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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1927
Page
14
Melbourne readers face debate on a proposed coursing sport using mechanical hares and the related safety and cruelty concerns. The piece notes parliamentary plans by Mr Prendergast, warnings from breeders, and calls for precautions to avoid injuries and public trouble amid the wrestling union financial disputes.
An analysis by Lord Halsbury on future conflicts warns that war may direct its toll from civilian populations and whole cities through poison gas. It cites 200 tons of gas as potentially decisive, describes deadly effects, and notes the vulnerability of munition workers and open towns as critical targets in a future war.
The Canberra Rac Club prepares for its annual meeting on Thursday Sept 22 at the Sochi service rooms Acton. Discussions cover spring meeting preparations and assess Allied actions and Bolshevik movements amid warnings on gas warfare and air power.
The piece argues our civil aviation is split and largely abroad, leaving weak home defence. It notes continental carriers operate extensive commercial fleets that could aid war needs, contrasting with Britain’s modest 461 miles of domestic routes and 12,782 miles by Germany. It reflects on wartime nerve and the lingering lethargy in Downing Street and Whitehall.
Members of the Canberra Highland Society and the Rowan Tree gathering marked the anniversary of planting the tree gifted from Scotland. Mr Duncan Carson, president of NSW Highland Society, expressed the wish that Beots in Canberra meet each year at the sacred heartland. Heather sent by Carson thrived since planting by society ladies, with the late Mrs Murray remembered in a two minute silent tribute.
In Queanbeyan on a Wednesday before Judge White, Hunte sued James Penney for motor injuries. The jury sided with the defendant, finding the plaintiff partially at fault and awarding no compensation beyond doctor bills. The case notes the driver’s horn, low speed, and divergent accounts of fault. The plaintiff, a 66 year old labourer, claimed incapacity though the defendant argued the accident resulted from the plaintiff's own movement into the road. Dr Christie assessed total incapacity for work, with some light duties possible, but the verdict favored the defendant.
Federal Capital Commission announces a ceremony opening by the Right Honourable Bruce at Parliament House Canberra on Monday September 19 1927 at 11 30. Buses will run from Canberra Station to the event and back via Red Hill Hotel Kurrajong Ainslie School and the Causeway. Ordinary fares apply. Parking restrictions near Eastlake Shopping centre warn motorists to limit parking to 30 minutes with kerbside pricing.
Officials invite tenders until noon on Monday September 1927 for leasing the Yarralumla Woolshed and outbuildings plus surrounding 1 acre. Tenderers must shear Territory Lessor’s sheep at the same rate as other clients, with a 50 percent tender deposit. Details from the Federal Capital Commission Canberra. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Also includes schedule of rail services commencing September 19 with multiple routes to Canberra and connections. some services to be discontinued.
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