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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
4
Canberra weather report for Thursday August 2034 shows a marometer reading of 3002, max gusts around 34 C, minimum near 3C in 24 hours, with 34 C on the ground and wind around 0 a.m. Rainfall records list daily totals for the year to date, including January and February figures, though some text is garbled.
A Cornwall district shipped over 30 000 tons of broccoli via 18 special trains to London Manchester Glasgow and other cities. Rainy weather slowed some routes but homes benefited as 18 900 000 pounds of broccoli were sold in a month with large consignments packed for rapid market delivery.
In a drought year the Forestry Commissioners planted 82 million more trees, adding 16,000 acres of woodland. Appointed under the Forestry Act, they expanded pine and firebreak plantings, managed private and municipal lands, and planted 1,500 saplings by private or municipal efforts last year.
Fugsta establishes a fence record for serial trains as a tutored airplane pulls 44 locomotives with three gliders attached. The takeoff shows the gliders detaching and landing separately under severe conditions, highlighting the fragile nature of this experimental operation.
The Canberra Times issue dated Friday August 3, 1934 covers local news briefs and community notices. Features likely include society updates, public announcements, and regional events of interest to Canberra residents.
The passing of the 13th Parliament ends its legislative career amid chaotic conditions. It faced unfinished business and restrained reforms while noting achievements including Ottawa Conference implications and the Far East Mission. Prominent figures like J. G. Latham and G. H. MacKay retire, and the nation awaits the future with expectations for stronger leadership and reform.
In a Western Lands debate in Sydney, Mr Lang attacked the government over a Western Lands Bill and amendments from the Legislative Council. After 23 hours the assembly passed the bill, rejected most Government-saving amendments, and adjourned at 12:46 pm with a confrontation over procedures and a threatened boycott.
The Sydney Legislative Council rejected amendments in a heated session. The dispute focused on who should oversee council administration, with a motion opposing the amendment carried 18 to 1 as the chamber adjourned.
The secretary for the Protection of Native Races, Rev. W. Marley, said the judge followed a prior precedent as sentences were handed down yesterday in Darwin for killings of natives. He urged appointing a special judge to examine native people’s cases in the Northern Territory.
At Contra Court today Joa Angus, 40, labourer, faced charges after police found packets of cocaine during a room search. An investigating sergeant reported Angus stated he had been involved in drug activity for about a month.
Country buyers push up prices for wheat by about two pence per bushel as markets show rising quotiants. Farmers receive around 2.5 bushels for bogged or bulk aid, while Sydney trade stalls. Nominal bagged lot values near 7 dollars, with expectations of further rises. New South Wales flour price guidance indicates a move to 9 pounds 5 pence per ton.
Late sitting ends with the House and Senate resuming work in Sydney. The Hexal Commission report on wheat prices and fertility is accepted, proposing price supports and excise adjustments. Debates cover sales tax fairness and intellectual property alignment with Britain.
A historic closing of the Parliament recalls Mr. Lyons as a standout figure for his character and influence. Prime Minister and colleagues laud his leadership while Mr. Latham is thanked for decades of service as Attorney General and deputy to Lyons. The retirement of Speaker Mackay and praise for impartiality mark the session’s end.
Melbourne Thursday the Victorian Wheatgrowers Corporation manager Judd said the Governments proposed bounty would aid wheatgrowers. With a yield of 160,000,000 bushels the plan would meet 6d a bushel for the producer, but he doubted the full yield and expected growers would get a little more than 6d.
Dr Page condemned the govern ment wheat proposal as a temporary expedient with no long term policy. He argued the scheme would not curb the ongoing crisis and would rely on limited country aid. He urged applying the Commission’s recommendations to ensure a home consumption price for wheat and rural industries.
State Government outlines a three year programme spending between £2 500 000 and £3 000 000 to improve railway tracks. The plan aims to enable higher speeds by thermit welding all main lines and replacing rails on main routes to Cootamundra Lithgow and Thieroul, renewing 90 lb rails beyond those points.
Sydney report details the death of 47 year old William McDonald a minor moulder from Punchbowl at Ascot Steel Factory Mascot when an emery wheel shattered striking him on the forehead He died in hospital after the accident during his shift authorities investigate the cause and safety procedures at the works.
Judge Lukin in Bankruptcy Court orders compulsory sequestration of Charles Francis William Fairley of Melbourne, a Melbourne City Council director and member. Hartney will fill the vacated seat of the council.
Adams Bros expand Kingston end city service with a new Federal Butchering Go. Ltd. shop on Piindera Way Manuka. New street post office facility to support operations and customer access.
A letter of appropriation of his services to the trade union movement and to the Federal Capital, submitted in support of Mr. Beauty, was received by the Leader of the New South Wales Labour Party from the Canberra trades council.
The Minister for Lands discusses proposed legislation to resume cemeteries noting neglected grounds at Mudgee and Leichhardt over forty years. He cites overgrown sites and missing headstones, describing opposition and debates about removing graves amid decay and broken paths.
A local libel dispute advances as a Melbourne stallholder seeks damages for defamation. The case details reference written injurious statements amid ongoing court action and media coverage.
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