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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1929

Page

4

Canberra and Sydney Music Tutor Events Detailed

Local notes announce tutoring sessions at Gregory's Hall and Sydney sites with intention to teach music theory piano and choral conducting. Misa Macdonell, renowned coach, will present training and Eisteddfod preparation. Also listing weather data and rainfall totals for the year with temperatures and wind directions recorded.

Mirs Macdoweill S. Gordon Tavers Canberra Misa Macdonell Iit

The Canberra Times Publishing Notice

The Canberra Times proprietor and officials listed announce daily publication with subscription terms and names of city offices and contributors. The notice references Canberra landmark locations and the pending production of Australian-made newsprint, with various local names and establishments named.

QUEANBEYAN BOOKSTALL NOTICE FOR CANBERRA TIMES DELIVERY

Obtainable at bookstalls on Sydney West Vale Goulburn and Albury railway stations. War particulars of The Canberra Times early morning delivery please communicate with the circulation.

William Veeeeye Poriein Etosesessss dApthur Moe Kennedy Walla Mises Vale Goodsell Mosciustco Elotel Brown Sydney West Vale Goulburn Albury War Particular Canberra Times

Mails Schedules At General Ports Of Canberra And Surrounds

Postal notices list mail delivery times for Canberra Sydney Melbourne Goulburn Queanbeyan and nearby centers. Messages indicate departures from 6 p.m. Sydney to cover North and West Australia and other regions with deadlines around mid afternoon.

Weather Record for Queanbeyan Period Ended 9am

The Queanbeyan weather record shows 1 April as the period end with a maximum temperature of 66 and a minimum of 0. Rainfall amount is not specified.

Queanbyan

Rainfall record shows totals and dates in February

The record lists rainfall amounts for February with a total of 108 units. It notes specific daily figures and a final aggregate, reflecting measurements from local weather observations.

General Forecast Across Regions Shows Mild Days

Weather brief notes cloudier conditions on the north coast with showers and overall fine weather elsewhere. Canberra reports clear with cold nights and milder days. Victoria and South Australia warm and sunny with northerly winds. Tasmania unsettled west and south with scattered showers. Queensland coast mixed with fresh winds and smoother seas further south.

Venus Jupiter Canberra

Weather Synopsis Across Regions With Varied Winds and Some Rain

Overcast areas in Glppeland with scattered fine spells and strong northerly winds. New South Wales shows cloudy to showery in the north coast with light to heavy rain on the coast north of Rea Rocks and light rain in metropolitan areas. South Australia mainly clear with calm to fresh north west winds and no rain. North Australia and West Australia report no rain in most areas. Tasmania notes incomplete data with overcast and northerly winds. Queensland predicts cloud with isolated showers along coastal divisions and a heavy fall at Yeppoon. Cairns area mostly fine inland.

Glppeland New South Wales Port Puphens Blue Mountain Rea Guyre Kiandra South Australia North Australia Meron Queensland

Rainfall Reports Across Regions With Meager Totals

Rainfall data from yesterday morning shows sparse totals across Victoria New South Wales Queensland Tasmania and Western Australia with several locations recording trace amounts or single digits while a few coastal towns report modest rainfall figures. Notable readings include Byron Bay Lismore and Port Macquarie in NSW and Bridport Launceston and Bunbury in southern regions.

Victoria New South Wales Kiandra Mar- Willaminh Byron Bay Lismore Clareere Heads Port Macquarie South Australia Wil North Australia Tasmania

Victory and rescue saga of the Southern Cross crew

The Southern Cross and its gallant crew sparked jubilation across the Commonwealth and allied nations after a 12 day wait. Rescue parties prepare to bring the airship and crew back to inhabited areas while tributes flow to the searchers and to Kingsford Smith and his team for historic aviation feats. The article also urges a northwestern expansion of aircraft, wireless stations, and federal action to develop the Central and Northern Territories.

Southern Cross Commonwealth British Empire America Glenelg River Kookaburra Kingsford Pacific California Australia Sydney Perth Richmond New Zealand Great Britain Kingsford Smith Plain Holden Canberra Wooda Chateau Heath Digby Matheson Central Northern Territories

Matriculation Class Attendance Report

Intending students showed limited response for matriculation classes linked to a wartime Derenity association. The piece notes a weak turnout with unclear local guidance and no clear enrollment numbers or actions taken.

Coal By-Products Plant Aims 3105 By-Products

Report from Newcastle shows plans by Great Britain Ltd to build at Paroken Hill a plant that will produce pup e silver coke for blast furnaces and create 3105 different by products including perfumes dyes and fertilizers.

Newcastle Tsuday New‘waethe Yy de Cen Tompanties Great Britain) Ltd Paroken Hill Maidland Com

Students Advised to Communicate Through Secretary

Students are advised to communicate with the secretary of the university original office for det note and related inquiries. The guidance emphasizes using official channels for timely responses and proper records.

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British Budget Taxes and Deficit Amid Beer Revenue Shortfall

In a crowded House of Commons, Chancellor Winston Churchill outlines revised tax projections for the British budget. He notes a beer revenue shortfall driving a near full deficit, with estimated income tax and death duties contributing to a tightened fiscal outlook as he cites national misfortune and changing economic conditions.

Voton Winston Churchill Cenealler Aorta Tegard Beer Nbow Prince of Walter Churchill Klis

Churchill Budget Report Notes Tax Cuts and Boosted Consumption

The exchange outlines a 1926 to 1927 fiscal path with no new taxes this year while tea duty would be removed and betting duty reinstated. Estimates show total receipts at £674,000,000 against expenditure of £741,954,000, predicting a £11,965,000 surplus amid a broader view of improved trade and rising consumer demand.

Charcaul Churchill CIA Fee Mer Charehill Tor Leensen Php Richlen Anya Coore

Vowell Am New Rural Policy Critiqued by Lt Col Goodwin

Lt Col Goodwin spoke at Tharwa denouncing current land policy in force for territorial leases. He blamed the land board for a star chamber feel and urged direct representation for lessees, urging voters to judge between policies and press for a voice on land issues.

Tharwa Col. Goodwin Commission Watson

Land Settlement Policy Criticized by Commission Members

A Commission and Commonwealth land policy debate laments unsound administration and lack of practical experience in land settlement. Proposals include creating a competent court, reforming land leases, lowering rents, extending loan access, and encouraging residence to improve homestead development.

Asani Lam Herve Court of Appeal

Land Board Open Court and People’s Representation

A speaker argues the Land Board should be an open court with at least two impartial members. He urges direct citizen access, broader representation in Parliament, and unified local government with universal franchise for Territory residents. The speaker insists on full civic rights and elected representation in the Federal Parliament.

Land Board Land Administration Commission Lands Officer Peopl Jove Consi Ener Giscontent Aoman Laasrun Os Australia Aire Government of Australia

Tax on motor vehicle takings cited as too high

Racing men admit the 1 percent tax on totalizator takings is higher than expected. Churchill aims to keep top tax both popular and as cheap as possible for owners, many of whom are of moderate means.

Churchill

Secretary of Markets and Transport Misses Canberra Visit

Mr MW Teown, secretary of the Department of Markets and Transport, failed a brief trip to Canberra and arrived in the morning. He denied engaging in any activities with the enemy.

MW. . Teown Department of Markets and Transport Canberra

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