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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1934
Page
2
An informal farewell tea honors Mrs Neuwen and Par with over sixty attendees including E. Yates and M. McDonald. Canberra community members joined the event, celebrating longtime local ties and shared service.
A fragmented report urges a higher home price for wheat amid federal policy debate. Clashing details reference Bydeny and Tarnow, with unclear dates and muddled phrasing, but point to an official push for price support mechanisms.
A summary of the Commonwealth Government committee's Case for Union arguing Western Australia has no valid grievance for secession. It contends federation should adapt within Australia, notes financial and security concerns, and asserts a unified Commonwealth better serves national interests than a separate Western Australia.
Melbourne Tuesday reports the death of Mr D G McGrath long time resident and member for Ballarat. He died early this morning after Friday had been endorsed as the UAP candidate to contest the Ballarat seat at the federal elections.
The House of Representatives yesterday passed a resolution of sympathy for the relatives of the late Mr Dy McGrath of Alegr. Prime Minister moved adjournment for a mark of respect. Members from Labor and Country parties offered tributes praising his three decades in state and commonwealth politics and his adherence to high ideals.
The Canberra Repertory Society staged a lively production of Baa Baa Black Sheep at the Albert Hall Institute last night. Dr B T Dickaos led the cast with Rolla Fraser Hugo Bonsor and Clarice Nicholson delivering strong performances alongside a capable supporting lineup including Z J Dickson Martha Maxwell and W K Hetherington. The play originally written for garden scenery proved adaptable for amateur stage with humorous dialogue and memorable characterizations drawing a large audience.
A fragmentary OCR note references motor body panels and a location near 10 Mile and Austral. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item appears to describe sales or parts related material. The readable bits mention panels and a possible delivery or duty context without specific names or dates.
Fragmentary text suggests Sydney's water service seeking to meet Mysiney demands with comprehensive resource usage. The garbled lines indicate a focus on ensuring all reservoirs or serving options are mobilized to satisfy water requirements.
A long excerpt from debates on the Commonwealth Bank and private banks cites critics of Lang and Lyons arguing for bank stability, government control, and the March toward recovery. It recalls 1924 transfers, 1925 Rural Credit Department growth, and fears of inflation and ruin if reforms fail. The text stresses parliamentary authority, board composition, and the Bank Act’s role in stabilizing the economy.
The Nagaver Parliament building reported the death of long serving MP Mr W A Holman and noted upheaval as ballots and seats shifted. It recalls Mr J J Crusty’s passing, Ballarat LAPm campaign, and the broader fallout among parties including Labour and Lang. The session adjourned in tribute to Holman with references to his independent spirit and public service.
Me and Mrs Marvie return to Canberra after a long voyage to Samara New Guinea aboard the Narkunda. A well staged bull drew cheers as prizes were awarded to the bent couple la ancy rena for their display and elegance at the event.
Vague and garbled text describes a strike at the B H South Mine in Broken Hill with unclear names, dates, and details. The fragmentary report mentions work stoppage and payment issues but lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities to confirm specific actions or outcomes.
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