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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1927
Page
1
In the Senate yesterday afternoon Senator Eliott gave notice of motion urging action to aid Canberran families facing housing costs amid widespread financial difficulties. The proposal seeks to secure freehold housing options for residents.
Fragmented text describes political figures and parties amid transport and pollution concerns. Mentions Canberra, banduke, Moon of Tre Provmtutiven Mundie, and opposition leader claims a vote foothold, with reloads and leadership reshuffles implied.
The cheerful prime minister started a busy session this week and kept smiling despite the rain.
Meteorological summary for Canberra shows period ending January with rainfall totals, temperature ranges, and notable weather events. Data lists daily highs and lows alongside precipitation measurements from local stations and forecasts for the upcoming period.
The Commonwealth Government plans a housing policy to help citizens own homes. Legislation will create a 20 million pound program with deposits and maturing investments funding loans. Advances to State and municipal agencies will cover up to 1800 pounds or 90 percent of property value to aid building and purchases.
Rain drenched Canberra with heavy thunderstorms and intermittent showers, breaking a drought as 2 inches fell over two days. Reports from Canberra noted widespread rainfall, high winds, and thunder, with weather stations listing several towns recording significant totals and a strong citywide impact on events including a Burns Club concert and public readings.
The prime minister said there is no foundation for the rumour of a liquor poll. He recalled Parliament had discussed the matter and stated the poll would be held at an appropriate time and place.
A fragmented OCR item describes a tense Senate session with multiple garbled names and entities, referencing delays and interruptions during debate. It mentions lawmakers, a bank of acronyms, and unclear procedural actions amid a noisy proceeding.
A garbled report outlines sworn in federal constables starting official duties. Mentions governor, attorney general, and police actions, with references to stations, pay, and routine duties. Specific names and places are unclear. core action is the commencement of sworn federal constable duties.
Canberra debates a proposed express night train from Sydney to Canberra to serve members and the public. After mixed views on convenience and timing, officials and the Government Whip examined the proposal, with negotiations continuing and a House debate expected.
An obscure report describes Magpies curiosity halting Canberra telephone lines. A local figure connected a “wire” between Hungandore and Bibonse amid obstruction and flood fears. Televised service paused as residents faced income disruption and officials pursued a resolution.
A special wave of florins marks the opening of the Heat parliament at the Federal Capital Territory, as reported by the Tasmanian Mudact perch of the Panval Treasurer. The chief factor is the noted event, referencing the Hwandakyor and a dene 0 wide measure.
Details outline erection of 24 villas near Bustlake and Hastlake Circle. Buildings to be brick and stucco, with uniform design, varied by elevation and coloring. Site described as government mediation facility with cottages in a crescent or row. Names and exact dates unclear due to damaged text.
A public meeting in Tumut and district formed the Canberra Tumut Adelong Allry Great National Road League to press for a Canberra to Allwity national road via Tumut Ade ong Humuleigi Little Fillahong. The group aimed to approach municipal councils and public bodies to coordinate efforts and seek federal action for construction. The Tumut mayor urged unity while controversy arose over routing through TamMt and impacts on local towns and representation to Parliament.
Representatives from Highland societies and Burns clubs across the Commonwealth prepare for a Canberra conference on October 22. The date was moved from October 39 after Halloween conflicts. Attendees include T. M. Pringle and others from NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Scotland, with several societies yet to forward invitations.
Street lighting work stalls as materials not on hand cause many city streets to stay unlit for up to two months. An order placed in England for the full program remains incomplete as the cable manufactured in Australia has not arrived. Main avenue wiring and suburban street work finished. experimental lighting in place but most streets remain dark. Lights near the Highgate shopping centre were expected to be active weeks ago. Cable laid and mast frame erected, but supply of fittings from Melbourne is delayed.
Debts within the Federal Territory can be recovered under New South Wales law, despite claims that residents cannot be pursued. Officials noted a broad misunderstanding but confirmed the Territory is subject to the same debt collection machinery as the State, with no garnishment for Federal Capital Commission employees yet to be issued.
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