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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
4
The Territory and Commonwealth Housing Loan helps Territory residents obtain assistance to build homes. It limits loan amounts to cover total construction costs, with borrower equity and capped interest payments over a fixed period. Repayment terms depend on loan duration and equity improvement, and eligibility requires specific applicant conditions.
A review in the Polar Record summarizes an international effort linked to the Polar Year to advance meteorology and allied sciences. British expeditions report variable temperatures from Fort Hus to Rae, with mosquitoes appearing after warm spells. Instruments have varied in reliability, and most measurements began on July 1, 1982.
The interstate Australian Rules carnival began at the Sydney Cricket Ground with two matches. Victoria defeated New South Wales while South Australia beat Western Australia. Canberra teams started training for a week of football as officials Mulroonay and Collopy led the contingents.
Approval of the Commissioner of Housing outlines who may apply for loans and lists conditions. A worked example shows a £1900 building cost with 90 percent loan coverage and borrower equity of £120, plus progress payments and interest. Additional fees and annual expenses are itemized, alongside notes on unrelated meteorological and auroral observations.
An elderly swagman, once missing for a day, is found safe. Authorities say he did not travel to a distant location and is making his way toward a nearby town with help from Harrington Topas, while investigators trace the sequence of events.
More than 29,000 scouts attended the Jamboree in Budapest with 60 from Australia. Paul Powell greeted arrivals and urged youth to strive for world peace as council conferences concluded.
Calcutta Tuesday reports say the Air Force destroyed a hazardous device at Ketkal village near Frontier Village. No damage is known yet. If insufficient punishment is imposed more incidents may occur this evening.
The State Cabinet extended the emergency relief scheme until further notice and will aid municipal and shire councils to cover scheme expenses. The program, initially on a three month trial, has adjusted anomalies and implemented government contributions of five percent of wages to fund worker compensation and family endowment charges. The government expects to employ about 40,000 men, with 27,000 already working across new councils and more councils likely to join.
Don Hindman reports Bradman will serve as umpire following a disputed elimination by the NRW Cricket Association last night. Bradman joins the Towerlcketera U A as a fully tuned official in the event.
Thieves broke into Madame Reyn's Royal Chambers in Cantletragh Muret on Wednesday stealing lingerie and hosiery valued at £150. Noted are the prominent Madame Reyn and the shop name NYUNEY. Police report ongoing inquiry into the theft and suspect efforts.
Argentina and Britain agreed to extend the period for completing the Anglo-Argentine trade treaty provisions. The move aims to advance the implementing measures and maintain trade arrangements between the two nations.
William Henry McCarthy was committed for trial today on a larceny charge for allegedly taking property belonging to Albert Wreibl Rall valued at £1,000. Witnesses stated there was no warrant for Wright's arrest and questioned the manner of the arrest.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Rowland Thutkm pleaded guilty to charges of abusing positions and was sentenced to imprisonment. The case involved public citing and a related payment of funds from his father. The proceedings concluded with the judge detailing the penalties and the defendant’s agreement to the terms.
Melbourne dispatch reports the death of the region’s oldest barrister amid a chaotic account of political and social turmoil. The minister’s statement hints at unrest and a focus on agricultural policy influencing the surrounding civic scene.
A youth identified as Lionel Ford, 17, of Amhiiekt, was killed when struck by a lorry in Sydney area during a political event. Police reported the incident occurred at Parramatta and involved witnesses from Weltnoway and Avetratian circles amid rising concerns.
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