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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
4
The Canberra Times announces subscription rates and delivery options for early daily delivery in Canberra. Readers are invited to place orders via the circulation manager and local bookstalls at major railway stations.
The report lists weather data for Canberra including barometer readings at 9 am and 8 pm, a Thermaometer and temperature marks at 1 am and 3 pm, and maximums around 55 to 56 degrees. Wind directions appear as NW and MW with unclear times, along with a noted monetary value of 4.7.
The report notes isolated showers in New South Wales with generally fine weather elsewhere. Canberra expects a fine cold frosty night with variable winds. Victoria has cloudy coastal districts with isolated showers but generally fine, some frost. Tasmania shows cloudy skies with scattered showers in the northern half, some frost and fog, and variable winds.
Fragmented report notes sea area moderating with squally winds in parts of Queensland and rising seas southwest of Linens. Kimberley fine but unsettled elsewhere with more rain, northwest winds freshening and coastal seas rising. South Australia sees temporary fine weather then change to general rain from west, with north east to north west winds freshening offshore. Queensland mostly fine with frosts inland and along southern areas, north west winds rising offshore.
Turbid to dull conditions with isolated showers in central New South Wales and some southern districts. Queensland clear to partly cloudy with variable winds. South Australia partly cloudy with showers near coasts. Victoria mostly clear north and overcast south with fog and frost. Tasmania overcast in west and south with light rain. Western Australia generally clear to partly cloudy with very light rain along the south west and coastal districts.
Regional rainfall figures are listed for New South Wales Victoria South Australia Tasmania West Australia and general localities. The data names towns and stations with various tally numbers indicating rainfall amounts across multiple districts including Melbourne Hobart Perth Dandenong Geelong and Ballarat among others.
Tuesday reports show the State Cabinet delaying a decision on a wheat pool or price support as ministers clash over how to handle information requests. The impasse follows a federal request linked to the Wheat Marketing Bill and the Senate rejection.
Tuesday ceremony at Grand Lodge Aypney sees Mother Aubrey Halloran installed as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Freemasons of New South Wales. The event is conducted by retiring Grand Master Lord Lionhhaven and co Grand Master the Mor Worshipty Brothers John eri.
Sotto Nifmeyer’s visit signals a push to curb Australia’s mounting overseas liabilities. The Commonwealth faces heavy London commitments, rising taxation, and unemployment, requiring local borrowing limits, cuts to administrative costs, and a shift from expansive works to productive investment.
The Burns memorial committee met in Canberra to select a site for a national Burns memorial and hall. Delegates from New South Wales Queensland and other states discussed location between Hotel Canberra Parliament House and the south State Circle, with plans to invite an artist and complete the project within years.
The House of Representatives debated wireless telegraphy and telephony amid a tax clash. Ministers warned of complex policies while senators clashed over a sales tax plan and potential duties, as a public sense of urgency rose over new tech promises and economic strain.
Mr A of John Bands Ltd returned to Sydney after a world tour and warned that economic deprivation in France affects pottery exports. He noted Australia’s trade with the British was still taxed for miners and that American and British goods were generally preferred.
Members introduced to the Minister for some Affairs the need to raise up to £500 in subscriptions for improving the hall showground. The aim is to build a new showground ring for the forthcoming FAUT Tad A Association show with support from the Civic Administrator and others.
Ray Maxwell daughter of Mr G A Maxwell and Mrs Maxwell of Prospect Hill Road Camberwell Victoria to Alrich Ble son of Mr and Mrs T J Ble of 11 Watson Street Neutral Bay New South Wales Miss Maxwell a member of the Torolpa High School will return to Melbourne annually moni.
The Sugar Inquiry transcript shows lawmakers probing process steps and community outreach. Members press for clear nomination and selection procedures and for a report on refining company profits as the committee plans further inquiries.
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