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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1927

Page

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Federal Cabinet to close Melbourne meetings soon

The Federal Cabinet in Melbourne plans a final series of meetings to wind up operations as the Prime Minister prepares to move to Canberra. Most ministers are expected to attend this week, with Cabinet possibly meeting again briefly next week before key items are finalized. The Prime Minister is due to depart Melbourne for Canberra on Sunday week, September 18.

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Fire destroys Workmen's Quarters at Red Hill in early blaze

Fire gutted the Monoolyte Workmen's Mess at Red Hill early Monday destroying two buildings and a Formoter-lorry. Personal effects of Henry Fisher and his wife, valued near £600, and tools and stock valued around £700, were lost. Fire brigade battled the flames from 1:45 a.m. until 4:30 a.m. and no serious injuries were reported.

Red Hill Henry Fisher Omess-House Ton Mess-House Taunhting Adli Monalyte 4

Queanbeyan Hospital Carnival Plans For October Showground

Alan Wetting of the Queanbeyan Hospital Carnival Committee outlines a program for the forthcoming Week’s Carnival beginning at the Queanbeyan Showground on Monday October 8. Events include processions sport displays and a hospital mall on October 4 with novel happenings forecasted to surpass prior years. The committee lists President S. J. Irvin organizer A Towers secretary M. Re Grant secretary A K Johnston treasurer Thoper and Martin. Rev J Weat and K P Webb are also on the committee. The committee will be assisted by local volunteers and well known residents of the town.

Alan Wetting Qendanbeyan Hospital Mence Queanbeyan Wee S. J. Irvin Orgaininer A. ©. Towers Secreuiry Secnoire A. K. Johnston Triiewrer Messra Thoper Martin Jo Weat K.P. Webb

Musical Comed y Opens Short Season at Queankhewan

Tie McKay Minleal Comedy Company opens a brief season at Blas Ficture Theatre Queankhewan on Friday night continuing Saturday. The standout production is Veiling Gertie Garber a lively mix of mirth melody and wit about a jewelled item. Miss Marke Maxwell as Gertie Darling and Mr Joseph Wether deliver strong performances with witty dialogue and musical numbers. The company presents Nat To-Night Daarte and a metropolitan style of staging with notable supporting turns by Rene Riel Maudle Stewart Tileh and others. The revue fosters crowd-pleasing humor and charm in a well mounted program with strong comic timing and musical culture.

Tie McKay Minleal Comedy Company Queankhewan Gertie Garber Pen Gertie Darling Mise Marke Maxwell Joseph Billy Felton Viddin Mise Rene Riel Milas Maudle Stewart Tas Locemaee Berl Paul Frevere Marke Mieswell Jolly Dotly Miauljron Maule Stewart Dates Holttie Chepu

Building Activities At Queanbeyan Council Meeting

A municipal council report notes a decline in town building activity while progress in study and midterm projects continues. The document mentions development plans near the Federal Capital and expectations for growth alongside the city’s development.

Queanbeyan Boling Mide Chiborta Ciaunden

CANBERRA AND PROHIBITION DISCUSSION IN TERRITORIAL CASE

A Reuters style report from Canberra outlines a controversial case involving a police action and a man named Horan. The piece notes a federal court ruling and mentions the broader Territory's operations within five miles of Ulta Hori, with emphasis on protection of persons and enforcement actions.

Sourrespaniont Joo Veilorbel Sov Aro Ness Doles Court Ulta Hori Ory

Main Roads Maintenance Plans and Spending

The Yarrowlumbet committee plans substantial road work allocating 2,700 for millage projects on the main routes to Overrr. Officials expect to spend the funds before year end, prioritizing upkeep and improving travel on key arterials.

Queanbeyan Golf Club Handicap Postponed to Future Date

The Queanbeyan Golf Club report notes the event was postponed due to the Bachelors Quarters' Golf Club's inability to field players. The handicap event was played and won by Mr. W. Price with a net score of 44.

Biaeoe Tayeur Bachelors Quarters Golf Heenbegan Gouliern Bast Erhead W. Price

Barracks and Camps August Figures Count Workers Housed

A transcription of August records shows 13 workmen housed in Vorlogs barracks on Atrast 81, with 156 employed by contractors and variances for 110 workers. Many tents list names and locations such as Capitol Hill Mews and Acton Survey Mews. at month end 401 workers waited for all ages and 120 cottages at Celway were occupied by Moe longo and others.

