St Gabriel's Dedication Ceremony At Canberras St Gabriels
The dedication of the fret wing of St Gabriel's Girls Grammar School was performed by Dr Radford bishop of Goulburn with a large local and visiting audience. Lady Butters opened a sale of work to aid school furnishings as visitors toured a Tudor styled building on Red Hill with up to date ventilation and fire proof features. The ceremony featured remarks by Sir John etc and a bustling stalls display from Canberra Queanbeyan and surrounding districts with clergy and Sisters Superior in attendance.
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St. Gabriel's Girls’ Grammar School
Radford
Goulburn
Red Hill
Bulldern Hills
Grammuar
Australia
Slater Hilda
Jona Diiters
Etegan
Queitaboyan
Yass
Canberra
Burchas
A. G. Cutts
Hector
Berriedale
H.C. Walton
Bungendore
J. West
Quenneyan
Holliday
Voss
H. J. Edwarda
Ila
Hoamaster
Monaro
Hehoo
Kemp and
Travers
Community of the Ascension
Sydney
Melbourne
Hobart
Alan
Boarding House For Forestry Students Near Twenty Thousand
Vans are preparing in the architectural branch of the Commonwealth for a boarding house to accommodate about 35 forestry students at the Australian Forestry School. The two storey brick building will be at Westridge north of the school and may include a gymnasium and water recreation room. Estimated cost ranges between £15,000 and £20,000.
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Communion
Westridge
Goulburn Golf Club Hosts Inaugural Thirty Year Match
Goulburn for the first time in its 30 years hosted the Goulburn Golf Club match. Forty five pairs competed with the final score all square. K Baxter of Goulburn took first, Hiltmton Cumberland second, Lay Marrickville third. Leys set a remarkable 50 mile course record.
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Goulburn Golf Chul
Guy Cruft Wossoms
Goulburn
Bredal- Naire Drake
Victoria
K. Baxter
Goul- Vu
Hiltmton
Cumberland
Lay
Marrickville
Leys
Dein
Narrow Escape Fire Averts Destruction On Mt Stromlo
Firefighters from the Canberra Brigade halted a bush blaze on Mt Stromlo before it reached pine forests. Chief Officer Douglas and 17 men fought flames with 1640 feet of hose and a pumping unit, aided by forest rangers. The fire was confined to a break and remained under control until forestry officials could finish the job.
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Mt. Etremia
Mt Stromio
Canberra
Solar Observatory
FP. F. Douglas
Stromia
Aaniat
Ao Hill
Cotter River
Mt. Gingert
Preventing Fires Penalties for Pick Nickers
The Chief Commissioner announced an upcoming ordinance to impose heavy penalties for lighting fires outside designated areas. Special wardens will be appointed to record names and addresses of offenders in outlying Canberra territories. Additional treplaces are planned for plenic resorts to curb lush and grass fires.
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Btromlo
Canberra
Goulburn Considers Mechanical Hare Racing Start
In Goulburn an interesting situation has arisen over introducing mechanical hare racing. A private tool company and the Goulburn Race Lab surveyed initiating the project within a day. The plan has reached a stage where weight approval for the first hare is pending.
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Goulburn
Privale Tool Company
Concrete Cottages Nearing Occupation at Mlandfordia
Concrete cottages under construction at Mlandfordia by Monulyte Construction Company, Ltd., are nearing completion and expected to be occupied within a fortnight. Twenty-five cottages are being built under contract at the commission, with the first of the batch approaching completion.
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Mlandfordia
Monulyte Construction Company, Ltd
Commission
Queanbeyan Showground Placed for Night Racing Use
Rumor says two rival groups seek to use Queanbeyan Showground for night races with mechanical hare. Ground registered as a racecourse two months ago faces possible conversion, with plans for a 25 chain oval and a six chain straight. Expected setup could include lighting and hare equipment at a cost around £10,000. Nearby Canberra has one usable course. locals watch eagerly as bids surface.
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P. and A. Association
Doge
National ANA Proposal Sparks Canberra Representation Talk
Canberra residents discussed securing parliamentary representation via the Australian Natives Association. President C E Francia urged a public meeting to explore convening Canberra voices in Parliament, amid Federal Capital costs and civic oversight by the Federal Capital Commission. A sub committee of six was formed to arrange the meeting with broad branch cooperation.
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Canberra
Australian ‘Natives
C. E. Francia
Marliament
A.N.A
Federal Capital Commission
Fedral
H. T. Shanaahan
Margules
J. O'Keefe
Atushun
Forestry Students Camp At Condor Farm Near Canberra
About 20 students from the Australian Forestry School at Westridge will camp under canvas at Condor Farm on the Cotter catchment area next weekend under acting principal E Lane Poole. They will conduct forest imprisonment work for the Federal Capital Commission for about a fortnight. Condor Farm lies at the foot of Mount Coover about 30 miles from Canberra.
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Australian Forestry School
Westridge
Condor Farm
Cotter
E. Lane-Poole
Schoul
Federal Capital Commission
Conder Farm
Mt Cover
Canberra
Monaro Church of England Boys' Grammar approves immediate school build
The Board of Directors has approved immediate commencement of the new section of the Monaro School near Red Hill. A preliminary vote of 25,000 pounds was approved and tenders are expected to be invited this week.
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Monaro
Church of England Boys’ Grammar School
Inga
Red Hill
Cricket Teams Graded for forthcoming Territory season
The Amaciathon executive completed grading for the 1927-24 Territory cricket season establishing three grades A B and C. Eight teams were admitted to A grade ten to B grade and eight to C grade with 27 clubs applying overall. Registration and admission fees are set and a Seven day deadline before October 8 was fixed for fees.
