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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
1
Canberra debates dominate a Washington and London discussion sparked by the Canberra capital question. British and Australian officials weigh costs 12 090 000 spent there and future plans including a university and possible federal parliament with resistance to a long wait for Canberra’s development.
A sale notice lists all wool pullovers skirts gowns and undergarments with marked prices. Items include ladies nightdresses full wire, wool flannels, frocks, negligees, pillow slips, bed ticking, gloves and laces. Prices shown as marks shillings and pence with sale prices to attract buyers.
The piece critiques public reaction to police mutiny and discusses Labor Party positions. It argues ministers may be unwilling to alienate the public safety cause and notes tensions between supporting the mutiny and governing responsibly. The commentary urges unity in labor and questions political expediency.
An inquest at the City Morgue examined the death of three year old Hubert Watson of Loo Street Carlton. A motor driver from Elizabeth Street Carlton testified that on June 2 at 112 mm the cars at Elgin Street intersection collided after one attempted to pass causing an overturn and damage to an electric light pole. Witnesses described authorities and bystanders assisting as the pole was damaged and the car crushed. The inquiry involved witnesses including Constable Robert McMillan and other local residents, with speculation on maintenance and safety contributing factors.
In Dublin Cosgrave rejects a coalition plan as talks limp on. Fianna Fáil allies and Sinn Féin affiliates face internal splits over government leadership while party factions push for order and stability.
A deputation from citizens opposes appointing a clerk of courts in Maryborough below the rank of a full magistrate. The delay and method raise questions about efficiency and financial impact on town services. The Town Clerk of Maryborough defended the appointment process amid scrutiny of funding and potential shifts in local governance duties.
A respectful note from the Commonwealth on the occasion of Prince Charles birth anniversary expresses goodwill. The message, though garbled, conveys best wishes to the Prince and the Crown.
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