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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
4
Monday to Friday service to Queanbeyandep at 4.30 am and Eastlake at 4.30 am. A one day schedule lists 1.45 pm to Ainslie on Wednesdays excepted and 6.58 from Fallick's Corner on Wednesdays. Saturdays only service appears as an additional note.
Mails close today at the General Post Office Canberra with specific cutoffs for registered and parcel mail. Melbourne and Victoria all areas, Goulburn including main southern lines, Queanbeyan District, Adelaide Hobart Launceston, Canberra City East Molonglo regions, and Queensland have listed closing times from 6 p.m. to 9.39 p.m. depending on route and service.
The Canberra Times advertises daily publication with subscription prices for within the Commonwealth and mentions locations in Kingston Manuka Queanbeyan and other ACT towns. It lists hotel Kosciusko and railway bookstall availability, with notices of distribution and a note on early morning delivery arrangements.
A Noon Yesterday forecast covers Canberra New South Wales Victoria Western Australia South Australia Northern Territory Queensland and offshore areas. It notes wind shifts from west to south west and south east along coasts inland warming trends, scattered showers on northern coasts and cooler conditions inland with squally winds in several regions, with cloudy or unsettled skies and occasional rain showers.
The report outlines varied conditions across Victoria New South Wales South Australia North Australia Tasmania Queensland and related coastal and inland areas. It notes overcast skies in parts of the southwest Victoria and cloudy to dull conditions with showers on the New South Wales coast and northern tables. Light rain on the north coast and some central areas, fogs on the eastern center, and generally light winds from the north east to south east. South Australia shows clear to few clouds with light to moderate winds and light rain on the Lofty Ranges. North Australia records light rain at Darwin while Tasmania remains largely clear to slightly cloudy with light to moderate northwest to north winds. Queensland trends show dull coastal conditions from Lawrence southward with remaining areas fine, scattered light to moderate rain on the coast from Innisfail southward and on the southeast downs.
Rainfall totals from New South Wales districts show varied amounts with Maryborough leading at 40 units and Murwillumbah 20. Other measured spots include Clarence Head 3, Grafton 7, Gympie 6, Stanthorpe 3, and several inland or regional sites reporting smaller totals.
Fragmentary weather note reports a thermometer reading of 68 degrees and a 24 hour maximum, with wind at 9 am and 3 pm from the northwest. Vague references to April 19 and limited climate data are present without complete figures or locations.
Records for Queanbeyan show period ended April 19 with temperature readings and rainfall. Monthly rainfall totals are listed for the current year to date, indicating cumulative totals and weather observations through the period.
The Parliamentary Sports Association held a lunch hour Peg Quoits event with keen play toward the finals. Mr Pen Miller won first prize, Mr W Tompsitt took second, while J E Edwards P B Miller H Moog I M Martin W Tompeaut BR Field posted top breaks.
Motor registrations for the period April to April 14 show 1012 cars and 252 lorries registered. The car mix includes Sunbeam Pontiac two Chevrolet one Morris Cowley and one De Luxe. Lorries include two Chevrolet one Ford and one Morris Cowley.
The Canberra Times argues natural science can rival humanities in cultural value. It questions whether science mere usefulness suffices for a true cultural education and urges humanities deserve renewed prestige alongside scientific study. It asserts disciplined thought from science but favors humanities for the good life and enduring enrichment.
The North City Rugby League squad to meet Masta at Northbourne on Saturday is named with forwards including Lane Johnson Warwick Calhoun KR Welch J Dunn Welchbacks Sullivan Fitt Byrnce Williams Hall T Byres Plasto. Norths team Willay Kaate to be selected from HH Raynor A Stitt J Dunn T Warwick W Dunn W M Hall A Johnston FR Williams A Coulen KE Sullivan T Byrne O Byrne J W Archer J Pursehowse J Tio NS Brown R Hilton W Cothoun. Wests team to be chosen before kickoff for the clash with South City features FE Hawke A J Parker A W Hendereem A C McCarthy K Watermann P Clowry W Johnston H Quigs J Slephens J Stephens I Ryce Balfour E Leech R Newcombe L Sullivan H Beaton Johnston J Cotterill Clir ford. South City team lists Kouth City Fullback K Harrington Threequarters J Cian Kent Gioggina Carpenter Five-eighth I Breenhalf Mowell forwards McArthur Searle Southwell T Chipperfield H Mourice Maden Me serv es Kingston and Caban.
Minister for Home Affairs God Abbott heads to Armidale for the New Lafe Convention then to Sydney to meet the Director of Civil Aviation and the Governor General, with plans spanning May 10 to May 20. Prime Minister Fruce retires to Canberra midweek for cabinet meetings as Treasurer Bore Page likely visits mid next week. inquiry into three Federal Capital Commission contracts to begin soon, while roads conference fills the interim. Eleanor Sinclair remains in Canberra, staying with the Hain residence, as Sergeant Cook begins a month's leave with family accompanying.
The filing notes that printing and publication are carried out by C J Bhake speare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd, with registered office listed in Canberra.
The Canberra Times letter from W. G. Yates of Comeway argues the war memorial on January Day should honor all services. He urges balanced representation of soldiers and sailors, or include airmen, to reflect comradeship and the Navy’s debt to soldiers, ending with the sailors’ motto All for one.
Leslie Brill, secretary of the Carpenters and Joiners Union in Westlake, replies to Dr. Nott in The Canberra Times. He disputes Nott’s remarks and Parliament House invite, cites Hansard on representation and adult franchise votes, explains his refusal to engage further, and notes his Canberra Rifle Club membership. Brill signs from Westlake on April 19, 1920.
Prime Minister Mr E T Tilley of the Prime Ministers department leaves for Melbourne for three weeks annual leave. Mr P Hadidh of publicity section resumes after annual leave in Melbourne. Treasury staff return from leave or on annual leave with duties resumed. various officers listed. Department of Industry Senator Ogden returns to Canberra then departs for Melbourne. Home Affairs staff resume duties after leave or sick leave and plan travels. Markets and Transport officials visit Canberra. others return to duty after leave.
The Presbyterian and Baptist churches announce upcoming services and events. The Very Rev John Walker will preach during four weeks at the Presbyterian church. The Baptist Society hosts a weekly meeting for young people with an address on the unfinished war and a sermon on Sunday evening. Church of England members plan to attend Sutton and Gundaroo services to strengthen fellowship.
On the third Sunday of Easter several churches list early morning and evening rites. St Joho the Baptist and St Pauls Hall schedule 5 am, 1 am, 7 30 pm services with Evensong and Sermon. St Luke's and St Gabriel's note Evensong and Sermon times. Kingston and Queanbeyan announce 11 am services with remarks by local clergy.
Minister Stev and Rev Wheaton announce Sunday School at 7 40 pm with The Spirit of Ange and the Unfinished War. Included are communion services and cooperative gatherings at Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational halls. Additional services listed at Ainslie, Forrest, and Main streets with varied times and pastors.
A draft report outlines the twenty first birthday celebration of scouting shifting to a notional jamboree in Britain this year. Representatives from Australia will travel with NSW and New South Wales contingents sailing from Sydney on June 4 arriving in London around July 7. The NSW party then proceeds to Chirkenhead for further sailing, with a return leg on October 16 and arrival back in Sydney December 2. The trip blends camping and travel, aiming for maximum comfort and smooth logistics for scouts. Local scouts anticipate the tour with eagerness and pleasure.
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