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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1934
Page
3
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Mr W H Starwood outlines the Privy Council as the imperial law body that binds the British Empire. He traces its origins from medieval kings to modern colonial appeals including Britain India Australia and Ireland, noting procedural flaws and the chamber’s austere formality.
German buyers raise interest as London and Sydney sales approach May 1. Private purchases in Sydney signal renewed demand while mills benefited from broader activity. Despite Germany’s rising buys, wool stocks remain lean with reduced end-February tops and lower commission stock. Import control likely tightens future purchases to balance trade and avoid harsher monetary conditions.
Nearly 7 000 inquiries have been received by the Rural Hank from people interested in the home building scheme and more than 4 800 applications fornia have been applied for. Up to the present more than 60 applicants have had their plans and specifications approved by local councils with total amounts involved about 420 000 pounds. Over 400 applicants live in the metropolitan area and about 200 loans total 121 000 pounds. Since the scheme began applicants have been provided with housing and are now heading in them.
A young man died after a gunshot wound to the stomach near Queanbeyan. He was taken to Queanbeyan Hospital in critical condition, where medical staff later pronounced him dead. A horse and ambulance transported witnesses and officials to the scene, with a note that a special funeral service would be held at Greennrys church in Queyan, followed by burial at Queanbeyan Cemetery.
Melbourne reports a federal Labour split with two Victorian executives resigning in protest over the ALP unity negotiations with the Lang Labor Party. A committee was formed to handle organization state by state and to prepare a manifesto outlining the executive stance against unity talks.
Advice revived from yesterday shows Yass match off as eight teams cannot assemble in Canberra for Carr Cup final preparations. Canberra league will miss a fixture ahead of Subday Coast game with Goulburn. May 1 Northbourne hosts season start. Telepee Park School and Canberra Grammar Method likely warm up prior.
Tuesday marked the formal reconstitution of the Legislative Council with 60 elected members. The election of president sparked cross-firing as Labour members protested the procedure. Sir John Peden won the presidency 38 to 17 after Henry Bradden nominated him amid objections about government rights and cabinet influence. The chamber filled slowly as officials read the proclamation and two commissioners oversaw proceedings. The vote split saw independent members Gardiner and Teautwein align with Peden, and after the session, the house adjourned until Thursday.
A report details a bold burglary where thieves reportedly entered a residence via a narrow pipe after forcing entry. The incident involved Nathan, a Havana merchant, and an interior climb to a second floor window. Police traced empty trucks later found in Surrey Hill amid the investigation.
Agenda for the International Labour Conference in Geneva in June includes shortening hours of work unemployment relief and training measures. Australia nominates John V Hooke of Risbane as a workers’ representative with government and union consultation, alongside Mr C G McDonald and J G Motaren as other delegates.
In Cleveland and at the St Louis plant workers at Fisher Automobile Company, a supplier of many bodies to General Motors, walked out today demanding union recognition and substantial wage increases. Several people were seriously injured in the disturbance.
An item from the company records shows a filing entry for Uve Feeral Cancer Prom of Australia Ltd at the registered office of the company BEOrt Braddon Canberra. The note reflects corporate administrative activity and location details in the Australian capital.
Mixed text promotes a cough remedy FEMENZO with bold claims and questionable chemistry. Mentions large annual sales in Australia and urges ordering from a chemist or shop. Readability is poor with numerous misspellings and unclear product details.
Horace Stevens, famed as champion sculler of Victoria and a prominent Melbourne cathedral chorister, returns to Britain as a leading baritone. He captained musicians in cricket matches and, with Poulwhaom, performs Wagnerian and classical arias before a Canberra audience on Monday March.
Readers urge Canberra Rugby League to reset the team for the frat cup clash next Sunday. They challenge the captaincy, condemning repeated tactics, and press for new players and strategies to raise the standard and prevent decline.
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