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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1933
Page
2
A fragment from The Canberra Times lists subscription rates and local agents in Canberra areas. It references The Federal Capital Press of Australia and provides a contact phone number and office details for readers.
Notices invite Canberra residents to arrange home delivery with the Canberra Times office. Queanbeyan orders may be placed with the same office or Mr. M F Murray of Low Street Queanbeyan telephone likely provided.
April weather data recorded for Canterera with barometer 28.60 inches and temperatures from 40.5 to 49 degrees. Rainfall tallies and monthly totals for Canberra and Queanbeyan are listed, showing year to date measurements and varying rainfall across the months.
In Sydney on Tuesday the first round of Rugby League matches saw Wests defeat University 42 to 22, George 10 beat North, Hasta 16 over Balmain 4, and Souths 19 over Newtown 7. In Rugby Union Randwick 88 defeated West 13, Manly 26 beat Hanna 8, North 14 over Drummoyne 9, and University 12 defeated St George 8.
Data from Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mt Stromlo lists sunrise at 6.46 am and sunset at 6.27 pm. Moon rises 6.42 am and sets 2.94 am. Planets Venus Jupiter Saturn noted with rise and set times and related minor values.
Canberra forecast calls for cloudy and misty conditions with showers mainly along the coast. Expect cold nights with fog on the tablelands and some morning frosts. Winds are variable, mainly southeast.
An essay on the Everest expedition and its scientific aims. It argues that aerial and foot expeditions expand knowledge, influence science, and push civilization forward by solving new questions about life, nature, and the limits of human achievement.
Thousands of people in Sydney gathered for the Anzac Day dawn ceremony at Martin Place to honor Gallipoli veterans. The Governor and Premier led the crowd as prayers and addresses stressed sacrifice and loyalty to democracy, with about 20 000 in attendance and more marching to the memorial.
In London at St Clement Danes the Anzac Day service honored New Zealander Eunice Meredith and Sydney’s Arthur Magon among a crowd including Sir William Birdwood and Lord Stonehaven. Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Commonwealth by dignitaries and soldiers, with ceremonies also at Woking, Harefield, and Walton on Thames for Australian and New Zealand graves.
Premier Stevens left for an international tour to campaign for the referendum. He urged voters to support the motion, arguing acceptance will accelerate economic recovery and world market stability, noting gains in employment and industrial activity but stressing the need for overseas market recovery.
A radio telegram from the Australian trade mission aboard Nieuw Holland reports two days out from Muncoursar with the fleet port, greeting home folk on Anzac Day. The message honors Anzac milestones and expresses confidence in expanding Australian trade and national prosperity. The ship's engines paused for two minutes at noon as the crew stood at attention.
A report notes Mr. Lang accusing Mr. Manning and Mr. Lane of misstatements at Evedeben work shops. Mentioned is a proposed mortgage measure and references to a hypothetical referendum and the Mortenses Taal Bill, with critique of government actions and possible community impact.
In Bathurst an Anzac Day service provoked strong remarks from Reverend Norton accusing the Sydney show committee of desecrating sacred Good Friday memory. He cited thousands attending turnstiles and warned against blind patriotism toward leaders, praising Archbishop Mellwood for his wartime honesty.
Resident Minister Bruce reports Britain's agreement with Denmark to limit butter exports as part of broader talks with other nations. The move aims to avoid harming Austrian and New Zealand butter trade while Britain plans early restraints on export restrictions.
The Department of Health reports an outbreak of black disease in the Federal Capital Territory. A veterinary officer is briefly available only for preventive and remedial work, with meat inspection abolished. Deputy Director Dr Holmes says temporary help may be required during the emergency.
Dawn ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance marks Anzac Day with 5 000 participants. Veterans returnees join relatives at Randwick hospital gate in ceremonies honoring fallen Australians and the Great Unknown as the old wooden war ships near the wharf.
The Canberra essay contest awarded the junior prize to Mary Cumpaston of Telapes Park High School for an essay honoring Australia’s WWI sacrifice. The piece links national memory to peace and future generations, urging reverence for veterans and public devotion to a peaceful world order.
At Manchester, T. A. Higson, selector for the Leam touring Australia, said Body Line bowling will likely harm cricket. He questioned if batmen and the public will enjoy it and urged caution in pursuing the tactic.
Danish accord sparks mixed reactions as foreign trade shifts raise concerns in government circles. Britain plans no tax on bacon imports while Danish coins circulate. changes impact village producers and overall economic expectations.
The Governor General and Lady Jeaney attended the Anzac Memorial Ceremony at Viellament House and the Anne Day Commemoration Service for Returned Soldiers and the Imperial League at Athers Hall. They later hosted a luncheon at Government House Canberra with guests including Dewy Reverie and H. Osborne.
A commercial agreement between the United Kingdom and Denmark was signed in London at the Foreign Office today. The pact covers bilateral trade terms and cooperation.
At the Cenotaph in Sydney Mrs Mire Bert Hinkler placed a wreath in memory of her late husband. She left for London later that day as Mr W M Hughes spoke at Drummoyne about courage and faith in self and country reflecting on the lessons taught by the Anzac.
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The Returned Soldiers' League president Mr Robbe praised the Angad march as magnificent and described the speaker as proof of the survival and growth of the Anau Spirit.
Vivian Steanders, once a British Claarmament Commission member in Germany and later an advocate for the Naglevir campaign, is described as a neutralized German citizen. Six years earlier he faced espionage charges in France and was sentenced to two years for supplying German secrets on aircraft and tanks.
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