around seating for the Chief Justice of Australia and the Governor, with confusion over who sat at the head table and who followed in protocol. The event drew comment on constitutional precedence and dignitary seating arrangements.

Athen Court Farllanynt Novotel Cagiberra Yralersing Justine Lin Paditlen Bsan Tyan Attorney-fienery Courcil iMir W. M. Hughes Mindarea Fe Couymnonen Btewart Gavan Duffy Camp Berra Beanlay Argyle Victoria Parliament Apouchow Miniatye Australia Ili Bramenya Auabeulla Justiow Vinai Una Pederce

Cabinet meets in Parliament House Canberra yesterday

Cabinet met at Parliament House Canberra after discussing a war hour report noting six items submitted to the Government for amendment by the ministry. A further cabinet meeting is planned for today to consider additional measures and actions.

Foue Canberra Ure Mindiltey

Royal Canberra events and biographical note

Governor General hosts calls and dinners at Government House Canberra with high officials and British guests. The Duke of Gloucester visits Parliament Hotel as Northern Suburbs Progrescan Association member Knight attends. Thomas Sidney McKay admitted to the Bar after an amateur golf championship claim.

Canberra Admirttee Upham Americ J. K Caldwell Plannut MNL KB Peary USBNA Ges Tievarnure Triance Government House J. Knight Duke of Globe Center Iawses Parliament Hotel Curt We Cydney Yeaturday Thomas Sidney Mckay Listh

Floods devastate towns as rivers rise and relief begins

Inland districts suffer widespread damage from heavy rains and floods. Homes, garages, and streets are inundated as the Roan and nearby creeks surge, delaying mail delivery and stranding motorists while rescue crews undertake relief work and assess losses. Hardest hit areas include Bungendore and Hekingtontown with substantial property damage and rising waters.

Heavy Rain Delays Melbourne Floral Carnival and Floods City

The Melbourne area faced heavy rain that postponed the Centenary Floral Carnival and disrupted events. The Yarra River rose, submerging Caulfield and Port districts, with flood warnings across the state. Many sports and public events were canceled as rivers rose and raind rivers hindered travel and preparations.

Yarra Caulfield Layerton Aerodrome Anil

Widespread rains swamp western lines and flood dishes

Heavy rain caused extensive damage across western railway lines from Dubher Montage to Arthurville with lines suspended and trains diverted. Flooded rivers Macquarie Lachlan and Murrumbidgee rose rapidly, towns like Wallington and Bathurst district drenched, and authorities warned of further rain and worsening floods.

Win Southern Railway Trate Dubher Earn Arthurville Belme Meantan Fathun Ta Rackley Polite Surkken Obeena Tauren Bacquarie Lachlan Muerimbidger Tiurrny Hurrinjuck Ulm

State Ball roster page lists hundreds of attendees

A long ledger style list names Fenni Brennan JH Haird and hundreds of attendees from various families and honors. The fragment shows a roll of guests or participants with numerous titles and initials, spanning many individuals and households, reflecting a formal ball event continuation from page one.

Parmentier Coming to Canberra

Fragmentary text mentions Canberra and a figure named Parmentier with unclear context. No clear event date or organization identified.

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