Vorlogs Motungie Farrmcke Capitol Hill Mt. Altustle Mieka Tradesmen's Mess Acton Survey Mosepuarry Uirickworks Kingle Coumeway Tenteau Budell Hivephourme White City Morse Thutfall Cnunmp Northbourne Countroun Lacourers Rowen Urlarra Cini Cottage Palmters Wood Doeree Celiway Aueual Moelongo Westlake Fastlake Ian

Ainslie School Opening Ceremony Delayed Start

The Nate at Alcapelin ceremony ran late as organizers altered the schedule. Mike van Tacada was noted for a two thirty start, with attendees awaiting further details.

Nate Alc Mike van Tacada

Motor Traffic Disruption Report Near Gaivantwesaa

A fragmented account notes vehicle activity and congestion on a Gaivantwesaa street scene compared with a Marrruratin road route in Sydney. It describes cars parked along a major street causing delays and mentions arrangements planned to aid pedestrian and work activities amid crowds.

Marrruratin Road Sydney Piocheot

Show and Carnival at Quethosan 2 Assay Stage

Quethosan hosts a carnival and show with community groups staging a talent event. Organizers promote tented venues and attractions, inviting spectators to join festivities and enjoy performances during the annual celebration.

Noxious Weeds Conference Sheds Light on Control Plans

The Hinenite Site Cree conference on September 26 will review best remedies for noxious weeds with nearby shire councils invited to join. Yarrolumiu Shire Council decided at Saturday’s meeting not to participate in the cooperative conference.

Cape I Nas Yarrolumiu

Inquest into Molongla Driver's Fatal Creek Crash

An inquest into the August 27 Molongla Creek car crash near Bion Creek details a car traveling down a hill at speed, overturning into the creek. Driver Walker died from injuries. witnesses describe the wreckage and arrival of police and medical help.

Andrew John McDonald Molongla Settlement Wis Meengers Citherra Bion Creek Mer. Walker Geliliige Willy

Doctor's Evidence in a Historic Traffic Incident

The report recounts a crash on the Brnck Creek road on August 27, involving Mekawah and a tommed car. Passengers were ordered to the Towpital. Willie Watson perished. Donald M Milne testified about the injuries and the scene at Remons garage. Conditions described tied to the crash headlining the case.

A. Dernet Brnck Creek Willie Watson Donald MS Milne Meihe Ana

Man Without License In Road Crash Tragedy

A narrative reports a driver named John Weston Walker with no license involved in a severe collision near Tick Creek. The crash injured multiple parties and led to hospital transport. The account mentions vehicle damage, pursuit of vehicle control, and ensuing legal inquiries.

John Weston Walker Tick Creek Malommueta Lara Kaso Althoust Leemin

Coroner's Verdict in Auto Crash Death

The coroner ruled the death of Willis Wisteon as an overturned vehicle incident in Pedterat Capital Territory. They found the car defective but did not conclude negligence by driver John Weaton Walker, leaving blame undetermined.

Mr. J Willis Wisteon Leo Pedterat John Weaton Walker

Acton Clinches 1927 Premiers Over Eastlake At Northbourne

Acton defeated Eastlake to win the Federal Territory National Football premiership at Northbourne, securing their second Territory League title since 1924. The match featured strong Acton defence and forward thrusts led by Morek, Ad ams, and Bostow, with Eastlake’s Ekman and Kastike contesting fiercely. Acton pulled ahead early, maintained momentum through the second half, and finished with a decisive performance despite late rough play and disputes among players.

Acton Eastlake Northbourne Federals Bartinge Kastiike Severul Attiwicks Rantinke Morekhim Vain

Canberra Weather Records and Monthly Rainfall

Canberra meteorological notes summarize daily temperatures and rainfall for September and August. The report lists high and low readings, precipitation totals, and notable weather events, with references to official correspondence and local station data for climatology.

Queanbeyan Trophy Exhibition and Players Shine

A fragmented report details a sports exhibition in Queanbeyan where players from teams including Heine, Miller, and Federale compete. It notes trophies held by Federale will be presented to new premiers next month, as spectators praise standout displays and the event unfolds across late September.

Newbold Heine Federale

Tragic Death At Town Station Station Street Widened Doubts

A man identified as the deceased leapt from his home and died after being taken to the District Hospital. Police report indicate he had been lodging with a Witwer and that the coroner will examine the case. Witnesses describe a distraught mother and a stranger who approached him prior to the event. The inquest will review possible motives and arrangements connected to the death.

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