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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
5
The Kurrajong Cabinet backed a proposal to close down public census operations after Easter. The Interior Minister stated temporary census staff would be housed at Kurrajong while a definite closure date is set, with no immediate reopening planned.
A deputation from Parliament gathered at Parliament House to press Minister J. A. Perkins on Canberra lodging for members. They questioned accommodation rates at Hotel Kurrajong and potential staff transfers as duties shift to a central government establishment in Canberra.
Heavy rains drenched most of the wheat belt and many NSW districts. Peak falls reached 265 points at Peak Hill with lighter yet widespread totals across Cowra Canowindra Forbes and Narromine. Roads flooded at Mullumbimby Lismore and landslides disrupted Blue Knob while northern rivers saw relief as fears eased south of the Manmanning.
Fragmentary text references ring item and persons Mook White with unclear roles. Details are unreadable, providing no concrete events, dates, or clear entities to summarize beyond names.
Fragments mention a party and Mrs Ni planning to leave in April with unclear details. The text alludes to a farewell or travel context, but specifics are not readable.
Alfred Burns, 10, of Fe, was swept 100 yards down a storm drain during a flood and carried into an eight foot water chamber. Police and divers searched roads and Parramatta River tunnels, catching the boy as he clung to a bridge ledge and climbed to safety. He survived but was shaken by the ordeal.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin reports a five to one vote as the state adopts measures related to repealing prohibition. The state convention moves to ratify the 21st Amendment following changes in the 14th Amendment context.
The Adelaide based IDE Tailoring Co Ltd marks 40 years in Australia with a broad promotion for suits priced at six guineas. The offer targets nationwide customers and invites fittings at Maude to Your Measure, Canberra, through its Manuka Arcade location.
Waters cover the Great Western Highway, the main southern road, and the Prince's Highway near Sydney, leaving three key arteries impassable. The Georges River overflows flooding unemployed settlements, damaging market gardens and forcing boats to move belongings from homes.
The Commonwealth Gazette lists new rates under the Stock Ordinance set by the Minister for the Interior Mr Perkine. Large stock is taxed at two pence per head and sheep at three quarters of a penny per head, effective from March 31, 1933.
Chicago pupils defy school officials as 4500 from Calumet and 6000 from Crane Junior College walk out in rain. At Englewood High School four hundred students parade banners while police are unable to restore classes.
Tenders with deposits must reach by 2 p.m. on Wednesday 11 April 1888 for construction of 11 fireplace and chimneys at Westlake Cottages and erection of 3 rock garages. Plans and specifications available at the Works and Services Branch, Alon. Tenders to the Secretary Department of the Interior Canberra in envelopes marked with work name. No tender necessarily accepted. J A Perkins Minister for the Interior.
Notice under the Stock Ordinance 1920 71 and the Seat of Government Administration 1430 1934. John Arthur Perkins Minister of State for the Interior states a penny per head tax on stock and three pence per head on sheep within the Territory as of December 30 1933. Signed Lake Tuced on this thirtieth day of March 1933.
Areas listed for 11 year special leases with termination on 12 months notice no compensation for termination timber protection and maintenance required Applications on Form 34 from Crown Land Agents with eight pound deposit and survey fee on one tenth of scale Blocks A to E in Sherlock parish and A to F in Halland parish show on exhibited diagrams at Cooma and Queanbeyan offices Diagrams available J Harnett District Surveyor
A fragmented notice lists names A Roberts T McPermott and Mat Hartlet associated with a rugby league return of competition. The document appears from the Government Printing Office with contact at Kingston and Kingston addresses.
Randwick trials delayed by rain with horses moving to Ropebery for hurdles on inside grass. Harriet Lass and Dotilda ran four furlongs in 63 seconds, Treasury and Devon Lass 18 seconds, headgate five furlongs in 1 9, and other times noted for Gallante and Fomaras, Fogilla and Satmoth, Golden Flash over seven fences in 1 38.
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