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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1928
Page
3
Readable fragments reference a local event or notice with unclear names and dates. The incomplete text suggests a public or community item but lacks concrete details to confirm participants, location, or outcome.
Mr Oliphant addressed the Arts Society at Albert Hall on the aims of architecture. He urged beauty and fitness as essential, warned against copying styles without substance, and illustrated his points with slides of pyramids, temples, cathedrals, and modern buildings.
A meeting at Ainslie last evening discussed forming a residents' group to interview town officials about a mid verbal report and Commission aid. Deputation members Coy Avthrey led talks urging the Commission to supply proposed works and a later public writing for the plan.
Commission officials review evening continuation classes at Teloge Park School due to small enrolment. Forty five pupils are expected to attend this term under strict observation and possible termination if attendance remains unsatisfactory.
The Canberra branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League discussed the preference policy at a monthly executive meeting. A motion affirmed absolute preference for returned soldiers in employment as defined by the act, noting the impact on married men with families and the broader fairness considerations.
The Weanbeyan Hospital Entertainers held a lively show at Triumph Theatre Queanbeyan last Friday. The program mixed burlesque, vocal numbers, and a one act comedy with a ten‑piece orchestra delivering Metropolitan‑style production values. Performers included Gwen Hughes, T. B. Murphy, Mrs Greenweed, and Miss Hakl Hall among others. the finale featured the farce The Hitt Brigade and a variety of encores.
The Ainslie School held its second annual ball on Friday featuring fancy dress sets and rhythmic movements. Mrs Martin, Mrs Willis, and numerous adults organized costumes and performances, guiding many children in coordinated minuet style dances and a moving colour display.
Plans, specifications and conditions of contract may be inspected. Tender forms obtained at the office in Acton. Each tender must be forwarded in an envelope clearly marked Tender for Griffith Cottage or Canberra House. Secretary Federal Capital Commission Canberra.
Saturday shooting at Canberra saw Canberra chule host Queanbeyan Chule in ideal long range conditions. Percy Anman led the heat with top score as teams prepared for the next Cup shoot next Tuesday at the Gul yards range.
Weather hindered the Queanbeyan Heights semi finals yet three key results were decided. In A Grade Stacey captained by Bor defeated Mainiel and Hayes with Greenwood and Webb winning 4 and 4. Esmond’s team tie will be replayed later. Finals set for next week despite rain and wind.
The Capitol Theatre presents The Merry Widow a lavish romantic musical drama with famous songs and a tale of love and class. Debe Dunvis stars in the feature while Reel My Wubse follows a wealthy American woman misled about her health in a melodrama tagalong.
A fragmented report describes a light plane endurance attempt from Da Pour Trot and a cabling biplane linked to Captain Beads. It notes a 24 hour duration record with remaining fuel and six hours of further flight under tense conditions amid bombing context.
German aviators Merlin Bundy and teammates Musthe Zimmerman and others conducted recon aerial maneuvers today. Reports describe shots fired during operations over the Deniguan region amid reining and mounting tension.
Advertisement seeks a 20s female clerk for an office at Royal Insurance in the Civic Centre. Applicants must write by hand and apply in person to the Royal Insurance office.
Fragmentary text shows a tailor named G F Percival at Monare Street and a store or building mention in a historical ad fragment. No clear event or dates available.
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