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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
4
Weather notes for Canberra and Queanbeyan dated August 1 include 9 am readings 20.30 and 27 at 9 am, 8 pm 80.28 inches, a 24 hour high of 60.8 F, low 26 F, 25 F at a point. Winds mostly from the north, rainfall unspecified. Monthly totals and August records for Queanbeyan are incomplete with scattered figures and garbled text.
General forecast at noon yesterday for New South Wales Victoria Tasmania and Western Australia notes coastal clouds and showers with frosty inland areas and varying northerly to westerly winds. Seas disturbed south of Leeuwin with rough to moderate swells and fresh winds.
South Australia reports increasing crowds and showers from the west as northerly winds veer westerly. Queensland experiences frosts in the sub tropical division with mostly easterly to south easterly winds.
Victoria remains fine and clear with strong northerly winds inland and many calms. New South Wales reports dull metro areas with mist and frost, coastal partial cloud, and light rain inland. Western districts in Howth show variable clouds with north easterlies and some frosts. Tasmania is clear to partly cloudy with widespread frosts and light to very light showers in the south and east. West Australia notes fine Kimberley conditions, widespread light rain in the southwest and on the south coast with southeasterly to easterly winds. Queensland has no data.
Rainfall at 9 am recorded across states with numbers for towns in Victoria New South Wales South Australia and Western Australia and scattered values for Tasmania and Queensland No data listed for Queensland indicates incomplete records Totals show wide variation from nil to high readings such as 63 at Jarrah dale and 65 at Denmark Reflecting a diverse precipitation pattern across many localities and a generally sparse overall pattern.
A historical broadcasting page lists varied programs across the day including racing, orchestra performances, stock exchange updates, markets, news, and educational segments. It notes multiple organ recitals, gramophone items, ballroom music, and children's sessions interspersed with sports coverage and reporting.
The bulletin for Saturday August 3 lists rise and set times for the Sun Moon and major planets Venus Jupiter Saturn and Mars with specific hours and minutes. For Sunday August 4 it provides similar rise and set times and notes for major planets.
General forecast log at 8 p.m. notes isolated fog near the coast and generally fine weather. Day temperatures rise while nights are cold, with frost on the tablelands and winds tending northerly.
The Canberra Times reports cautious hope in August 1929 that Britain may restore diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union, while warning that Soviet tactics abroad threaten national self-respect. It notes propaganda in China, India, Australia, and Britain, and says any resumption must follow assurances of good behaviour and address unfriendly propagandists. The piece stresses ongoing scrutiny of Anglo Soviet negotiations.
A fragmented page item mentions Cape and Brunswick events with musical and sports notes. No clear single event is detailed beyond listings of groups and performances.
An event listing notes services at St. John's Balmain and Central Methodist Mission from 10 to 10 45 with lectures by D H Drummond education minister, plus gramophone items and musical concerts from 6 to 10 with various performances listed.
Local church notices list services at Wesley Church and Collins Street venues. Sessions include country music and children's activities with times around 6 and 6.90. Attendance details reference Baptists and Wesley connection with Melbourne church offerings.
Message from United Press Agency special representative reports the Graf Zeppelins craft is over the Mediterranean between Marseille and Malta Island and making excellent time. Direction set to turn west toward Cirwitiar with arrival over the Atlantic expected by Friday morning.
Local comedian Jock Cannot was found dead in scrub near Long Ray rifle range. He had been missing since Tuesday and reportedly wrote a note to his wife about his body location. Authorities believe poisoning caused death. a white pocket bottle of arene and gin were found in his coat.
The trial traces the defendant’s alleged attempt to obtain morphine tablets from Civile Centre Pharmacy on June 11 with a forged prescription. Witnesses testify to the drug’s effects and to the defendant posing as a doctor, while police link papers to a Mr McQuire. The court sets £80 personal bail and convicts for one charge with a £200 fine or three months hard labor, other charges dropped.
A Kingston meeting of the Fit Trusty League referees association revived after a disbandment over a censure motion against the league secretary. New officers elected include President Mr ALT Campbell and Secretary Mr BK Burt.
The remains of Dr W G Duffield will be interred Monday afternoon near the Commonwealth Solar Observatory on a knoll north of the observatory. The burial is approved by government and church authorities with services at 4 o clock. Public viewing and a later family gathering will be announced in Canberra. The Canberra churches schedule services across St John the Baptist, St Peter's, St Pauls and others with sermons and evensong noted for August.
The Minister for Home Affairs Mr Abbott expressed sorrow over the death of Dr. Dantford, noting their long friendship since Parliament. He said the loss would be severe on a personal level and for the Commonwealth, and sent condolences to Mrs. Hisfield and the family.
The Chief Commissioner Sir John Butters praised Dr Duffield and Butters influence on Canberra. He cited Butters role in official life education and philanthropy and predicted his lasting impact on the community. His departure leaves a void at institutions and the city’s cultural and scientific landmarks.
The YMCA figure J J Virgo of the WMAA visited Coober Pedy and Parliament House with Mme Haneycott and Mr T B Mofe, then left for Melbourne on the evening train. Our Times reporter saw him in the capital, noting his 45 year old connection with the YMCA and prior service as branch secretary.
An item notes a Baptist church in Kingston with minister Thew Pr. Aadi Waldeck hosting a 10 am divine service and a Sunday School program. It mentions questions and answers for study and references an unclear sequence of names and topics.
Presbyterian and Congregational services listed with locations in Westridge Doonkuna Bradden and Tah pn. Meetings include Sunday am and Wednesday pm drills with Captains Adams and Dal leading. All are welcome.
In Canberra Sydney report outlines: Mr R W Hamilton of the Commonwealth Sub Treasury is ill in Sydney. Mrs H Wickens statistician returns to Canberra. Attorney General Laxthann to attend cube. Randers recitals in Hemate dativa on Thursday August b. Markets minister Patterson to attend a meeting with Mr Brown. Trade and Customs promotion of J Vieira. various officials retained. War effort note mentions millions and operations across fronts.
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