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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1934
Page
2
Substantial readable parts show an Australian newspaper masthead with production notes and subscription details. Names and addresses include The Canberra Times and staff or contributors such as C.F. Graham, McNeil, Chariton, Mrs Britt, and Mrs Johnson.
Canberra weather report for Friday April 27 1934 notes Buromster 8.30 am, 3023 inches. Toraperstars 8.20 am, 42 degrees. minimums for M hours ended 8.30 am, 554 degrees. minimum for 24 hours ended 9. a.m., 34 degrees on grave 284 degrees. wind at 4:30 am E.
Canberra authorities confirm the Duntroon site as permanent for the aerodrome. They urge rapid development including a hangar before the November aerial pageant and seek funding in the post June estimates, while road access from the city is noted but deemed less urgent.
The government vows no inflation, insisting debts be avoided by prudent earnings. Goebbels leads a Dusseldorf demonstration while Dortmund hears remarks from Prussia’s Commissioner von Papen, who cautions against presuming Catholic bishops betray the faith.
Pantomime Cinderella to be presented in the Albert Hall by the You-know O’Donnell and Kay Company. The company tours a record run in Ibourne Sydney and Adelaide and heads toward Queensland. Bert Tay appears as the prince with a strong cast and lavish scenery planned for the smaller houses.
In Sydney the Minister for Labor denounces proposed worker walkouts on emergency relief projects as a Communist led tactic. He warns against letting demonstrators influence the relief program and notes fears of a one-day strike causing permanent job loss, with a shorework meeting planned for Monday.
Circular by railway unions and NULR members of Parliament asks support for a deputation to the Premier to press the application of the Public Service Reduction Act to railway employees. The secretary of the AR hints at a federal judge’s dismissal. Some pay estimates reach high weekly figures amid mounting refusal by the men.
A message from Prime Minister Lyons to New Zealand's leader Mr George Forbes expresses mutual optimism. It notes shared Commonwealth challenges and praises improving relations, aviation ties, and increasing exchanges between Australia and New Zealand. Lyons also mentions sending a suitable reply.
An unclear, heavily garbled report describes a university commencement ceremony with mentions of dignitaries such as Bir Robert and Lady Garean, Dr and Mrs, and numerous attendees. The event appears to include a procession, speeches, and acknowledgments, with emphasis on ceremonial duties and honors conferred on students and faculty alike.
Industrial Board decision raises wages for F.C.C. workers amid unsafe conditions. Substantial weekly increases granted for maintenance and paving roles, with nightly and hourly rates adjusted. Labourers at tar depots report gains of 3 shillings weekly, and a 2s 8d hourly rate applies to certain tasks. Provision set for sewer works crew and overtime compensation, plus revised overtime payments for repair crews.
The Legacy Club of Canberra reports strong finances and renewed projects after a successful year. Delegates highlighted a £40 from an Albert Hall event and £263 from the November pageant and ball, plus plans to begin a new building fund with a £200 deposit. The club praised member volunteers for widow assistance, grave work, and turnout for a thousand spectators at a major display.
The department tendered and accepted bids for renovation work at No. 2 Secretariat. Bidders included D. W. Jones of Kingston and J. Chapman of Post Office Can.Contract price cited as £76.
Partial, garbled OCR describes a murder case in which a man named Moltor, a baker on the Coastal chain, allegedly killed a child at a Richmond motel area. Testimony suggests a return to a hotel after an argument, with a pistol, a bloodied scene, and a missing child witness later identified as the son of the accused.
In Melbourne County Court Justice Scindo noted a settlement had been reached in the case of Timothy Crawford versus Prahan Independent Church over an employment agreement for pastor. Crawford claimed 308 damages for termination on Oct 1 1903. The judge ordered a payment into court of 4407 by the defendants, concluding the matter.
The Governor General and Mrs. Gordon hosted a reception at Albert Hall Canberra yesterday attended by Military Secretary and aides. A large guest list included officials from Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane, with many named attendees from government and society.
A stowaway, captured after attempting escape from captivity, faced deportation after the coramc arrived at Tabie Tay. The fugitive dived over a wave and climbed the ship's anchor line before being arraigned at the docks. The court imposed labor and related penalties.
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