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Loughrey
Menin
DF. F. Douglas
J. J. Ticknor
A. Wight
T. 4. Coy
J. H. Honeysett
Mr. Honeysett
Apprade
Northbourne
Canberra
Duntroon
Queanbeyan
E Baxtlake
Ainafe
Westlake
Bouth Eastlake
Bogrmide
Hall
Wertridge
Eastlake
White City
North Canberra
Capitol Hi
Ammita
Acton
Tuntroon
Houth
Eaxtlake
Red Him
Bouth Ainalie
Capitol Hilt
One Tree Hil
Astacon
South Kastlie
Canberra Weather Report Shows Rain Totals and Temps
Meteorological record for Canberra covers 24 hours to 9 am with max and min temperatures and rainfall notes for September. It compares to last year's figures, noting monthly rain totals and rainfall by date, including the 27 points on September 11.
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Queanbeyan
A.m. Mus
Hk SS
Auction market summary for livestock and hides shows mixed prices
Winchcombe reports strong demand for sheepskins and full wool Merino crossbreds with varied rates from 14d to 16d per ey. Hides fetched strong prices across classes with calfskins and yearlings steady. Rabbit skins supplies large. wethers and doelings in slack demand. Prices for tallow and other classes largely steady to lower, with notable ranges across wool types, pelts, and cattle hides.
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Winchcombe
Carson Lid
Inmis
Polity
Perth
Dewrer
Raton
Petty
Dées
Ureany
Horeskina
Queanbeyan Records Mention Ancient Greek Coin Collecting
The report notes collectors regard gathering ancient Greek coins as a formidable task not for party reasons but due to the existence of about 1,000 independent cities each with a distinctive coin series.
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Cain
Unity urged as Canberra church building discussed
In Melbourne Opinion Canberra meeting Rev J E James urged preter spirit of co operation among churchgoers to build new churches where needed and to share resources. Rev KR Bayles and Rev Dr Barland expressed views that unity is difficult with multiple sites and noted existing churches in Canberra and past union attempts.
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Melbourne
J. E. James
Collins-street
Canberra
Rome
KR. Bayles
Victorian Methodist Conference
James
Barland
Scott’ Church
Bayles
Inaugural Russell Hill school committee formed
At a well attended meeting the school committee for Russell Hill was formed to establish ties with parents and citizens in the Territory. Officers elected included Chairman Connell, vice chairs Dobuon and Phippen, and secretary Lloyd. A constitution for the new committees was to be drawn up. A euchre party and dance were planned to raise funds for school equipment.
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Furnde
Paronta
Am Central Conpert
Mfr
C-B
Frantha
S Secial Service Effeer
Commission
J. H. Honeysot
Francis
Teaghera
Telopes Park Marents and Citizen Association
Connell
Dobuon
Phippen
E.T. Lloyd
Kaurer
R. Dobesht
Meadames Batceman
Boon
Hyde
Monera
M'Cullooh Ami Hoon
Mesera
Twedlew
Telopea Park
Francs
Russell Hill
Defence Department Transfer To Canberra
Preparations for the move of the Defence Department secretariat to Canberra were tested at Victoria Barracks today. Furniture books and correspondence were packed for transport as Secretary for Defence Mr Sheppard stays in Melbourne for 12 months to study department operations. Minister for Defence Senator William, Secretary Mr M'Loughlin, clerks and typists will relocate, with the staff total at 39, during the next weekend.
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Melbourne
Budbus
Perents Department
Canberra
Secnion Wen
Victora Barracks
Theo
Defence
Sheppard
Benater
William
M’loughlin
Nncieu
Totel
Whee
Eastlake barber shop saved as fire guts Tobacconist and saloon
A fast moving blaze at Eastlake shopping block gutted J Ar Buckle's tobacconist and barber’s saloon early today. Fire brigade led by Chief OMeerr Douglas prevented spread to adjacent shops. stock at Phil Fleming's shop damaged by smoke and water. occupier absent in Sydney. building insured. one nurse reported the alarm.
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Bui
Lake
J. Arbuckle
Eastlake
Sydney
Phil Fleming
Britton
Omeerr Douglas
Close Waratah Koalas Cup Clash Ends In Waratah Victory
A tight ONeill Cup contest at Quetiabeyan Park saw Waratah defend the trophy in a 6 0 win over the Koalas. Key moments included a try by Hardy in a backline move aided by Pye, and an Aldridge conversion after Waratah’s late pressure. The match featured strong forward scrums, relentless defense, and decisive kicking.
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Quetiabeyan “Park
Warateh
Kouta Dubs
T Plas
Ae Ae
Wearataha
Waratams
Aldridge
Newcombe
Bellamy
Pwain
M. ‘Quire
Forwils Smith
O'Brien
Roinaon
Tantau
Blundell
O'Rourk
Koalag
Hert
Heveridge
Newland
Mov Rowley
Lupton
Bryn
Bradley
Johnston
Coppi
Evans
Hourké
Pols
C. Power
Weratahn
Koalas
Weratahs
Plo
Hardy
Pye
Waratahs
Swain
Warataha
Heri
Waratahi
Jagali
Tantan
Bourke
Aide
Warntobe
al Bryne
Peterrsson
Kansas
Waratahe
Pomota
Mwain
Tew
Parliamentary staffs picnic at Cotter River
Parliamentary staff members from Parliament House and their wives plan a combined picnic at the Cotter River recreation area next Monday. Attendance is expected to be large and transportation will be provided.
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Cotter River
Parliament House
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ST. Gabriel's
Forestry
Mt. Stromio Pines
TIN Hares
Epping
Wagga
A. Association
A.N.A. Proposal
ON Cotter
Monaro School
Arun Peneeraae
Melbourne Opinion
Defence Department
Eastlake Barber’s Saloon
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