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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1933
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR item mentions the Times Building Co and individuals including J. Graham and C. W. Habind tied to property listings. The text references Kisgsids ferme and Oaks Estate, suggesting real estate notices within a Commonwealth context and a free posting.
An arrangement offers daily home delivery of The Canberra Times to every part of Canberra and Queanbeyan before other papers. Residents may submit names and addresses to The Canberra Times or call 764. Mr M F Mowray, Late Street Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan-253 is also listed for orders.
Canberra reports April rainfall and year to date totals with a 63 degree morning and 44 degree minimum. Monthly rain totals for March and April are listed alongside Queanbeyan year to date rainfall figures.
Acting Prime Minister Mr G Latham announced Australia will be represented at the League of Nations Mandates Commission in Geneva next June by Merc J G McLaren former secretary to the Prime Minister and current office secretary at Australia House London. The commission will review reports on countries with mandates and Japan's mandate relations to the League.
A trotter named Jackie Motto and a filly named Gurden sad an were stolen from an Arncliffe paddock early Sunday. Police urge owners to report sighting of the horses and to provide any clues leading to recovery.
A collection of nearly 250 thousand specimens from Harvard University’s Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology will arrive in Australia soon. Curated by Professor Donald Scott, the set presents a comprehensive view of United States archaeology for comparison with Aboriginal Australian Stone Age cultures.
On April 5 observers at Bun and Major Planeta track celestial events. Sun rises 6.20 am and sets 5.53 pm. Moon rises 2.56 pm and sets 12 am. Mars and Jupiter have late-day conjunctions, Saturn rises 1.29 am and sets 3.11 pm.
Canberra forecast shows cloudy skies with scattered showers and some morning mists and fog. Fresh southeast to northeast winds are expected.
A parliamentary critique argues the Government has stalled on industrial powers and constitutional reform after promising action before elections. It urges immediate Commonwealth invitation to State action and, if needed, a referendum well before next year’s political heat.
Melbourne Tuesday reports show the Australian Council of Trade Unions seeks the 10 percent wage cut restored. J C Mundy for the Amalgamated Engineering Unions argues unions face a difficult position amid industry balance sheets and Australian export challenges. Judge Drake Breckman notes evidence of export losses in butter and wheat.
Tuesday report states Leslie F. Harper Chief Geological Surveyor is appointed Government Geologist of New South Wales. The role had been vacant since the retirement of E. Cc. Andrews.
London reports on March 20 with 2,776,184 unemployed, down from the prior month by 1,404. Chief Judge Dethridge and Mr. Mundy discuss wage impacts and employment, noting limits on spending power to avoid disaster as the case adjourns to tomorrow.
The Sydney referendum campaign was launched at Croydon with Premier Me Riewensale speaking at the Masonic Hall. Speakers argued the Upper House is essential to prevent dictatorial rule, protect constitutional government, and reduce unemployment while promoting investment and brighter trade conditions.
The Attorney General announced that examinations for temporary census clerk positions in Canberra will continue to favor returned soldiers. The House briefed that non-returned soldiers face difficulties gaining appointments, and the policy prioritizes married unemployed Canberra residents seeking census work amid housing and expense pressures.
The Yarrowlumla Shire held its ordinary monthly meeting with full council. The auditor noted over deductions due to changes in unemployment relief tax acts and the year showed a surplus despite higher outstanding rates. Tenders are invited for Bungendore sanitary contract and Stringy Bark deviation. a concrete crossing project on Burra Williamsdale Road may proceed pending conditions.
The Canberra Light Horse Troop departed yesterday for the annual camp of the 7th Regiment at Goulburn. The camp will last eight days and involve training and maneuvers for unit readiness.
The Canberra Society of Arts and Letters hosted a May meeting at Hotel Canberra honoring William Shakespeare on an April anniversary. Members discussed A Midsummer Night's Dream from its mythical Theseus tale to its fairy romance, noting its fourfold poetic structure and Elizabethan musical integration.
The House debates the kings remarks and the path to a Floridas federation. Ministers spar over responses to questions about unity, with Mr Latham and Mr Gregory clashing on government style and foreign policy.
The Queanbeyan Yarrow Lumla Shire Council met to consider a public vote on ratepayers for street lighting and electricity schemes. The motion aims to assess community support for staged progress and winter operations, seeking ratepayer opinion on the proposal.
The article notes an urgent appeal for funds to support the Home for Incurables in Canberra. Community donations are asked to aid the workers and residents, with all money staying locally to assist the charity’s operations and outreach during a period of need.
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