Canberra hotel strain as officials flood in
Canberra faces acute accommodation pressure as Parliament and civil servants arrive in large numbers. Most city hotels are full or near capacity with few vacancies. Hotel Canberra and Hotel Acton report near or at full occupancy while Amnelis and Wellington show tight limits.
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Canberra
Alote
Hotel Acton
Amnelelis
Hotel Wellington
Hrasery Hous
Klotel Kurtajong
No Change Party Decisions Reported
The text shows Nationalist Party members awaiting a decision on a matter at Peters Leg with a meeting planned in Melbourne. A schedule is outlined for Thursday and Friday sessions, with a note that further program changes may be announced.
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Canberra
Public Welcome In Melbourne for Canberra Flight Change
Public welcomes to Melbourne mark departure for Canberra with new air route. Officials from Department of Home Affairs and Governor General’s Office confirm interim civic arrangements. Arrival date set for late October with cabinet and public notices published.
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Tifleere
Melbourne
Canberra
Sovruber
Department of Meone
Caio
Concrete footpaths planned around Eastlake shops
Concrete footpaths will be laid around Eastlake shops with a wider footway on the southern side of Na Maal Circuit at the rear of the stores. The work will connect with a new walkway and improve access for pedestrians and the secretariat offices nearby.
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We Secretariat
Na- Maal
Suspected Malicious Fire at Eastlake Tobacconist Shop
The District Coroner ruled the early September 13 blaze at John Arbuckle tobacconist in Eastlake was maliciously caused by an unknown person. Fire Chief Douglas noted two ignition points, front and rear, while investigators found a candle near a shelf and possible multiple ignition sources.
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John Arbuckle
Eastlake
John Gale
Douglas
Witness Financially Embarrassed Proprietor in Fire Case
John Arbuckle, former shop proprietor, testified he planned bankruptcy four weeks before the fire and had run the business for about two to three years renting the building for weekly rent. He described stock value of roughly 2600 pounds, two shops, and security details including keys and access by others. The fire occurred after his daughter, Elin Arbuckle, opened the shop with her key and later left with her sister.
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John Arbueckie
Wissellelter
Wasi
Uieder
Fiat
Akela Welness
Eilon Artuckle
Jotun
Teme
Euler
Elizabwth Arbuckle
Mr. Arbuckle
Aout
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Clive
Withean
Ie Dim
Cult
Arbuckle
Fire in Eastgate shop prompts witness accounts and theft details
The report describes a fire at a shop in Eastgate after a day with no signs of flames. Witnesses recall a woman and sister leaving with a man nearby, and a laborer delivering tobacco and cigarettes. Investigators note stock security issues and links to the shopkeeper and Arbuckle family.
Civic Centre official opening set for November 5 in Canberra
The official opening of Civic Centre will occur November 5 with the Prime Minister Mor Uruece and officials including Mr Marr and Sir John Futters attending. The project marks Canberra’s business hub completion designed with private capital and will house seven banking institutions three insurance offices and various shops and offices. An energetic committee handles arrangements and the event will be broadcased and filmed for moving pictures.
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Civic Centre
Canberra
Mor. BM. Uruece
CW. C. Marr
Home and Territories
John Futters
Andlerra
Clic
Commonwealth
Te Ty
Insurance Ominium
Fcommercial
Oltm Evans
Dfestie ‘Juceum
National Walk
Queanbeyan Tennis Courts Opening Delayed
Queanbeyan ink to officially open the tennis courts in the third week of December with invitations sent to Mesare J Crawford R Achlesin ner K Poulson and J Fitzgerald to play. Monson Peach Brothers expected to attend the official opening on the date once notified.
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Qeteber
Mesare
J. Crawford
R. Achlesinner
K. Poulson
J. Fitzgerald
Monson
Peach Brothers
Inquest Hears of Fire at Arbuckle Shop and Credit Debt
Witnesses testified about a fire at the Arbuckle refreshment shop and a credit dispute over tobacco and salt purchases. Key figures include Mrs Arbuckle and fireman William Milane senior of Canberra Brigade, with mention of Mr Arbuckle and others awaiting official action as authorities prepared to take over.
