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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
4
The House renewed tariff debate amid criticism of tariff reductions and Ottawa agreement effects. Government support for Britain’s preference and tariff reviews faced allied opposition’ while Country Party MPs pressed for faster, broader cuts and warned of harm to primary and secondary industries.
Fragmentary OCR shows a string of names and place mentions including Queanbeyan and Bungendore with scattered initials and numbers. No coherent event or action identified. data appears as a listing or notice fragment lacking context.
Notice proclaims daily delivery of The Can ferme Times to homes in Canberra and Queanbeyan. Residents urged to send names and addresses or call 154 for orders, with Queanbeyan requests directed to Mr M F Murray, Lawn Street, Queanbeyan, phone 153.
Canberra weather notes for April 6 include a 9 am barometer of 29.89 inches and 60 degree temperature. The document then lists Queanbeyan rainfall totals for the year to date, showing January, March, and other months with figures, concluding with year-to-date rainfall.
Canberra forecast predicts unsettled conditions with further rain and heavy falls at first. Winds shift from fresh squally south east to east, then become northerly as conditions ease.
A discussion on Upper House reform in New South Wales contrasts true democracy with demagoguery. Supporters argue reform protects democracy and government, while opponents like Lang claim it threatens popular will. The piece stresses safeguarding democracy from demagogues and upholding constitutional Gov ernment.
In the House of Representatives, Country Party deputy leader Mr. Paterson accused the government of delaying tariff reductions promised at the last election. He argued primary industries face rising costs, while secondary sectors enjoy protection, urging limited debate and asserting the Ottawa Treaty ties. Prime Minister Latham defended government actions, noting global price disparities and cost reductions across industries as essential to workers' salvation. Opposition leader Scullin warned against pitting primary against secondary industries, stressing risks to the home market.
Sydney report outlines Mr. Lang’s campaign speech accusing the Upper House referendum of creating a permanent oligarchy under a governor from Downing Street. He warns of dictatorship, military control of police, and political manipulation by the money power, urging voters to defend democracy at the ballot.
The marriage of Gladys Winifred Heechey youngest daughter of Mr G Heechey and the late Mrs Beechey of Ashfield Sydney to Keith Crapp youngest son of Mr and Mrs Crapp Canberra was celebrated at Reid Methodist Church on March 18. Rev Ho W Wood officiated. The bride wore ivory satin and Arissela lace veil with orange blossom train. Attendant Misa Leils Crapp wore apricot georgette. The bridegroom's attendant was Albert Arthur. Reception at Hotel Amelie and guests greeted by Mrs T Wilkinson. Couple left by car for the South Coast. Wedding cake by Mrs J S Crapp.
The General and Lady Anaea depart from Canberra for Sydney aboard the Fairanald. Mr Douglas Adam and Mrs A P Adams of Forrest England plan to follow for personal travel as they pursue studies and official engagements.
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