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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1927

Page

5

Convent Ball Frocks Shine at Gregorys Hall Queanbeyan

The Queanbeyan and District convent ball drew hundreds from New South Wales to Gregorys Hall for a festive night. Miss Mualer led a committee of volunteers guiding a lavish supper room and lively music by Harrigan's Orchestra while guests displayed elaborate gowns and beaded gowns from many designers.

SS Gregory's Dreanbeyan New South Wales Unberra Ariane Mora T. Reet Wieck Mnerueain Mra. WN. Wrorne A. Chard Velo Luftetin Mibsa Duwamreps Dora Tind Hela Miss KO Winter Miles KO Cn Vagter Mb EL Lewry Harris Wold Lave Trimmings Kathleen Cork Poe Crepe Etene Uel Geek Millie Bleilly Eydinev Miss Orrisen Green Sal Melbourne Margaret Sith Mise WA Maher Mise KK. Moran Dade Mariette P. Carten Mites J. Davis Joe O'Keeffe Jude Green Mra. J. Dunshen Ee Rive Wolves Mira FF Capel V. Morrison Mise Eileen Kill Tiaan Miss Bina Finkison Mra. J. Keiffe Mies AL Cavanagh Misa Una Keeffe Mra. W. Smalthorne Georgette Leavily Lemecod L. Dorian Connie Haydon Ciethens

Man Fined for Smoking in Canberra Courtroom Row

Mr Donald W Gordon of Acton faced the court over illegal smoking at St Gregory’s Hall during a dance. He was fined £1 plus costs. a counter assault charge against Sergeant Hargrave was dismissed by the magistrate after evidence showed disputed events surrounding the smoking incident.

Donald W. Gordon Bachelorshurters Acton Canberra Palice Court Quicanhevin J. W. T. Forrest T.M Mirke Lin i Prin Gordon Stityal Theat Ole Offenen Pelos St. Gregory's Hell Iueunbevnn Heights Bnt Harcruve Harcrave Ole Sergeant Bovern Bereevil Hargrave St. Jurys Hill Replemarro Fae Ilegal Witsmaile Chara Mseault

Hospital Carnival Doors Open for October Festivities

A local hospital carnival kickoff announces a fancy dress event and a parade of attractions in October. Community groups including Beosa and Fir John and Liddy contributors prepared costumes and stage acts. A presentation by Lantos and others is planned as part of the city event lineup.

St. Cire Fir John Liddy Delhi Lantos

Transfer of Eden-Moenara Official Sparks Local Discontent

Medeor officer Mr 1hkenny, previously based in Coon, has been transferred to Queanbeyan as Returning Officer for Eden-Moenara. The move draws grumbles from Honecom Territories officials who fear disruption to regional electric services and local operations.

Lang New South Wales Aml Gund Wismel Apner der Honter Dori Makin

Vote W. Hedges No. 1 for earnest public service

A concise political notice urges voters to support W. Hedges number one, framing the choice as a serious, service driven ballot. It emphasizes civic duty over amusement and calls for informed participation in the upcoming election.

Car Burnt In Queanbeyan Road Fire Totals Taxi

A Hudson car owned by Mrs Blanchard taxi driver of Queanbeyan was destroyed by fire on Yass Road near Queanbeyan on Monday night. The vehicle kicked back igniting the petrol tank. the car was insured but the owner faces substantial loss from the incident.

Blanchard Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Methodist Guild Meeting Sparks Raucous Debate

The Queanbeyan Methodist Young Men’s Guild meeting on a Thursday evening drew strong interest as members staged parodies of local officials. The mock mayor and aldermen interacted with the audience while a contentious proposal from Pin Shares Unlimited for tennis courts was briefly considered before being rejected with scorn.

Nm Muniehpad Council Queanbeyin Methodist Young Men's Guild Vithenes Solinch

Vote W. Hedges No. 1 Then Your Duty Will Be Done

A brief civic notice urging voters to support W. Hedges as Number One on the ballot claiming it will complete their duty. No additional context or details are provided in the fragment.

W. Hedges Labour Nationaliata Roeder New South Wales Tom 1 V. Stokes Lang Golienes Mr. Kuns

Premier addresses rally in Cucanbeyan for Stokes Labour bid

NSW Premier J T Laing spoke at St Gregory's Hall Cucanbeyan in support of Labor candidate I V Stokes for the Manaro electorate. Lang and Stokes colleagues defended Labour policies and attacked Nationalists while praising public schools bursaries and the Workmen's Compensation Act.

New South Wales J. T. Laing St Gregory's Hall Cucanbeyan I. V. Stokes Labour Manaro T. V. Stokes Lang la Neil ADP Mrr Lang Sifes Bavin Hilvin Labour Party

Complaint About Water Use On Main Street Sparks Meeting

The Inspector of Nuisances notes complaints about water use on the main street. The council recessed after a committee session. The Guild of Literary and Debating Society meets every second Tuesday with the next debate on October 11 on the topic "to the while race detritiong."

Crawford-street Guild 44

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