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Sheila Lute
Mr. Arbuckle
Lakeupt
Stee
Witneak
Arbucktie
Owith
Arbuckle
William Milaney
Canberra
Kiro Meigade
Maine
Sylney
Euesun
Martin
Fire destroys premises. arson suspected by unknown offender
The coroner concluded the premises were destroyed by fire and that an unknown person, unknown as to identity, maliciously set the blaze. The finding notes arson as the cause of the destruction.
Federal Territory Cession Details in Canberra Boundaries
The Canberra Times reports that re transfer of Federal Territory to New South Wales was deemed impossible due to constitutional limits. The Oaks Estate near Queanbeyan was identified as the area proposed for return, with authorities favoring exclusion from the Federal Capital Territory and restoration to New South Wales.
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Canberra Times
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Goauburn-Cooma
Panewn Oo
Quean- Legan
Julia Hetton
Federal Capital Territory
State of New South Wiles
John Uutters
State of Now
Oaks Estate
Conoques
Queoanboyan
Abont
Canberra
Jucanbeyan
Federal Capital Commission
Manberra
Kuewnoon
Commonwealth Police Established in Canberra
A new Commonwealth police force is created in Canberra by ordinance in the Commonwealth Gazette. The force will replace New South Wales officers in the Territory, be led by Major Jones, include about twelve constables, with preparations for duty at Parliament House and Governor-General arrivals.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
Major Jones
Attorney-General's Department
Cook
Parliament House
Government House
Rms
Twelve Knights Assemble in Canberra for Federal Roles
Twelve knights gathered in Canberra to take positions within the Australian capital’s administration. Notable figures include Speaker of the House and leaders tied to the Royal Commission on the Constitution, with titles in defense, colonial office, and federal commission roles.
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Canberar
Hospital Carnival Ball Hearts Queanbeyan Season
The Hospital Carnival Ball in Queanbeyan on October 4 at Gregory's Mall aims to be the season’s brightest event. Debutantes will be presented by Mrs. H J Ryan as Lady Butters expresses delight at the prospects of meeting them.
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Te Hospital Carnivel Main
Yancy Drews
Gregory's Mall
Queanbeyan
Butters
H. J. Ryan
A N A Meeting Place in New 5.5 Building
A cesular meeting of the Calberra branch of the ANAL wins fell yest day evening with Mr BR. Field presiding in the absence of the erosion. A notification was received from the Social Service officer that a dom in Acton House after renovation would be available to the association as a meeting place in the near future. A report was submitted by the delegate to the council of the Wrhenity Societies of the Mist meeting. It was decided the president Mr J E Prancind should represent the Association of the committees of Who voulell to consider the Propose new agreement with the medi mloimen of the Territory. A vote of condolence was extended to Mr A 1K. Murray on his bereavement.
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Calberra
ANAL
BR. Field
J. E. Prancind Xhowld
Medimloimen
Murray
Speeder novelty bomb planned at dance event reveal
A hospital bomb novelty is set to explode during a dance. Organisers Mrs J humack and Mr A Underhill keep the bomb’s contents and timing secret from guests.
Canberra residents weigh parliamentary representation move
The Canberra branch of the Australian Natives Association announces a public meeting to discuss how residents of the Federal Capital Territory should be represented nationally. A sub committee recommended action at yesterday’s meeting and plans include hand bills and posters urging parliamentary representation.
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Mwtone
Ite Iim
Oebvic
Mmerling
Social Service Association
Canberra
Australian Natives’ Association
Federal Capital Territory
Surgeons' College Heads to Canberra for Site Review
A Canberra window into medical culture reports three eminent surgeons visiting from Melbourne to inspect potential sites for the College of Surgeons quarters. Meetings in Canberra, negotiations ongoing, with fellowship details and mission to elevate surgical training and hospital standards across Australasia.
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Ciorn
Ponsibhe
Aroun O
College of Surfeons
Ati Liv Bavrlae
Melbourne
Rodney
Awentealle
Com- Hiashoner
Wemigiarters
Awstraluvia Medical Congress
Dunedin
Ita Bellows
Spore
Pieter
Awsroll
Cma
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Australasia
New Zealand
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